| The first step is to calculate the pallet load. In this example, we do this with the default dimensions. Therefore, we run Quick Pallet Maker and open a new window starting from primary package dimensions. If all is well, then we should see a rectangular package at the top-left corner of the window. We leave the default configuration as is and use "Recalculate" from the Tools menu to obtain the list of boxes and pallets that can fit this package. |
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| After calculating, we should see a list of pallets with boxes. QPM has first calculated a list of boxes from the data that was given (package dimensions, case count and constraints) and then used these boxes to fit as many as possible into the pallet space. For this example, we look for the one with the highest amount of boxes per pallet and select it. |
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| Then we use "Detailed Report" from the Window menu to show the package, box and pallet data on one page. |
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| Besides the original pallet fit, we want the dimensions of the flat RSC (Regular Slotted Container) box, because as carton manufacturers, we want to know how to pack these boxes when we ship them to the customer. Therefore, we click on the tab that says "RSC" and we see a drawing that tells us that the flat box measures 850x570 mm. |
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| With this in mind, we go back to the Primary Package input window and replace the original package dimensions with the dimensions of the flat box. We know that the length is 850, the width is 570 and we take the height from the thickness of a 125-250# B Flute board, which is 6.35 mm. How did we know that? These values are included in Quick Pallet Maker and were used for the previous calculation. But we won't be packing these flat boxes into another master carton, so we select "Stretch-Wrap" from the box construction type. We use a case count of 50 because 50x6.35 is roughly 300 mm and gives us a pack with versatile dimensions for fitting. We could also use a higher count if needed. Finally, we change the maximum allowable case length (for the stretch-wrapped stack) to allow 850mm in length and use "Tools -> Recalculate" to obtain the packs and pallet arrangements. |
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| After a while, the results window appears with the two available stack configurations (boards standing up and boards placed flat on pallet). |
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| If we click on the one with the most cases (stacks of flat boxes) per pallet, we will notice that they are standing up (requiring plastic wrap for the pallet). |
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| So if your company only allows shipping flat boxes placed flat on the pallet, we would have to select the second best arrangement, which still may be good enough for shipping. |
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