What is meant by shipping?

Shipping refers to the process of transporting goods from the company’s warehouse to the customer. Key steps in the shipping process include:

• Creating packing lists and shipping documents
• Assembling and picking the goods
• Appropriate packaging for transportation
• Choosing the shipping method
• Handover to carriers or logistics providers
• Handling returns

Shipping is a core process in the value chain, involving multiple steps and interfaces. Internal interfaces include outbound logistics and accounting; external interfaces include freight forwarders and parcel services.