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==Typical applications== * "[[Spoke–hub distribution paradigm|Hub and spoke]]" arrangements, where 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 (e.g., railcar lots) are broken down into smaller lots for ease of delivery Retail cross-dock example: using cross-docking, Wal-Mart was able to effectively leverage its logistical volume into a core strategic competency. * Wal-Mart operates an extensive satellite network of distribution centers serviced by company-owned trucks * Wal-Mart's satellite network sends point-of-sale (POS) data directly to 4,000 vendors. * Each register is directly connected to a satellite system sending sales information to Wal-Mart’s headquarters and distribution centers.
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