Blind Receiving

is a method to ensure more accurate warehouse receipt counts, i.e., PO quantities or items are not displayed on receiving tickets.

Blind receiving is a receiving control where PO quantities are hidden from warehouse staff during receipt. This reduces bias and improves the accuracy of counted quantities.

- Used in the purchase-to-pay cycle to validate invoices, approvals, and supporting documents.
- Used to strengthen internal controls over purchasing and supplier payments.

- Example: Before payment, the AP team applies **Blind Receiving** to confirm the invoice matches the approved purchase documentation.

- Why it matters: Prevents incorrect/duplicate payments, reduces fraud risk, and improves accuracy of payables and expenses.