Material Handling for Distribution Cross Docking
Cross docking is a distribution method which moves inbound products directly from receiving to shipping, thus eliminating put-away and picking labor processes. Utilizing this technique significantly reduces the required storage locations and inventory. Often cross docking is used for back ordered product. If the contents of an inbound trailer are known via an ASN, the trailer can be used as a forward pick zone with cross docking. Typically, conveyable products are transported on a conveyor to either the pack stations or directly to shipping. Likewise, non-conveyable products are often moved by RF directed fork trucks.
