Start with how stock enters the system
Inventory control begins at receiving. If the receipt is incomplete, every later count, movement, or adjustment becomes harder to trust.
- Supplier, PO, item, SKU, received quantity, condition, and receipt date.
- Accepted, held, damaged, rejected, quarantined, or putaway status.
- Bin location, lot number, serial number, or traceability requirement.
- Receiving discrepancy owner and next action.





