Cross-Docking: A Systematic Literature Review

Reza Kiani Mavi, Mark Goh, Neda Kiani Mavi, Ferry Jie, Kerry Brown, Sharon Biermann and Ahmad A. Khanfar
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Reza Kiani Mavi: School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia
Mark Goh: School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia
Neda Kiani Mavi: School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia
Ferry Jie: School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia
Kerry Brown: School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia
Sharon Biermann: Planning and Transport Research Centre (PATREC), The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
Ahmad A. Khanfar: School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia

Sustainability, 2020, vol. 12, issue 11, 1-19

Abstract: This paper identifies the major research concepts, techniques, and models covered in the cross-docking literature. A systematic literature review is conducted using the BibExcel bibliometric analysis and Gephi network analysis tools. A research focus parallelship network (RFPN) analysis and keyword co-occurrence network (KCON) analysis are used to identify the primary research themes. The RFPN results suggest that vehicle routing, inventory control, scheduling, warehousing, and distribution are most studied. Of the optimization and simulation techniques applied in cross-docking, linear and integer programming has received much attention. The paper informs researchers interested in investigating cross-docking through an integrated perspective of the research gaps in this domain. This paper systematically reviews the literature on cross-docking, identifies the major research areas, and provides a survey of the techniques and models adopted by researchers in the areas related to cross-docking.

Keywords: cross-docking; systematic literature review; co-occurrence analysis; logistics; Gephi (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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