Category Archives: Cross-Docking
We can all remember a day when packaging a product for warehousing or crossdocking was as simple as placement in a container with the necessary materials surrounding it to ensure it was received at the final destination in pristine condition. … Continue reading
Recently, as you may recall, Crossdock Manitoba presented an interesting case study on WalMart from south of the border. Certainly, WalMart, one of the major US retailers, has plenty of weight in the marketplace and their use of crossdocking solutions … Continue reading
As the largest retailing company in the world, Wal-Mart provides us with a valuable example of how supply chain solutions can increase business. One of the major components to its success is Wal-Mart’s implementation of cross-docking. The efficiency, cost-savings and … Continue reading
One of the largest expenses in shipping and retail is storage costs. The space requirements and operating and handling costs cut into a company’s bottom line, while the inventory sits idle. Cross-docking services offer a supply chain solution that streamlines … Continue reading
One of the major aspects to consider in the logistics of shipping is storage. Whenever goods are not in transit, they need to be warehoused. Additionally, handling and operating costs involved with storing the merchandise can quickly become prohibitively expensive. … Continue reading
In this day and age, there are no borders to business. Labour, materials and retailers can be located far from where you are located. So why be bounded by borders? If you run a business that receives and delivers to … Continue reading
With over 50,000 sq ft of Winnipeg warehousing space, Crossdock Manitoba is able to cater to the needs of clients of any size. We are close to major shipping lines, which ensure quick and convenient transports routes. Our premises are … Continue reading
Cross-docking essentially takes out the middle man. When items are going from point A to point C, via point B, cross-docking reduces the time spent at point B, and in doing so reduces the cost too. In some cases; when … Continue reading