Which practice should be avoided to prevent miscounts during stow?

• A. Placing items in the correct size bin.
• B. Touching multiple bins or performing a double scan.
• C. Not overstuffing bins.
• D. Keeping items upright.

Answer: (B)

During stow, each item should be scanned into a single bin so the system records it in one place. Touching multiple bins or performing a double scan should be avoided because it can cause the item to be counted more than once or misattributed to the wrong bin, leading to miscounts in inventory. The other practices support accurate handling—placing items in the correct size bin helps organize where items go, not overstuffing bins prevents jams and ensures scans are readable, and keeping items upright maintains label visibility and proper orientation for scanning. But the direct way to prevent miscounts is to avoid moving between bins or rescanning the same item.