Accurate inventory all year, no shutdowns
Count small sections during normal business hours instead of closing for a full inventory day. Choose what to count, scan with RFID or barcode, and see discrepancies the moment they appear.
The challenge
Annual counts cost more than you think
What changes with Beam
Replace annual shutdowns with continuous counting. Choose what to count, scan with RFID or barcode, and see discrepancies the moment they appear.
- Count small sections during business hours no shutdowns
- 3 counting scopes: everything, by category, or specific items
- RFID batch scanning: walk past shelves and capture hundreds in seconds
- Discrepancies classified instantly as OK, Excess, or Missing
- Drill down to individual tag level for full reconciliation
Traditional inventory counts mean closing doors, pulling staff from their jobs, and spending days on a process that's outdated before it's done. The result? A snapshot that loses value within weeks. Cycle counting lets you count smaller sections continuously so your data stays accurate all year.
Set up a stocktake in seconds
A 3-step wizard lets you define what to count. Choose a scope, name your stocktake, and start scanning. No spreadsheets, no preparation just pick your scope and go.
- 3 scopes: all items, by category, or specific items
- Guided wizard no training needed
- Start counting in under 30 seconds
Live results as you scan
Every scan updates your count in real time. Items are classified instantly as OK, Excess, or Missing. Drill into categories and individual tags to see exactly what's happening.
- Real-time progress per category
- Colour-coded OK / Excess / Missing badges
- Drill down to individual tag level
Core Features
Everything you need to count with confidence
From flexible setup to tag-level investigation built for teams that need accurate inventory without the disruption.
Three Counting Scopes
Count everything, filter by category, or hand-pick up to 300 specific items. A 3-step wizard guides the setup.
RFID Batch Scanning
Walk past shelves with a handheld reader. Hundreds of items scanned in seconds with automatic deduplication. Barcode and camera as fallback.
Instant Discrepancy Classification
Every item is automatically classified: OK, Excess, or Missing. Colour-coded badges and filter tabs let you focus on what needs attention.
Tag-Level Reconciliation
Drill into any item to see which tags were found, which were expected but missing, and which showed up unexpectedly. Not just totals individual tag accountability.
Hierarchical Progress Tracking
Track progress from totals down to categories, subcategories, and individual items. Each level shows expected vs actual with accuracy percentages.
Write-Off & Item Locator
Write off missing items with a mandatory reason (Lost, Damaged, Sold, Defective, Other). Or tap 'Locate' to physically find them with the RFID Item Locator.
Calculate Your Savings
What does a stocktake actually cost you?
Manual counting means closed doors, lost revenue, and days of staff time. RFID scans your entire inventory in minutes while you stay open. Enter your numbers and see the real difference per count and per year.
Manual: ~625 items/hr per person. RFID: ~450 items/min scan speed, 97% first-pass read rate (3% rescanned manually), 15 min setup per location. Manual requires full closure; RFID allows operations with ~15% disruption.
Beam gives us the overview and control we always wanted across all our locations.
Smit Mode uses Beam as a supplement to their existing ERP system for accurate inventory management across multiple locations.
- Control 100% transparency
Complete visibility over inventory across all store locations.
- Tracking Real-time movement tracking
See exactly where each item should be located with UID tracking.
- Availability Better item availability
Improved customer satisfaction through better stock availability.
How this fits into the platform
Cycle counting keeps your inventory data clean so every connected process relies on accurate numbers.
Works seamlessly with:
Validated counts update inventory in real time across all connected processes.
Scanning devices
Devices commonly used for fast, accurate cycle counts
Start with barcode or manual counts and upgrade to RFID later for 10x speed the process stays the same.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on your situation. High-value or fast-moving items benefit from weekly counts. Lower-risk items can be monthly. Choose a scope per count to target what matters most.
Yes. Choose from three scopes: count everything, filter by category, or hand-pick up to 300 specific items. The wizard guides you through the selection.
Every item is classified as OK, Excess or Missing. Drill into any item to see exactly which tags were found and which weren't. You can write off missing items with a reason, or use the RFID Item Locator to physically find them.
Yes. That's the point of cycle counting you count small sections during normal hours. No shutdowns, no overtime.
Down to individual RFID tags. Each tag is shown as Found, Missed, or Extra. You can copy tag identifiers, navigate to item details, or start the locator to physically find missing tags.
Both work. RFID is faster for large counts walk past shelves and scan automatically. Barcode and phone camera work for precision counting or when you don't have RFID hardware yet.