Count Execution

The enables the counting of inventory using any of the following methods:

In some warehouses, inventory is tracked at a tag number or serial number level. The count at these granular levels is cumbersome and requires opening of packages. In such situations, the allows for counting without specifying these granular attributes. However, variance resolution of these tasks has to be done at the granular level.

The following example explains count execution process:

For locations that are double deep or even quadruple deep in a case or pallet with LPN scenario, it is not physically possible to scan each license plate. In such a case, the allows count to be recorded at the SKU level without scanning individual case or pallet with LPN.

Variance

A variance can be classified as either resolvable or unresolvable based on the granular level of inventory information provided by a user when counting. When the user provides all the inventory details, such as physical count, tag number, serial number, expiry date, and so on, the system knows the exact current inventory availability in the system. As a result, the variance can be resolved by the system itself. If no granular information is available, the system is unable to identify the new items and the missing items. For example, in a warehouse where the inventory is serially tracked, resolvable and unresolvable variances can be explained in the following manner:

The count business process configuration allows for either another count task or a variance task to be generated. This is possible only if the quantity entered does not match the system quantity. Generation of another count task verifies the count completed by the first user. During this count system quantity is displayed.

The allows the following as a result of a count that has variance:

The provides acceptance criteria for variance at an item classification and value level. For example, a variance with value greater than 1000 USD for an item classified as high-value item is not accepted. But, a variance of less than 100 USD for low-value items are accepted automatically.

The can be configured such that all variances require manual acceptance. For example, 3PL where inventory ownership is at a customer level, variance acceptance is completed through a console.

A new count request can be made, if variances viewed are not acceptable.