Did you know that a warehouse can be used for more than just storage?
This is provided by the cross-docking method. This method of distributing goods eliminates in the supply chain the stage associated precisely with the storage of goods. This is known as cross-docking, during which the product delivered from the supplier is prepared immediately after receipt at the warehouse and directed for further shipment.
Warehouses play the role of a sorting plant, where the goods never enter the storage area. This method works well for goods whose important characteristic is freshness, for example.
A particular challenge of cross docking is the smooth flow of information between all participants in the supply chain.
What advantages does it provide? First of all:
- reduces costs associated with the storage of goods;
- reduces delivery times;
- reduces the carbon footprint.
At Imex Logistics, we offer all methods: you can both palletize and store your cargo. We also have a special place for customs clearance and provide unloading and transshipment services.