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“Cross-Docking” technique in a warehouse
Right idea at the right time can also create a victory!
Likewise, right planning at the right time brings an effective Cross-Docking process in warehouses
Cross-Docking Cross-docking is an effective technique utilized in distribution centers and warehouses, to speed up the order fulfillment process. This practice in logistics make the incoming stocks transferring directly into the shipment without connecting warehouse. This eliminates the need to store products, and thereby saves the overall time to a great extend. The incoming items are likely to remain on the site for a maximum of 24 hours, but mostly leaving in a much shorter time.
Cross-Docking The image given above tells you a clear explanation of how Cross-Docking brings a benefit in terms of effort and time. To operate an efficient cross-dock process, a good information technology system is a must. Goods need to be identified easily at the inbound stage to enable staff to move them directly to the dispatch or shipping area as opposed to the storage area.
Cross-Docking Advantages 1. First level of production until sales will be streamlined 2. Less effort thereby less labor costs 3. No inventory holding costs since no warehouse is used 4. Product movement from manufacturer to the distributor, and consequently to the customer, become faster 5. Less risk of inventory handling 6. Less paper jobs
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