> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.macleather.co.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Exports Overview

> Guide to the Export Hub in Mac Leather Dashboard

# Exports Overview

The Export Hub manages shipments to customers. Create shipments, plan cartons, generate export documents, and track delivery status.

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## Shipment Types

| Type           | When to Use                                         |
| -------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| **Sample**     | Shipping samples to customers for approval          |
| **Production** | Shipping completed production orders                |
| **Mixed**      | Shipping both samples and production items together |

<Info>
  Shipment type is set when creating the shipment. Choose based on what you're shipping.
</Info>

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## Shipment Statuses

| Status        | Meaning                            | How It's Set                |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------- | --------------------------- |
| Draft         | Shipment created, not finalized    | Automatic on creation       |
| Planning      | Adding items and planning cartons  | Manual                      |
| Ready to Ship | Fully planned, documents generated | Manual                      |
| Shipped       | Dispatched to customer             | Manual (with tracking info) |
| Delivered     | Customer received goods            | Manual                      |

### Status Flow

```mermaid theme={null}
flowchart LR
    A[Draft] --> B[Planning]
    B --> C[Ready to Ship]
    C --> D[Shipped]
    D --> E[Delivered]
```

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## Navigation

**Location:** Sidebar → **Exports**

### Exports List Page

Shows all shipments with columns:

| Column     | Description                 |
| ---------- | --------------------------- |
| Shipment # | Reference number            |
| Type       | Sample / Production / Mixed |
| Customer   | Customer name               |
| Status     | Current status              |
| Items      | Number of items             |
| Ship Date  | Planned or actual ship date |

### Filters Available

| Filter     | Options                                            |
| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| Status     | Draft, Planning, Ready to Ship, Shipped, Delivered |
| Type       | Sample, Production, Mixed                          |
| Customer   | Select customer                                    |
| Date Range | Ship date range                                    |

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## Key Features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Shipment Management" icon="boxes-stacked">
    Create and manage shipments for samples and production orders
  </Card>

  <Card title="Carton Planning" icon="box">
    Plan how items fit into cartons with efficiency tracking
  </Card>

  <Card title="Document Generation" icon="file-pdf">
    Generate packing lists, commercial invoices automatically
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tracking" icon="location-dot">
    Track shipments from dispatch to delivery
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Quick Actions

| Action                | Location                              |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| Create new shipment   | Exports → + New Shipment              |
| View shipment details | Click on shipment row                 |
| Plan cartons          | Shipment Detail → Cartons tab         |
| Generate documents    | Shipment Detail → Documents tab       |
| Mark as shipped       | Shipment Detail → Mark Shipped button |

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## Related Guides

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Shipment Detail Page" icon="rectangle-list" href="/exports/shipment-detail">
    Complete page guide
  </Card>

  <Card title="Complete Workflow" icon="route" href="/exports/complete-workflow">
    Step-by-step from creation to delivery
  </Card>

  <Card title="Carton Planning" icon="box" href="/exports/carton-planning">
    Planning cartons and efficiency
  </Card>

  <Card title="Documents" icon="file-pdf" href="/exports/documents">
    Generating export documents
  </Card>
</CardGroup>