Inventory Auditing & Data Accuracy Flashcards
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Which metric best measures the overall health of inventory data across a warehouse?
Answer: Inventory record accuracy (IRA)
IRA directly measures the percentage of SKUs where physical counts match system records, reflecting data integrity across the facility.
What is the key difference between a 'recount' and a 'recheck' in cycle counting procedures?
Answer: A recount uses different counters; a recheck uses the same counters
A recount uses a different, independent team to re-count the same location, while a recheck has the original counters verify their own work.
In inventory auditing, a 'location audit' differs from a standard cycle count because it:
Answer: Verifies that items are stored in their designated locations, not just quantities
A location audit confirms that items are physically where the system says they are, catching misplaced stock that can cause stockouts and overstocks simultaneously.
Which technology significantly reduces manual counting errors by automatically capturing item data during receiving and picking operations?
Answer: Barcode scanning with WMS integration
Barcode scanning integrated with a WMS captures accurate transaction data at the point of activity, preventing the transcription errors common with manual methods.
An auditor finds that a warehouse consistently over-counts items stored in double-deep racking. This is an example of:
Answer: A systematic counting bias caused by environmental conditions
Double-deep locations make rear pallets difficult to count, creating a repeatable environmental bias that inflates counted quantities.
What is the recommended minimum IRA target for a world-class warehouse operation?
Answer: 99%
World-class warehouses target 99% or higher IRA; anything below 95% is generally considered problematic for reliable inventory management.
During an audit, a counter finds 10 units of item X in location A and 5 units in location B, but the system shows all 15 in location A. This best represents:
Answer: A location error (misput)
The total quantity is correct (15 units) but the location records are wrong — a classic misput error where items were placed in the wrong bin.