{"id":1801,"date":"2023-01-27T11:52:28","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T11:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shippingchimp.com\/blog\/?p=1801"},"modified":"2023-01-27T11:52:30","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T11:52:30","slug":"cross-docking-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shippingchimp.com\/blog\/cross-docking-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Cross-docking 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cross-docking is a word that sounds complicated but in reality, it\u2019s pretty simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See this video to understand it better &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"cs-embed cs-embed-responsive\"><iframe title=\"What is Cross-docking?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XfDJSrJyRRE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is interesting to note that Cross-docking was one of the centre-piece logistics strategies implemented by Walmart to streamline the supply chain. Yes, Walmart.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/ncscoGaDcrOQdBTNUgv4xqFEAy2L0suvzjitwbAE0dJkkRo1QHnd36Je5LpxwOMvo5jA2M3-CNKpdOjlBS6E3AQ-UUPCdI--SO8ldMJ4oetvNdQgkJceFAJBdLctZasdlSwDqHAPQMQeGNi48aMprWbF_3FdX_rF4hQB2pbSjZhury4CaXiu1LNN8LKi7w\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what really happens during the cross-docking process?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During cross-docking, inventory is unloaded from an inbound track to an outbound truck and vice versa, without intermediate storage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/CNdXbdW1PED9Yc7-yWywYq2IU3f8TeJNz0COdHnbWbmWgL_10pBiXRQ0N9wFgIwjyQiNlMkDQNr2Cu1B3poqM4p8_VM6dyAku725w-KV4LeU8gzto_Bj6AVx6FQyPFW9vij_O1awLUJgPHVRczSkMRs5zhVF3pFB4_ziUdZJ9HbHuScGUX_RIkAmleyIEg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cross-docking eliminates the need for large warehouse areas and reduces the time it takes for products to reach the customer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But then again, how do you decide if cross-docking is the right logistics strategy for your ecom store? Ask yourself a few things first &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Do you have a stable product demand around the year?<\/li><li>Are you selling time-sensitive and perishable items?<\/li><li>Are you looking to fufill orders that came in through crowdfunding or a flash-sales campaign?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Analyse the answers and you will know. Cross-docking could be a game-changer for your eCommerce shipping when implemented right.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cross-docking is a word that sounds complicated but in reality, it\u2019s pretty simple. 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