The acts of receiving shipments, breaking down shipments, repackaging shipments, and distributing components to a manufacturing location or finished products to customers by a distribution center is referred to as:

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The definition provided matches the process of crossdocking, which involves receiving shipments and sorting them for immediate distribution, without the need for long-term storage or repackaging. Piggybacking refers to a transportation strategy where two or more shippers share the same truck to reduce shipping costs. Risk pooling involves combining inventory from various sources to reduce supply chain risks. Customs brokering refers to the process of clearing goods through customs for import or export. None of these definitions match the process described in the question.

The Acts of Receiving Shipments, Breaking Down Shipments, Repackaging Shipments