Transport pooling

An approach generally taken by manufacturers whose aim is to share voluntarily the resources consumed in carrying out transport activities. Sharing resources reduces transport costs by increasing the productivity of the means used, and maintains high delivery frequencies in distribution. Transport pooling may involve creating a cross-docking platform that consolidates the flows of many manufacturers heading for the same final destinations. To optimise this sharing, some manufacturers have deliberately developed shared warehouses, while retail brands have set up centres that consolidate their suppliers' flows.