Cycle Counting
Category: Inventory
Also searched as: Cycle Counting
Definition (plain English)
A stock-control process that counts selected inventory regularly instead of waiting for a full stocktake.
Why it matters commercially
Cycle counting catches shrinkage, mis-picks, expiry errors, and system mismatches before purchasing, allocation, or customer orders rely on bad stock data.
Example
A distributor counted A-class imported products weekly because one pallet error could trigger customer stockouts.
Common mistake
Counting stock but not investigating root causes, updating WMS records, or protecting high-value and expiry-sensitive items first.
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