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Manage Receiving Stock
Receive Stock efficiently and manage the critical component of your Retail Business which will pave the way for the success of any retail business. Receiving stock efficiently ensures that inventory records remain accurate, enabling better sales and customer satisfaction. With a Realtime Point of Sale (POS) system, the stock receiving process is streamlined and integrated with your overall inventory management. Here’s a detailed guide on how to receive stock using a Realtime POS system.
Receiving Stock simplified
Realtime POS supports barcode scanning for ease of use. Use a scanner to:
Verify each item against the PO.
Automatically update quantities in the system.
If barcode scanning is unavailable, items can be manually entered using their SKU or product code.
Once items are scanned or entered:
Confirm that the received quantities match the delivery note and PO.
Inspect items for damage or discrepancies.
Update the system to note any partial deliveries or backordered items.
Tip: Report damaged or incorrect items immediately to the supplier to initiate returns or replacements.
Conducting Receiving stock either from the Head Office for a location or receive from a POS station for that location. Both methods are cross-linked to the original purchase orders.
After verifying the stock:
Mark the PO as “Received” or “Partially Received” in the Realtime POS system.
Inventory levels are automatically updates for the corresponding items.
Generate a printed receipt or confirmation for records.
The primary benefit of using a Realtime POS system is its integration capabilities. Once stock is received:
Inventory levels are updated in real time across all sales channels.
Items become immediately available for sale.
Reports reflect the latest inventory status for better decision-making.
Use the reporting features of Realtime POS system to:
Track supplier performance.
Identify frequent stock discrepancies.
Optimize reordering processes.
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