A large retailer would like to reduce inventory investment in its distribution network. Which of the following actions is most likely to produce the desired result in the shortest time?
A.
Implementing break-bulk
B.
Forming strategic alliances
C.
Implementing cross-docking
D.
Utilizing third-party logistics (3PL) providers
Implementing cross-docking can help reduce inventory investment in a distribution network by reducing the time products spend in the distribution center. Cross-docking involves receiving products and immediately moving them to outbound trucks for delivery, bypassing the need for storage in the distribution center.
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