Speed and space efficiency without intermediate storage define this approach: lean cross-docking logistics merges the cross-docking technique—moving inbound goods directly onto outbound vehicles—with lean principles that systematically eliminate unnecessary handling, dead travel, and buffer stock.
Source: https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/lean-cross-docking/
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