When to use it
Weekly, monthly or at period end.
The checklist
Prepare
Count sheets or app ready.
Area tidied.
Deliveries paused.
Count
Count by area.
Second check on high-value items.
After
Differences investigated.
Results reported.
Use this template in Please Do It
Create a recurring task for each count. Add these steps as a checklist and ask for a photo when it’s done. The owner gets it automatically, and you see it’s finished without asking.
Frequently asked questions
How often should we count stock?
High-value or fast-moving items more often; the rest monthly or quarterly.