Which documents are typically used to verify stock received against what was ordered?

• A. Purchase Order and packing list.
• B. Employee training records.
• C. Insurance certificates.
• D. Maintenance logs.

Answer: (C)

Verifying stock on receipt relies on comparing what was ordered with what was delivered. The essential documents are the purchase order, which records exactly what was requested, and the packing list, which accompanies the shipment and details what actually arrived. By matching items and quantities on the packing list to those on the purchase order, you confirm accuracy and can identify shortages, overages, or damages. Any discrepancies are noted and addressed before the stock is officially recorded as received. Other documents like employee training records, insurance certificates, or maintenance logs don’t document the ordered versus delivered items, so they aren’t used for this verification.