North Shop | SKU 0017 | 1 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTC Verdict: The raw difference is -4 pieces, but the documented sale explains 2. The residual is -2 pieces to investigate, NOT confirmed loss or an approved adjustment. Cutoff bridge (pieces): S1 POS ON-HAND at 09:00: 25 M1 physical sale TX88: -2 Expected ON-HAND at 10:00: 23 C1 complete physical count: 21 Residual = 21 - 23 = -2. Evidence controls: M1 and M2 represent the same TX88 event with matching details. Two export rows = one retained sale plus one repeated export, not -4 movement. The buyer states complete movement/count coverage; no independent POS verification was performed. Same store, SKU, unit and time basis used. Queue: E01 — recount SKU 0017 across shelf and backroom, check prior adjustments and TX88 evidence; suggested role: stock-count lead (buyer to assign). If the recount confirms 21 and full event coverage is validated, present a conditional -2 piece adjustment for owner's review. Nothing was posted or blamed on an employee.