Glossary
What is Cycle Counting?
Last updated July 2026
Definition
Cycle counting audits a subset of inventory on a rolling schedule instead of a single annual count, keeping records accurate year-round.
Counting high-value or high-movement items more often catches errors before they cascade into stockouts or write-offs.
It's how disciplined operations sustain the record accuracy that automation depends on.
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