Define: Inventory

Posted by David Piotrowski

An Inventory is one of the required documents movers are required to provide to shippers. Inventory lists must be written and must be itemized and must list every carton and uncartoned item in the shipment. Each item in the shipment should have a unique number placed on it that corresponds with the numbers on the Inventory. This is for quality control purposes in order to match up goods that belong to each shipper. In many instances, a mover will have multiple shippers’ goods on a truck at any given time. Having unique numbers on each item that matches the numbers on the Inventory list helps ensure that the goods are not lost, misplaced, or given to the wrong person.

The Inventory list must be prepared prior to loading the goods onto the truck and movers must give shippers an opportunity to observe and verify its accuracy. The carrier should note any damaged items and the condition of the goods. The Inventory must be signed by both the shipper and the carrier and the mover must provide the shipper with a copy of the Inventory prior to loading the goods onto the movers’ equipment.

Upon delivery, the shipper has the opportunity to verify goods to make sure all the goods that were picked up are being delivered and that the goods are in substantially the same condition on delivery as they were on pickup. The shipper may, if they so desire, make notes on the Inventory indicating any missing or damaged articles before the movers leave.

Just as the Inventory was signed on pickup, it should also be signed on delivery.

One Response to “Define: Inventory”

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   February 18th, 2008 at 9:37 pm

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