Cross-Dock Network Capacity & Flow Plan

Cross-Dock Network Capacity & Flow Plan

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Develop a cross-dock network capacity and flow plan for [CompanyName] operating in [Region] over the next [TimeHorizon]. Use forecasted inbound volumes (pallets/h) and outbound order lines to size dock doors, staging, and labor for both cross-docking and direct fulfillment. Specify flow paths for [PriorityServiceLevel] and standard orders, include wave-less rules for fast-moving SKUs, and define carrier cut-off alignment. Output a markdown report with: (1) an executive summary (≤150 words); (2) a “Capacity Plan” table [Columns: Node, Dock Doors, Max Pallets/H, Avg Dwell (min), Staging m², Sort Lanes, Pick-Pack Stations, FTE/Shift]; (3) a “Flow Logic” BPMN-style step list; (4) a heat-map-ready matrix of hour-by-hour throughput targets; and (5) a risk register with triggers and mitigations. Base recommendations on constraints in [WMSName] and any cross-dock eligibility rules (case pack, temperature, ASN quality). Quantify headroom (±%) for peak vs. average and call out dependencies on [CarrierPartner] SLAs.

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