Inventory Accuracy : People, Processes, and Technology

Inventory accuracy starts with an understanding of the conditions under which errors occur and ends with error-resistant processes, intelligent use of technology, a well-trained and highly motivated workforce, and an ongoing process of continuous improvement. In between, there’s cycle counting, root cause analysis, process evaluation, user interface design, procedures, employee training, accountability, control methods, process checks, audits, exception reporting, transaction techniques, measurement, counting methods, bar codes, RF systems, speech-based technology, light systems, and software.

Inventory Accuracy: People, Processes, & Technology covers all of these topics and more in a comprehensive treatment of the subject of inventory accuracy in distribution, fulfillment, and manufacturing environments. In addition to documenting the standard tools and techniques used to achieve accuracy, the author provides insights as to why many of the standard solutions don’t provide the best results and offers alternative methods. The focus on practical solutions that take into account the sometimes-conflicting priorities that affect accuracy, results in an approach that not only looks good on paper, but more importantly, works in the real world.

Inventory accuracy is an important issue for any business that sells, buys, consumes, manufactures, or handles inventory. Inventory Accuracy: People, Processes, & Technology provides a comprehensive treatment of inventory accuracy in distribution, fulfillment, and manufacturing environments. Topics covered include cycle counting, physical inventories, process evaluation, training, accountability, and various technologies including bar codes, voice technology, RFID, and light-directed systems.