Receipt of goods

How do you receive goods?

Carrying out incoming goods is a central process in logistics and goods management that ensures that incoming goods are correctly recorded, checked and prepared for further processing or storage. Here is a general step-by-step guide on how to receive goods:

Which work steps does incoming goods include?

1. Announcement and planning
2. Delivery and unloading
3. Verification of delivery documents
4. Quality and quantity control
5. Recording in the inventory management system
6. Warehousing
7. Documentation and reporting
8. Communication with involved departments

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