- Sender and Recipient Details:The full name, address, and contact information for both the entity sending the goods and the person or business receiving them.
- Order Information:The order number, date, and any other reference details that help track and identify the shipment.
- Product Details:A description of the goods being sent, including their quantity, and any important information like weight, unit prices, or any items that might be out of stock and on backorder.
- Delivery Method and Schedule:The anticipated date and time for delivery, along with any specific delivery method, such as a particular shipping carrier or a designated delivery location.
- Special Instructions:Any specific requirements from the recipient, such as where the package should be left, or a request for the delivery driver to call upon arrival.
- Tracking Information:A tracking number that allows both the sender and recipient to follow the progress of the shipment.
- Policies:A set of rules or procedures outlining the process for delivery, including timelines, accepted payment methods, and any potential fees, as noted in some e-commerce examples.
- Preparation Completed:The item has been picked, packed, labeled, and invoiced.
- Handover to Carrier:The seller gives the prepared parcel to a delivery company or courier service. POSTEX , TCS , TRAX , LEOPARDS , M&P
- Start of Movement:The parcel is no longer at the seller’s location but is moving within the delivery network.
- Transition to Tracking:You will typically receive a notification and tracking number to follow the package’s progress as it moves from the seller to the recipient.
- Pre-Transit Stage:This is the stage after the order has been dispatched but before it’s actively in transit to the customer’s local facility or address.
- Dispatched vs. Shipped:
- Dispatched: refers to the order being prepared and handed off to the delivery company.
- Shipped: means the package has entered the full transit phase, is moving between facilities, and is on its way to the customer.