Footwear stocktaking checks boxes as well as model, size, colour and pair completeness. An agreed counting unit avoids confusion between individual shoes and pairs.
Key footwear stocktaking considerations:
1. A wide range of item codes to count:
Each footwear model may have several sizes, colours and seasonal variants. This requires detailed records by item code, size and pair composition.
2. Seasonality:
Winter and summer footwear have different selling seasons. Stocktaking reveals out-of-season stock for clearance planning or warehouse optimisation.
3. Counting in pairs:
When a pair is the agreed unit, count pairs consistently: loss or damage to one shoe affects the value of the whole pair.
4. Visual condition checks:
Check for defects, wear and fitting marks during the count where this is included in scope. These findings help decide whether goods should be discounted.
5. Barcodes and scanners:
Scanners and software shorten the counting process and reduce manual recording errors.
Regular, well-organised footwear stocktaking supports assortment management and profitability. Modern methods and professional teams help keep stock under control and improve shop operations. InventoryPro has extensive experience counting clothing and footwear shops and can help organise the process efficiently.