Selected products
Choose the items or categories included in each count.
Ongoing accuracy
Cycle Counts
Regular checks for selected stock, areas or categories.
Regular counts of selected stock, locations or categories to support ongoing inventory accuracy.
The approach
Focus each visit on a clear requirement.
Cycle counts focus on a defined part of the stock population at agreed intervals. They can help teams review quantities between larger counts and investigate recurring differences. IH Stocktakers can discuss a schedule that matches your stock profile and operational priorities.
Location-based checks
Plan checks around defined storage areas or locations.
Recurring schedules
Agree frequency, sequencing and how results will be reviewed over time.
Before the visit
Prepare for a well-organised count.
Please keep your stock as organised as possible before our visit, grouping similar items and keeping access clear where practical. If your site has any constraints, let us know so we can plan around them.
- Identify the products, categories or locations to prioritise.
- Share the reason for the checks and any previous discrepancies.
- Agree how results and follow-up actions will be handled between visits.
Your questions
Planning your cycle counts.
How often should cycle counts happen?
Frequency depends on movement, risk, previous differences and your review process. There is no single schedule that suits every business.
Do cycle counts replace a full stocktake?
They cover selected stock rather than automatically covering everything. Your operations and finance teams should decide how they fit alongside any full-count requirements.
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