Trade Transport and Logistics

Load Building

Description Synergy, optimization and utilisation are key-words in logistics. The goal is always to avoid 'deadfreight': not-used capacity in a box, at a pallet, in a trailer or in a container. In particular for logistic service providers they are challenged and selected on this by the shippers. If the product characteristics are available (e.g., length, width, height) and all kind of loading (in)possibilities, then huge saving opportunities are possible.

Challenge How to compute directly the size of each order, given the list of order lines? From the product information (length, width, height) and stackability can we compute the number of pallets or boxes? Is it possible for customer service to give on-line answers, with the possibility for increasing/decreasing the order?

What is the optimal picking sequence for each order picker through the warehouse, taking stackability of the goods and warehouse layout into account? Can we use the layout of the warehouse for optimal loading of the pallet?

What is the optimal loading of a trailer or container? In case of multi-stop, the delivery sequence should be respected or possibly optimal computation in one step of both trip planning and load building. Containers and trailers can be of different shape, type and conditions.

Solution ORTEC solutions for Trade Transport and Logistics are characterized by 3 points: the services include business process knowledge, implementation know how and strong user service. The products include strong process models, user interfaces and import/export features related to ERP.

ORTEC Pallet and Load Building for optimal loading of boxes, pallets and containers is used at an operational basis by warehouse personnel for optimal planning and computing picking sequences for the order pickers, as well as by customer service for on-line answers. Loading instructions are given including graphics, with real-time integrations with most TMS/WMS-suppliers.

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