Custody of inventory is transferred to the shipping area upon authorization of:
A)the customer order.
B)the shipping order.
C)the invoice.
D)the purchase order.

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Custody of inventory is typically transferred to the shipping area upon authorization of the shipping order. This is the document that directs the shipping department to take the items from inventory, package them, and send them to the customer. The other options listed (customer order, invoice, purchase order) may be involved in the process but do not specifically authorize the transfer of custody of inventory to the shipping department.

Custody of Inventory Is Transferred to the Shipping Area Upon