![]() ![]() The count file is a simple format, part number and count quantity. ![]() While barcode guns can still be used, the screen where these counts are uploaded also offers an option to upload a CSV file (part number/count). Lightspeed EVO offers an additional method to load counts into the system. Many dealers couldn’t complete all of this work over the course of a weekend. Manual counts (for items where barcoding was not an option) had to be uploaded into the system by hand, and then variances were checked. In the past, inventory within NXT was extremely inefficient and error prone. I have attempted to provide an overview of the process we use, one which varies in a lot of ways from how dealers have traditionally conducted a physical inventory. ** Please note that this document is not a full set of instructions on taking your inventory from start to finish. Below is some of the thought process behind how we conduct our annual inventory utilizing EVO. The transition to EVO provided a major expansion of opportunities for the utilization of additional technology and third party counting services. Over the years we have continued to fine tune our annual inventory process. ![]() Lightspeed EVO – Annual Parts Inventory Process I will not be updating this version included in the blog (use the link above to see the most current version) This is the original version of this document. If you have any comments or questions, post them at the end of this article and I’ll respond when I have time. Here is a link to the full Google Document (easier to read than the embedded version) The new system offers additional methods for updating the count, and we continue to work on using more of the capabilities of the DMS. 3 years ago we upgraded from Lightspeed NXT to Lightspeed EVO. Our process is built around the DMS we utilize in our dealership, Woods Cycle Country. It’s a live document, so what you see tomorrow could be different next week. The link below is to a Google document that outlines my current process. Computers and spreadsheets are our friends. Getting away from a pencil and paper is the only way to make this happen. We throw everything at it for a couple of days, and then spend the other 363 days (364 in leap years) selling stuff.Īs time progresses, we always try reduce the time our count takes, while improving the accuracy. I see pros and cons of each method, but over time I’ve landed on the annual count as the one that works for us. Procrastinate – Too much work, let’s put it off another year.Annual – Once a year, everything gets counted.Perpetual – Done daily, weekly, monthly.There are 3 primary methods I see dealers using to manage their counts So, no better reason to get better at it. To be honest, inventory is one of my least favorite annual projects. There are lots of different ways to conduct an annual inventory. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |