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What is Cross-docking?

Cross-docking means the immediate distribution of goods from the supplier to your customer, without any intermediate storage. In a word: closer, faster, cheaper!

What does this mean in practice?

Cross-docking step by step

In the cross-docking model, the warehouse is the place where the goods are transshipped, so that orders are fulfilled even faster than in a traditional supply chain. See how easy it is!

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Step 1

Receipt of goods

  • Planning of goods receipt with the warehouse management system
  • Receipt of goods from the supplier to the so-called transshipment warehouse
  • Registration of goods receipt in the system
Step 2

Control of goods

  • Verification of received goods for compliance with the order
  • Checking whether the goods are free from damage
  • Handover of goods for preparation for dispatch
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Step 3

Consolidation of orders

  • Combining orders by similar destination
  • Preparation of appropriate documentation for dispatch of orders
  • Marking of orders ready for dispatch in the system
Step 4

Order dispatch

  • Securing and loading the goods onto the means of transport
  • Shipping the goods to the customer
  • Traceability through the Warehouse Manager application
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Benefits for You

Cross-docking - benefits

Ordering of goods without imposed quantities or minimum prices

Easier and faster access to goods

Reducing the number of activities in the warehouse

Reducing the number of trips (order consolidation)

Positive environmental impact (reduced CO2 emissions)

Saving time

Saving money (e.g. on renting a warehouse)

Reduction of lead times

Increase in satisfaction of your different customers

Development of your business