QUESTION TWO $[20]$

Warehousing and distribution services can get complex, especially when products need to be shipped from location to location without delay. Inventory management becomes more complex when items need to be organized and kept track of in a warehouse for a longer period of time.

With this regard, please answer the question below mark allocation is next to the question.

Examine the major influence of cross$-$docking in reducing warehouse and inventory holding costs $(20$ MARKS$)$