Optimization of Empty Pallet Low-Carbon Dispatching Based on Intermodal Freight Transport

Zhou, Kang; He, Shiwei; Song, Rui; Xu, Yunhua

doi:10.1061/9780784413753.217

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“…Ni et al [31] proposed a single-type pallet allocation model when supply and demand are stochastic, using the method of the genetic algorithm. Zhou et al [32] proposed a single-type pallet allocation model with multi-type transportation that included the constraints of a deterministic transportation capacity when supply and demand are deterministic. Zhou et al [33] proposed a single-type pallet allocation model that included the constraints of a deterministic loading and unloading capacity when supply and demand are deterministic, and then solved the problem with an immune clonal algorithm.…”

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Empty Pallet Allocation Optimization in Shipbuilding Using a Pallet Pool System

Yang

Kang

et al. 2022

Sustainability

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Pallets are an important transportation tool in modern shipbuilding. With shipbuilding now trending towards larger ships, empty pallet allocation needs to meet the demands of having low costs and being sustainable for green shipbuilding. Thus, with the development of a pallet pool system, a new shipbuilding empty pallet pool allocation (SEPPA) pattern is proposed in this study. An integrated framework is developed that combines a mathematical planning model for a SEPPA pattern with a green allocation strategy. For the base case, the operation costs of the traditional shipbuilding empty pallet allocation (TSEPA) pattern and the SEPPA pattern are solved by applying an improved genetic algorithm for different pallet supply and demand situations. The results show that the SEPPA pattern is more cost-efficient than the TSEPA pattern. With increasing imbalances between supply and demand, the operation costs of the SEPPA pattern are lower than that of the TSEPA pattern. In general, the distribution of supply and demand will affect operation costs. Reasonable safety inventory intervals can reduce the operation costs of empty pallet allocation. This research may support decision making by shipbuilding pallet managers as they seek to minimize the costs of their pallet operations, by adopting practices and adapting strategies for their specific conditions.

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Empty Pallet Allocation Optimization in Shipbuilding Using a Pallet Pool System

Yang

Kang

et al. 2022

Sustainability

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“…Ren et al, Ni et al, Wu et al, and Ren et al developed pallet allocation models to help managers make decisions with different information background [19–22]. Zhou et al and Doungpattra et al studied how to minimize the cost of pallet allocation over railway and pet food industry, respectively [23–25].…”

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Selection of pallet management strategies from the perspective of supply chain cost with Anylogic software

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Pallet is a very important innovation in logistics industry. Pallets are so widely used that we can find them in nearly every logistical operation scenario. In order to manage pallets efficiently, researchers have developed several pallet management strategies (PMS). The most common and widely accepted PMS includes extensive management of pallets (EMP), transfer of pallet’s ownership (TPO), and pallet rent (PR). This paper addresses mainly on how to help pallet managers choose a certain kind of PMS from the perspective of supply chain cost. Firstly, cost models of three kinds of PMS are presented. Secondly, all parameters involved in the models are valued based on data that is collected from industry survey. The results show that the cost of PR is constantly lower than EMP, and also lower than TPO when the operation period is no more than 37 months. Finally, the effect of several important parameters on the cost is studied by sensitivity analysis. The selection strategies of PMS are proposed based on the results.

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“…In this model, the processes of pallet allocation include purchase (or rent), distribution, reposition, and recycling. A pallet allocation model over a railway pallet pool was presented by Zhou et al 30 They also established a pallet allocation model for a normal pallet pool in which allocation time was considered. 31 Wen and Qing 32 proposed a reverse logistics network model for rental pallet recycling considering transport capacity.…”

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An optimization model for the operations of a pallet pool with both radio-frequency identification–tagged pallets and non-tagged pallets

Ren

Chen

et al. 2018

Advances in Mechanical Engineering

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In a pallet pool, pallets would be delivered through a supply chain. The operation procedure that consists of at least five operation processes as distribution, reposition, recycling, purchase (or rent), and maintenance is quite complex. These pallets are likely to be damaged, lost, destroyed, and so on. So, it is necessary to monitor the pallets using radio-frequency identification technology. However, there is no literature on the management of a pallet pool with both radio-frequency identification–tagged pallets and non-tagged pallets being put into consideration. In our research, an optimization model is presented to manage such a pallet pool. The objective of the optimization model is to minimize the total operation cost of a pallet pool including distribution cost, reposition cost, recycling cost, purchase or rent cost, loss cost, maintenance cost, loading and unloading cost, storage cost, and punishment cost. A particle swarm optimization algorithm is developed in Microsoft Visual Basic. Our numerical example shows that the optimization model and particle swarm optimization algorithm are effective. It is proved that the model and algorithm also can be used to measure whether the investment of a radio-frequency identification system is valuable or not. We proposed some suggestions for the pallet pools management.

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Optimization of Empty Pallet Low-Carbon Dispatching Based on Intermodal Freight Transport

Cited by 4 publications

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Empty Pallet Allocation Optimization in Shipbuilding Using a Pallet Pool System

Empty Pallet Allocation Optimization in Shipbuilding Using a Pallet Pool System

Selection of pallet management strategies from the perspective of supply chain cost with Anylogic software

An optimization model for the operations of a pallet pool with both radio-frequency identification–tagged pallets and non-tagged pallets

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