interactions considered
 Distribution Vibration
 and Resonance
Load Bridging and
Deformation
Unit Load Deflections
Interfacial friction
and load stability
Compression stress
and product protection
Vertical and horizontal
stabilization
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8 to 18% Savings In Packaging Costs
Systems Based Design is a proven process of unit load component cost optimization based on an understanding of how the pallet, packaging and material handling equipment interact during product distribution and storage to design the unit load component parts.
Dr. White's concept of systems-based design maximizes the relationship between the design and performance of the unit load. On average, systems based design achieves 8 to 18% reduction in total annual packaging spend.
Benefits of Systems Based Design:
 Improved Warehouse Safety
Reduced Product Damage
Lower Packaging Costs
Increased Unit Load Handling Speed
Improved Storage & Shipping Space Efficiency
More Efficient Use of Natural Resources
Inefficient and Costly
The traditional method of unit load design is component based. Unit load storage and distribution systems consist of three interacting parts:
Package (with product)
Pallet
Handling/Storage Equipment
In most companies today, each of theses components are designed by a separate, independent design community, all focused on cost reduction.
The consequences of component based design in the supply chain include:
Unsafe Workplaces
Product Damage
High Packaging Costs
Reduced Handling Efficiency
Wasted Natural Resources
Reduction of Environmental Quality
These consequences are amplified by the requirement for purchasing managers to achieve year-over-year cost reductions. A common practice when faced with this scenario is to reduce the amount of raw material used, because it represents the highest cost. However, this strategy often worsens product damage and workplace safety, because performance levels have been compromised.
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