Cross-docking refers to which of the following?
A)Avoid placing materials or supplies in storage by processing them as they are received.
B)The same docks can be used either incoming or outbound shipments.
C)The same dock is used to unload and then reload the same truck.
D)Warehouse docks are designed in the shape of a cross.
E)Docks are placed in the warehouse according to the direction (north,south,east,or west)from which the truck is arriving.

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Cross-docking refers to a logistics strategy in which materials or supplies are processed as quickly as possible, avoiding the need for storage. This is achieved by unloading incoming shipments from one truck and directly loading it onto outbound trucks, with minimal handling and processing time in between. Therefore, option A is the best choice as it accurately describes the concept of cross-docking. The other options are incorrect in their descriptions of cross-docking.

Cross-Docking Refers to Which of the Following