Receiving
the receiving department (1) unloads and unpacks incoming materials, (2) compares quantities received with the shipper's packing list, (3) matches materials receiving with descriptions on purchase order,(4) prepares receiving reports , (5) notifies the purchasing department of discovered discrepancies, (6) arranges for inspection when necessary, (7) notifies the traffic department and the purchasing department of any damage in transit, and (8) routes accepted materials to the appropriate location.
the receiving report shows the purchase order number, the account number to be charged, the name of the vendor, details relating to transportation, and the quantity and type of goods received. It also provides a space for the inspection department to note either approval of the shipment or the quantity rejected and reason for rejection.
If materials are not inspected immediately on receipt, the receiving report is distributed as follows: (1) the receiving department keeps one copy and sends another to the purchasing department as notice of the materials' arrival. (2) all other copies go to the inspection department and are distributed after inspection. When inspection is complete, one copy is sent to the accounting department where it is matched with the purchase order and vendor's invoice, and the invoice is paid. Other copies are sent to appropriate departments, such as materials control and production planning. One copy is sent to the storeroom with the materials. Alternatively, receiving report data can be entered electronically, either at a keyboard or by an optical scanning device. The data then are automatically transferred to all appropriate recipients.