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Inventory Receiving Process Guide
Receive inventory the right way. 3-way match procedures, two-person phone receipt, discrepancy handling, and the protocols that prevent loss.
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What this Inventory Receiving Process Guide helps you do
Inventory receiving is one of those processes that looks easy until something goes wrong - and when something goes wrong with phones, the losses can be substantial. This Pro guide walks through the inventory receiving protocol: the 3-way match between purchase order, packing slip, and physical count; the two-person verification process for phone receipts (more sensitive than other categories); the discrepancy types and how to handle each; the documentation that protects you in a dispute; and the receiving environment setup that makes the process consistent.
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Inventory Receiving Process FAQ's
What is the 3-way match in inventory receiving?
Matching three documents against each other: the Purchase Order (what you ordered), the Packing Slip or Invoice (what the supplier says they sent), and the Physical Count (what actually arrived). All three should match. Discrepancies between any two of them are red flags requiring investigation before signing off on the shipment.
Phones are high-value and high-risk for both theft and honest counting errors. Two people working together catch each other's mistakes, deter internal theft of inventory, and make any subsequent dispute easier to resolve (two witnesses to what was actually received). The minor inconvenience of dual receipt is dramatically outweighed by the loss prevention.
Why use two people to receive phone inventory?
What should I do when received inventory doesn't match the packing slip?
Document the discrepancy specifically (which items, how many off, photos if possible) before any items go on the shelf. Contact the supplier the same day - most have specific reporting windows (24-72 hours) for shortage claims. Don't put discrepant inventory into sellable stock until the dispute is resolved. The documentation is what protects you when the supplier pushes back.
How long should I keep receiving records?
At least 3 years; 7 years if your state's records retention rules require it. Receiving records support inventory accuracy, support tax filings, support warranty claims back to suppliers, and serve as evidence in any subsequent dispute. The cost of storage is minimal; the cost of not having a record when you need one can be substantial.