Question

What roles do shipping and receiving departments play in inventory management?

Answer 1

Role of Shipping Department in inventory management are:

1. Collecting goods from the store/warehouse.
2. Checking that the goods being shipped is of good quality.
3. packaging the goods
4. labeling the goods
5. Applying shipping slips
6. Transportation of goods.
7. Book keeping related to goods shipped.

Role of receiving department in inventory management are:

1. Making order for purchase.
2. Receiving the goods from the supplier.
3. Inspecting the quality of goods received.
4. Placing the goods properly in stores.
5. Providing confirmation to the supplier.
6. Issuing payment slip for the payment to supplier.
7. book keeping related to all goods being received.