FAQ

Cross docking can advance the supply chain for a variety of specific products. … Some of the main reasons cross docking is implemented is to: Provide a central site for products to be sorted and similar products combined to be delivered to multiple destinations in the most productive and fastest method.

A simple distribution center which serves many clients of a specific theme or type of service may include: Items shipped by break-bulk are usually stored in pick, which are usually the bottom two pick-faces of warehouse racking. A pick-face is the space on such a racking system onto which a pallet can be loaded.

Warehousing and distribution services can get complex, especially when products need to be shipped from location to location without delay. We know that warehouse space is commonly used when retailers need a more long-term storage option, and that distribution centres are used for short-term storage—so what are cross-docking warehouses used for? Cross-docking is used when items are to be shipped from the manufacturing plant directly to the customers, with little to no material handling in between. This strategy has had a profound impact on retail warehousing and supply chain services.

Streamlining the supply chain, from point of origin to point of sale.
Reduction or elimination of warehousing costs.
Reduction of inventory holding costs by reducing storage times.
Less risk of inventory damage.
Products reach the distributor, and customer, faster.

Secure — When looking at fulfilment centres to warehouse your inventory, they should be in a safe area and provide round the clock off-site monitoring, CCTV systems as well as fire sprinkler systems.
Clean — The warehouse should be clean and well organized; this reflects the quality of how your product will be handled and care that will be taken of your inventory.
SOPs — The Third Party Logistics company should have Standard Operating Procedures and manuals customized to support each customer’s specific requirements.
The Right People — experienced, customer friendly staff who are just a phone call or email away is a key ingredient for your 3PL provider to have in order to continue the growth of your business and is the foundation of our success.

Jupiter Alliance is a full-service Third Party Warehousing & Fulfillment company (3PL or also called Public Warehousing). We offer warehousing, order fulfillment, inventory management, pick & pack, shipping services, kitting, co-packing and return logistics services for companies seeking warehousing & fulfillment services in Toronto, Canada.