{"id":1170,"date":"2022-05-12T08:51:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T08:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elmasys.com\/blog\/?p=1170"},"modified":"2022-05-25T10:14:13","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T10:14:13","slug":"cross-docking-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/elmasys.com\/blog\/cross-docking-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Cross-Docking: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the most significant costs a firm has during the life of a product is inventory storage. Storage costs can account for up to 67 percent of overall warehousing costs, especially if the product is excess inventory<\/a> or dead stock<\/a>. Cross-docking comes in handy here, saving you both time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cross-Docking Definition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cross-docking is an operational procedure where products are directly transferred from incoming to outbound transport. Unlike traditional warehousing<\/a>, you do not typically handle or store any product. Cross-docking reduces inventory and operation costs by eliminating unnecessary handling and storage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cross-Dock Warehouse<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cross-docking is an operational procedure where products are directly transferred from incoming Cross-docking is most commonly done in a warehouse or distribution docking station, where trucks can come and leave at will. Inbound and outbound shipments are usually separated on two sides, with a dedicated central area for sorting and packing merchandise. Simply put, trucks, ships, and airplanes deliver shipments to the inbound dock. They are then taken to the center area to be sorted and inspected. They are immediately placed on outgoing transport and dispatched to consumers once completed. The majority of goods spend less than 24 hours on a cross-dock before being sent to their final destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Types of cross-docking<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n