Is cycle counting needed?
I don't have any data, only experience. I started this thread because I've seen no cycle counting (a yearly or bi-yearly inventory, yes) and I've seen it as a continuous 'operation' with dedicated people (expensive!). I've seen companies where a cycle count was done and within a week it had to be redone. And the next week, etc.
I'm just fishing for thoughts about cycle counting. But - yes. Ultimately, I would think that cycle counting could and should be eliminated particularly when it becomes a continuous thing where people are dedicated to it day in day out.
Wishful thinking on my part? I don't think so.
Douglas E. Purdy said:
So you are suggesting that a good material control system would not need cycle counting? Please share the resource information you have that would support this idea. With what little contact I have had with APICS, I thought that cycle counting was an acceptable method of checking and making corrections and improvements to your inventory control system.
I'm just fishing for thoughts about cycle counting. But - yes. Ultimately, I would think that cycle counting could and should be eliminated particularly when it becomes a continuous thing where people are dedicated to it day in day out.
Wishful thinking on my part? I don't think so.