ZASTOSOWANIE CROSS-DOCKINGU W LOGISTYCE DYSTRYBUCJI NA PRZYKŁADZIE FIRMY INPOST
IMPLEMENTATION OF CROSS-DOCKING IN DISTRIBUTION LOGISTICS ON THE EXAMPLE OF INPOST COMPANY
Author(s): Mirosław Antonowicz, Artur KikułaSubject(s): Economy, Business Economy / Management, Micro-Economics, Sociology, Management and complex organizations, Welfare services, Economic development
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: cross-docking; distribution logistics; postal operator; customers’ expectations; warehouse models;
Summary/Abstract: The objective of the paper is presentation of the cross-docking solution, used in the market practice of logistic operators, which is the answer to competition and growing customers’ expectations. Research methodology: query of thematically selected literature and case study of a logistics operator. The paper presents basic models of warehouses used in cross-docking. Mechanisms of operations is characterized on basis of InPost operator. Cross-docking is becoming more and more popular solution in business practice due to the effects possible to achieve, such as cost reductions, e.g. contract completion as well as competitive advantage over operators using traditional delivery methods.
Journal: Marketing i Zarządzanie
- Issue Year: 2015
- Issue No: 41 (2)
- Page Range: 399-409
- Page Count: 11
- Language: Polish