Inventory

How to count stock and correct differences

Compare physical stock with Bizwazi stock and correct differences carefully.

Stock counts help confirm whether Bizwazi inventory quantities match what is physically available.

Steps

  1. Choose a quiet time to count stock.
  2. Count physical stock carefully.
  3. Compare the counted quantity with Bizwazi.
  4. Investigate large differences.
  5. Use a manual stock adjustment if the Bizwazi quantity needs correction.
  6. Add a clear reason for the adjustment.

Common causes of differences

  • Unrecorded sales.
  • Damaged or expired stock.
  • Supplier delivery entered incorrectly.
  • Counting mistake.

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