The biggest problem in inventory management is not counting incorrectly.
It’s counting while being influenced by what the system says should be there.

Inventory adjustment tasks in Etendo Mobile introduce a fundamental shift: bias-free counting. The operator counts without seeing the theoretical quantity. No prior references. No “making the numbers match.” Only the physical reality of the warehouse.

This approach redefines inventory control and transforms the process into an objective, traceable system updated in real time within Etendo.

Bias-Free Counting: Counting Without Looking at the System

This is where the real transformation happens.

In many warehouses, the operator sees the theoretical stock before counting. Even unconsciously, that number influences the result.

With adjustment tasks, counting is completely blind:

• The system quantity is not displayed.
  
• The operator validates only what is physically present.
  
• The difference is calculated afterward.
  
• The system records the actual deviation.
  
  

Why is this change so important?

Because it eliminates the psychological effect of “adjusting to match.”
Because it prevents invisible micro-corrections.
Because it allows structural errors to be detected.

Inventory stops being a validation of the system and becomes a validation of reality.

 

From a Manual Process to Structured Control

Traditionally, the flow looks like this:

• Printed listing
  
• Manual counting
  
• Notes on paper
  
• Office data entry
  
• Post-adjustments
  
  

Each step introduces room for error.

With adjustment tasks, the workflow changes:

• A task is generated in the system.
  
• The operator receives it on their mobile device.
  
• The count is performed directly at the location.
  
• The real quantity is entered.
  
• Inventory updates automatically.

No paper. No double entry. No delays.

👉 You can review the official documentation here: Adjustment Tasks

 

Real-Time Inventory: Data Is No Longer Historical

Another direct impact of bias-free counting is immediate updating.

When the operator confirms the task:

• Stock is corrected instantly.
  
• Sales are managed with real data.
  
• Production plans with updated information.
  
• Purchasing avoids decisions based on inaccurate stock.
  
  

Inventory stops being something reviewed after the fact and becomes operational data.

 

Eliminating Paper and Rework

The change in the way of working is evident:

What disappears:

• Printed sheets
  
• Double data entry
  
• Transcription errors
  
• Unnecessary post-count reviews
  
  

The operator works directly from the mobile app, at the exact moment and in the actual location.

Adjustment tasks turn inventory control into a fully digital end-to-end process.

FAQ – Adjustment Tasks and Bias-Free Counting

What exactly does bias-free counting mean?

It means the operator does not see the theoretical quantity before counting, ensuring objectivity.

Is inventory updated automatically?

Yes. As soon as the task is confirmed, the system reflects the new stock level.

Can you audit who performed each adjustment?

Yes. Each task is recorded with user and timestamp.

Is eliminating paper mandatory?

It is not mandatory, but the workflow is designed to be fully digital.

Is it integrated with the rest of the ERP?

Yes. This functionality is part of the Warehouse Extensions bundle, compatible from Etendo 25 onwards, and fully integrated within the Etendo ecosystem.

Summary

Inventory adjustment tasks introduce bias-free counting into inventory control.

The operator counts without seeing the theoretical stock, records the quantity from a mobile device, and the system updates inventory in real time.

This is not just digitalization.

It is a fundamental shift in how warehouse control is performed.