Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Inventory, demand & supply planning · Core

Cycle counting

Also called: perpetual counting

ELI5

Regularly counting selected inventory subsets rather than closing for a full count.

Used in conversation

“Compare cycle counting with the same cohort and period before drawing a conclusion.”

Pitch context

You will see “Cycle counting” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches inventory, demand & supply planning.

Why it matters: In inventory, demand & supply planning, different calculation boundaries, periods or accounting treatments can change the number and the decision.

Caution

Calculation, recognition and disclosure can vary by accounting framework, company policy and reporting context.

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