> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://betterdatainc.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Shipments

> How to create, manage, and track shipments

# Shipments

Shipments represent physical movement of inventory between locations or to customers.

## Shipment Types

### Outbound Shipments

Shipments going out from your location:

* **Customer Orders**: Shipments to customers
* **Transfers**: Shipments to other locations
* **Returns**: Return shipments to suppliers

### Inbound Shipments

Shipments coming into your location:

* **Purchase Orders**: Receiving from suppliers
* **Transfers**: Receiving from other locations
* **Returns**: Customer returns

### Transfer Shipments

Shipments between your locations:

* **Inter-Location Transfers**: Moving inventory between locations
* **Replenishment**: Replenishing one location from another

## Creating a Shipment

1. Navigate to **Run** → **Shipments**
2. Click **Create Shipment**
3. Select:
   * **Shipment Type**: Outbound, Inbound, or Transfer
   * **Origin Location**: Where shipment originates
   * **Destination Location**: Where shipment is going
   * **Items**: Products and quantities to ship

## Shipment Workflow

1. **Create**: Create shipment with items
2. **Validate**: Validate inventory availability
3. **Pick**: Pick items from inventory (if applicable)
4. **Pack**: Pack items for shipment
5. **Ship**: Mark as shipped
6. **Receive**: Destination receives shipment (if inbound/transfer)

## Tracking Shipments

View shipment status:

* **Created**: Shipment created
* **Picking**: Items being picked
* **Packed**: Items packed, ready to ship
* **Shipped**: Shipment in transit
* **Received**: Shipment received at destination
* **Completed**: Shipment fully processed

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## Related Pages

* [Receiving](/execute/receiving)
* [Inventory Overview](/sense/inventory-overview)
* [Viewing Inventory](/execute/viewing-inventory)

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## Permissions & Roles

<Tip>
  Creating shipments requires inventory management permissions. Receiving shipments may require additional permissions. Contact your organization administrator for details.
</Tip>