crossdockterminalid

Crossdockterminalid is a unique identifier used in logistics and supply chain information systems to designate a specific cross-dock facility within a distribution network. In cross-docking operations, goods are received at a cross-dock and rapidly redirected to outbound shipments, often with minimal or no storage. The crossdockterminalid helps coordinate inbound and outbound flows by tying related shipments, docks, and schedules to a single facility.

In enterprise systems such as warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and ERP modules, crossdockterminalid is part of master data for facilities and is used in routing, dock scheduling, load planning, and performance reporting. It is typically stored alongside attributes such as cross-dock name, address, region, country, time zone, capacity, operating hours, number of docks, and equipment type. The identifier is usually a string or code that is unique within the network or system scope.

Data governance and design considerations include ensuring the crossdockterminalid is unique, stable, and well-documented. Codes should follow a consistent naming convention to support filtering and reporting. When a terminal is decommissioned, the code should be retired or mapped to a successor to preserve historical data. Good practice also includes linking the identifier to metadata such as facility manager, service level, and applicable routes.

Related concepts include cross docking, terminal, facility, location, and network.