Warehousing Approaches: Different strategies are used in warehousing to optimize storage and distribution.
Cross-Docking: Involves unloading materials from incoming shipments and directly loading them onto outbound shipments, minimizing storage time.
Options:
Reverse Logistics (A): Refers to the process of moving goods from their final destination for returns or recycling, not relevant to consolidation.
Cross-Docking (B): Combines inventory from multiple suppliers and consolidates shipments to specific customers, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
Bulk-Breaking (C): Involves breaking down large shipments into smaller quantities, not necessarily consolidating multiple suppliers.
Drop Shipping (D): Direct shipment from supplier to customer without intermediary handling.
Conclusion: Cross-docking is the approach that combines inventory from multiple suppliers into consolidated shipments to a specific customer.
References
"Supply Chain Logistics Management" by Donald J. Bowersox, David J. Closs, and M. Bixby Cooper.
APICS Dictionary, 16th Edition.
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