A Three-Dimensional Pallet Loading Method for Single-Size Boxes

The problem of finding an optimal loading layout for packing identical boxes onto a rectangular loading pallet is known as the pallet loading problem. If the boxes may be stacked on their bottom, side, or end surface, the cube utilization of a pallet will increase, but the stability of the unit load...

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Published in:The Journal of the Operational Research Society 1997-07, Vol.48 (7), p.726-735
Main Authors: Liu, Fuh-Hwa F., C.-J. Hsiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Coefficients
Cubes
Distribution
Exact sciences and technology
Forklifts
Frequency distribution
Gin
Heuristics
Industrial engineering
Industrial trucks. Pallet, palletization
Integers
Logistics
Material handling, hoisting. Storage. Packaging
Operations research
Pallets
Stacking sequence
Studies
Theoretical Papers
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Summary:The problem of finding an optimal loading layout for packing identical boxes onto a rectangular loading pallet is known as the pallet loading problem. If the boxes may be stacked on their bottom, side, or end surface, the cube utilization of a pallet will increase, but the stability of the unit load will be lost sometimes. This paper presents a method that packs rectangular boxes of the same size onto a pallet. Incorporating certain practical considerations, the method consists of five phases that maximise the degree of stability and the maximum cube utilisation of a unit load.
ISSN:0160-5682
1476-9360
0160-5682
DOI:10.1038/sj.jors.2600426