Production and Operations Management 1992

LOAD CUBING AT R. J. REYNOLDS

OSCAR F. GARZA^1,2; ALEX J. GOLUB^1,2; JACK F. LUPER^1,2; Alan W. Neebe^1,2

¹ University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · ² Reynolds American (United States)

Abstract

R. J. Reynolds Tobacco USA (RJR) is currently implementing a microcomputer‐based decision support system to computerize and optimize the selection of patterns for loading cases of finished product into truck trailers at RJR's Central Distribution Center. This system allows for the efficient loading of trucks with less supervision. Total annual savings from reduced personnel and shipping costs is approximately $850,000. In addition to these benefits, the system is a stepping stone for trailer loading automation and the integration of a comprehensive load planning system.

DOI

10.1111/j.1937-5956.1992.tb00348.x

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