Stock Count
A Stock Count is a periodic physical count of items at a location to verify that the system's stock figures match reality. Anthny Inventory uses blind counting — the counter does not see the expected quantity during the count, which prevents the natural tendency to "confirm" what the system says rather than counting carefully.
How it works
- A manager starts a count session for a location
- The location is frozen — no receives, issues, or transfers are allowed during the count
- Staff counts each item physically and enters the actual quantity
- A manager reviews the results and closes the session
- Any discrepancies are posted as adjustments, updating the stock figures
- The location is unfrozen
Count session statuses
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Open | Active — counting is in progress |
| Closed | Complete — results posted and location unfrozen |
Why blind counting?
If the counter can see "Expected: 50 jerseys", they may stop counting at 50 even if the real number is 48 or 52. By hiding the expected quantity, you get a more accurate count and catch discrepancies that would otherwise go unnoticed.
ABC-guided counting
The system shows which items are overdue for a count based on their ABC class:
- Class A items counted more than 7 days ago
- Class B items counted more than 30 days ago
- Class C items counted more than 90 days ago
This helps you prioritise what to count in each session.
Segregation of duties
- The staff member counts and submits the quantities
- A manager (different person) reviews and closes the session
- This two-person check reduces counting errors and prevents fraud