Cross docking, an effective solution for optimizing your supply chain
Cross-docking, or truck-to-truck transshipment, is a fast, efficient solution. LTA has been offering this service to its customers for several years.
The advantages of cross-docking
1. Cost reduction
Cross docking eliminates storage, picking and handling costs. The total cost is therefore considerably reduced.
2. Shorter delivery times
The direct transfer of goods from an incoming truck to an outgoing one can considerably reduce delivery times.
3. Inventory optimization
By opting for cross docking, you minimize your inventory levels. Goods are not stored, but transferred directly to the outbound trucks that deliver directly to your customers.
4. Better traceability
Cross docking enables better product traceability, thanks to efficient and rapid management of goods flows.
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Our cross-docking experience
Example of cross docking
A Greek lorry arriving at the port of Sète will transfer its cargo to a Breton lorry on our quayside in Nîmes, for direct delivery to Brittany. The Greek truck will then be able to reload locally and return to Greece.
A company specializing in the cross-docking of palletized products
To keep cross docking interesting, palletizing goods is still the fastest and safest way to do it.
The principle of cross docking
Supply chain link
Cross docking is a link in the supply chain. It reduces the time and cost involved in delivering goods.
Transfer goods directly from inbound to outbound trucks
Cross docking allows goods to be transferred from incoming to outgoing trucks, without having to store them!