Cycle Counts are utilized by both the warehouse and the client to reconcile system inventory quantities and physical inventory quantities. The frequency and type of cycle counts depend on the client’s SOP.
The user directed cycle count function allows the operator to select a location to cycle count. The system directed cycle count function displays the location to cycle count.
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The operator selects ‘Cycle Count Location’ and scans the location to cycle count
If an invalid location was scanned the, JASCI will display an error message
The operator will scan the product, if a valid location is scanned.
If an invalid product was scanned, JASCI will display an error message
If location is LPN controlled and/or the product has an inventory controls (lot controlled and/or serial controlled at the inventory level) proceed to Step 2.
If location is not LPN controlled and/or the product is not lot controlled and/or serial controlled (at the inventory level) proceed to Step 3.
Step 2: Validate LPN, serial number, and lot information
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Once the count is complete, JASCI will either create a ‘Location Check’ or prompt the user to update the inventory and create an 'Inventory Transaction’ based on the operators authority.
If any variance(s) are found and the operator does not have authority to update the system a ‘Location Check’ is created by JASCI.
If any variance(s) are found and the operator has authority to update the system quantity, JASCI will display the variance and prompt the operator to update the inventory
If the inventory is updated, JASCI will create an ‘Inventory Transaction’
If the operator chooses not to update the inventory, the user is returned to Step 1 and scans the location