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Seller warrants and represents that he/she has good title to said property, full authority to sell and transfer same and that said goods and chattels are being sold free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, liabilities and adverse claims, of every nature and description.","Bill of Sale",29,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/bill-of-sale-D1229.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/1229.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#1229.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[136,137],{"label":95,"url":96},{"label":138,"url":139},"Marketing & Sales Contracts","marketing-sales-contracts","bill sale","/template/bill-of-sale-D1229",{"description":143,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":144,"pages":145,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":146,"thumb":147,"svgFrame":148,"seoMetadata":149,"parents":151,"keywords":150,"url":158},"INVENTORY MANAGEMENT POLICY PURPOSE The purpose of this Inventory Management Policy is to establish guidelines and procedures for the efficient and effective management of inventory within [COMPANY NAME]. This Policy aims to ensure accurate tracking, proper storage, and optimal utilization of company resources. SCOPE This Policy applies to all employees, contractors, and personnel involved in any aspect of inventory management within [COMPANY NAME]. It encompasses all types of inventory, including raw materials, finished goods, supplies, and equipment. POLICY STATEMENTS Inventory Control Responsibility: Inventory control is a shared responsibility among all employees who handle or oversee inventory. Clear roles and responsibilities will be designated within departments to ensure effective management. Accurate Recording: Inventory transactions, including receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments, must be accurately recorded in the company's designated inventory management system. Real-time or periodic physical counts may be conducted to reconcile records with physical inventory. Inventory Storage and Security Storage Guidelines: Inventory items will be stored in designated and organized storage areas that comply with safety and security regulations. Proper shelving, labeling, and storage conditions will be maintained. Access Control: Access to inventory storage areas will be restricted to authorized personnel only. Security measures, such as locks and access logs, will be in place to prevent theft, loss, or unauthorized access. Inventory Rotation and Usage First-In-First-Out (FIFO): Perishable items and materials with expiration dates will be managed on a FIFO basis to minimize waste and ensure product quality. Usage Authorization: Only authorized personnel should have access to inventory items, and usage should align with approved procedures and purposes. Inventory Replenishment and Procurement Reorder Points: Minimum and maximum inventory levels will be established for critical items","Inventory Management Policy","3","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/inventory-management-policy-D13719.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/13719.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#13719.xml",{"title":150,"description":6},"inventory management policy",[152,155],{"label":153,"url":154},"Human Resources","human-resources",{"label":156,"url":157},"Company Policies","company-policies","/template/inventory-management-policy-D13719",{"description":160,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":161,"pages":8,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":162,"thumb":163,"svgFrame":164,"seoMetadata":165,"parents":167,"keywords":166,"url":170},"DELIVERY NOTE Delivery Address NAME FULL ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP/POSTAL CODE/COUNTRY DATE ORDER # SHIPPING DATE SHIPPING TIME ","Delivery Note","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/delivery-note-D12712.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12712.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12712.xml",{"title":166,"description":6},"delivery note",[168],{"label":18,"url":169},"production-operations","/template/delivery-note-D12712",false,{"seo":173,"reviewer":185,"legal_disclaimer":171,"quick_facts":189,"at_a_glance":191,"personas":195,"variants":219,"glossary":242,"fields":265,"how_to_fill":311,"common_mistakes":347,"faqs":364,"industries":389,"comparisons":406,"diy_vs_pro":419,"related_template_ids_curated":432,"schema":441,"classification":443},{"meta_title":174,"meta_description":175,"primary_keyword":176,"secondary_keywords":177},"Packing Slip Template | Free Word Download","Free packing slip template for shipping goods accurately. Lists items, quantities, SKUs, and order details.","packing slip template",[178,179,180,181,182,183,184],"packing slip template word","packing slip template free","packing slip form","shipping packing slip template","packing list template","order packing slip","packing slip pdf",{"name":186,"credential":187,"reviewed_date":188},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",{"difficulty":190,"legal_review_recommended":171,"signature_required":171},"easy",{"what_it_is":192,"when_you_need_it":193,"whats_inside":194},"A Packing Slip is a shipping document included inside or attached to a package that lists every item enclosed, its quantity, SKU or product code, and the corresponding order details. This free Word download lets you fill in your sender and recipient details, line items, and order reference, then print or export as PDF and include it with every outbound shipment.