Glossar

Cross-docking is a logistics process in which goods are prepared for onward transport immediately after receipt, with little or no interim storage. The goal is to minimize storage time and accelerate the flow of goods.

In cross-docking, shipments are identified, sorted, and immediately assigned to the appropriate outbound routes. This requires accurate master data as well as close coordination between receiving, warehouse management, and transportation planning. This helps shorten turnaround times, reduce storage costs, and optimize material flows.

Practical example:

In the receiving area, incoming packages are automatically identified, measured, and assigned directly to the appropriate loading area without interim storage.

See also: Dimension capture, intralogistics, material flow, master data capture, supply chain management (SCM), transport management system (TMS), shipping, receiving