
Cross-Dock Flow Balancing & Door Assignment Optimization
N.B. Reference the signed SPA, purchase accounting memos, and TSA schedules. Identify where ICFR scope expands due to [TargetCompany] size or risk profile.
📄 Prompt Template
Map the inbound-to-outbound cross-dock flow at [FacilityName] handling [DailyTrailers] trailers/day. Detail receiving, strip, sort, re-aggregate, and load processes, including door assignment logic, cartonization/pallet rules, and yard spotting. Quantify cycle time by segment, handling touches, and mis-sort rates. Use queueing theory to assess door utilization and identify bottlenecks at peak [PeakWindow].
Output format:
A current-state process map with Little’s Law calculations for each buffer.
A door assignment policy (Markdown) with rules, tie-breakers, and exception handling.
A simulation parameters table (CSV) for sensitivity testing: interarrival, service times, staffing, door count.
A 30/60/90-day implementation plan with owners in [Region].
Propose quick wins (e.g., wave timing, zone labeling, dynamic slotting) and structural changes (e.g., rebalancing doors or yard rotation) with expected impact on [PrimaryMetric].