\n","Use it whenever you ship physical goods to a customer, retailer, or warehouse and need a clear record of what was packed — both for the recipient to verify receipt and for your team to confirm fulfillment.\n","Sender and recipient contact details, order number and ship date, an itemized list of products with quantities and SKUs, and a notes field for handling instructions or partial shipment flags.\n",[196,200,204,208,211,215],{"title":197,"use_case":198,"icon_asset_id":199},"E-commerce sellers","Including an itemized slip in every customer order for easy verification","persona-retailer",{"title":201,"use_case":202,"icon_asset_id":203},"Warehouse and fulfillment managers","Verifying outbound shipments match pick-and-pack orders before dispatch","persona-operations-director",{"title":205,"use_case":206,"icon_asset_id":207},"Small product businesses","Documenting handmade or wholesale goods shipped to boutiques or distributors","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":209,"use_case":210,"icon_asset_id":199},"Wholesale distributors","Accompanying bulk shipments to retail clients for receiving reconciliation",{"title":212,"use_case":213,"icon_asset_id":214},"Dropshippers","Providing branded packing documentation for supplier-shipped customer orders","persona-freelancer",{"title":216,"use_case":217,"icon_asset_id":218},"Procurement and purchasing teams","Matching incoming packing slips against purchase orders during goods receipt","persona-hr-manager",[220,224,227,231,235,239],{"situation":221,"recommended_template":222,"slug":223},"Shipping goods internationally requiring customs documentation","Commercial Invoice (International)","sales-invoice-D383",{"situation":225,"recommended_template":226,"slug":223},"Billing a customer for shipped goods","Invoice",{"situation":228,"recommended_template":229,"slug":230},"Sending a formal list of goods for freight or import/export","Bill of Lading","bill-of-lading-D1047",{"situation":232,"recommended_template":233,"slug":234},"Issuing a return authorization for goods coming back","Return Merchandise Authorization Form","return-authorization-D1342",{"situation":236,"recommended_template":237,"slug":238},"Tracking inventory leaving a warehouse by SKU and batch","Inventory Tracking Sheet","bug-tracking-sheet-D13460",{"situation":240,"recommended_template":87,"slug":241},"Confirming a purchase order has been fulfilled","purchase-order-D1411",[243,245,248,251,253,256,259,262],{"term":7,"definition":244},"A document included with a shipment that lists every item packed, its quantity, and relevant product identifiers — distinct from an invoice because it contains no pricing.",{"term":246,"definition":247},"SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)","A unique alphanumeric code assigned to a specific product variant to identify it in inventory and order management systems.",{"term":249,"definition":250},"Purchase Order Number","A buyer-issued reference number that links the shipment back to the original purchase authorization, used by both parties to reconcile orders.",{"term":229,"definition":252},"A legal freight document between a shipper and carrier that details the goods being transported — more formal and carrier-facing than a packing slip.",{"term":254,"definition":255},"Partial Shipment","A fulfillment where only a portion of the ordered items are shipped in a given package, with remaining items to follow in a later delivery.",{"term":257,"definition":258},"Backorder","An item that was ordered but cannot be shipped immediately due to insufficient stock, noted on the packing slip so the recipient knows to expect a future delivery.",{"term":260,"definition":261},"Picking List","An internal warehouse document instructing staff which items to pull from shelves to fulfill an order — the precursor to the packing slip.",{"term":263,"definition":264},"Goods Receipt","The buyer's process of checking incoming shipments against the packing slip to confirm all items arrived in the correct quantity and condition.",[266,271,276,281,286,291,296,301,306],{"name":267,"plain_english":268,"sample_language":269,"common_mistake":270},"Sender Information","The shipper's business name, address, phone number, and email so the recipient knows who sent the package and how to contact them.","[COMPANY NAME] | [STREET ADDRESS], [CITY], [STATE] [ZIP] | [PHONE] | [EMAIL]","Using only a brand name without a physical return address. Without a return address, carriers cannot return undeliverable packages and recipients cannot resolve delivery issues.",{"name":272,"plain_english":273,"sample_language":274,"common_mistake":275},"Recipient Information","The customer's or consignee's full name, delivery address, and contact phone or email.","[RECIPIENT NAME] | [COMPANY NAME, IF B2B] | [DELIVERY ADDRESS] | [PHONE]","Copying the billing address instead of the shipping address. For B2B buyers these are often different, and a mismatch causes delivery failure.",{"name":277,"plain_english":278,"sample_language":279,"common_mistake":280},"Order Number and Order Date","The unique identifier for the customer's order and the date it was placed, linking the