Abstract
Cross-Docking is one of the most important strategies of distribution. However extensive risk is associated with the implementation of the strategy especially in developing countries. Therefore research most of the times has been done on partial cross docking practices and studies recommended the conduction of future research work on practical implications of cross docking with inclusion of limitations in research models. Therefore the purpose of this study is to figure out potential advantages of pure cross docking on time management. For this purpose supply chain managers of courier services companies are the target population and the data has been taken through consulting with these mangers during their office times. Although the questionnaire was adopted and merely focusing on potential benefits of cross docking but considerable percentage of respondents hesitates in providing their reviews. Thus the study has been completed from the responses of fifty respondents working on managerial position in courier service companies Keywords: Pure Cross-Docking, Uncertain Countries, Perceived Benefits of Cross-Docking DOI : 10.7176/EJBM/11-13-05 Publication date :May 31 st 2019
Highlights
Ertek (2012) indicated that along with traditional distribution with warehouses and direct shipment, crossdocking is included in three major strategies for distribution
Research covered diversified areas like implication, problems, issues and factors affecting cross docking but there is a phenomenal lacking of quantitative measures
From the use of Hayes Model it has been analyzed that pure cross-docking is not perceived as the strategy which aids in time management for courier companies
Summary
Ertek (2012) indicated that along with traditional distribution with warehouses and direct shipment, crossdocking is included in three major strategies for distribution. Further added by Gue (1999) that cross-docking eliminates the function of storage and order picking this elimination does not affect function of receiving and shipping (Bartholdi & Gue, 2005). Study further revealed that the strategy of cross-docking has been made famous by Wal-Mart and the strategy is included in the list of company’s core competencies. Legitimate to believe that cross-docking provided liberty of everyday low pricing as mentioned by Bartholdi and Gue (2005). This significance was further elaborated by Vrisagotis Siassiakos Panta Kaimkamis and Kapetanios (2009) that strategy revokes the requirement of warehousing through immediate transshipment
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