Reconciliation is the process of comparing two or more data sources — such as purchase orders versus receipts or warehouse counts versus ERP records — to ensure they match. This process identifies discrepancies and helps maintain financial and operational accuracy.
Manual reconciliation is time-consuming and prone to error. Operators often rely on spreadsheets or exports from multiple systems, increasing the risk of mismatched SKUs, duplicate entries, or missing data.
How to Perform Reconciliation Effectively
- Gather data from each system (ERP, WMS, 3PLs).
- Join and compare the datasets using a shared identifier like SKU or PO number.
- Highlight mismatches in quantity, cost, or location.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies through verification.
- Re-run the process periodically to maintain consistency.
Consistent reconciliation ensures financial integrity and operational confidence.
How It’s Done With Parabola
Parabola automates the entire reconciliation process. You can connect to multiple data sources, use “Join” and “Compare Columns” steps to find mismatches, and output cleaned data back into your ERP or dashboard.
By running these flows on a schedule, operators remove hours of manual work and prevent errors before they cascade through reports.