A shipping release mechanism is the control gate in a warehouse or distribution centre that authorises a consignment for carrier pickup only once all defined conditions have been met: complete shipping documentation, a passed quality inspection, and confirmation from the warehouse or inventory management system.
Source: https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/glossary/shipping-release/
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