Describe the main types of cross-docking

• Trans-shipment: In this type, the received order is already packaged and ready for delivery to the customer. It is simply transferred from the inbound shipment to the outbound shipment without any additional processing or sorting. • Flow-through: With flow-through cross-docking, some level of sorting or break bulk is required when the order is received. The goods are quickly sorted and reorganized before being loaded onto the outbound shipment. • Merge-in-transit: In this case, the existing inventory stored at the distribution center (DC) is combined with the incoming order. This allows for customization or modification of the order before it is shipped to the customer.