Feature Overview: Cycle Counts

Feature Overview: Cycle Counts


Cycle Count physical inventories are created under Physical Inventory > Physical Inventories by clicking "Create new Cycle Count".

Figure 1. Easily create a Cycle Count physical inventory by selecting the "Create new Cycle Count" button under Physical Inventory > Physical Inventories.

Complete Cycle Counts in between Full Physical Inventories.

All clients types can use Cycle Count as part of their inventory workflow. 

Conduct Cycle Counts frequently, especially on high-value or high-shrink items.


  1. Deeper Inventory Analysis: Ideal for keeping a closer watch on items prone to loss, theft, or discrepancies—like high-value or high-shrink inventory.

  2. Flexible Scheduling: Cycle Counts can be completed at any time—daily, weekly, or on an ad-hoc basis—without disrupting regular operations or reporting periods.

  3. Simple Creation: Clicking "Create New Cycle Count" navigates you through the prompts to build the Cycle Count.

  4. Preserves Close Out Date: The the store’s close out date remains unchanged,  preventing disruption to inventory processes.



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