Cross docking is a logistics procedure where products from a supplier or manufacturing plant are distributed directly to a customer or retail chain with marginal to no handling or storage time.

The name ‘cross docking’ explains the process of receiving products through an inbound dock and then transferring them across the dock to the outbound transportation dock.

When the outbound transportation has been loaded, the products can then make their way to customers.

We at Asap Container Solution offer cross docking services along with loading and unloading services for our worthy clients.

There are a variety of advantages of cross docking services. some of these are mentioned below

• Reduces material handling.
• Reduces need to store products in warehouse.
• No need for large warehouse areas.
• Reduced labor costs (no packaging and storing).
• Reduced time to reach customer.

An important factor worth mentioning here is that the process of cross docking will not suit every warehouses needs, it is therefore important to make an informed decision as to whether cross-docking will increase the productivity, costs and customer satisfaction for your specific business.

Cross docking can advance the supply chain for a variety of specific products. For instance, unpreserved or temperature controlled items such as food which need to be transported as quickly as possible.

That’s where this procedure comes in handy.