Inventory Accuracy

Definition

Accuracy of the book inventory versus the counted inventory.

Formula

Use Case / Interpretation

Most Advanced Planning Systems calculate net inventory requirements. If the book inventory used as the basis for these calculations has a high error, the net inventory requirements generated will not reflect the true inventory needs. The inventory error should be factored into the safety stock calculation to protect service levels from variance in inventory due to inventory count accuracy. Assertive continuous improvement programs should be in place to support a decrease in inventory count err

Tags

accuracy, inventory

Metadata

Category: Inventory · Added: May 17, 2026