Outline the typical outbound shipping process from order release to loading.

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The main idea is the end-to-end flow of getting an order from release to the carrier, ensuring the right items are ready, documented, and tracked for outbound ship­ment. Start with picking the exact items and quantities, then pack them securely. Move the packed items to a staging area so they’re organized and ready for loading onto the dock. A final quality check confirms the correct items are present, in good condition, and properly packed before labels are applied. Then apply the shipping labels and required documentation, and update the warehouse system with the shipment details. Next, physically load the labeled cartons or pallets onto the chosen carrier and proceed to ship. Finally, update the WMS to reflect that the order has shipped and to adjust inventory visibility and tracking.

This sequence—pick/pack, staging, final QC, label and documentation, load onto carrier, ship, and WMS update—captures the complete outbound workflow. Other options omit essential steps or mix in inbound activities, which would not reflect a proper outbound process.