Cycle count
Also called cycle counting
Reviewed by Dasha ShakovVP Marketing, Proton
Updated
What is cycle count?
A cycle count is a count of a small set of inventory items, done on a rolling schedule through the year to keep the ERP’s stock numbers accurate. It avoids shutting down the warehouse, and it is the alternative to counting everything at once in a full physical inventory.
Cycle count example
One bin on today’s count list holds 18 units where the ERP shows 24. Before adjusting the record, the warehouse lead checks the item’s recent picks and receipts.
Related terms
- Physical inventoryA physical inventory is a complete count of every item in a warehouse or branch at one time, to confirm the stock records and the inventory value.
- ABC analysisABC analysis is a way of ranking inventory items by importance, such as sales or gross profit, and sorting them into classes A, B and C.
- Bin locationA bin location is the exact spot in a warehouse where an item is stored, written as a code for aisle, rack, shelf and position, such as 12-C-03.
- Warehouse management system (WMS)A warehouse management system (WMS) is software that directs and tracks the work inside a warehouse, from receiving and putaway to picking and shipping.
