Dynamic cross-docking

In LN, dynamic cross-docking enables users to create cross-dock orders and cross-dock order lines at an ad hoc basis. Changes to the cross-dock order and cross-dock order lines, including cancelation, can be done at various moments in the cross-docking process. LN can also automatically create cross-dock orders and/or a cross-dock order lines.

Pull system

Dynamic cross-docking supports a pull system. The cross-docking process is initiated by creating a cross-dock order for an outbound-order line. For this cross-dock order, cross-dock order lines can be created. The cross-dock order lines are basically inbound-order lines. The outbound order line serves as cross-dock order, while the inbound order lines serve as the cross-dock order lines. The outbound order lines and inbound order lines are linked to each other by creating cross-dock orders and cross-dock order lines. In this way, cross-docking is initiated from the outbound order line and the goods are pulled from the receipt location to the staging location. Users can also initiate cross-docking from the receipt line or inbound order line. However, a cross-dock order/outbound order line is required to link the inbound order line to.

Special scenarios

One inbound order line can fulfill multiple cross-dock orders, that is, for a single inbound order line, multiple cross-dock order lines for multiple cross-dock orders can be created. ( Example 1)
Multiple inbound order lines can fulfill a single cross-dock order. ( Example 2)

Example 1

Sales order line A, 100 pcs.; sales order line B, 75 pcs.; expected purchase order C, 200 pcs.

For sales order A, create cross-dock order #1 with a cross-dock order line for 100 pcs., corresponding with purchase order C.

For sales order B, create cross-dock order #2 with a cross-dock order line for 75 pcs., also corresponding with purchase order C.

Order	pcs.	Cross-dock Order	Cross-dock Order Line	pcs.	Purchase Order	pcs.
A	100	#1	#11	100	C	200
B	75	#2	#21	75	C	200

The 25 pcs. remaining will not be cross-docked.

Example 2

Sales order line A, 100 pcs.; expected purchase orders B, C and D, 40 pcs. each.

For sales order A, create a single cross-dock order for 100 pcs., with two cross-dock order lines for 40 pcs. each, and one cross-dock order line for 20 pcs.

Order	pcs.	Cross-dock Order	pcs.	Cross-dock Order Line	pcs.	Purchase Order	pcs.
A	100	#1	100	#11	40	B	40
				#12	40	C	40
				#13	20	D	40

The 20 pcs. remaining can either be linked to another cross-dock order, or will not be cross-docked.