cross-dock
Direct transfer point
Cross-dock is a logistics technique where incoming shipments are unloaded, sorted, and immediately reloaded onto outbound vehicles with minimal or no storage time.
The goal is to move goods through a warehouse as quickly as possible: The distribution center cross-docks perishables to keep them fresh.
As a noun, a cross-dock is the facility designed for this purpose.
Bulk goods storage building
- transshipmentCargo transfer between carriers
- distributionAllocation across recipients
- freightGoods being transported
- stagingPreparing for presentation
sorting · throughput · inbound · outbound · pallet · SKU · inventory · hub
Raised flat structure
- bayPartially enclosed water
- conveyorMechanism that transports items
- forkliftPowered pallet-hoisting vehicle
- rampSloped connecting surface
layout · equipment · infrastructure · apron · industrial
Shift in opposite direction
- speedRate of motion
- just-in-timeExactly when required
- rapidMoving with haste
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
labor-saving · handling · velocity · lean · optimization · productivity · synchronization · real-time
warehouse
Bulk goods storage building
- transshipmentCargo transfer between carriers
- distributionAllocation across recipients
- freightGoods being transported
staging · sorting · throughput · inbound · outbound · pallet · SKU · inventory · hub · terminal
platform
Raised flat structure
- bayPartially enclosed water
- conveyorMechanism that transports items
- forkliftPowered pallet-hoisting vehicle
ramp · layout · equipment · infrastructure · apron · industrial
turnaround
Shift in opposite direction
- speedRate of motion
- just-in-timeExactly when required
- rapidMoving with haste
streamlined · labor-saving · handling · velocity · lean · optimization · productivity · synchronization · real-time · seamless
- warehousingwarehouse, warehouses, fulfillment centers, fulfillment center, distribution centers
- logisticsshipping, delivery, warehouses, warehousing, shipment
- Freight Hubsdistribution center, fulfillment center, freight terminal, cargo terminal, shipping hub
- logistics verbsship, deliver, receive, dispatch, transport
- factoryfactory, assembly plant, assembly line, conveyor belt, production floor
- freight yardsrail yard, marshalling yard, container yard, yard, freight car