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Cross Docking Operations Workflow

Coordinate cross-dock operations minimizing handling and storage while maintaining product flow.

Complexity: High | Duration: 15-30m | Category: Industry/Transportation Logistics

Tags: cross-docking dock-management throughput labor-planning

Workflow Diagram​

Steps​

Step 1: Receive advance shipment notif​

Receive advance shipment notifications

Step 2: Plan dock door assignments​

Plan dock door assignments

Step 3: Schedule labor for unload/load​

Schedule labor for unload/load

Step 4: Coordinate inbound carrier app​

Coordinate inbound carrier appointments

Step 5: Direct immediate sorting and s​

Direct immediate sorting and staging

Step 6: Match inbound to outbound orde​

Match inbound to outbound orders

Step 7: Load outbound trailers​

Load outbound trailers

Step 8: Generate shipping documentatio​

Generate shipping documentation

Step 9: Track cycle time metrics​

Track cycle time metrics

Step 10: Report on cross​

Agent: dock efficiency

Usage​

To execute this workflow:

/workflow industry/transportation-logistics/cross-docking-operations-workflow.workflow

See other workflows in this category for related automation patterns.