Pallet Building Optimization

Palletization ROI Calculator

See what software-guided pallet building would save in your operations.
Saving estimate and paybacktime with software-guided way of pallet building
Step-by-step stacking instructions
Runs on top of your existing WMS

Pallet building ROI calculator

THE CALCULATION

How the savings are calculated

Three steps turn your inputs into a yearly saving and a payback time.

1
Labor cost base
what pallet building costs you
2
Productivity gain
savings Optioryx brings
3
Cost of ownership
license and setup cost
=
Your estimate
yearly saving and payback time

4 ways to build pallets

Investment
Productivity
Manual
-
Baseline
This calculator
Software-guided
$
+10 to 25%
Software + robots
$$$
+15 to 30%
Fully automated*
$$$$
High throughput
*Works only on standard cuboid boxes.
Learn more about the 4 approaches →
PICK TO PALLET

Guided pallet building on the floor

Shows where every case goes. Combine with pick-to-pallet for mixed-case pallet building, where pickers follow the shortest route in a sequence that creates the optimal pallet.

50%
faster new-hire onboarding
Pallet with callouts: do not stack, fragile on top, max height, this side up, heavy at the bottom
STACKING RULES

Follow stacking and handling rules

Apply weight, height, orientation and do-not-stack rules during pallet building. Prevent product damage and avoid surcharge fees. Rules people or robots can follow.

15%
less item damage

Pallet stacking patterns configured to your item profile

Layer mode: flat layers, each turned so the cases interlock

Layer mode

Flat layers, each one turned so the cases interlock.

Tower mode: items stacked in columns

Tower mode

Items stacked in towers, column by column.

Multi-height items: cases of different heights across the stack and on top

Multi-height items

Different case heights across the stack and on top.

Tell us how you currently build pallets

Let's first get to know your pallet building process. Then we show what value Pulse can add, and how.

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FAQ

Questions?

What is the difference between single-item and mixed-case palletization?

Single-item palletization uses only one type of product on a pallet, while mixed-case combines different products on the same pallet for delivery.

How does 3D palletization software help in pallet building?

3D palletization software calculates the best way to stack items on a pallet by considering size, weight, and stability. It helps reduce damage and make better use of space.

Where does the operator see the pallet building instructions?

‍Typically on a screen at the station (or a handheld/tablet), showing a simple layer-by-layer view for building.

What are the key factors in building a good pallet?

When building a pallet important factors include product weight, box size, stacking strength, overhang, and the pattern used to arrange items on the pallet.

What types of pallets does the software-guided mixed palletization work best for?

Mixed-case outbound pallets (store replenishment, e-commerce replenishment, wholesale orders), especially when order contents change every day.

Does the palletization software handle “this side up”, fragile, or crush limits?

‍Yes. Those kinds of handling and stacking rules are typical constraints used to keep pallets stable and reduce damage.

Does the 3D palletizaion software work for different pallet types (CHEP, EUR, half pallets)?

Yes. The pallet size and limits can be configured so the plan matches your pallet standards.