As it is impractical to piece count every single unit, here are some industry standards that can be employed to simplify the process.
There are various stock counting practices in use for “blank” stock
carton checking,
bundle checking,
single count of garments.
The method used will be dependent on the type of stock and customer you are dealing with.
Note:
If the quantity to be given is less than 20 on the SKU you are checking, you MUST always single count the garments and check each garment is correct.
With experience it can quickly be determined if an individual carton is in its factory sealed condition.
If you are confident this is the case, then the quantity contained within the carton can be taken as read from the supplier's labelling.
Main suppliers will supply garments in counted bundles.
some as bundles of 12
some as bundles of 10
Typically, bundles are folded across the width of the garment.
When stock is supplied in this manner, it is acceptable to carry out bundle checks, always bearing in mind the bundle quantities are specific to the brand.
TOT policy to keep the integrity of the bundles intact and with experience it is normally only necessary to individually count the top bundle and the remaining bundles to determine confidence levels.
It is good practice to place the garments at an accessible height on a flat and even surface, preferably on either a table or workspace counter.
Continue by inserting your finger into the collar of the garments, counting as you pull the garments towards you.
Repeat the process until all garments within the bundle have been counted.