What is the data used in shipment scheduling?

Following data is used in shipment scheduling:

• Order date: date on which order is placed

• Material availability date: date by which a sufficient quantity of goods must be available for picking

• Loading date: date on which the goods picking and packing process is completed

• Goods issue date: date on which the goods must leave the delivering plant on the agreed date.

• Delivery date: date on which the goods arrive at customer.