inconsoLSO – 3D load space optimization

The art of integration - Quality from the beginning

In light of the general insecurity about the future economic developments, the need for achieving rationalization potentials has increased tremendously. This can only be achieved on the basis of optimization across all processes. Often, the integrations points and sources of the logistic chain such as pack and load processes are neglected. With inconsoLSO (LSO = Load Space Optimization), a new solution for the load space optimization is available which achieves both the quantitative and qualitative objectives in this area. It delivers the answers to the central questions such as: How many and which loading units are required to adequately pack and load goods? And how can the load spaces be optimally utilized from a volume, weight and load meter perspective? The load space optimization, which has been added to the Transport Management services of inconso AG, considers the entire processes from order picking with transport planning and route optimization through to the loading and unloading during the calculation. The module achieves the assignment of the appropriate shipping cartons, the stacking of items and cartons onto pallets and the loading of pallets and loading units into the truck load spaces or containers. The algorithms can be used either in single or three step process.   All scenarios can be visualized in 3D with the help of inconsoLSO. Restrictions such as combination codes, stack factors, stackability and axle weights are considered alongside the parameters for nesting of items. The graphical and tabular displayed calculation results can be adjusted in editing mode and the load plan can be used for the loading. With inconsoLSO, the user benefits from a comprehensive optimization process for all packing and loading processes a calculation occurring on the basis of different item dimensions simultaneously allowing for goal-oriented planning of nesting. The load space optimization inconsoLSO is available in two versions. As a Stand-alone version, a full version which can communicate with host systems via interfaces As an Engine Version, the algorithm intelligence is separated from the user interface (GUI). This version is integrated into the product portfolio of inconsoWMS Product Suite and Transport Management System inconsoTMS. In addition, the engine is available as an integrated Add-On in the SAP environment.