Receiving Goods Checklist – Check Before You Accept

Check goods when they arrive. Avoid accepting damaged or wrong items.

Part of our inventory management guide.

Quantity Check

  • Count/weigh items against delivery challan or PO
  • Note shortages or excess
  • Sign only after verifying

Quality Check

  • Damage – Cracks, dents, torn packaging
  • Expiry – For dated items, check dates
  • Wrong item – Match with order
  • Leakage – For liquids

Document

  • Note discrepancies on challan
  • Take photos if damage
  • Inform supplier immediately
  • Get credit note or replacement

Update Stock

  • Record received quantity in your system
  • Deduct from “on order” if you track that
  • Update cost if different from PO

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