Editing Cycle count (section)

==Process Steps Best Practices==
The basic process of cycle counting is generate list, audit, review, repeat. It's important to the success of any cycle counting program to have 6S in place prior to beginning.

===Organize===
The implementation of a 6S culture is important.

* Segregate scrap, expired, and, non-conforming materials from good inventory.
* Store items in an orderly matter. Inventory should be properly identified and stacked evenly in the proper location.
* Everything should be clean and without clutter.
* Bulk items have standard pack sizes and WIP quantities are controlled.
* The stored items have limited access. Responsibility of inventory transactions are defined and clearly understood. Develop specialists that are proficient in auditing inventory and finding solutions to inventory errors.
* Conduct and record daily safety observations to ensure auditors are not at risk of injury.

===Generate List===
Produce a list of items to audit according to the method best suited for the company.
 
===Audit===
Verify quantities using trained personnel.
 
===Review===
* Define any problems.
* Measure by increasing the regularity of counts for items that may be affected by perceived problem.
* Analyze the data collected from the repeated counts.
* Improve or design a process to bring inventory accuracy into acceptable tolerances.
* Control or verify the performance of the improved process.

===Repeat===