The software-based Incoming Goods Suite solution records packages and shipments simply and reliably based on the shipment number. It recognizes important information such as the parcel delivery company and category (e.g. duty-free goods or express shipments) so the shipments can be sorted immediately or promptly further processed. Additional process data such as date, time and location of shipment handover is saved. The recorded information creates transparency about the actual status in goods receipt. This enables processes to be optimized, disruptions in downstream processes to be avoided, and the costs associated with searching for and clarifying shipments to be reduced.