Cycle counting is the methodology of counting stock partially and continuously — a fraction of the warehouse every day — instead of doing a full annual inventory with an operational shutdown. The result is stock that is always up to date, with deviations detected and corrected in days, not months, and without disrupting the operation.
The cycle-counting plan typically covers all SKUs on a basis that depends on the ABC classification. A items are counted monthly or quarterly; B items half-yearly; C items annually. Detected deviations trigger root-cause analysis — receipt error, theft, breakage, system error — and corrective actions. The annual inventory becomes unnecessary or a quick confirmation exercise.
KORA Inventory supports cycle counting on scanners and smartphones — the operator receives the day's counting list, records the quantities found, and the system compares them with logical stock. Discrepancies above configurable thresholds trigger approval before adjusting the ERP. MULTI integrates the adjustments with accounting, maintaining accounting rigour.