Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring the receipt and stocking of batches of goods in a direct store delivery. A vendor enters a worksheet (22) via a wand scanner (12) where the vendor's information is stored in a computer (16). A store check-in sheet (32) is produced from the stored information. A receiving clerk audits the received goods and enters a clerk audit into the scanner (12). When the vendor and receiving clerk are satisfied with a store invoice (33) the goods are released from a location (34) for ultimate product stocking. Optional audits are provided by a management agent at a location (46) and by a security audit (50). These last audits can be entered via the scanner (12) to add to the information about the goods. Finally, management reports (64) are prepared which identify any discrepancies in the receipt and stocking of goods and indicate any trend for particular losses.