Manufacturing Inventory Services - Physical Counts, MRO Audits & WIP Tracking
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Manufacturing Inventory Services

Precision inventory counting for production environments—from raw materials to finished goods, MRO to work-in-process.

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Inventory Expertise for Complex Production Environments

Manufacturing facilities face unique inventory challenges—from managing thousands of SKUs across raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods, to coordinating counts around production schedules and safety protocols.

CPCON delivers specialized inventory counting services designed specifically for manufacturing environments. Our teams understand plant operations, safety requirements, and the critical importance of minimizing production downtime.

Whether you need annual physical inventory counts, ongoing cycle count programs, MRO audits, or WIP tracking implementation, we provide audit‑grade accuracy that supports financial reporting, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Manufacturing inventory counting
500+
Manufacturing Facilities Counted
99.9%
Average Count Accuracy
15+
Manufacturing Subsectors
24/7
Flexible Scheduling

Comprehensive Manufacturing Inventory Services

End-to-end inventory solutions tailored to the unique requirements of production environments

Physical Inventory Counts

Complete wall-to-wall counts of raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and packaging materials with audit-grade accuracy.

  • Annual year-end counts
  • Multi-location programs
  • Off-hours execution
  • Real-time reporting

MRO Inventory Audits

Comprehensive audits of maintenance, repair, and operations inventory to identify optimization opportunities.

  • Spare parts verification
  • Usage analysis
  • Obsolescence identification
  • Consolidation recommendations

Work-in-Process Tracking

Real-time WIP inventory tracking and reconciliation to improve production visibility and financial accuracy.

  • Production floor counts
  • Stage-gate verification
  • Scrap reconciliation
  • ERP integration

Spare Parts Management

Detailed inventory and cataloging of critical spare parts with condition assessment and valuation.

  • Asset tagging
  • Serial number capture
  • Condition documentation
  • Min/max analysis

Cycle Count Programs

Ongoing cycle count programs designed to maintain continuous inventory accuracy without production disruption.

  • ABC classification
  • Frequency optimization
  • Variance investigation
  • Process improvement

ERP Reconciliation

Complete reconciliation between physical inventory and ERP systems with detailed variance analysis.

  • SAP integration
  • Oracle support
  • Custom systems
  • Data cleansing

Manufacturing Inventory Challenges We Solve

Addressing the unique complexities of production environment inventory management

Production Downtime

We execute counts during planned shutdowns, shift changes, or off‑peak hours to eliminate production impact.

Complex SKU Mix

Our teams handle diverse inventory types—from bulk raw materials to serialized components—with specialized counting protocols.

Safety Requirements

All team members are trained in plant safety protocols, PPE requirements, and hazardous material handling procedures.

WIP Accuracy

We provide real‑time work‑in‑process tracking with production floor verification and stage‑gate reconciliation.

MRO Optimization

Our audits identify obsolete inventory, consolidation opportunities, and optimal min/max levels for spare parts.

ERP Integration

We integrate with all major manufacturing ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, and custom platforms.

Manufacturing Experience

Proven results across diverse manufacturing sectors and facility types

Aerospace Manufacturer Annual Inventory

Aerospace Manufacturer Annual Inventory

Complete physical inventory across 12 production facilities with zero safety incidents and audit-grade accuracy.

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Chemical Processing MRO Optimization

Chemical Processing MRO Optimization

Multi-plant MRO audit identifying $2.3M in optimization opportunities and obsolete inventory.

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Semiconductor WIP Tracking

Semiconductor WIP Tracking

Real-time work-in-process tracking implementation for high-value semiconductor fabrication.

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Heavy Equipment Spare Parts Inventory

Heavy Equipment Spare Parts Inventory

Complete spare parts inventory and ERP reconciliation for global heavy equipment manufacturer.

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Our Manufacturing Inventory Process

A proven methodology designed to minimize disruption and maximize accuracy

01

Pre-Count Planning

Site assessment, safety protocol review, production schedule coordination, and count methodology design.

02

Team Mobilization

Safety-trained teams deployed with specialized equipment for your specific inventory types and facility requirements.

03

Count Execution

Systematic counting with real-time data capture, quality controls, and immediate variance identification.

04

Reconciliation

Multi-pass verification of discrepancies, root cause analysis, and complete documentation for audit purposes.

05

Reporting & Analysis

Comprehensive reporting with variance analysis, process improvement recommendations, and ERP integration.

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