Receiving Department Paper

Every organization has essential business functions that are an integral part of meeting core objectives and accomplishing its mission. Examples of these functions include human resources, accounting, and payroll. One must also look at the property management office as one of these core functions because it is responsible for controlling or managing property/assets. The property management office divides the control of property into 15 areas, with individuals or functional groups whose responsibilities are to perform the functions of each area. One of the 15 areas is the Receiving Department. This department is responsible for receiving, identifying, and distributing property throughout the company. This paper will address the roles of the …show more content…
Not only is this a process, but it is also the location where the organization intakes their property. Most importantly, receiving is the process whereby property from a merchant or other source moves through steps to certify it is the correct property, quantity, and completely meets the organization’s necessities for quality and convenience. “When items enter the facility, they are handled by receiving personnel who document their receipt, determine if any discrepancies exist, and tag them (if appropriate) for identification purposes. If discrepancies exist, action is taken in a timely manner to rectify the problem” (Management, 2006).
The receiving department has two primary types of organizational structures: centralized and decentralized. Both functions have difficulties but can run productively. In order for an organization to choose what function it will use, they will need to evaluate their needs and resources. Factors that organizations may consider to determine what system they will use are the turn-around time to the end user, handling equipment, building’s geographical location, types of property received, and organization