How to Prevent Stock Loss
Stock loss happens when products disappear, expire, get damaged or are sold without being recorded properly.
Count stock regularly
Regular stock counts help identify missing items before the loss becomes too large.
Record damaged stock
Damaged, expired or wasted stock should be recorded. Otherwise, the business may think the items were sold.
Control staff access
Limit who can remove stock, approve returns or adjust stock records.
Compare stock with sales
If stock is reducing but sales are not increasing, investigate the difference.
Good stock records help protect profit and reduce silent losses.
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