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Cross docking is a distribution strategy that Wal-Mart madefamous. Discuss the advantages, disadvantages and characteristicsof cross-docking and explain how it can significantly improveWal-Mart's logistics operations.

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Under cross docking the inbound shipments are unloaded directly onto the outbound traliers at the distribution point the process saves precious time in the goods changing hands from one party to the other which lowers the lead time significantly Cross docking also reduces the number of inefficiencies and damages as the goods does not have to travel    See Answer
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