| Author(s): |
Stephen B. Balakirsky; Thomas R. Kramer; Frederick M. Proctor; |
| Title: |
Metrics for Mixed Pallet Stacking |
| Published: |
January 31, 2011 |
| Abstract: |
Stacking boxes of various sizes and contents on pallets (i.e. making mixed pallets) is a primary method of preparing goods for shipment from a warehouse to a store or other distant site. Many billions of dollars are spent each year in preparing, shipping, and unloading mixed pallets. Designing the load on a pallet well can save money and e ort in all three phases. But what is a good design? In this paper we discuss quantitative metrics for mixed pallets. We have built a graphical simulator called PalletViewer, also described here, that displays pallets being built and calculates metrics. |
| Proceedings: |
Proceedings of the 2010 Performance Metrics for Intelligent Systems (PerMIS) Workshop |
| Pages: |
pp. 59 - 66 |
| Location: |
Baltimore, MD |
| Dates: |
September 28-30, 2010 |
| Keywords: |
Palletizing; Simulation; Metrics; Mixed; Pallet |
| Research Areas: |
Simulation, Metrology and Standards for Manufacturing Equipment, Model-based manufacturing, Manufacturing |
| PDF version: |
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