Check

Nothing stays the same, and this certainly holds true for product in a CDS distribution center. A case's location, age, hold status, marketing status, or condition may change while it waits to be transformed or shipped. Additionally, given that inventory is tracked both via CDS and client systems, variances between systems may be introduced over time. To address this, CDS has implemented various checks to make sure all systems contain the same, accurate inventory amount and classification data.

Bay Audit

This is a targeted inventory check against a specific location or group of locations; inventory is counted manually and then checked against the CDS inventory system. A variance will trigger a cycle count outside of the normal cycle count schedule. This is the most frequent inventory check.

Cycle Count

A cycle count is a procedure for counting inventory for a specific SKU during normal warehouse operations. This is done on a regular basis for all products; it is typical to have the complete distribution center counted within a two week period, at which point the process begins again.

Physical Inventory

A physical inventory is a complete count of all inventory at one time; normal warehouse operations are suspended during a physical count. As with all counts, strict control procedures are followed along with any procedures or requirements required by CDS clients.

Resolution Procedures

Any inventory variance will trigger additional counts to resolve any potential underlying issues. Variances are noted as system adjustments, and clients are notified via pre-established communications paths, primarily automated reporting and/or electronic transmissions.