afleveringsbon

An afleveringsbon, also known as a delivery note, is a document used in logistics and commerce to accompany goods during transport and to prove that a delivery has been made. It is typically issued by the sender or carrier to the recipient and may be exchanged as part of the handover process. In many business contexts it serves as part of the audit trail for inventory, payments, and claims.

A typical afleveringsbon contains key information such as the sender and recipient names and addresses, a delivery or order reference, the delivery date, a description of the delivered items, quantities, and item numbers. It may also include packaging details, lot or serial numbers, remarks about condition, and space for the recipient’s signature. If discrepancies or damages are observed, these are usually noted on the document before signing. In some cases a copy is retained by the supplier and another is kept by the recipient or uploaded to an ERP or transport system.

The afleveringsbon functions as proof of delivery and can influence downstream processes such as invoicing, inventory updates, and claims handling. It is not the same as an invoice, and failure to sign does not necessarily negate the delivery. In modern practice, many companies use electronic delivery notes integrated with warehouse management and enterprise resource planning systems, sometimes augmented with barcodes or QR codes for quick validation.

Related terms include the packing slip or pakbon and the bill of lading for international shipments. The term derives from Dutch, combining leveren (to deliver) with bon (voucher or receipt).