At receiving, identify the delivery, photograph the visible pipe ends, verify the marked count, compare it with the expected quantity, and retain the result with the receiving record.
Why verify at receiving
Quantity differences are easier to investigate before stock is mixed with existing inventory. A visual count record can support the receiving team when checking a delivery note, purchase order or supplier quantity.
Suggested receiving sequence
- Identify the supplier, delivery, item and expected quantity.
- Photograph the relevant bundle or stack before it is mixed with other stock.
- Run the count and review markers.
- Correct clear detection exceptions manually.
- Compare the verified quantity with the delivery document.
- Save/export the result when a record is useful.
- Escalate any quantity discrepancy through the company's normal receiving process.
Keep the record understandable
A useful receiving record should make it clear what stock was counted, when it was checked and which image/result relates to the quantity. Pipe details, date/time and exported records can help, depending on the selected workflow.
What Pipe Counter does not replace
The app is a counting and review tool. It does not replace your purchasing system, quality inspection, material certification process or formal goods-receipt controls unless those are separately integrated through custom development.
Accuracy and review
Image-based counting depends on what is visible in the photograph. Lighting, perspective, crop, occlusion, material appearance and image quality can affect detection. Review the marked result and use manual correction before relying on a count for an operational decision.
Use Pipe Counter for a reviewable count.
Count visible stock from a photo, inspect the markers, correct the result and keep the verified quantity.
