Many companies view complying with new regulations as an added cost. Preston W. Blevins, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, professional services director with BatchMaster Software, discusses the Bioterrorism Act and its effect on the food and beverage industry. Introduced by the U.S. Congress in 2002, the Bioterrorism Act was a response to concerns about bioterrorism and the safety of the food supply chain. Blevins shows how to build a foundation for world-class inventory management through compliance with regulatory standards of operational discipline and data accuracy.