Inventory

Receiving Stock

Admin User 1 min read Updated Apr 10, 2026

Receiving Stock

When stock arrives from suppliers, receive it into the system to update quantities.

Starting a Receiving

  1. Go to Receivings

  2. Click New Receiving

  3. Select the supplier

  4. Optionally link to a purchase order

Adding Items

Scan Items

  1. Focus the barcode field

  2. Scan each item as it arrives

  3. Quantity increases with each scan

Manual Entry

  1. Search for the product

  2. Enter the quantity received

  3. Add to the receiving

Checking Quantities

For each item, verify:

  • Quantity matches the delivery

  • Items are in good condition

  • Prices match the invoice

Completing the Receiving

  1. Review all items

  2. Click Complete Receiving

  3. Stock levels are updated

Handling Variances

If you receive different quantities than ordered:

  • Short delivery - Receive what you got, note the shortage

  • Over delivery - Check with supplier, receive actual amount

  • Damaged items - Don't receive damaged items, report to supplier

Tips

Inspect items before receiving. Don't receive damaged goods.

Compare quantities to the supplier invoice for accuracy.

Receive stock as soon as it arrives so quantities are accurate.

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