The ARPRO cross dock system is a state-of-the-art logistics solution designed to optimize the flow of goods and streamline your supply chain operations. By leveraging a network of strategically placed microlocations (cross-docks), Arpro enables seamless integration with larger warehouses or production facilities. This innovative approach reduces logistical costs, shortens delivery times, and enhances the flexibility of your supply chain—ultimately improving the customer experience and reducing overhead for your business.
With the ability to scale and adapt to the needs of your business, we offer an ideal solution for industries looking to increase operational efficiency while keeping costs down.
Key features:
- Mobile platform:
Arpro cross docks are designed as mobile units, giving you the flexibility to relocate them as your logistics needs evolve. Whether you're expanding to a new region or need temporary storage solutions, our mobile platform ensures smooth transitions without disrupting your operations. - Modular design:
Arpro cross dock systems are fully modular, making them adaptable to a wide range of industries. From healthcare to retail and express logistics, our design allows for quick configuration and reconfiguration, giving you the ability to scale operations efficiently. - Easy expansion:
as your business grows, so too can your cross-docking operations. The arpro system is built for expansion, enabling you to add capacity or integrate additional functionality with minimal disruption. Whether you're increasing your product range or covering new geographic areas, Arpro grows with you. - Micro-location integration:
our cross-docks are designed to complement and integrate with larger warehouses and production facilities, creating a distributed network of micro-locations. This network optimizes your logistics routes and improves supply chain efficiency by reducing the distance between warehouses and final delivery points. - Eliminates the need for large storage areas:
by implementing cross-docking, the need for large-scale inventory storage is eliminated. Goods are transferred directly from inbound to outbound transportation without lengthy storage, reducing warehousing costs, improving inventory turnover, and streamlining operations. - Faster delivery times:
Arpro cross docks significantly reduce the time it takes for products to reach customers. With quicker transfer times and optimized routing, your products move efficiently through the supply chain, resulting in faster delivery to end consumers.
Sustainability:
- Eco-friendly solutions:
Arpro is committed to sustainability. Our cross-docking systems can be paired with a solar power plant, allowing your operations to reduce or eliminate energy costs. Not only will this cut down on operational expenses, but it also helps to reduce your carbon footprint—making your logistics operations more environmentally friendly.
Cross-dock options:
- Healthcare dock:
this specialized dock is equipped with controlled temperature and humidity settings to ensure the safety and integrity of pharmaceuticals and other sensitive healthcare products. Additionally, light protection measures are in place to prevent exposure to harmful uv rays, guaranteeing that your products remain safe during transit and storage. - Express dock:
designed for fast-paced logistics operations, the express dock caters to the needs of postal and courier shipments. Whether you're handling urgent packages, time-sensitive deliveries, or high volumes of e-commerce orders, this dock ensures rapid processing and swift distribution. - Retail dock:
ideal for retail chains, food, and beverage industries, the retail dock is optimized for quick turnarounds and streamlined deliveries to retail outlets, supermarkets, and warehouses. It provides efficient handling of perishable goods, inventory, and store shipments, ensuring that your retail supply chain runs smoothly.
Arpro cross dock - key facts:
- Modular expansion:
each cross dock facility can be expanded to fit your specific needs, with modular units ranging from 400 to 1000 m². This adaptability ensures that the system grows with your business and provides the necessary capacity at all times. - Solar power integration:
we offer the option to install a solar power plant to power the cross-docking system. This can significantly reduce energy costs and increase sustainability. - Energy storage solutions:
for complete energy independence, the cross-dock system can be paired with a solar power storage solution, allowing you to generate and store energy, making your operations self-sufficient and more resilient. - Quick installation:
our systems are designed for rapid deployment, with an installation timeline of just 45 to 60 days once documentation has been completed. The fast setup ensures minimal downtime for your business and enables you to start optimizing your logistics quickly. - Documentation process:
obtaining the necessary documentation for system installation typically takes around 60 days, ensuring that you can meet regulatory requirements while maintaining a swift project timeline.
Loading/unloading:
- Customizable ramp options:
cross docks can be equipped with a variety of ramp configurations based on your specific operational needs. The basic configuration includes 2 ramps, with additional ramps available depending on the size of the facility and your throughput requirements.
Auxiliary rooms:
- Flexible space and equipment:
the cross dock system offers flexibility in terms of both space and equipment. The configuration of the indoor premises is fully customizable, allowing you to tailor the space to fit your specific storage and processing needs. - Room combinations:
depending on your operations, additional rooms such as offices, sanitation facilities, wardrobes, and bathrooms can be integrated either within the facility or outside, offering a complete solution for your workforce and operations.
Temperature zones:
- Dry:
no specific temperature regulation is required for goods that do not need controlled environments. - Controlled (15 – 25°c):
perfect for products that require moderate, consistent temperatures, such as certain electronics or packaged goods. - Ambient (0 - 10°c):
ideal for temperature-sensitive goods that need to be stored in a cool environment, such as certain types of food or beverages. - Chilled or frozen (-22°c to 0°c):
this zone is designed for perishable items that require freezing or very cold storage conditions, like frozen foods or pharmaceuticals.
Advantages of cross-docking:
- Reduced inventory costs:
by minimizing the need for traditional storage, cross-docking drastically reduces inventory and warehousing costs. Goods are moved directly from inbound to outbound transportation without the need for long-term storage. - Improved delivery times:
streamlining the flow of goods through cross-docking reduces the time products spend in transit, improving delivery speeds and customer satisfaction. - Enhanced accuracy:
automation and real-time tracking reduce human error and increase accuracy in handling goods. This ensures that products are properly managed and delivered without mistakes. - Better responsiveness:
cross-docking systems allow you to respond more quickly to shifts in demand. With real-time tracking and dynamic routing, you can adjust quickly to changing logistics needs, such as seasonal peaks or unexpected changes in customer orders. - Independence from external storage:
cross-docking reduces reliance on external storage facilities, allowing you to streamline operations and keep things in-house, thus saving on third-party storage costs.
Why choose ARPRO CROSS-DOCK?
By establishing an efficient cross-docking system in your supply chain, you’ll experience a range of environmental and economic benefits, such as reduced maintenance, transportation, and warehousing costs. Arpro cross dock offers a reliable and flexible solution that enhances supply chain efficiency, reduces overhead, and contributes to a more sustainable logistics operation.
