Pre-Distribution and Post-Distribution Cross-Docking Operations

In this paper, the authors construct analytical models for distribution strategies with two major types of cross-docking, pre-distribution cross-docking (Pre-C) and post-distribution cross-docking (Post-C). A traditional distribution center system is also discussed for comparison purposes. Three models are compared pair-wisely. Analytical results show that, Pre-C is preferred for environments with shorter supply lead time and lower uncertainty of demand, without the benefits of risk-pooling. The Post-C mitigates the weakness of the Pre-C at the expense of higher operations cost spent at the cross-dock. Numerical experiments are conducted to support our results and explore other findings.

• Record URL:
  • http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6VHF-4WSG2YN-2/2/028c31e27a8502849cf3fae4162916d4
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from Elsevier
• Authors:
  • Yan, Hong
  • Tang, Shao-long
• Publication Date: 2009-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Illustrations; References;
• Pagination: pp 843-859
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review
  • Volume: 45
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 1366-5545
  • Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/13665545

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Inventory; Logistics; Physical distribution; Supply chain management
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cross-docking
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01141966
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 20 2009 7:40AM