Cross Docking

The Benefits of Cross-Docking

Cross-docking - the practice of receiving product and immediately shipping it out without putting it in a warehouse - is increasingly valued by companies in fast moving industries,  because it allows products to reach destinations faster and more economically.  It’s also used by industry leaders, who have recognized the roll cross-docking can play in delivering just-in-time services.

Cross-docking is on the rise, according to the 2011 Cross-Docking Trends Reports.  More and more companies are finding added value in the practices ability to lower costs, manage inventory, accommodate customer’s demands, and increase transportation efficiencies.

There are several methods of cross-docking. For instance, products can be received and then immediately loaded outbound without being placed in the warehouse. They also can be received and staged on the dock, and then be loaded outbound later. Another approach is to receive products, reconfigure the shipment, and then stage on the dock for an  outbound later.

By eliminating the put-away process, companies reduce warehouse requirements and inventory levels.  They also consolidate freight to reduce transportation costs and improve product availability.  Given that demand is increasingly volatile, it comes as no surprise that cross-docking continues to gain favor. Indeed, companies increasingly implement cross-docking as a means to reduce costs, manage inventory levels, increase efficiencies and accommodate unpredictable customer demand,

Cross-docking has increased significantly in the past three years.  The survey completed by The Cross-Docking Trends Reports shows an increase of 16.5% in three years.  68.5% of the companies surveyed are currently cross-docking.  Cross-docking is a viable strategy for adapting to current economic times.

The biggest benefits of cross-docking are reducing transportation costs, consolidating shipments, and overall improvement in service.  More and more companies are recognizing the value and are looking to outsource the cross-docking service.

There are considerable savings for those doing the cross-docking. Since products aren’t actually put-away, companies reduce on warehouse labor. Furthermore, by consolidating LTL shipments into full loads, companies are able to improve transportation efficiency and reduce their fuel costs. See More...!

Warehouse Chicago

Diversified Entities, LLC is a Fully Integrated 3PL Provider, Established in 2003 Diversified Entities, LLC has provided 3rd party logistics solutions to local and national companies needing Chicago warehousing, bonded warehousing, fulfillment, and other distribution services. Diversified Entities is a fully integrated third part logistics, ambient and refrigerated warehouse facility, located in the West suburb of Melrose Park, IL and within the Union Pacific Proviso Global II Inter-modal Rail Yard.

Since its inception in 2003, Diversified Entities has become a respected Chicago warehouse.  DE has grown to become one of Chicago area’s largest and most respected suppliers of 3rd party logistics and is committed to providing superior services for today’s global marketplace. DE offers individualized attention to each customer’s unique needs and changing requirements. 

DE offers over 250,000 square feet of Chicago warehouse space, 75,000 refrigerated warehouse, 175,000 ambient warehouse, 50 outside dock doors, and 7 rail side doors.  DE can provide the proper warehousing inventory management and distribution services required by today’s global organizations.  If storage is critical to your organization DE has the warehouse Chicago facility and solutions to handle your needs.

Diversified Entities is a conveniently located warehouse in Chicago, IL.  For additional information on DE’s warehouse in Chicago go to www.div-ent.com.