shipment back to the sales record.","Order #: [ORDER NUMBER] | Order Date: [DATE]","Leaving the order number blank on multi-item shipments. Recipients processing high volumes cannot match the package to their records without it.",{"name":282,"plain_english":283,"sample_language":284,"common_mistake":285},"Ship Date and Shipping Method","The date the package left your facility and the carrier or service used — e.g., UPS Ground, FedEx 2-Day, or USPS Priority.","Ship Date: [DATE] | Carrier: [CARRIER NAME] | Service: [SERVICE LEVEL]","Omitting the shipping method when offering multiple service levels. Recipients with time-sensitive items need to know which service was used to track expected arrival.",{"name":287,"plain_english":288,"sample_language":289,"common_mistake":290},"Tracking Number","The carrier-issued code the recipient can use to track the shipment's progress online.","Tracking #: [TRACKING NUMBER] | Track at: [CARRIER URL]","Not including the tracking number on the packing slip itself. Customers who lose the shipping notification email have no way to locate their package.",{"name":292,"plain_english":293,"sample_language":294,"common_mistake":295},"Line Items (Product Description, SKU, Quantity Ordered, Quantity Shipped)","Each row lists one product with its name, unique code, how many were ordered, and how many were actually packed — flagging any shortfall.","Blue Canvas Tote Bag — Large | SKU: BAG-BLU-LG | Qty Ordered: 10 | Qty Shipped: 10","Only listing quantity shipped without quantity ordered. Recipients cannot identify a partial shipment or shortage without seeing both numbers side by side.",{"name":297,"plain_english":298,"sample_language":299,"common_mistake":300},"Backorder or Partial Shipment Note","A field or note indicating which items were not shipped in this package and when they are expected to follow.","Items on backorder: [PRODUCT NAME], SKU [SKU] — expected ship date [DATE]","Shipping a partial order with no note. Customers assume the remaining items are lost or missing and contact support unnecessarily — a clear backorder note eliminates the confusion.",{"name":302,"plain_english":303,"sample_language":304,"common_mistake":305},"Total Items Shipped","A summary count of distinct line items and total units packed, giving the recipient a quick verification checkpoint.","Total line items: [NUMBER] | Total units shipped: [NUMBER]","Omitting the total unit count on high-SKU shipments. Without a summary, receiving staff must manually tally every line — slowing down goods receipt and increasing counting errors.",{"name":307,"plain_english":308,"sample_language":309,"common_mistake":310},"Notes and Special Handling Instructions","Free-text space for fragile handling alerts, gift messages, return instructions, or any other shipment-specific information.","FRAGILE — handle with care. Contains glass. | Return instructions: visit [URL] within [X] days.","Skipping this field entirely on specialty or fragile shipments. Without explicit handling instructions, carriers and receiving staff treat every package identically regardless of contents.",[312,317,322,327,332,337,342],{"step":313,"title":314,"description":315,"tip":316},1,"Enter your sender details","Fill in your business name, return address, phone, and email in the sender block at the top of the form.","Save a pre-filled version as your master packing slip file so these fields populate automatically for every order.",{"step":318,"title":319,"description":320,"tip":321},2,"Add the recipient's shipping address","Enter the customer's full name, company (if B2B), and the physical delivery address — not the billing address.","Pull the shipping address directly from your order management system rather than retyping it to avoid transcription errors.",{"step":323,"title":324,"description":325,"tip":326},3,"Record the order number, order date, and ship date","Enter the unique order reference from your sales system, the date the customer placed the order, and today's ship date.","Use the same order number format your sales platform generates — consistency makes it easy to match the slip to invoices and returns.",{"step":328,"title":329,"description":330,"tip":331},4,"Fill in the carrier and tracking number","Enter the carrier name, service level (e.g., FedEx Ground), and the tracking number generated when you printed the shipping label.","Add the carrier's tracking URL next to the number so recipients can click directly to check status without searching.",{"step":333,"title":334,"description":335,"tip":336},5,"List every line item with SKU and quantities","Add one row per product variant. Enter the product name, SKU, quantity ordered, and quantity actually packed in this shipment.","Compare each line against your pick list before finalizing — any discrepancy between ordered and shipped should be caught here, not by the customer.",{"step":338,"title":339,"description":340,"tip":341},6,"Flag backorders and add handling notes","If any items are missing from the shipment, note the SKU, reason, and expected ship date in the backorder field. Add fragile, hazardous, or gift notes in the special instructions area.","A single sentence explaining a backorder reduces inbound customer service contacts by giving the recipient a clear expectation before they even open the box.",{"step":343,"title":344,"description":345,"tip":346},7,"Confirm total units and print or export","Tally