Which of the Following Statements About Cross-Docking Is Not Correct

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cross-docking is not correct?

• A) Cross-docking is packing products on incoming shipments so they can be easily sorted for outgoing shipments based on their final destination.
• B) Cross-docking reduces inventory and storage space requirements, but handling costs and lead times tend to increase.
• C) Items are moved from incoming vehicles to outgoing vehicles without being stored in warehouse inventory.
• D) Inbound and outbound shipments must be tightly coordinated for cross-docking to work.

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