How frequently must a wall-to-wall inventory be completed after the initial inventory in LSEMS?

• A. Daily
• B. Monthly
• C. Semi-annually
• D. Annually

Answer: (D)

Maintaining accurate accountability relies on periodically verifying that what’s on the shelves matches what’s in the records. After the initial wall-to-wall inventory, the standard practice in LSEMS is to conduct the full physical count again on an annual basis. This annual cycle gives a definitive check to catch discrepancies, losses, or misplacements and to keep the system aligned with reality without the burden of more frequent, comprehensive counts. Between annual inventories, organizations typically do cycle counts or spot checks on high-risk or high-value items to maintain ongoing accuracy while preserving the requirement for a yearly full inventory.