CROSS-DOCKING OPERATIONAL WORKFLOW

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[ ] Fetch Incoming Shipments: Retrieve all pending incoming delivery entries from the Shipment Data Model.
[ ] Fetch Outbound Orders: Retrieve all pending outbound orders from the Order Data Model for matching.
[ ] Calculate Total Volume Mismatch: Compare the total volume of incoming stock vs. outbound orders to identify capacity gaps.
[ ] Update Shipment Status to 'Arrived': Update the status of the incoming shipment entry to 'In Processing' once docked.
[ ] Unloading Task: Assign a task to the Warehouse Operator to unload the specific container.
[ ] Quality Inspection Task: Assign a task to the QC Specialist to verify the contents of the incoming goods.
[ ] Record Inspection Results: Update the inspection entry with pass/fail status and any observed damages.
[ ] Create Cross-Docking Instruction: Generate a new instruction entry that links the incoming shipment ID to the outbound order ID.
[ ] Sum Total Weight per Dock: Aggregate the total weight of all items currently assigned to a specific loading dock.
[ ] Sorting and Sorting Task: Assign a task to the Floor Staff to move items from the inbound lane to the outbound lane.
[ ] Update Order Inventory: Update the outbound order entry to reflect that items are now 'Ready for Loading'.
[ ] Loading Task: Assign a task to the Driver/Loader to load the sorted goods into the outbound vehicle.
[ ] Mark Order as 'Shipped': Update the outbound order status to 'Departed'.
[ ] Notify Customer of Departure: Send an automated email to the customer with the shipment tracking details.
[ ] Clear Completed Instructions: Remove the temporary cross-docking instruction entry once the process is finalized.
[ ] Daily Dock Throughput Report: Generate a report summarizing the number of shipments processed and total volume moved during the shift.

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