--- title: What is the best/fastest way to take inventory in Backbar? description: Backbar saves significant time on bar inventory by making the process much faster. Get the most from Backbar by using these tips to streamline inventory counts. --- [![Backbar help center](https://www.getbackbar.com/hubfs/Web%20Design%20Assets%20/Backbar%20Logos/Backbar%20help%20center.svg) ](https://www.getbackbar.com/support) [![Backbar logomark white](https://www.getbackbar.com/hubfs/Web%20Design%20Assets%20/Backbar%20Logos/Backbar%20logomark%20white.svg "Backbar logomark white")](https://www.getbackbar.com) [Submit support ticket](https://www.getbackbar.com/support/ticket) [Sign up](https://backbar.app/signup) # What is the best/fastest way to take inventory? ### Backbar saves significant time on bar inventory by making the process much faster. To get the most out of Backbar, use these tips to streamline inventory counts.   #### **1. Inventory locations** Creating inventory locations allows you to better track inventory performance in different areas of your bar or restaurant. Whether you have multiple service areas or want to simply track inventory across storage areas, using inventory locations is the best way to improve reporting and inventory analysis. ![Choose location](https://www.getbackbar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Choose%20location.png?width=1600&height=290&name=Choose%20location.png)   #### **2. Team inventory** Backbar allows you to collaborate with co-workers to perform inventory counts on different areas simultaneously. With inventory locations, each staff member can record counts in different locations to reduce the workload and time spent on inventory. For more information on adding staff members, refer to the article [How do I invite users to my organization?](https://www.getbackbar.com/support/how-do-i-invite-users-to-my-organization). ![Counts taken by](https://www.getbackbar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Counts%20taken%20by.png?width=1600&height=290&name=Counts%20taken%20by.png)   #### **3. Search box** Using the text search box to find specific items or searching by drink subtype like vodka or whiskey, will expedite counting to quickly run through inventory counts. ![search box_2](https://www.getbackbar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/search%20box_2.png?width=1600&height=290&name=search%20box_2.png)   #### 4. Drink filters ![filters](https://www.getbackbar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/filters.png?width=1600&height=290&name=filters.png) In addition to using search, you can also use the wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic drink type filters to find the relevant items you need to count.   #### 5. Custom order sort You can save and sort the sequence of inventory items to match a custom order that was previously used for inventory. This can help you match the layout of your bar and storage shelves to quickly move through inventory products. ![custom sort](https://www.getbackbar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/custom%20sort.png?width=1600&height=290&name=custom%20sort.png)   #### 5. Last count sort With sort by last counted, you can save and organize inventory items by the sequence or order in which you last counted items. This allows you to match your inventory list with the way items are organized and laid out behind your bar and in your storage areas. This is to help you quickly take sheet-to-shelf inventory with minimal issues.  ![last count sort](https://www.getbackbar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/last%20count%20sort.png?width=1600&height=290&name=last%20count%20sort.png)     ### Related articles [How do I invite users to my organization?](https://www.getbackbar.com/support/how-do-i-invite-users-to-my-organization)   [![Backbar](https://www.getbackbar.com/hubfs/Web%20Design%20Assets%20/Backbar%20Logos/Backbar%20logomark%20color.svg)](https://www.getbackbar.com/) **Product** - [Product Tour](https://www.getbackbar.com/product) - [Inventory Management](https://www.getbackbar.com/product/bar-inventory) - [Vendor Purchasing](https://www.getbackbar.com/product/purchasing) - [Product Connect](https://www.getbackbar.com/product/product-connect) - [Point-of-Sale Integration](https://www.getbackbar.com/partners) - [Beverage Operations](https://www.getbackbar.com/product/bar-operations) - [FAQ](https://www.getbackbar.com/faq) - [Pricing](https://www.getbackbar.com/pricing) - [Restaurant Inventory](https://www.getbackbar.com/restaurant-inventory-software) - [Bar Inventory](https://www.getbackbar.com/bar-inventory-app) - [Partners](https://www.getbackbar.com/partners) **Features** - [Toast Integration](https://www.getbackbar.com/partners/toast) - [Square Integration](https://www.getbackbar.com/partners/square) - [Shift4 (Skytab) Integration](https://www.getbackbar.com/partners/shift4) - [Barcode scanning for inventory](https://www.getbackbar.com/barcode-scan-inventory) - [Drink Price Calculator](https://www.getbackbar.com/feature/drink-price-calculator) - [One-Click Purchasing](https://www.getbackbar.com/feature/one-click-purchasing) - [Suggested Par Levels](https://www.getbackbar.com/feature/suggested-par-levels) - [Track Spending](https://www.getbackbar.com/track-vendor-spending) - [Track Usage](https://www.getbackbar.com/feature/usage-reports) - [Invoice Data Capture](https://www.getbackbar.com/feature/invoice-data-capture) - [Shift Notes](https://www.getbackbar.com/feature/shift-notes) ** Academy ** - [Webinars](https://www.getbackbar.com/webinar-signup) - [Bar Inventory](https://www.getbackbar.com/how-to-do-bar-inventory-guide) - [Wine Knowledge](https://www.getbackbar.com/basic-wine-knowledge) - [Liquor Cost](https://www.getbackbar.com/liquor-cost-bars-restaurants) - [Bartender Training](https://www.getbackbar.com/bartender-training-guide) - [Restaurant Management](https://www.getbackbar.com/restaurant-and-bar-management-guide) - [State Liquor Control](https://www.getbackbar.com/liquor-control-information) - [Insights](https://www.getbackbar.com/insights) - [Information Hub](https://www.getbackbar.com/bar-inventory-faq) - [Courses](https://www.getbackbar.com/backbar-courses-homepage) ** About ** - [Our Story](https://www.getbackbar.com/about-backbar) - [Press](https://www.getbackbar.com/press) - [Careers](https://www.getbackbar.com/careers) - [Contact](https://www.getbackbar.com/contact) - [Help Center](https://www.getbackbar.com/support) © 2025 Backbar [Terms of Service](https://www.getbackbar.com/legal/terms-of-service) [Acceptable Use](https://www.getbackbar.com/legal/acceptable-use-policy) [Privacy Policy](https://www.getbackbar.com/legal/privacy-policy) **Follow us ** [![Find us on Facebook](https://www.getbackbar.com/hubfs/Web%20Design%20Assets%20/Backbar%20Logos/facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/BackbarApp/) [![Find us on Twitter](https://www.getbackbar.com/hubfs/Web%20Design%20Assets%20/Backbar%20Logos/twitter.svg)](https://twitter.com/Getbackbar) [![Find us on Instagram](https://www.getbackbar.com/hubfs/Web%20Design%20Assets%20/Backbar%20Logos/Instagram.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/getbackbar/?hl=en) **Apps** [![Download from the Apple Store](https://www.getbackbar.com/hubfs/Web%20Design%20Assets%20/Backbar%20Logos/apple.svg)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/backbar/id1461796151) [![Google Play Store](https://www.getbackbar.com/hubfs/Web%20Design%20Assets%20/Backbar%20Logos/android.svg)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.backbar&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1)