The short answer
What you need to know
Count cartons and check product labels against the accepted quotation when they arrive. Record damage or discrepancies, store stock according to the packaging guidance, and issue older usable stock first while keeping units consistent.
Before you buy
- Check the product variant as well as the carton count.
- Keep stock protected and clearly labelled.
- Record issues in packs, boxes or rolls consistently.
Prepare the receiving area
Confirm when the delivery is expected and who will receive it. Keep the accepted quotation or order available, including product variants and packing. If the site has restricted access or limited unloading space, tell the supplier in advance.
Make room for the incoming cartons before they arrive. A large delivery can be difficult to check properly if it has to be scattered between rooms. Label intended storage positions by product so receiving staff can identify discrepancies early.
Check quantities and labels
Count the outer cartons, then compare product names and packing details with the accepted order. Follow your site's receiving procedure for any checks of inner quantities. A matching number of cartons does not prove that the contents are the right variant.
Record visible damage, wet packaging or incorrect labels and contact the supplier with clear details. Keep photos and the delivery record. Do not quietly distribute disputed stock before the responsible person has decided how to handle it.
Keep the stock organized
Follow packaging guidance and keep tissue cartons in a clean, dry place protected from leaks. Use appropriate shelving or storage arrangements rather than leaving cartons where they can be damaged by routine cleaning or traffic. Do not set stack heights without considering the carton and shelving limits.
Separate different refill formats and mark the approved dispenser or use area on the shelf. Issue older usable stock first, while checking any date information supplied with the product. Record damaged or unusable quantities separately so the stock figure stays meaningful.
Close the loop on the next order
Record receipts and issues using one counting unit for each item. If deliveries arrive in cartons but staff take boxes, state the carton conversion on the stock card. Count stock periodically rather than relying entirely on an expected balance.
Use the resulting consumption history to plan your next quotation request. A clean record can reveal which items need more frequent deliveries and which are tying up storage space.
- Accepted quotation available at receiving
- Outer carton and product label check
- Discrepancies documented
- Storage locations assigned
- Counting-unit conversions recorded
- Stock balance updated
A few more answers
Common buying questions
Is counting cartons enough at delivery?
Check the product and packing labels as well. Follow your receiving process for verifying inner quantities where needed.
How should tissue stock be rotated?
Issue older usable stock first and follow any manufacturer date or storage instructions. Keep damaged stock out of the usable balance.
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Sources & product references
Original purchasing guidance with the references below. Calculations are illustrative; confirm the exact specification and current quotation before ordering.
- Plan a recurring supply order
Product reference for this original purchasing guide. Packing, pricing and availability are confirmed at quotation.
Published by Pak Multilinks Hygiene, Shop No LG-9, Rehman Tower Main Market Gulberg II, Lahore. For a correction or a product-specific question, contact our team.