Automated cross-docking reduces labour with 50%
Consumers are increasingly demanding and more willing to switch to the competition if they can’t find the right product when they want it. Your product range is constantly growing and changing more often. Time-to-market is becoming increasingly important. Your delivery times are getting shorter. At the same time, offshore sourcing from regions such as the Far East increases supply uncertainty.
Cross-docking is a lean logistics solution that covers these challenges. Direct transshipment of products to stores on an on-demand basis, (instead of delivery from stock) gets products to customers faster, and eliminates warehouse stock costs, material handling and personnel time.Our automated cross-docking system, based on automated sortation and the VISION Logistics Software Suite, can bring even bigger benefits:
- Manual labour can be reduced by as much as 50%
- Store-friendly delivery improves your service level by making it easier and more efficient to fill store shelves
- Accuracy is significantly higher; 100% correct deliveries are ensured
- The supply chain is made visible by built-in tracking and tracing
- You can actively monitor and manage the process with the VISION warehouse management system
Automated cross-docking is especially beneficial for fresh products to ensure product quality. We have implemented automated cross-docking systems for food companies such as LeClerc. For apparel and footwear, automated cross docking is especially used for the push flows to create a fast fashion model. Automated cross docking is also gaining popularity for high-tech products and electronics to achieve short time-to-market. We have implemented automated cross-docking systems in companies such as Schenker, SB Logistics, Syncreon Technology, LeClerc and OFSA Cofares.
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