Shipping slip

This document explains the procedure for creating shipping slips and recording shipping results. It is a starting point for finalizing actual shipments, linked to the shipping planning screen and the field scan screen.

5 min
Updated: April 21, 2026
Beginner
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Related Articles Shipping plan is Shipping Schedule Please refer to the following. Information on entering actual data from on-site scans (ship_scan_pc / direct_ship_pc, etc.) will be covered in an article in Phase 3. The overall sales process is Sales workflow , an overview of the progress is Order progress board Please refer to the following.

What you can do on this screen

A shipping slip is a document that records the fact that goods have been shipped (delivered) to the customer. Once the slip is submitted (confirmed), the inventory will be automatically reduced from the designated warehouse.

  • You can formally record the handover of the goods.
  • Inventory is automatically reduced, eliminating the need for manual inventory adjustments.
  • It will be automatically linked to orders and invoices.

Shipping slip list screen


Overall view of the screen

A shipping slip is broadly composed of header information (who the item was shipped to and when) and item table (what was shipped, where it was shipped from, and how many items were shipped).

Shipping slip form screen

Header Information

ItemDescriptionRequired
Customer (Supplier)Delivery destination supplierRequired
Transfer DateShipping Date (Date when inventory decreases)Required
Shipping AddressDelivery address (automatically retrieved from customer master data)

Item Table

ItemDescription
Item CodeItems to be shipped
QuantityShipment Quantity
WarehouseShipping warehouse (specify the warehouse with the item in stock)
Lot NumberSpecify if the item is lot-controlled
Serial NumberSpecify this if the item is managed by serial number

How to create a shipping slip

  1. Confirmed Order received Open
  2. Click "Create ▾""Shipping Slip"
  3. The items and quantities of the order will be automatically transferred.

When creating a new one

  1. In the search bar出荷伝票 type
  2. Click "+ Add" and enter the item and quantity.

Operating Procedure (From Saving to Confirmation)

Step 1: Save

Check the items and quantities and click "Save". At this point, it is in draft form.

Step 2: Check Inventory

If there are insufficient stock of certain items when saving, a warning will be displayed. Please change warehouses or wait for restocking to resolve the issue.

Step 3: Submission (Confirmation)

Clicking "Submit" will automatically trigger the following process.

  • Inventory Reduction: The quantity shipped will be deducted from the specified warehouse.
  • Recording in inventory history: A record of the shipment will be kept.
  • Order progress update: Automatically switches to either "Partial shipment" or "Full shipment completed".

Split shipment (when delivery is made in multiple installments)

If you need to ship a single order in multiple installments, do the following:

  1. Open the order
  2. "Create ▾""Shipping Slip"
  3. Enter only the quantity to be shipped this time.
  4. Submission

The order item table displays the "Quantity Delivered," so you can check the remaining quantity at any time.


Status of shipping slip

StatusMeaning
DraftIn progress (not yet reflected in inventory)
SubmittedShipment confirmed, inventory updated
CompletedAll related invoices are complete
ReturnReturn processed
CancellationCanceled slip

Return Processing

If a customer returns an item, follow these steps to return it to inventory.

  1. Open the relevant shipping slip.
  2. Click "Create ▾""Return"
  3. Enter the quantity to be returned (this will be displayed as a negative quantity).
  4. Clicking "Submit" will restore your inventory.

Tips for Use

  • It's best to create it from the order: Starting with the order prevents transcription errors compared to manual entry.
  • Don't forget to specify the warehouse: If you don't specify the correct warehouse, the inventory count will not match.
  • Check remaining quantities in split shipments: Make it a habit to check progress using the "quantity delivered" on the receiving end.

Next Steps

This concludes the manual for the sales section. Next, let's move on to the manual for the other staff members.

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