Continuous control, long-lasting performance
The right level of stock, at the right time, all year round
Cycle counting, also known as partial inventory, allows regular control of stocks in stores or warehouses, without waiting for the annual closing.
It is a concrete response to the challenges of omnichannel retailers, multi-site networks or logistics structures wishing to:
Reduce inventory discrepancies, ensure continuous product availability, avoiding shortages, improve their e-commerce and customer experience.
Fairson supports you with a flexible, structured and comprehensive approach that combines reliability, efficiency and transparency.
Measurable results
Outsourced cycle inventory: what are the concrete benefits?
Smoother inventory management starts with a clear, continuous view of your inventory levels, without waiting for closing.
Continuous reliability of your stock base
With recurring planning, cycle counting allows you to quickly spot discrepancies, identify areas of risk, and secure your data in real-time. Fewer errors = fewer breakages, less markdown, more turnover and better customer satisfaction.
Optimization of supply & e-commerce management
A more reliable stock means better restocking, better order preparation and a better customer promise. Your flows are adjusting, your omnichannel is improving, your customers are delivered faster, without any unpleasant surprises.
Maintaining business activity
Our organization adapts to your calendar, your time slots and your attendance. As a result, your points of sale or depots remain open, your activity continues, your teams remain focused on sales.
A proven method
Our approach: flexibility, rigour, transparency
Chaque mission est pensée pour s’adapter à vos priorités métier tout en garantissant la fiabilité des résultats.
A tailor-made methodology, aligned with your challenges
We build a rotating inventory plan with you according to your priorities (critical areas, product rotation, deviation history).
Each mission is calibrated to adapt to your pace, your structure, your operational constraints.
Trained, stable and involved teams
Our operators are trained and monitored continuously. They intervene with a detailed knowledge of your processes.
Our management ensures the quality of each service and our digital tools guarantee permanent monitoring.
Real-time monitoring, without information disruption
You visualize every step
- Procedure of the service
- Progress of the counts
- Anomalies detected
- Consolidated and actionable resultS
Full transparency, remotely, without waiting for a file or mobilizing your teams.
Proprietary technology at the service of your performance
Fairson relies on a unique digital suite developed in-house, making it possible to:
- Plan services with your constraints in mind
- Follow the progress of counts in real time
- Render consolidated data in the expected formats
- Reduce anomalies with automatic alerts
- Analyze multi-site performance at network scale
You gain visibility, responsiveness and quality of execution.
Audits that make a difference
A reliable partner for your inventory cycles
More than 650 brands trust us each year
Fairson supports national brands, e-commerce platforms, manufacturers and logisticians on a daily basis in the implementation of tailor-made rotating inventory plans. These projects cover networks of points of sale as well as multi-reference warehouses, regional depots or sites with strong technical and operational constraints. We also work in sensitive or complex environments, with the same requirement for reliability and transparency.
Each year, more than 17,000 inventories are carried out by our teams, throughout Europe, in the West Indies and French Guiana. This ability to intervene on a large scale allows us to guarantee our customers a homogeneous and rigorous management, including in multi-site or multi-country deployments.
Switch to reliable, frictionless cycle counting
With Fairson, you turn inventory into a tool for continuous performance. Your stocks are up to date, your decisions are more reliable, your teams remain mobilized on the essentials.
Everything you need to know
FAQS: Your Frequently Asked Questions About Cycle Counting
Wondering how it works in practice? Here are the answers to the most common questions.
How often should a cycle count be carried out?
It all depends on your volumes, the rotation of your products and your objectives (restocking, management, compliance). This can range from monthly to weekly. Our teams will help you set the right pace.
Does it disrupt on-site activity?
No. We intervene during adapted hours (opening, closing, off-peak hours), with a protocol that guarantees business continuity without operational disruption.
Is it compatible with my ERP / WMS?
Yes. Our solutions allow the structured export of your data to the main tools on the market. Our IT teams can also configure custom formats.
Can I monitor several sites remotely?
Yes. Our platform allows you to manage all your periodic inventories, even if they are spread over different sites and countries, with a centralized view.
Discover our other inventory solutions
Fairson supports you across all formats: tax inventory to secure your year-end closing, cycle counting to ensure continuous stock accuracy, and logistics inventory to manage your warehouses with precision. Explore our complementary areas of expertise.
