Ordering and receiving
Receiving
Receiving records what arrived from a supplier and connects supplier activity to inventory and cost control.
Receiving captures what actually arrived. It should be compared against the purchase order, invoice, or packing slip when available.
Review During Receiving
- Supplier
- Items received
- Quantity
- Unit cost
- Missing or damaged goods
- Invoice or packing slip details
Accurate receiving keeps inventory and cost inputs closer to reality.