Box assortment optimization

Choose the box types that fit your distribution center, by taking into account:

  • Order and item profile
  • Transport rate structures
  • Stacking parameters
Find Your Perfect Boxes

Lower packaging spend

Lower  transportation spend

Better customer experience

Higher fill  rate

Pick the box dimensions that fit your order profile


" Size does matter "

Complexity Controlled

Order composition

  • Take into account 3D dimensions of items in an order
  • Item correlation: some products or often sold together
  • Order composition changes over time - especially at e-fulfilment companies where the customer base evolves quickly

Transport rate structure

A must to exploit:

  • Tier based transport rates. Typically used for international transport.
  • Surcharges on volume and weight

Tune towards your needs

  • Objective function: fill rate or cost. It might be counter-intuitive, but they are not always aligned
  • Allowed diagonal rotations
  • "Extendable" cartons
  • Carton thickness
  • Residual box inventory

The trade off


Few box types:

  • Operationally easy for a packer
  • Higher quantity discounts
  • Higher transport cost and lower fill rate

Many box types:

  • Less air packed
  • Lower transport spend
  • Operationally a bit more complex for a packer
  • Lower quantity discounts

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How it works

Upload data

Complete the order and box template so we know basic details about your shipments 

Let the magic happen

The Optioryx3D algorithms do the heavy lifting for you. Sit back and relax.

Dashboard

The scenarios and corresponding KPIs are shown in a dynamic dashboard. Interprete and act!

Reap the rewards

Order the proposed box sizes and watch how your KPIs improve

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is box assortment optimization?

    Box assortment optimization is identifying the ideal number and types of boxes required to pack your products, tailored to your item and order profile, resulting in minimized shipping expenses and increased efficiency. 

  • How does box assortment optimization work?

    Box assortment optimization works by analyzing the dimensions, weight, and quantity of products to be shipped and then using an algorithm to determine the optimal number, size, and type of boxes needed to pack them.

  • What are the advantages of an optimized box assortment?

    The optimization of your box assortment can lead to lower cardboard spend due to quantity discounts, operational ease at packing stations (fewer boxes equals less doubt), higher fill rates, lower transport spending, and less carton.

  • How much can I save with box assortment optimization?

    The amount of money you can save with box assortment optimization depends on various factors, such as the volume of products you ship, the shipping rates you pay, and the efficiency of your current packing process.

  • What kind of data do I need to provide for box assortment optimization?

    To optimize your box assortment, you will need to provide data related to the dimensions, weight, and quantity of the products you ship, as well as any constraints on box size or weight limits.

  • How do I get started with box assortment optimization?

    To get started with box assortment optimization, you can get in touch with us here or book a demo here.

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