Cross-Docking Trends Report

Saddle Creek Logistics Services developed the “Cross-Docking Trends Report,” an award winning industry research project which explored cross-docking and its value proposition and helped to establish an industry benchmark for cross-docking practices.

In an effort to learn how cross-docking has changed since then and gain a better understanding of the impact of recent economic conditions on the practice, Saddle Creek conducted a follow-up study in December 2010. Once again, Saddle Creek commissioned an independent party to invite industry professionals responsible for and involved in warehousing, distribution and/or transportation to participate in an online survey.

A total of 219 surveys were completed in December, making this research statistically valid. Analysis was completed and results published in 2011. Survey respondents embody a solid cross-section of the logistics industry. They are professionals with backgrounds in logistics, distribution, and/or transportation (41.4%), warehousing management (9.9%), supply chain management (16.3%) and corporate management (22.2%).

Nearly all survey respondents (90.7%) say they are responsible for or have influence over cross-docking strategies at their company. This report focuses on feedback from these respondents.