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Computing stable loads for pallets

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  • Kocjan, W.
  • Holmström, K.

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This paper describes an Integer Programming model for generating stable loading patterns for the Pallet Loading Problem under several stability criteria. The results obtained during evaluation show great improvement in the number of stable patterns in comparison with results reported earlier. Moreover, most of the solved cases also ensure optimality in terms of utilization of a pallet.

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  • Kocjan, W. & Holmström, K., 2010. "Computing stable loads for pallets," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 207(2), pages 980-985, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:207:y:2010:i:2:p:980-985
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