Central Receiving

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For Standard Delivery Purchase Orders, which are designated to be delivered to Central Receiving by the Buyer, Central Receiving performs the following functions: receives, processes, and delivers product to the end users on campus.

Central Receiving
Responsible Party Action
Procurement Purchase Order assigns delivery location as Central Receiving.
Department

Contacts Central Receiving with:

  1. Anticipated delivery date
  2. Vendor
  3. Number of Packages
  4. Department contact information
Supplier Delivers items to Central Receiving
Central Receiving

 

  1. Checks packages for damages and notes on Delivery Receipt
  2. Contacts department to coordinate either a Pickup or Delivery time
  3. Pickup:
    1. Department checks in with Central Receiving staff prior to picking up packages.
    2. Department representative signs Bill of Lading with name and date as proof of pickup. Bill of Lading remains on file at Central Receiving.
    3. Department loads packages up. Central Receiving staff may assist if needed.
  4. Delivery:
    1. FEM Grounds Laborers will deliver packages at scheduled time.
    2. Department representative signs Bill of Lading with name and date as of proof of delivery. Bill of Lading remains on file at Central Receiving.