Storage space optimisation

MultiPack is the ideal tool for optimum storage space calculation if you want to load pallets, containers and similar charge carriers with equal-sized products.

For MultiPack quickly calculates and keeps record of the stowage plans suited best for the respective logistic requirements. For instance, the software is able to generate layerwise and non-layerwise arrangements for box-shaped products. To increase stability, various layer compound variants are offered. Even for cylindrical, conical, oval, hexagonal and complex packaging shapes, optimisation procedures are available. Furthermore, we offer the option of displaying pallet protection options. For instance, this includes protection layers, cover pallets and cover frames, edge protection brackets and strapping.

For special requirements of packaging development, MultiPack modules were developed, with which the user can perform two-level and three-level analyses. These modules facilitate the optimisation of primary packaging, repackaging and transport packaging with respect to the individual pallet sizes. Here, the dimensions as well as the item number and arrangement in the respectively superior packaging unit can be optimised. This consequent adjustment to the pallet storage space makes it possible to tap significant potential for reducing costs particularly for developing new packages.

Economic benefit

In every-day business, storage space optimisation often is not recognised as a problem. Or companies try to find a solution to this problem without the help of an intelligent software system. The following example shows that users often only find a suboptimal solution:

Cartons with the dimensions 275 x 215 x 200 mm need to be packed onto euro pallets of 1200 x 800 mm in dimension. Practical attempts quickly result in a loading plan with 14 products per layer and thus a seemingly good utilisation of the base area. Since five layers can be stacked onto a pallet due to the permitted loading height of 1,000 mm, 70 products can be piled onto a pallet. In contrast, MultiPack calculates a layer plan according to which 15 products can be stacked per layer, thus enabling 75 cartons per pallet. Therefore, this saves 7.1 percent in storage space. And thus reduces the costs for storage, handling and transport of the goods.