The warehouse function (including DC) is important for this work as
the value-added services take place there. Goods that go through terminals can be
characterized by having a dedicated receiver and a stated delivery time, i.e. in
cross-docking the shipment has a known address andmust be delivered on a specific date
and time. In warehousing, that does not have to be true, as goods are stored for shorter or
longer timewithout a known receiver or delivery time.