cross docking

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Definition of cross docking in English English dictionary

A distribution system in which merchandise received at the warehouse or distribution center is not put away, but instead is readied for shipment to retail stores Cross docking requires close synchronization of all inbound and outbound shipments By eliminating the put-away, storage and selection operations, it can significantly reduce distribution costs In pallet-level cross docking, entire pallets are received from the vendor and moved directly to the outbound trucks without further handling In case level cross docking, cases are transferred into a conveyer system, if one is available, which routes them to the appropriate outbound staging area for delivery to the store

–An efficient distribution approach in which merchandise is pre-packed by store and moved directly through a distribution center and into outbound trucks Eliminates the cost and delay of placing inventory in storage

A logistics activity that attempts to reduce costs and total lead time by breaking down received items on the loading dock and immediately matching them with outgoing shipment requirements, instead of stocking the items in warehouse locations and returning to pick for orders at a later time

An efficient distribution approach in which merchandise is pre-packed by the store and moved directly from the receiving dock to the shipping dock Eliminates the need to place inventory in storage

An efficient distribution approach in which merchandise is pre-packed by store and moved directly from the retailer's receiving dock to the shipping dock Eliminates the cost and delay of placing inventory in storage

Hyphenation

Cross docking

Turkish pronunciation

krôs däkîng

Pronunciation

/ˈkrôs ˈdäkəɴɢ/ /ˈkrɔːs ˈdɑːkɪŋ/