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AN ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING CROSS DOCKING OPERATIONS
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Cross DockCluster ComputingEngineeringTransport LogisticComputer ArchitectureOperations ResearchSystems EngineeringLogisticsLogistics ModelShipper BehaviorParallel ComputingIntermodal TransportationOs-level VirtualizationContainerizationComputer EngineeringSupply Chain ManagementFreight MixOutbound TrailersStorage VirtualizationCivil EngineeringBusinessPerformance Portability
Using simulation, we examine the decisions in moving freight between inbound and outbound trailers in a cross dock. The decisions examined include direct versus indirect handling of pallets, number of open receiving doors, door layout, number of forklifts, size of cross dock and freight mix. This study provides useful insights on handling freight in a cross dock.