It may sound like cross docking saves time and increases work productivity; however, management will need to dedicate more time to plan and follow up to ensure the process is working efficiently. If your goal is to make your operations run smoother, cross docking may not be the best solution.
By implementing cross docking, companies may be able to save money on labor costs, but setting up the terminal structures is time-consuming and expensive. The structures must be designed in a certain way to make the transference of products run smoothly.
Since cross docking relies on a team to transfer items from inbound to outbound, organizations need to be trustworthy of their suppliers’ ability to deliver the correct item and quantity to the terminal on time. Cross docking does not leave much room for error—constant errors can significantly decrease productivity, waste time, and cost an organization their customers due to late or wrong deliveries.
To make cross docking a useful system, an adequate number of transport carriers will be needed for the operation. Since the operation is mainly dependant on trucking, there is an increased cost, need for space outside the warehouse for trucks, and need for enough docks to implement the system. Cross docking may not be the solution for organizations hoping to reduce costs.
Since products are not packed away in accordance with the specific method or style of the company, the risk of lost inventory or damaged product is increased from using cross docking in the long term.
Being aware about these disadvantages and how they could affect your organization is a paramount step for evaluating your supply chain process and whether cross docking is the solution for you. APS Fulfillment, Inc. is a successful product fulfilment and direct mail marketing production facility. Our turnkey, state-of-the-art technology, provides our customers with fast, flexible, precise, and cost-effective solutions. We have knowledge and services to make your business ventures more successful, and can advise you on how to improve your supply chain system. Contact APS Fulfillment, Inc. by e-mail at info@apsfulfillment.com or call us at 1-(954) 582-7450.
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