{"id":99040,"date":"2019-10-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tecnotri.com.br\/blog\/cross-docking-understand-the-advantages-in-the-logistics-chain\/"},"modified":"2019-10-04T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-10-04T03:00:00","slug":"cross-docking-understand-the-advantages-in-the-logistics-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tecnotri.com.br\/en\/blog\/cross-docking-understand-the-advantages-in-the-logistics-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"Cross-docking: understand the advantages in the logistics chain"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the current business environment, faster and lower-cost logistics operations are essential to remain competitive. Cross-docking is a logistics operation concept that can perfectly meet these needs. This is because it speeds up the flow of goods, reduces costs by grouping loads and can even eliminate the need for storage. Due to this importance, we created this article so that you can learn more about this process in the supply chain. Come with us:<\/p>\n

A new alternative for companies<\/h2>\n

As we know, the speed and productivity of a supply chain have become an important growth factor for organizations. Therefore, cross-docking is an alternative that can be implemented to help companies gain a competitive advantage in the market. When implemented properly and under the correct conditions, cross-docking can provide significant improvements in efficiency, merchandise handling time and customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n

What is cross-docking?<\/h2>\n

Cross-docking is a logistical process in which products from a supplier or factory are distributed directly to a customer or retail chain with minimal handling or storage time.<\/p>\n

The name cross-docking refers to the process of receiving products through an inbound dock. It is then transferred to the outgoing transport dock, with minimal or no storage time.<\/p>\n

To understand it simply, the process goes like this: the products arrive – generally transported by trucks or trailers – and are allocated to a receiving dock on one side of the terminal.<\/p>\n

Once unloaded, products are sent directly to outbound destinations. But first they can be classified and selected to identify their final destinations.<\/p>\n

The products are then moved to the other end of the terminal via a forklift, conveyor belt, pallet truck, or other means of transportation to the exit dock. After that, they are loaded again and depart for their final destination.<\/p>\n

Why can implementing cross-docking be advantageous?<\/h2>\n

There are numerous factors that need to be considered when making the decision to implement cross-docking in a company. Each organization has its priorities in terms of costs, warehouse space, geographic characteristics and types of products it works.<\/p>\n

Therefore, the advantages and disadvantages of implementing cross-docking in your organization’s supply chain need to be considered and weighed in order to make the right decision.<\/p>\n

Main reasons for implementing this process:<\/h2>\n