CubeMaster Algorithms Overview

Proven and Unique Algorithm

CubeMaster uses a proven load optimization algorithm published at JORS (Journal of Operational Research) the world class SCI journal in the industrial engineering. And CubeMaster is the only and unique software able to calculate 20 load optimizations as in the following table.

  Truck and Trailer Sea Container Pallet Air Container Carton
Mix Load OK OK OK OK OK
Single Load OK OK OK OK OK
Set Load OK OK OK OK OK
Multiple Set Load OK OK OK OK OK
2-Step Load OK OK - OK -


Vehicle Types

Sea Container, Truck, Trailer, Pallet, Carton, Air Container (ULD), Air Pallet

SKU Types

Shipcase, Rectangular, Pallet load, Rolls

Load Types

CubeMaster™ provides 4 load types - Mix, Single, Set and Multi-Set load
Mix Load
Finds the minimum number of vehicles needed to load different SKU types when you know dimension and order quantities of each cargo type. Two cases of the mix load are possible; the first is when you know the number of each vehicle types already and the second is you do not know. Of course you can calculate both of them. Moreover you can assign the priority of each vehicle type at the first case. More...
 
Single Load
Finds the max number of cargos in a vehicle or pallet to load single cargo type when you do not know the cargo qty. It calculate how many number of cargos would be possible when you like to fill a container with single cargo size. More...
Set Load
Finds the max number of cargos in a single vehicle to load different cargo types when you do not know each qty. It calculate how many number of cargos would be possible from different set ratio of each size. For example, the max number of cargos for a refrigerator composed of indoor and outdoor units can be calculated by this load type.
 

Multi-set Load

Finds the min number of vehicles needed to load different group or destination of cargos when you know dimension, shipping qty and set ratio of each cargo type.

Load Rules

CubeMaster™ gives diverse load rule to allow you to build the best load for your business type
Unitization (2 Steps Loading)
Unitization allows the software to fill pallets with cartons automatically and then fill vehicles with the pallet loads. Thus you don't need to make pallet and vehicle loads separately anymore. You can mix the pallets and cartons together in a same load also.


Cargo Load Plan and Optimization Software - Pallets are generated before loading a vehicle

SKU Orientations
Permit certain orientations to a cargo and control each orientation. You can use max stacks and markings style on each orientation, and allow turning on the bottom of vehicle.

Cargo Load Plan and Optimization Software

Grouping

Use a group to load according to drop off or with same order kept together. The left figure shows loads where Group 1 and 2 are separated (Group 1 is blue and 2 is red).

Cargo Load Plan and Optimization Software

Max Weight and Volume %

Control total loads not exceed the maximum weight and volume of the vehicle. It allows the user for example to equally divide the boxes among the available containers.

Balance Control

Use four rules to make full load into the remaining vehicles after initial load.

Partial Load through Locking

Lock loads or vehicles to prevent them from changing next load. Through this rule, you can make a partial loads and fleets plan.
Loading Sequence
Give the loading sequence to handle multiple stops and priority loading. The left figure shows vehicle where the blue, green and yellow cargos are placed sequentially according to the priorities.

Cargo Load Plan and Optimization Software
 

Orientations Priority
Even if all orientations are permitted, you can give a priority to them. Below picture shows the blue cargo is loaded with primary orientation in front spaces and others in rear spaces.

Cargo Load Plan and Optimization Software

Stacking Orders

Control the vertical locations on stacking. Stacking order can be used to prevent heavy boxes from being put on top of light boxes.

Cargo Load Plan and Optimization Software

Max Cargo Types per Vehicle

Control max number of cargo types per vehicle when filled with different types of cargos. It allows the user to control the complexity of loads.

Loose Item

Breaks up pallet-loads and then loads the cartons as loose items to fill vacant space in the vehicle.

Change Vehicle Type on the Fly

Without reloading all vehicles, you can replace the specific vehicle with another type with just one-click.
 

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