Which of the following reduces product handling, inventory, and facility costs, but requires both (1) tight scheduling and (2) accurate inbound product information?
A) phantom-docking
B) random stocking
C) ASRS
D) customizing
E) cross-docking

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Cross-docking eliminates the need to store products in a warehouse, which reduces handling and inventory costs. However, it requires tight scheduling and accurate inbound product information to ensure that shipments can be quickly transferred from inbound trucks to outbound trucks without delays. Phantom-docking and random stocking are not actual logistics techniques, and ASRS and customizing do not directly relate to reducing handling, inventory, and facility costs.

Which of the Following Reduces Product Handling, Inventory, and Facility