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What Is Cycle Counting or Cycle Inventory?

Understand how Cycle Counting fits into the supply chain

Cycle counting is an inventory control and management practice that refers to the process of performing regular counts of inventory and matching them to inventory records. Cycle counting occurs on a more regular basis than a yearly physical count. The purpose of cycle counting is to gain an accurate idea of inventory throughout the year and ensure that actual physical inventory matches what's on record.