Which of the following best describes over-goods?

Which of the following best describes over-goods?

• A. Goods missing from shipment
• B. Goods exceeding the planned quantity
• C. Damaged goods
• D. Goods with mislabeling

Answer: (B)

Over-goods means receiving more items than were planned or requested. The key idea is that the actual quantity exceeds the expected quantity on the packing slip or purchase order, creating an overage in inventory. In practice, you would count the shipment, compare it to the order, and, if there’s an overage, document the discrepancy, adjust the inventory records, and communicate with the supplier or carrier to resolve billing or return any excess items. This differs from missing goods (fewer items than planned), damaged goods (physical harm to items), or mislabeling (incorrect labels or product information).

Over-goods means receiving more items than were planned or requested. The key idea is that the actual quantity exceeds the expected quantity on the packing slip or purchase order, creating an overage in inventory. In practice, you would count the shipment, compare it to the order, and, if there’s an overage, document the discrepancy, adjust the inventory records, and communicate with the supplier or carrier to resolve billing or return any excess items. This differs from missing goods (fewer items than planned), damaged goods (physical harm to items), or mislabeling (incorrect labels or product information).