Verification Procedure
Reconciling inbound inventory involves cross-referencing the list of garments loaded onto a container with the actual goods received at a distribution center. Carrying out shipping manifest reconciliation ensures that no cartons are lost or stolen during transit. This systematic audit matches the physical carton counts, carton numbers, and product styles against the original packing list.
The resulting data helps apparel brands resolve inventory shortages before the items are distributed to retail stores.
Discrepancy Audit
Receiving teams perform this check immediately upon the arrival of the goods. When performing shipping manifest reconciliation, workers scan the barcode of each incoming carton. The warehouse management system automatically compares these scans with the shipping manifest.
Any missing or extra boxes are flagged for investigation.
Financial Settlement
Unresolved differences can lead to financial disputes between the brand and the manufacturer. If the shipping manifest reconciliation reveals a shortage, the brand may issue a chargeback to the factory. This chargeback reduces the final payout to the supplier.
Inventory Release
Accurate matching allows the warehouse to quickly update its inventory. Once the shipping manifest reconciliation is complete, the received garments are scanned into the active inventory. This update allows the sales team to start fulfilling customer orders.
The shipment cycle is then officially closed.
