Regular inventory (monthly, quarterly, or annually) helps maintain accuracy and detect discrepancies early, reducing financial and operational risks.
It ensures accurate stock levels, prevents stockouts or overstocking, and supports efficient order fulfillment.
Cycle counting involves counting a specific subset of inventory regularly. It minimizes disruption and helps maintain ongoing accuracy without shutting down operations.
Warehouse inventory projects often involve working at heights, in tight spaces, or around equipment, so safety training and PPE are essential.
Third-party services can provide unbiased, professional counts, reduce internal workload, reduce operational disruption, and improve accuracy and objectivity.
Metrics like count accuracy, speed, and error rates help evaluate team effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
The only time this will happen is if a client chooses to halt daily operations during the count. The goal is to minimize disruption and/or offer flexible scheduling to work around operations so as not to disrupt those daily operations.
To prepare for a warehouse inventory, ensure records are current, items are clearly labeled, and staff are trained with roles assigned. If operations can’t pause, implement a “cutoff” system where all inventory movements are time-stamped and documented. This supports accurate tracking and variance reconciliation during and after the count.
Start with a discovery conversation to understand the project scope and type. Then conduct an onsite visit to confirm labor needs, timing, and execution preferences. Finally, provide a cost estimate for client review before moving forward with an agreement.
