A document that initiates shipment of goods and indicates the description of the merchandise, the quantity shipped, and customer name and address is the:
A)bill of lading.
B)sales invoice.
C)picking ticket.
D)vendor invoice.

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A bill of lading is a legal document that serves as a receipt of goods shipped, a contract between the shipper and carrier, and a document of title for the goods. It includes the description of the merchandise, the quantity shipped, and the customer name and address.

A Document That Initiates Shipment of Goods and Indicates the Description