Why system inventory does not match physical inventory

Inventory mismatches usually come from unrecorded movement, timing gaps, unclear permissions, or weak return and adjustment processes.

Trace movements instead of chasing one number

The answer is not only another stock count. Map every point that changes a balance, who records it, and when it becomes visible to the team.

• Receipt or issue is not recorded when it happens
• Transfers or returns sit outside a clear flow
• Adjustments have no defined reason or permission

The next step

Connect this analysis to a real workflow, then define what must change in the system or process.