1. A method in a computer system for tracking inventory values, said method comprising the steps of: defining a plurality of physical storage locations, within a plant, where inventory items can be stored; receiving an indication that an inventory item is being physically moved from a first one of said plurality of physical storage locations to a second one of said physical plurality of storage locations; and in response to said receipt of said indication, indicating that a financial value of said inventory item was transferred from said first one to said second one of said plurality of physical storage locations, wherein said financial value of said inventory item is tracked as said inventory item is physically moved within said plant.