the total line items and unit count in the summary row, then export as PDF and print. Place the slip inside the package on top of the contents or in a document pouch on the outside.","Print two copies — one for the package and one for your shipment records — to simplify dispute resolution if a shortage claim arises later.",[348,352,356,360],{"mistake":349,"why_it_matters":350,"fix":351},"Listing only quantity shipped, not quantity ordered","Recipients cannot identify partial shipments without seeing both numbers. Shortage disputes and unnecessary support contacts result.","Always include both 'Qty Ordered' and 'Qty Shipped' columns so any gap is immediately visible to the person opening the package.",{"mistake":353,"why_it_matters":354,"fix":355},"Using the billing address instead of the shipping address","For B2B orders and multi-location buyers, billing and shipping addresses differ frequently. Misrouted packages cause delivery failures and delays.","Pull the ship-to address directly from your order management system and verify it against the shipping label before inserting the slip.",{"mistake":357,"why_it_matters":358,"fix":359},"No backorder or partial shipment notation","Customers who receive fewer items than ordered assume items are missing or lost, generating avoidable customer service contacts and chargebacks.","Add a dedicated backorder line or note section and complete it whenever any ordered item is not in the current shipment.",{"mistake":361,"why_it_matters":362,"fix":363},"Omitting the order number","High-volume recipients — warehouses, retailers, and corporate buyers — cannot reconcile the delivery against their purchase order without a matching reference number.","Make the order number a required field in your packing slip template so it cannot be left blank before printing.",[365,368,371,374,377,380,383,386],{"question":366,"answer":367},"What is a packing slip?","A packing slip is a document placed inside or attached to a shipment that lists every item packed, its quantity, and product identifier (such as a SKU). Unlike an invoice, it contains no pricing — its purpose is purely to allow the recipient to verify that what was ordered matches what was received. It also provides the sender's contact details, the order reference, and shipping information.\n",{"question":369,"answer":370},"What is the difference between a packing slip and an invoice?","A packing slip lists what is in the box with no prices. An invoice is a request for payment that includes unit prices, totals, taxes, and payment terms. Both documents typically reference the same order number so they can be matched, but they serve different purposes: the packing slip is for receiving verification and the invoice is for accounts payable.\n",{"question":372,"answer":373},"Is a packing slip required by law?","For domestic shipments in most countries, a packing slip is not legally required — but it is standard business practice. International shipments typically require a commercial invoice for customs purposes, which contains similar information but also includes declared values. Some industries, such as pharmaceutical and food distribution, have regulatory documentation requirements that a packing slip alone does not satisfy.\n",{"question":375,"answer":376},"What should a packing slip include?","At minimum: sender name and address, recipient name and delivery address, order number, ship date, carrier and tracking number, itemized line items with product descriptions and SKUs, quantity ordered versus quantity shipped, a backorder note for any missing items, total units shipped, and a notes field for special handling. Missing any of these makes it harder for recipients to verify and accept the shipment.\n",{"question":378,"answer":379},"Does a packing slip need to be signed?","No — a standard packing slip does not require a signature. It is an informational document, not a legal contract. Some businesses add a receiver signature line so the recipient can acknowledge delivery in writing, which is useful for high-value B2B shipments or when proof of delivery is important for dispute resolution.\n",{"question":381,"answer":382},"What is the difference between a packing slip and a bill of lading?","A bill of lading is a legal freight contract between the shipper and the carrier that transfers liability for the goods during transport. A packing slip is a simple list of contents for the recipient. Bills of lading are used for freight and LTL shipments; packing slips accompany parcel shipments via carriers like UPS, FedEx, or USPS and have no legal freight-contract function.\n",{"question":384,"answer":385},"Can I use a packing slip template for dropshipping?","Yes — dropshippers commonly use branded packing slips supplied to their fulfillment partners so the customer receives documentation showing the seller's brand, not the warehouse's. The template should include your brand name, logo placement, return instructions pointing to your own returns portal, and no supplier pricing or references.\n",{"question":387,"answer":388},"How do I handle a partial shipment on a packing slip?","Show both 'Qty Ordered' and 'Qty Shipped' on every line item row. For items not included in this shipment, enter zero in the 'Qty Shipped' column and add a note in the backorder field with the expected ship date. This gives the recipient a complete picture of the order status without needing to contact your support team.