What is a primary goal of accurate receiving practices?

• A. Maximizing supplier dependability.
• B. Reducing packing density.
• C. Ensuring delivered items match the purchase order and are safe for use.
• D. Encouraging over-ordering.

Answer: (C)

Verifying that what arrives matches the purchase order and is safe to use is the central aim of accurate receiving. This means checking that the right items, quantities, and specifications are delivered, and that they meet safety and quality standards (no spoilage, proper temperature for perishables, intact labeling, etc.). When a shipment aligns with the PO and is fit for use, inventory remains accurate, costs stay under control, and food safety is maintained. Other ideas like supplier reliability, packing density, or encouraging over-ordering are related concerns, but they don’t capture the primary purpose of the receiving process, which is to ensure correctness and safety of what is added to inventory.