Cross Docking Warehouse Services Across the United States

 

The internet and other technologies have vastly changed consumer’s shopping preferences. Long gone are the days of leaving home, commuting to the store, and shopping in person. Now, a majority of consumers prefer ecommerce and online shopping for almost everything - whether it be groceries, medications, clothing, or technology and entertainment purchases.

Amazon and their Prime service has set the standard high when it comes to fast and convenient service with their guaranteed two-day shipping. Subsequently, consumers now expect their ecommerce experience to be fast and efficient no matter where they shop.

Enter cross-docking warehouse services - an inventory management strategy crucial to meeting the demands of fast shipping in today’s ecommerce industry. By definition, cross-docking encompasses unloading materials from a manufacturer or mode of transportation directly to the customer, or another mode of transportation with little or no storage in between. For example, when freight from incoming trucks, planes, or trains is wheeled across the shipping dock and loaded directly onto another mode of transportation without entering a warehouse. The new mode of transportation is further sorted to get packages to customers faster. Ultimately, the end goal of the strategy is to eliminate costly storage and manual order-picking functions during the shipping process, reduce inventory costs, shorten times, and minimize risks.

Research shows that cross-docking warehouse services work best for the following types of goods:

  • Staple products with constant, predictable demand

  • High-quality items that don’t require quality inspections during transit

  • Perishable goods that require immediate shipment

  • Pre-picked and pre-packaged orders from another warehouse

If you or someone you know owns a company who may benefit from cross-docking, there are plenty of services available across the United States. In particular, Forte Frozen, a cold storage company with locations in California, Oregon, Utah, Texas, and Florida, offers the service to its clients. Forte Frozen and its staff understand the necessary timeliness when it comes to the shipment of certain goods, and offer flexible e-commerce fulfillment services that are designed to meet company and consumer’s satisfactions. 

Besides cross-docking warehouse services, Forte Frozen also offers an extensive list of services including: 

  • Case-picking

  • Room freezing

  • Boxing

  • Re-packing

  • Inventory Management

  • Labeling

Forte Frozen was founded by Dan Forte, an entrepreneur and executive in the cold chain logistics and manufacturing industry with over twenty years experience, and aims to provide creative, safe, and efficient solutions to all of its customers by utilizing unique processes and knowledgeable, passionate staff.  

With a mission to provide innovative solutions for customer’s needs, Forte Frozen offers industry-leading fast turnaround time and a driver-friendly environment. Their streamlined processes make the entire customer experience easy and manageable, and flexible pricing models ensure customer satisfaction and long-term relationships. With flexibility, multiple locations, and value-added services, Forte Frozen is the number one choice for cold storage and e-commerce fulfillment services in the United States.

For more information about Forte Frozen, download our free infographic here. Our Director of Business Development, Arin Simpson, can be reached at arin.simpson@fortefrozen.com, or (248) 808-8420 by phone.

 
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