Stock counts are the foundation of accurate inventory reporting in SUPY. A common mistake is reviewing COGS or variance without completing a proper stock count for the period.
Without a confirmed closing stock, SUPY cannot accurately calculate theoretical vs actual usage, leading to misleading reports.
When stock counts are skipped or delayed:
COGS and variance reports become unreliable
Variance appears inflated or misleading
Users investigate the wrong root causes
Confidence in reporting drops
You may notice:
Variance reports generated without recent stock counts
Large unexplained variance at period end
“Closing stock” based on outdated or assumed quantities
Teams immediately questioning report accuracy after review
In SUPY:
Closing inventory is based on the last approved stock count
If no count exists, SUPY assumes the system stock
Any mismatch between assumed and actual stock accumulates as variance
Complete stock counts before reviewing COGS or variance reports
Maintain a consistent counting schedule
Ensure stock counts are reviewed and approved promptly
Complete any pending stock counts
Review and approve the count in SUPY
Re-run COGS and variance reports
Analyze variance using the updated, accurate data
Always ask:
“Has the stock count been completed/submitted and approved for this period?”
before analyzing variance or investigating COGS issues.
Stock counts reset inventory accuracy and ensure all reports — including COGS, variance, and production analysis — are meaningful and reliable.
