Varastovirheet

Varastovirheet refers to inaccuracies and faults in storage operations that lead to discrepancies between recorded inventory and actual stock, or failures in warehouse processes that result in misplacement, mislabeling, or miscounting of goods. In logistics and supply chain management, varastovirheet can arise in receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, and shipping, and may involve both physical and data inaccuracies.

Common manifestations include inventory counts that do not align with system records, items stored in incorrect locations, damaged or lost goods, wrong labeling or barcodes, and incorrect quantities being picked or packed. These errors can propagate through the fulfillment process, causing delays and additional handling.

Causes include human error such as misreads or miscounts; process gaps in receiving, put-away, and cycle counting; inadequate training; faulty equipment or software integration; barcode scanning failures; and shrinkage due to theft. Environmental factors like high throughput, seasonal peaks, or similar-looking SKUs can exacerbate problems.

Consequences of varastovirheet include higher carrying costs, stockouts or overstocks, reduced order fulfillment accuracy, longer lead times, productivity losses, and customer dissatisfaction. In regulated industries, inaccuracies can also trigger compliance and auditing issues.

Detection and prevention involve regular cycle counts and physical inventories to uncover discrepancies. Real-time data capture using reliable barcoding or RFID, robust receiving and put-away procedures, clear bin locations, and accurate labeling reduce errors. Automation, error-proofing measures, segmentation of duties, and ongoing training contribute to reducing varastovirheet.

Examples of varastovirheet in practice include a SKU that shows 500 units in the ERP but only 480 physically present, or misrouted goods ending up in the wrong storage zone and later picked incorrectly. Related concepts include inventory accuracy and warehouse management systems.