Complexity Constraint in the Distributor’s Pallet Loading Problem

Hugo Barros, Teresa Pereira, António G. Ramos and Fernanda A. Ferreira
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Hugo Barros: Centre for Research & Development in Mechanical Engineering (CIDEM), School of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
Teresa Pereira: Centre for Research & Development in Mechanical Engineering (CIDEM), School of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
António G. Ramos: Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC-TEC), School of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto, 4249-015 Porto, Portugal
Fernanda A. Ferreira: Applied Management Research Unit (UNIAG), School of Hospitality and Tourism, Polytechnic of Porto, 4480-876 Vila do Conde, Portugal

Mathematics, 2021, vol. 9, issue 15, 1-20

Abstract: This paper presents a study on the complexity of cargo arrangements in the pallet loading problem. Due to the diversity of perspectives that have been presented in the literature, complexity is one of the least studied practical constraints. In this work, we aim to refine and propose a new set of metrics to measure the complexity of an arrangement of cargo in a pallet. The parameters are validated using statistical methods, such as principal component analysis and multiple linear regression, using data retrieved from the company logistics. Our tests show that the number of boxes was the main variable responsible for explaining complexity in the pallet loading problem.

Keywords: pallet loading problem; complexity; principal components analysis; multiple linear regression (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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