The best shape for a crossdock

The best shape for a crossdock

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Article ID: iaor20052417
Country: United States
Volume: 38
Issue: 2
Start Page Number: 235
End Page Number: 244
Publication Date: May 2004
Journal: Transportation Science
Authors: ,
Keywords: materials, transportation: road
Abstract:

Within both retail distribution and less-than-truckload transportation network crossdocks vary greatly in shape. Docks in the shape of an I, L, or T are most common, but unusual ones may be found, including those in the shape of a U, H, or E. Is there a best shape? We show that the answer depends on the size of the facility and on the pattern of freight flows inside. Our results suggest that many large crossdocks in practice suffer from poor design that increases labor costs on the dock.

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