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A poorly controlled warehouse can lead to errors, delivery delays, tied-up capital and difficulties in purchasing planning.<\/p>\n<p>In this context, <b>warehouse inventory <\/b>is a fundamental tool for monitoring the availability of goods, checking whether physical quantities match recorded data and supporting more informed strategic decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it is a small retail business, an eCommerce company or a structured manufacturing business, <b>knowing in real time what enters, what leaves and what remains in the warehouse is essential for optimizing the entire supply chain<\/b>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Indice dei contenuti<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/steual.it\/en\/blog-en\/warehouse-inventory-what-it-is-how-to-do-it-and-why-it-matters\/#What_is_warehouse_inventory\" title=\"What is warehouse inventory?\">What is warehouse inventory?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/steual.it\/en\/blog-en\/warehouse-inventory-what-it-is-how-to-do-it-and-why-it-matters\/#Why_carry_out_warehouse_inventory\" title=\"Why carry out warehouse inventory?\">Why carry out warehouse inventory?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/steual.it\/en\/blog-en\/warehouse-inventory-what-it-is-how-to-do-it-and-why-it-matters\/#Who_needs_to_carry_out_warehouse_inventory\" title=\"Who needs to carry out warehouse inventory?\">Who needs to carry out warehouse inventory?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/steual.it\/en\/blog-en\/warehouse-inventory-what-it-is-how-to-do-it-and-why-it-matters\/#Types_of_inventory\" title=\"Types of inventory\">Types of inventory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/steual.it\/en\/blog-en\/warehouse-inventory-what-it-is-how-to-do-it-and-why-it-matters\/#How_to_carry_out_warehouse_inventory\" title=\"How to carry out warehouse inventory\">How to carry out warehouse inventory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/steual.it\/en\/blog-en\/warehouse-inventory-what-it-is-how-to-do-it-and-why-it-matters\/#Tools_for_warehouse_inventory\" title=\"Tools for warehouse inventory\">Tools for warehouse inventory<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/steual.it\/en\/blog-en\/warehouse-inventory-what-it-is-how-to-do-it-and-why-it-matters\/#Paper-based_inventory\" title=\"Paper-based inventory\">Paper-based inventory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/steual.it\/en\/blog-en\/warehouse-inventory-what-it-is-how-to-do-it-and-why-it-matters\/#Inventory_with_Excel\" title=\"Inventory with Excel\">Inventory with Excel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/steual.it\/en\/blog-en\/warehouse-inventory-what-it-is-how-to-do-it-and-why-it-matters\/#Inventory_with_management_software\" title=\"Inventory with management software\">Inventory with management software<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/steual.it\/en\/blog-en\/warehouse-inventory-what-it-is-how-to-do-it-and-why-it-matters\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_warehouse_inventory\"><\/span>What is warehouse inventory?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Warehouse inventory is the process through which a company records, checks and registers the quantity of goods, materials, finished products or semi-finished products present in its storage facilities.<\/p>\n<p>The main goal is to <b>obtain a precise snapshot of the stock available at a specific moment<\/b>, verifying that what is physically present corresponds to what is recorded in the company\u2019s systems.<\/p>\n<p>Inventory does not only concern the quantity of goods, but also represents an economic and management control tool. In fact, it makes it possible to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">monitor the value of stock;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">check for any discrepancies;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">identify waste or shortages;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">plan procurement;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">improve operational management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For many companies, inventory is also a necessary requirement for administrative and tax purposes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_carry_out_warehouse_inventory\"><\/span>Why carry out warehouse inventory?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regularly carrying out inventory allows businesses to maintain control over the entire logistics and production system.<\/p>\n<p>The main advantages include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Better stock control.<\/b> Knowing the quantities actually available makes it possible to avoid both stockouts and excessive stock accumulation.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduced errors.<\/b> Inventory helps promptly identify anomalies, recording errors or differences between physical and accounting stock.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>More effective planning.<\/b> Having updated data facilitates the management of purchasing, production and sales activities.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost optimization.<\/b> Accurate stock control reduces the capital tied up in the warehouse and improves business profitability.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Support for strategic decisions.<\/b> The information collected during inventory provides a solid basis for analysis, reports and future assessments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_needs_to_carry_out_warehouse_inventory\"><\/span>Who needs to carry out warehouse inventory?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Inventory is relevant to all companies that manage goods, materials or products.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In particular:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">retail businesses;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">manufacturing companies;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">wholesalers and distributors;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">eCommerce businesses;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">logistics operators;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">craft businesses with a warehouse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regardless of the size of the company, proper stock management is an essential element for ensuring efficiency and operational continuity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_inventory\"><\/span>Types of inventory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no single way to carry out inventory. Companies can adopt different methods depending on their organizational needs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Annual inventory.