II- Receiving
1. When delivery occurs and before accepting goods, the receiving staff should:
- Match the purchase order number on the delivery slip with the actual purchase order to prevent any errors (including duplicate deliveries)
- Match the specifications and quantity on the purchase order with the description on the delivery slip
- Match prices on the purchase order with those on the delivery slip.
2. At delivery, the receiving staff should count or weigh the goods to ensure the actual quantity delivered is the same as the one stated on the delivery slip. This must be evidenced by “tick marks” on the delivery slip.
Good delivered must also be reconciled against what was originally ordered and all discrepancies notified. Excess goods should not be accepted because the purchase has
not been approved.