Follow a connected inventory-control workflow using free DIXANI tools, guides and templates. Measure performance, prioritize risk, complete counts, investigate discrepancies and monitor improvement.
Good inventory control requires more than completing a stock count. Each stage should produce reliable information for the next decision. Use the workflow below as a practical starting point and adapt the frequency and controls to your operation.
Compare system and physical quantities, calculate accuracy KPIs and identify the financial exposure created by stock discrepancies.
Use ABC analysis together with item value, movement, criticality and previous discrepancies to direct control effort where it creates the greatest operational benefit.
Prepare the area, control transactions, verify locations and record quantities consistently before making any system adjustment.
Review recent transactions, locations, units of measure, receiving, picking and documentation to understand why the discrepancy occurred.
Record the verified physical quantity, explain the root cause and complete authorized inventory adjustments with a clear audit trail.
Create a practical cycle-count schedule using ABC classes, count intervals and your team’s daily capacity. Record completed counts and review overdue work.
The objective is not simply to make the system match the physical quantity. The objective is to understand the difference, correct the record responsibly and prevent the same problem from recurring.