Cross Docking/Pool Distribution

Webers Cross-Docking/Pool Distribution services address four major areas: supply chain flexibility, speed, reliability and cost management.

Our cross-docking/pool-distribution operations provide large staging areas where inbound materials are sorted and outbound shipment is complete and ready to ship within hours.

Another advantage we offer is our close proximity to all major West-Coast transportation and hub points -making Weber a natural choice for importers and rail customers. We operate distribution centers strategically located just minutes from the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, and San Diego, as well as facilities within greater Las Vegas, Phoenix, and the Northwest and nationwide. Additionally, many of our facilities have direct rail access

Our dedicated transloading facility is conveniently located near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which is ideal for your imports from Asia and outbound exports.

And our highly experienced team can handle all of your transloading and cross-docking requirements and some of the value-added services we offer include: tallying; sorting and segregating; splitting into multiple destinations; and consolidating with other shipments.

Key Concept
A cross-docking/pool distribution strategy is an effective solution leveraged to improve transportation service to customers and reduce handling and storage costs. The cross-dock layout allows for the quick movement, or flow through It allows clients to route product from one or multiple manufacturing site(s) to a Weber distribution center strategically located nearer to the designated customer population. Product is shipped in bulk from manufacturing plants to Weber where it is then deconsolidated into multiple shipments and delivered directly to the outbound customer. Additionally, special packaging and labeling requirements can be met as a value-added function of the Weber cross-dock service offering.

Possibilities
Cross docking/Pool Distribution shifts the focus from "supply chain" to "demand chain". For example stock coming into cross docking center has already been pre-allocated against a replenishment order generated by a retailer in the supply chain.

• Materials are brought in to one central location and then sorted for delivery to a variety of destinations
• Consolidation arrangements, where a variety of smaller shipments are combined into one larger shipment for economy of transport
• Deconsolidation arrangements, where large shipments are broken down into smaller lots for ease of delivery.

• Quicker cash flow
• Faster time to market
• Reduced operating costs
• Reduced inventory levels
• Increased throughput
• Reduced product obsolescence
• Reduced transit times

• Single point accountability from arrival to destination
• Geographically desirable to major ports and rail lines
• Flexibility and resources to accommodate even the highest volume needs
• Time-defined appointments to enhance outbound efficiency
• Reliable outbound delivery
• Multi-stop runs, which maximizes capacity and leverage economies of scale
• Comprehensive order verification process to ensure order integrity at any point throughout the network
• Web-based track and trace system for 100% real-time visibility at every step