<\/b> This is the traditional method and consists of a complete stock count at a specific time of year, often at the close of the financial year.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Periodic inventory.<\/b> Checks are carried out at regular intervals, for example monthly or quarterly.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cycle inventory.<\/b> This involves progressively counting specific product categories throughout the year, without interrupting warehouse operations.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Perpetual inventory.<\/b> Thanks to the use of digital tools and management software, stock levels are updated in real time with every movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This last method is increasingly widespread today because it guarantees constantly updated data and drastically reduces the risk of errors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_carry_out_warehouse_inventory\"><\/span>How to carry out warehouse inventory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To obtain reliable results, it is necessary to follow a structured process:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Organize the warehouse.<\/b> Before starting, it is important to check that goods and materials are correctly identified and positioned.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Define a procedure.<\/b> Establishing clear rules helps reduce errors and inconsistencies during the count.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Carry out the count.<\/b> The process can be performed manually or using barcode devices and mobile terminals.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compare the data.<\/b> The recorded quantities are compared with those entered in the company\u2019s systems.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Analyze the differences.<\/b> Any discrepancies must be investigated to identify their causes.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Update stock levels.<\/b> Once the checks have been completed, the data is aligned to ensure an accurate representation of stock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tools_for_warehouse_inventory\"><\/span>Tools for warehouse inventory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The choice of tool used directly affects the accuracy and efficiency of inventory activities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paper-based_inventory\"><\/span>Paper-based inventory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is the most traditional method and consists of using printed forms to manually record the quantities present.<\/p>\n<p>Although it is still used in some small businesses, it has several limitations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">high probability of error;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">long processing times;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">difficulty consulting data;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">updates that are not immediate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inventory_with_Excel\"><\/span>Inventory with Excel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many companies use spreadsheets to monitor stock levels.<\/p>\n<p>Excel offers greater flexibility than paper-based management, but it can become difficult to manage as volumes, items and movements increase.<\/p>\n<p>The most common critical issues include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">manual updates;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">risk of duplication;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">limited integration with other company systems;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">difficulty with collaborative work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inventory_with_management_software\"><\/span>Inventory with management software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using management software is currently the most effective solution for managing inventory accurately and automatically.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to integration with warehouse, purchasing, sales and production, the system automatically updates stock levels and allows the entire logistics cycle to be monitored in real time.<\/p>\n<p>Companies that want to improve stock management can explore the topic further by reading the dedicated guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/steual.it\/en\/blog-en\/how-to-manage-warehouse-accounting-with-software\/\"><b>how to manage warehouse accounting with software<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Warehouse inventory is a fundamental tool for <b>controlling stock, reducing waste, improving planning and supporting decisions based on reliable data<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Management software makes it possible to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">automatically update available quantities;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">monitor incoming and outgoing goods in real time;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">reduce recording errors;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">generate detailed reports;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">improve procurement planning;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">optimize overall warehouse management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want to optimize stock management and digitalize warehouse processes, the <b>Steual <\/b>team can support you in designing customized software solutions that adapt to your company\u2019s specific needs. <a href=\"https:\/\/steual.it\/en\/contacts\/\">Contact us<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Properly managing stock is one of the most important aspects of ensuring business continuity, efficiency and profitability. 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