Automated Cycle Counts
Overview
Automated Cycle Counts use CloudBox's Smart Containers technology to measure inventory levels without manual counting, spreadsheet, or clipboards. CloudBox records every change in product quantity using weight. The system converts these signals into precise SKU counts and reconciles them against POS, ERP, and compliance platforms.
Automated Cycle Counts reduce labor, prevent audit variance from human error, and align physical inventory to digital records automatically. CloudBox stores all readings with timestamps, source details, and event history to maintain complete traceability.
What Problem It’s Solving
Traditional cycle counting is slow, labor intensive, and prone to error. Businesses often deal with:
- Frequent mismatches between physical inventory and POS, ERP, or compliance systems.
- Shrinkage or misplaced SKUs that go undetected due to lack of real-time visibility.
- Significant labor cost and hours spent on manual counts, audits, and reconciliation.
How CloudBox Does It Better
CloudBox improves cycle counting through automation, real-time analytics, and intelligent reconciliation tools:
- Smart Containers automatically track weight, access, and movement events to update counts instantly.
- CloudBox converts weight data into SKU quantities and reconciles them against digital systems continuously.
- Variances trigger automated alerts and workflows to catch shrinkage or errors early.
Smart Containers record weight, movement, and unit quantity to deliver instant SKU-level counts.
CloudBox continuously aligns physical inventory with POS, ERP, and METRC/BioTrack expected quantities.
Threshold-based alerts notify teams of product loss or if there is a discrepency found in the POS.
Every reading, conversion, and event is stored with timestamps for complete audit and compliance transparency.
Watch it in action!
The Benefits
End users experience immediate operational gains:
- Major labor and time savings by eliminating manual cycle counts.
- Real-time variance detection reduces shrinkage and improves accuracy.
- Continuous alignment with compliance systems ensures ongoing audit readiness.