Prepare for Stocktake
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Why Preparation Matters
Preparation ensures your system is already close to correct before counting begins.
1. Create Sections (Store Mapping)
- Go to:
Stocktakes → Sections SelectCreateSectionsections Enterthatclearreflectnamephysical areas
Good Example:
NorthLoft- “Back
GroceryRoom – Drinks” - “Front Aisle 1 – Grocery”
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2. Check Stock On Hand
- Reports → Stock → Stock On Hand
- Run report
Look for:
- Departments with unrealistic totals
- Obvious errors
3. Check Out-of-Stocks
- Filter for stock = 0
Fix:
- Items that are actually in stock
- Remove or deactivate unused lines
4. Check Negative Stock
- Filter for stock < 0
Fix:
- Missing invoices
- Incorrect tracking settings
- Products stuck “on order”
Outcome of Preparation
You should now have:
- Clean data
- Clear store layout
- Confidence in starting stocktake
- Go to: