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Receiving and Inspecting Bulk Inventory
A documented receiving workflow for count, condition, identity, and quarantine.
Receive against records
Compare the shipment with the purchase record, packing list, expected lot, quantity, and package configuration. Photograph external damage before opening when appropriate.
Quarantine before acceptance
Keep new goods separate until identity, documentation, count, seals, visible condition, and any required testing are confirmed. Do not mix unverified inventory with accepted lots.
Resolve discrepancies
Record shortages, substitutions, damage, documentation gaps, and response deadlines. Preserve evidence and supplier communications until the issue is closed.
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