Glossary
What is Inventory Accuracy?
Last updated July 2026
Definition
Inventory accuracy is how closely recorded quantities match the physical shelf. Low accuracy drives phantom stockouts, duplicate ordering, and untrustworthy planning.
You can't automate a decision the records can't support. Accuracy is the precondition for optimization and for any autonomous action.
Cycle counting and perpetual systems keep accuracy high between full physical counts.
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