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How to Start a New Inventory Count

In this article, you will learn how to maintain precise inventory levels by initiating a new inventory count in Pabau.

Step 1: Navigate to Inventory Count

Log in to your Pabau account and navigate to "Stock" in the left sidebar menu, then click on "Inventory".

 

Step 2: Review Inventory Status

At the top of the Inventory Count page, get an overview of your inventory, including total items, out-of-stock items, low-stock items, and products awaiting arrival.

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Step 3: Start a New Count

To start a new count, click on "New Count" in the center of the page, then select "New Stocktake."

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Step 4: Choose Count Type

Choose the type of count:

  • Retail

  • Consumables

  • Injectables

Click on "Start Count" to proceed.

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Step 5: Fill out Count Information

Provide information in the Count Information fields. Choose between a full count (includes all products of the selected type) or a partial count (specify included products), then click on "Start count" in the top right corner.

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Step 6: Perform Count

At the top of the screen, you can search for products by name. You can also filter products by category, with color-coded indicators: gray for fully counted categories, light blue for partially counted, and dark blue for the currently selected category.

Choose to use a barcode scanner or input stock levels manually by toggling the "Use barcode scanner" button.

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If manual, enter quantities for each product, click "Count," and repeat for all products.

  • To switch between products, click the arrows that appear on the corners of the screen.
  • If you want to go back, click the "Cancel & Go Back" button, which returns you to the category count screen without saving.

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The "Recently Counted" section shows the number of products you've counted so far.

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You can search for a product by name, or you can click on "Review Stocktake", then on the "Uncounted" tab, to select the next product to count.


Click “Finish Stocktake” when you're done. If any items haven’t been counted, you’ll be asked whether you want to exclude them or count the remaining items as 0.

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Step 7: View Inventory Count Details

The completed count will appear in your Inventory Count list. Details such as Count Start Date, performing staff member, location, count result, and any discrepancies will be visible.

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By following these steps, you can perform inventory counts in your Pabau account.

NOTE: You can also learn about this topic by watching a lesson on Pabau Academy.

In addition, we suggest reading our Products and Stock article for a more in-depth exploration of this topic.


For more guides, refer to related articles below, select additional guides, or use the search bar at the top of the page. These guides will help you get the most out of your Pabau account.

Additionally, to help you fully utilize and understand your Pabau account, we recommend exploring additional guides and resources offered at the Pabau Academy. It offers in-depth video tutorials and lessons, offering a holistic learning experience that can equip you with the essential skills for achieving success with Pabau.