Accurate inventory all year, no shutdowns
Count store zones, racks or stockroom sections while the operation stays open. RFID shows what is present, what is missing and what needs correction before stock data hurts sales or orders.
The challenge
Annual counts cost more than you think
What changes with Beam
Beam turns counting into a normal floor task. Select a zone, walk the aisle with a handheld RFID reader and see expected, found and missing items update while you scan.
- Count zones, racks or categories while the store or warehouse stays open
- Scan hundreds of tagged items in seconds without line-of-sight
- See expected, found and missing stock as the count progresses
- Investigate mismatches down to the individual RFID tag
- Use the result to correct inventory before orders or replenishment are affected
Manual stocktakes pull teams off the floor, disrupt the operation and produce a snapshot that starts aging the same day. When stock data is wrong, teams reorder too soon, promise items that are not there, or miss sales on inventory that is actually available.
Live cycle count
Count a part every week. Keep the whole stock right.
Cycle counting turns inventory control into a rolling rhythm. Scan one zone, rack or category each week; Beam tracks every unique RFID tag that has been seen, so accuracy keeps building without a shutdown or a painful staff peak.
- Count stock in manageable weekly sections
- Track progress per unique RFID tag, not just per total
- Keep stores and warehouses open while counting
- Turn missing or unexpected items into focused corrections
Inventory via RFID has given us significant time savings and accuracy. We are very happy with this more efficient business operation.
OutdoorXL, a large outdoor store with an assortment of over 200,000 unique items, was looking for a solution to perform inventory counts faster and more accurately.
- Speed 10x faster counts
Inventory 200,000+ items without closing the store.
- Accuracy 99%+ inventory accuracy
Reliable counts without manual errors or barcode scanning.
- Efficiency Zero store closure
No more multi-day closures for inventory counts.
Why Beam
How this fits into the platform
Cycle counting is the maintenance layer for the rest of Beam. The same item records, RFID tags and handheld scanners keep item management, locations, picking and replenishment honest.
Connected to the rest of Beam
Validated counts feed the same stock foundation your teams use for finding, picking and tracking items.
Item Management
Every counted item links back to a unique item record and RFID identity.
Picking & Scanning
Cleaner stock data means pickers check orders against reality, not stale numbers.
Location Management
Count by zone or location so teams focus on the part of the floor that matters.
Locating Items
Missing count lines can become a targeted Item Locator search.
Scanning devices
Use the same handheld RFID reader for cycle counts, locating, picking and checks.
Ready to stop shutting down for inventory counts?
See how Beam turns counting into a normal floor task, so your team keeps inventory accurate without closing the store or slowing the warehouse.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on your situation. High-value or fast-moving items benefit from weekly counts. Lower-risk items can be monthly. Choose a scope per count to target what matters most.
Yes. Choose from three scopes: count everything, filter by category, or hand-pick up to 300 specific items. The wizard guides you through the selection.
Every item is classified as OK, Excess or Missing. Drill into any item to see exactly which tags were found and which weren't. You can write off missing items with a reason, or use the RFID Item Locator to physically find them.
Yes. That's the point of cycle counting: you count small sections during normal hours. No shutdowns, no overtime.
Down to individual RFID tags. Each tag is shown as Found, Missed, or Extra. You can copy tag identifiers, navigate to item details, or start the locator to physically find missing tags.
Both work. RFID is faster for large counts: walk past shelves and scan automatically. Barcode and phone camera work for precision counting or when you don't have RFID hardware yet.