Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/314865 
Year of Publication: 
2020
Citation: 
[Journal:] Modern Supply Chain Research and Applications [ISSN:] 2631-3871 [Volume:] 2 [Issue:] 1 [Year:] 2020 [Pages:] 2-22
Publisher: 
Emerald, Bingley
Abstract: 
Purpose - The technique of cross-docking is attractive to organisations because of the lower warehousing and transportation (consolidated shipments) costs. This concept is based on the fast movement of products. Accordingly, cross-docking operations should be monitored carefully and accurately. Several factors in cross-docking operations can be impacted by uncertain sources that can lead to inaccuracy and inefficiency of this process. Although many papers have been published on different aspects of cross-docking, there is a need for a comprehensive review to investigate the sources of uncertainties in cross-docking. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to analyse and categorise sources of uncertainty in cross-docking operations. A systematic review has been undertaken to analyse methods and techniques used in cross-docking research. Design/methodology/approach - A systematic review has been undertaken to analyse methods and techniques used in cross-docking research. Findings - The findings show that existing research has limitations on the applicability of the models developed to solve problems due to unrealistic or impractical assumption. Further research directions have been discussed to fill the gaps identified in the literature review. Originality/value - There has been an increasing number of papers about cross-docking since 2010, among which three are literature reviews on cross-docking from 2013 to 2016. There is an absence of study in the current literature to critically review and identify the sources of uncertainty related to cross-docking operations. Without the proper identification and discussion of these uncertainties, the optimisation models developed to improve cross-docking operations may be inherently impractical and unrealistic.
Subjects: 
Cross-docking
Distribution centres
Supply chain management
Systematic literature review
Uncertainties
Warehousing
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Document Type: 
Article

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