What the warehouse audit covers
We review the whole flow of goods rather than a single snapshot. The scope is agreed in advance, but a typical review looks at the five areas below and the records that connect them.
For each area we compare written procedures with what staff actually do, then test a sample of real transactions from your ERP, 1C or WMS against the paperwork and the stock on the shelves.
- Receiving: checks against purchase orders, quantity and quality checks, timing of system entry
- Storage: location discipline, labelling, segregation of damaged, returned and blocked stock
- Picking and dispatch: pick accuracy, loading checks, delivery notes and proof of delivery
- Documentation: completeness and sequence of waybills, invoices, transfer and write-off documents
- Records: how well system balances match physical stock for a tested sample
How fieldwork runs on site
Before the visit we ask for policies, an organisation chart, user lists and system extracts for the review period. This lets us choose samples in advance and spend site time on observation and testing rather than gathering files.
On site the team watches receiving and dispatch in progress, walks the storage areas, interviews the warehouse manager, storekeepers and accountants, and traces selected transactions in both directions: from document to shelf and from shelf to document. Daily operations continue throughout. We work around shifts and loading peaks, and agree any short access restrictions with you beforehand.
From findings to recommendations
Every finding is supported by evidence such as a document copy, a system screenshot, a photo or a test result. We rate each one by impact, explain the likely cause and propose a fix that fits the size of the site. Findings are discussed with your local team before the report is issued, so facts are confirmed and nobody is surprised.
The result is a document your regional or group office can act on. It is an independent review with recommendations, not a statutory audit opinion. If your external auditors plan to use the work, we suggest agreeing the scope with them at the start.
When to commission a warehouse audit
Companies usually ask for a review when something has changed or something looks wrong. Common triggers include a new warehouse manager, a move to a new site or system, rising write-offs, unexplained differences at year-end, or simply the first year of operating in Uzbekistan. A periodic review, for example once a year, also works well as a health check between external audits.
What you receive
- D1Audit report in English, with a local-language version on request
- D2Rated findings with supporting evidence for each one
- D3Practical recommendations ranked by priority
- D4Excel workbook with samples tested and results
- D5Debrief call with your local and head-office teams
Common questions
Q1How is a warehouse audit different from a stock count?
A count measures what is on the shelves today. An audit also tests the processes and controls that produce the numbers, so it explains the causes of differences and how to prevent them.
Q2Will operations need to stop?
No. We observe normal operations and test records in parallel. Any short access needs are agreed with you in advance.
Q3Can you audit several warehouses?
Yes. For several sites we use one method and one rating scale, so results can be compared across locations.