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Practical articles on stocktaking, warehouse audits and inventory control in Uzbekistan.
What is a stock count and why do you need oneFinding out how much stock you really hold is the first step to controlling the business.Read more
Preparing for a stock count: 7 stepsGood preparation can halve counting time and cut mistakes.Read more
Annual vs spot stock countsEach method has its place: one gives the full picture, the other finds problems fast.Read more
What is cycle countingA way to count the warehouse a little every day without stopping work.Read more
The most common stock count mistakesThe same mistakes repeat year after year. Knowing them makes them easy to avoid.Read more
Shortages and surpluses: where they come fromA discrepancy is not always theft: most often it is a bookkeeping error.Read more
How to read a stock count reportTo see the problem behind the numbers, focus on three key parts of the report.Read more
ABC analysis: grouping goods by importanceNot all goods deserve equal attention. ABC analysis shows the ones that matter most.Read more
Optimising your warehouse layoutA good layout shortens walking distances and reduces errors.Read more
FIFO vs FEFO: which to chooseFirst in, first out or first to expire, first out? It depends on the product.Read more
Managing expiry datesExpired stock is a direct loss. You can see it coming.Read more
Handling returned goodsIf returns are chaotic, your stock records quickly fall apart.Read more
How to involve staff in stock countsWhen staff see the count as shared work rather than punishment, results improve.Read more
Keeping the warehouse running during a countAn idle warehouse means lost sales. It can be avoided.Read more
10 warehouse tracking tips for small businessSimple ways to get organised without big spending.Read more