\n",[390,394,398,402],{"industry":391,"icon_asset_id":392,"specifics":393},"E-commerce and Retail","industry-ecommerce","High shipment volume means packing slips must include return instructions, order numbers that match the platform's reference format, and branded presentation that reinforces the customer experience.",{"industry":395,"icon_asset_id":396,"specifics":397},"Manufacturing and Wholesale","industry-manufacturing","Bulk and pallet shipments require line items broken out by batch number or lot code, and packing slips often need to match purchase order line numbers exactly for warehouse receiving systems.",{"industry":399,"icon_asset_id":400,"specifics":401},"Food and Beverage","industry-food-beverage","Perishable shipments require temperature handling instructions, use-by or best-before dates per item, and lot traceability codes to support rapid recalls if needed.",{"industry":403,"icon_asset_id":404,"specifics":405},"Healthcare and Medical Supplies","industry-healthtech","Medical device and supply shipments must include lot numbers, expiry dates, and regulatory item codes; the packing slip often supplements a certificate of conformance attached separately.",[407,410,412,415],{"vs":226,"vs_template_id":408,"summary":409},"invoice-D1115","An invoice is a payment request that includes unit pricing, tax, and total amount due. A packing slip contains no financial information — it exists solely to let the recipient verify the contents of a shipment. Both documents should reference the same order number so accounts payable and receiving teams can reconcile them easily.",{"vs":87,"vs_template_id":241,"summary":411},"A purchase order is issued by the buyer before delivery to authorize a purchase. A packing slip is issued by the seller at the time of shipment to document what was actually sent. Receiving teams match incoming packing slips against their open purchase orders to confirm fulfillment and trigger payment.",{"vs":229,"vs_template_id":413,"summary":414},"D{PLACEHOLDER_BOL_ID}","A bill of lading is a legal freight contract between shipper and carrier governing liability for goods in transit. A packing slip is a contents list for the recipient with no carrier-contract function. Bills of lading are required for freight and LTL shipments; packing slips accompany standard parcel deliveries.",{"vs":416,"vs_template_id":417,"summary":418},"Commercial Invoice","D{PLACEHOLDER_COMMERCIAL_INVOICE_ID}","A commercial invoice is required for international shipments to satisfy customs authorities — it includes declared values, country of origin, and harmonized tariff codes. A packing slip omits pricing and is not accepted by customs as a standalone declaration. Cross-border shipments need both documents.",{"use_template":420,"template_plus_review":424,"custom_drafted":428},{"best_for":421,"cost":422,"time":423},"Any business shipping physical goods that needs a clean, complete packing document in minutes","Free","2–5 minutes per shipment",{"best_for":425,"cost":426,"time":427},"Businesses adding custom fields for lot numbers, serial numbers, or regulatory codes","$0–$100 (internal ops review)","1–2 hours",{"best_for":429,"cost":430,"time":431},"Enterprise fulfillment operations integrating packing slips into an ERP or WMS with automated data population","$500–$5,000+ (developer or systems integrator)","1–4 weeks",[241,433,434,435,436,437,438,223,234,439,440,223],"credit-note-D13639","small-business-expense-report-D13396","bill-of-sale-D1229","inventory-management-policy-D13719","delivery-note-D12712","receipt-D395","shipping-policy-D13856","goods-received-note-D13698",{"emit_how_to":442,"emit_defined_term":442},true,{"primary_folder":169,"secondary_folder":444,"document_type":445,"industry":446,"business_stage":447,"tags":448,"confidence":453},"shipping-and-logistics","form","general","all-stages",[449,445,450,451,452],"logistics","packing-slip","shipping","order-fulfillment",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Packing Slip?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Packing Slip\u003C/strong> is a shipment document placed inside or attached to a package that lists every product enclosed, its quantity, and its product identifier such as a SKU or item code. Unlike an invoice, it contains no pricing — its sole purpose is to allow the recipient to verify that what was ordered matches what was actually shipped. It also records the sender's contact details, the order reference number, the ship date, and carrier tracking information, giving both parties a shared record of the transaction's fulfillment.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Shipping without a packing slip forces customers, warehouse receiving teams, and retail buyers to open a package and guess what is inside — and any discrepancy between what was ordered and what arrived becomes an immediate dispute rather than a simple correction. Receivers matching incoming goods against purchase orders need a line-by-line contents list to process delivery efficiently; without one, goods receipt stalls and payment approval slows. For partial shipments, a packing slip with a clear backorder note eliminates the most common source of unnecessary support contacts. This template gives you a complete, print-ready packing slip in minutes — consistent across every shipment you send.\u003C/p>\n",1779480589189]