CROSS-DOCKING MANAGEMENT WORKFLOW

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[ ] Fetch Incoming Shipment Manifest: Retrieve all incoming shipment records from the 'Inbound Shipments' data model.
[ ] Fetch Pending Outbound Orders: Retrieve all orders in the 'Outbound Orders' data model that are flagged for cross-docking.
[ ] Calculate Total Incoming Volume: Sum the total number of units/pallets from the incoming shipment entries to determine dock capacity needs.
[ ] Calculate Matching Ratio: Compare total incoming units vs. total outbound units to identify potential surplus or shortage.
[ ] Assign Dock Assignment Task: Create a task for the Warehouse Manager to assign specific loading docks to the incoming shipment.
[ ] Create Cross-Docking Plan: Generate a new entry in the 'Cross-Docking Plans' data model containing the matching logic for the current wave.
[ ] Assign Unloading Task: Create a task for the Receiving Team to unload the specific containers/trucks.
[ ] Unloading Quality Check: A checklist within the Unloading Task to verify package integrity and quantity against the manifest.
[ ] Update Shipment Status: Update the status of the incoming shipment entry to 'Arrived/Unloading'.
[ ] Identify Matching Outbound Items: Search the 'Outbound Orders' data model for SKU matches found in the newly unloaded shipment.
[ ] Assign Sorting & Scanning Task: Create a task for Floor Staff to scan items and move them directly to the outbound staging area.
[ ] Update Inventory Transit Status: Update the 'In-Transit' status for specific SKUs to reflect they have moved from Inbound to Outbound staging.
[ ] Update Outbound Order Status: Update the 'Outbound Orders' data model to 'Ready for Loading'.
[ ] Assign Outbound Loading Task: Create a task for the Loading Team to move items from the dock to the outbound truck.
[ ] Calculate Total Processed Throughput: Sum the total number of items processed in the current session for performance reporting.
[ ] Notify Dispatch Team: Send an email to the Dispatch Team notifying them that outbound orders are ready for vehicle loading.
[ ] Generate Daily Cross-Dock Efficiency Report: Generate a report summarizing the volume of goods cross-docked vs. stored in the warehouse.
[ ] Cleanup Temporary Plan Entries: Delete the temporary 'Cross-Docking Plan' entry after the process is completed to keep the data model clean.

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