The Goods Receipts tab helps businesses track the arrival of purchased goods from suppliers.
This feature supports inventory management by allowing you to record goods when they arrive, rather than waiting for the supplier's invoice.
Recording goods receipts immediately improves the accuracy of your inventory levels and helps you track what has been delivered versus what has been invoiced.
To create a new goods receipt, click the New Goods Receipt button.
The Goods Receipts tab displays the following columns:
There are following columns:
The date when the goods were received from the supplier. This date is important for inventory tracking and determines when items become available in stock.
A unique reference number for the goods receipt. This number helps you identify and track specific deliveries from suppliers.
The purchase order number that corresponds to this goods receipt. This links the received goods to the original purchase order placed with the supplier.
The purchase invoice number associated with this goods receipt. This shows which supplier invoice has been entered for the received goods.
The supplier who delivered the goods. This identifies which supplier the goods were received from.
The inventory location where the received goods are stored. This helps track inventory across multiple locations or warehouses.
A brief description of the goods receipt. This can include notes about the delivery, such as the condition of goods or any special handling instructions.
The total quantity of items received in this goods receipt. This shows the sum of all line items and helps track inventory additions.