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Investigate stock differences

Follow a consistent process when physical stock does not match Compazz instead of immediately changing the quantity.

Updated July 2026 · Open to everyone

1

Recount first

Confirm the physical quantity and check nearby shelves, storage areas, damaged-stock locations, and open packs before changing any record.

2

Follow the movement trail

Review the most likely sources of a difference in a sensible order.

  • Recent deliveries and receiving notes
  • Sales, returns, and cancelled transactions
  • Damage, expiry, or internal-use records
  • Manual quantity changes and the person who made them
3

Look for repeated patterns

A one-off difference may be a counting mistake. Repeated discrepancies on the same product, shelf, shift, or supplier usually point to a workflow problem.

4

Adjust with a clear reason

When an adjustment is necessary, add enough context for a different manager to understand the decision several weeks later.

Compazz tip

Treat repeated unexplained differences as a signal to improve a process, not merely a number to correct.

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