Daily Counts

Daily Counts

Field workers enter daily inventory counts to track “hot products” — high-value and high-theft items requiring close monitoring.

Understanding Count Entry

Each product count tracks quantities in two locations:

Locker (Back Room Storage)

• Opening quantity
• Stock received today
• Stock moved to sales floor
• Damages/waste
• Closing balance = Opening + Stock In − Shelf Out − Damages

Sales Floor (Public Display)

• Opening quantity
• Stock moved from locker
• Damages/waste
• Closing balance = Opening + Shelf In − Damages

Data Entry Form

The count entry form uses a mobile-optimised layout:

• Number inputs with inputmode="numeric" for easy mobile entry
• Real-time calculations — closing balances update as you type
• Compact grid — all fields visible without scrolling
• Full-width Save button — easy to tap

Count Entry Scenarios

Scenario 1: New Delivery Day

Locker counts change significantly:

Opening: 50
Stock In: 100 (new delivery)
Shelf Out: 40 (to sales floor)
Damages: 2
Closing: 108

Scenario 2: Normal Trading Day

Minimal locker changes, sales floor active:

Locker:
  Opening: 108
  Stock In: 0
  Shelf Out: 20
  Damages: 1
  Closing: 87

Sales Floor:
  Opening: 40
  Shelf In: 20
  Damages: 0
  Closing: 60

Scenario 3: Stock Transfer Only

Moving between locations, no new stock:

Locker:
  Opening: 87
  Shelf Out: 30 (to sales floor)
  Closing: 57

Sales Floor:
  Opening: 60
  Shelf In: 30
  Closing: 90

Best Practices

1. Count before entering — Physically verify quantities first
2. Check negative balances — System warns if closing is negative
3. Include all damages — Record spoilage, theft, and waste
4. Verify transfers match — Shelf out from locker should equal shelf in on floor
5. Save before moving on — Don’t lose data; save each product

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
Can’t save	Check all required fields are filled
Negative closing	Verify opening + in − out − damages ≥ 0
Numbers won’t enter	Ensure numeric keyboard is showing
Form too small	Try landscape mode on mobile

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