Goods received notes

Question 1

What is the definition of a goods received note ?

Answer 1

A goods received note is an internal document completed by the purchaser that records the details of goods received and contains similar information to a delivery note.

Question 2

What does a typical goods received note contain ?

Answer 2

1. An internal document produced by the customer
2. Date of receipt of good
3. Sequential GRN number
4. Supplier
5. Authorisation signatures
6. Confirmation of satisfactory receipt of goods or of issues with the condition of goods or quantity received.
7. Details of delivery provider