Equipment still in packaging is not automatically loss-free or defect-free. At delivery, record package damage, serial number and visible condition.
Check ownership transfer, warranty start, inspection and defect-notice periods in the order and sales terms. Do not assume warranty starts at delivery.
Open and commission the package under maker instructions; if needed, document condition with photos alongside the supplier.
List installation, accessories, space, training and connection needs. Assign an owner to each missing commissioning item.
Assess warehouse-space and tied-capital effects using your own accounting and rent data. If needs changed, ask about redeployment, cancellation or resale under the contract.
Add serial number, documents, condition photos, warranty confirmation and next-action owner to the decision file.
