The paperwork or documentation that accompanies a delivery is typically
of two types. In some cases, goods are delivered with an invoice which not
only lists the goods but also prices them, in other words it serves not only as
a checklist but also as the bill. In the flight catering industry it is more common
for the order to be supplied along with a delivery note, which is an unpriced
list of goods. In such cases, the supplier issues an invoice separately, sometimes
on a weekly or monthly basis, often covering more than one delivery. Whichever
system is in use, the stores person will be asked to sign a copy for the receipt
of the goods. If they are not satisfied, that goods of the correct type or quality
have been delivered, they may be rejected. This may mean that the delivery
note is adjusted to show goods as returned, or in the case of invoiced delivery,
a credit note will be completed by the delivery person to ensure correct invoicing
subsequently.
Once the goods have been received and the paperwork completed, it is