Stock numbers must be right for your store to run well. When shelves do not match the system, sales and service suffer. You also lose time fixing errors. That is why it helps to verify product count with a clear process that gives proof for every step.
Our team at Monarch Inventory Services uses one tool and one routine for the whole store. It works on any device and gives you proof for each shelf and bin. Here is how we do it.
How We Verify Product Count with IFP
What is IFP in our Workflow?
IFP stands for Interactive Floor Planning. We use it to map the store and tie each count to a real spot. Every location appears on a clear layout, so you can see where each item was checked.
Which Devices Can Run IFP?
IFP runs on a phone, tablet, or computer. If a device turns on and gets a signal, we can load the store, select a location, and pull up the data. This helps us move fast on the floor or at a desk.
Key Takeaway: IFP links each count to a location on the store map, so your numbers are easy to find and easy to explain.
Our Step-by-Step Verification Process
Run an Audit Trail for Each Location
After we finish the initial count, we open IFP and select a single location. We run an audit trail that lists every item counted in that spot. This shows the who, what, and where for the count.
Review Numbers and Confirm Accuracy
We read through the audit line by line. We check items, quantities, and the location tag. If the numbers match, we mark the review as complete. If we see a concern, we recheck that spot before we move on.
Verify and Move to the Next Location
When a location passes review, we verify it. That means we checked it and confirmed it is complete and correct. Then we go to the next location and repeat the same routine across the retail floor.
Pro Tip: Keep a short checklist at each station: open audit trail, confirm items, confirm quantities, confirm location, then verify. Simple checklists reduce mistakes.
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Store-Wide Finalization and Clear Communication
Finalize Counts Across the Store
We repeat the verify product count routine for every single location. When all areas pass review, we finalize the project in IFP. Now the store has a complete, location-by-location record.
Share Results with Your Team
Once finalized, we will meet with you to go over the numbers. IFP lets us show the exact inventory by location, so the conversation is simple and visual. This makes it easier to answer questions on the spot.
Key Takeaway: A clean audit trail turns review meetings into quick, confident sign-offs.
Why This Process Benefits Your Business
Faster Audits and Better Clarity
Using IFP cuts out guesswork. The audit trail shows what was counted in each place. Your team gets proof, not opinions. It also makes it easier to train new staff on how to verify product count the right way.
Fewer Back-and-Forths
Because each location is verified before we move on, we avoid big fixes at the end. You get clear numbers, one section at a time, until the entire store is done.
Pro Tip: Schedule a short daily spot check on one high-traffic location. Small, steady checks keep the whole store accurate over time.
Our Promise to Your Store
We follow the same steps every time: run the audit, review the numbers, verify product count, and finalize. The process is simple, repeatable, and proven. You get accurate data and a clear story for every location in your store.
Ready to get accurate counts and confidence in your inventory? Book a call with Monarch Inventory Services today. We will map your store in IFP, verify product count in each location, and deliver final numbers you can trust. Let’s set up your walkthrough and get you a clear plan.
