ABC Class
ABC analysis is a standard inventory management method that classifies items by importance, so your team counts critical stock more often than slow-moving items.
Classes
| Class | Priority | Count interval | Use for |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | High | Every 7 days | Match jerseys, game balls, frequently issued items |
| B | Medium | Every 30 days | Training kits, cones, bibs |
| C | Low | Every 90 days | Spare parts, rarely used equipment, long-term storage |
How to classify your items
A simple starting point:
- List all items and sort by how often they move (receive + issue per month)
- The top ~20% of items by movement → Class A
- The next ~30% → Class B
- The remaining ~50% → Class C
This follows the Pareto principle: roughly 20% of your items account for 80% of your stock movements.
Effect on the system
The stock count module uses ABC class to calculate the next recommended count date for each item. Items whose count is overdue will be highlighted when you start a new count session.
:::info Intervals are not final The count intervals (7, 30, 90 days) are the current defaults and may be adjusted based on your team's operational needs. :::
Changing an item's class
Go to Items, find the item, and click Edit. Update the ABC Class field and save.