Which action does NOT improve receiving accuracy?

• A. Count items, compare to purchase order, scan barcodes, and document discrepancies.
• B. Count items but skip barcode scanning.
• C. Verify received quantities against the purchase order.
• D. Document any discrepancies found.

Answer: (B)

In receiving, accuracy comes from confirming quantities, matching what you received to the purchase order, using barcodes to verify each item’s identity, and recording any discrepancies. Scanning barcodes adds an exact, machine-verified check of what each item is, which greatly reduces human error in identification and data entry. If you count items but skip scanning, you lose that precise, automatic verification, and manual counting alone is more prone to mistakes, misreads, and missing records.

Verifying received quantities against the purchase order keeps the numbers aligned with what was expected, and documenting discrepancies creates a clear trail to resolve any issues. Together, these practices improve accuracy, while skipping barcode scanning does not.