Outbound Logistics Management Workflow

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Fetch order information, destination address, and items from the Orders Data Model.

Verify if the required items are available in the Warehouse Data Model.

Sum the weights of all individual items included in the shipment.

Calculate cost based on weight, distance, and shipping method selected.

Change the status of the specific Order entry to 'In Preparation'.

Create a task for the Warehouse Operator to pick items from the shelves.

Create a task for the Packing Team to box the items and add protective materials.

Generate a new entry in the Shipment Manifest Data Model containing all shipment details.

Add the carrier-provided tracking number to the Shipment Manifest entry.

Sum the total number of completed shipments for the current day for reporting.

Create a task to print shipping labels and customs documentation.

Fetch current shipping rates from the Carrier API/Data Model.

Create a task to notify the logistics provider and schedule a pickup time.

Send an automated email to the customer with order details and tracking information.

Send a text message to the recipient when the package is out for delivery.

Mark the original Order entry as 'Dispatched/Shipped'.

Create a report summarizing shipping times, costs, and errors for the day.

Delete temporary shipment entries that were created but never completed.

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