Goods Received Note
Also written as: GRN — Goods Received Note
An internal warehouse document confirming that a delivery of goods has been received and its contents inspected against the purchase order.
Full Definition
A Goods Received Note (GRN) is a document generated by the receiving department when goods arrive at a warehouse or distribution centre. It records the quantity and condition of goods received and is matched against the purchase order and supplier invoice in a process known as three-way matching. Editors must distinguish the GRN from the delivery note (which accompanies the shipment from the supplier) and the proof of delivery (which the carrier obtains from the consignee). In American English, this document is sometimes called a 'receiving report'. The abbreviation GRN should be expanded at first use.
Usage
Usage note: Expand GRN at first use. In US documents, 'receiving report' may be the preferred equivalent. Do not conflate with delivery note (the supplier's document) or proof of delivery (the carrier's document).
In Context
- "The accounts payable team would not process the invoice without a matched goods received note." — Procurement and accounts payable workflow
- "A GRN is an internal document created by the receiver; a delivery note is provided by the supplier." — Warehouse document terminology guide