# Goods receipt inspection

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Warehouse receiving staff carry out a goods receipt inspection when a shipment arrives at the dock, verifying quantities, packaging condition, and conformity with the delivery note and purchase order.

Warehouse receiving staff carry out a goods receipt inspection when a shipment arrives at the dock, verifying quantities, packaging condition, and conformity with the delivery note and purchase order. Any discrepancy—short delivery, visible transit damage, or quality defect—must be documented before the goods are accepted into stock; this record forms the basis for supplier claims, credit notes, and insurance cases. The inspection also triggers entries in the warehouse management system (WMS), so inventory accuracy depends directly on the thoroughness of this check. Not to be confused with formal incoming quality inspection (IQI), which involves statistical sampling and structured test protocols beyond a visual examination.

**Source:** [https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/Definition/wareneingangspruefung-60794](https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/Definition/wareneingangspruefung-60794)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Goods receipt inspection |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 104 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/Definition/wareneingangspruefung-60794 |

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