Tool · Audit Planning

Inventory Audit & Cycle Count Planner

Plan your cycle count schedule using ABC classification to maintain inventory accuracy without shutting down operations.

Cycle Count Planning
Total Annual Counts = Σ (SKU Count × Count Frequency) per category

SKU Count = Number of SKUs in each ABC category

Count Frequency = How many times per year items in that category are counted (e.g. Weekly = 52)

Input Parameters
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Understanding ABC Classification

  • A-Items (High Value) — Typically 20% of SKUs accounting for 80% of your inventory value. These deserve the most frequent counts to maintain accuracy.
  • B-Items (Medium Value) — Usually 30% of SKUs with moderate value. Count these less frequently than A-items but more than C-items.
  • C-Items (Low Value) — The remaining 50% of SKUs with lower individual value. Count these least frequently to allocate counting resources efficiently.

Cycle counting is the practice of counting a small subset of inventory each day instead of shutting down for a full physical count. It keeps your records accurate year-round.

Enter your total SKU count above to see your recommended cycle count schedule. Adjust the ABC percentages and count frequencies to match your operation. Results update automatically.

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Tool guide · Why use it

What this tool helps you do

  • Plan cycle count schedules with ABC classification
  • Calculate daily count targets for your team
  • Balance audit workload across the year
  • Improve inventory accuracy with systematic counting
  • Export your cycle count schedule as CSV
FAQ · 05 entries

Frequently asked questions.

01What is ABC analysis in inventory management?

ABC analysis categorizes inventory into three tiers based on value or importance. A-items (typically 20% of SKUs) represent 80% of value and are counted most frequently. B-items (30%) are medium priority, and C-items (50%) are low priority and counted less often.

02What is a cycle count?

A cycle count is an inventory auditing method where a small subset of inventory is counted on a rotating schedule rather than doing a full physical inventory all at once. It reduces disruption while maintaining accuracy throughout the year.

03How often should I count A-items?

A-items are your most valuable inventory and should be counted most frequently, typically weekly or bi-weekly. The high count frequency catches discrepancies early for items that have the greatest financial impact.

04How do I determine my ABC percentages?

Run a Pareto analysis on your inventory by value. Typically, about 20% of SKUs account for 80% of value (A-items), the next 30% account for 15% (B-items), and the remaining 50% account for 5% of value (C-items). Adjust based on your actual data.

05What is a good daily count target?

A typical warehouse worker can accurately count 200-400 SKU locations per day depending on complexity. If your calculated daily target exceeds your team's capacity, consider extending counting frequencies or adding counters.