Cross-docking

Konrad Stephan () and Nils Boysen ()

Metrika: International Journal for Theoretical and Applied Statistics, 2011, vol. 22, issue 1, 129-137

Abstract: Cross-docking is a logistics concept, which integrates intermediate nodes into a transportation network so that shipments are consolidated to full truckloads and economies of transportation are realized. This paper discussed the cross-docking concept, classifies relevant cross-dock settings and defines important decision problems. Then, the literature on cross docking is reviewed and important future research challenges are identified. Finally, the interfaces of the cross-docking concept to other business functions are characterized. Copyright Springer-Verlag 2011

Keywords: Logistics; Distribution networks; Decision support (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1007/s00187-011-0124-9

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