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Advance Shipment Notification (ASN) Review

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Verify ASN receipt and details against purchase order.

ASN Receipt Date

ASN Number

ASN Received Electronically?

Purchase Order Number

ASN Notes/Comments

PO Alignment with ASN?

Expected Quantity

Arrival & Dock Assignment

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Confirm carrier arrival, schedule dock assignment, and verify appointment adherence.

Scheduled Arrival Date

Scheduled Arrival Time

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Expected Number of Trailers

Dock Assignment Status

Dock Number Assigned

Dock Location (GPS Coordinates)

Carrier Confirmation Received?

Carrier Contact Name

Unloading & Palletization

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Oversee unloading process, verify pallet integrity, and ensure proper documentation.

Arrival Time

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Pallet Count (Actual)

Pallet Count (ASN)

Pallet Condition

Notes on Pallet Condition (if damaged)

Unloading Method

Additional Unloading Notes

Receiving in WMS

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Accurate data entry of received goods into the WMS, including quantity, lot numbers, and expiration dates.

Received Quantity

Quantity Discrepancy

Discrepancy Notes (if applicable)

Condition of Goods

Lot Numbers/Serial Numbers

Receiving Date

Receiving Time

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Quality Inspection

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Perform quality checks on received goods as per established procedures (sampling, visual inspection, etc.).

Describe any visible damage to packaging.

Quantity Received (vs. Purchase Order)

Defects Observed (Select all that apply)

Number of Damaged Units

Overall Quality Assessment

Upload Photos/Documentation (if applicable)

Additional Comments/Observations

Labeling & Barcoding

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Verify proper labeling and barcode application for accurate tracking within the WMS.

Barcode Type Verified?

Barcode Data Matches PO?

Number of Barcodes Scanned

Label Information Present?

Label Quality?

Barcode Readability Assessment (if poor)

Putaway Verification

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Confirm correct putaway of received goods to designated locations within the warehouse, tracked within the WMS.

Putaway Location Confirmed

Quantity Putaway Verified

Pallet Condition

Lot/Serial Number Verified

Barcode Scan Count

Notes/Comments (if applicable)

Documentation & Record Keeping

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Maintain accurate records of receiving processes, including discrepancies, damages, and rejections.

Receiving Notes/Comments

Quantity Discrepancies (if any)

Description of Discrepancies (if any)

Date of Receiving Discrepancy Report (if applicable)

Supporting Documentation (e.g., photos of damage)

Resolution Status

Resolution Details

Receiver's Signature

Discrepancy Resolution

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Procedures for addressing discrepancies between ASN, purchase order, and actual received goods.

Description of Discrepancy

Type of Discrepancy

Discrepant Quantity

Resolution Status

Resolution Notes

Discrepancy Reported Date

Resolution Date

Resolution Approver Signature

Safety Compliance

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Ensure adherence to safety protocols during receiving operations (forklift safety, pedestrian walkways, etc.).

Forklift Inspection Count

PPE Usage Verified?

Dock Safety Barriers Present?

Last Safety Training Date

Hazardous Material Storage Area Verified

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