Complexity Constraint in the Distributor’s Pallet<break/> Loading Problem
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 me...
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| author | Hugo Barros Teresa Pereira António G. Ramos Fernanda A. Ferreira |
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3906da4ae2e34060b8ca965795eb5d4f2023-11-22T05:56:00ZengMDPI AGMathematics2227-73902021-07-01915174210.3390/math9151742Complexity Constraint in the Distributor’s Pallet<break/> Loading ProblemHugo Barros0Teresa Pereira1António G. Ramos2Fernanda A. Ferreira3Centre for Research & Development in Mechanical Engineering (CIDEM), School of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto, 4200-072 Porto, PortugalCentre for Research & Development in Mechanical Engineering (CIDEM), School of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto, 4200-072 Porto, PortugalInstitute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC-TEC), School of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto, 4249-015 Porto, PortugalApplied Management Research Unit (UNIAG), School of Hospitality and Tourism, Polytechnic of Porto, 4480-876 Vila do Conde, PortugalThis 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.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/9/15/1742pallet loading problemcomplexityprincipal components analysismultiple linear regression |
| spellingShingle | Hugo Barros Teresa Pereira António G. Ramos Fernanda A. Ferreira Complexity Constraint in the Distributor’s Pallet<break/> Loading Problem Mathematics pallet loading problem complexity principal components analysis multiple linear regression |
| title | Complexity Constraint in the Distributor’s Pallet<break/> Loading Problem |
| title_full | Complexity Constraint in the Distributor’s Pallet<break/> Loading Problem |
| title_fullStr | Complexity Constraint in the Distributor’s Pallet<break/> Loading Problem |
| title_full_unstemmed | Complexity Constraint in the Distributor’s Pallet<break/> Loading Problem |
| title_short | Complexity Constraint in the Distributor’s Pallet<break/> Loading Problem |
| title_sort | complexity constraint in the distributor s pallet break loading problem |
| topic | pallet loading problem complexity principal components analysis multiple linear regression |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/9/15/1742 |
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