Abstract: A graphics-based inventory control system for creating a visional graphics-based blueprint representation indicating the current placement of product in the sales bays and aisles in a particular location for the tracking of inventory and sales as well as to ensure the accurate placement of the product in accordance to the best practice agreement is disclosed. The graphics-based inventory control system is used to quickly alter off-site the configuration of the visional graphics-based blueprint representation to assist in the planning of future product placement in the remote location is also disclosed. The graphics-based inventory control system can further assist in determining the optimal product placement in the warehouse to streamline the shipping of the products to the individual remote locations by placing the products in the most efficient location in the warehouse for shipping the product out.