The use of carton set optimization helped DHL save between 5% and 7% on annual shipping costs when tested in e-commerce warehouses across three industries, according to a paper published in the Journal of Business Logistics last October.
Carton set optimization helps a manager determine how many different container sizes it should have in an operation and what size those cartons should be to help minimize empty space.
The practice of carton set optimization has become increasingly important, as carriers charge shippers based on dimensional weight, according to the p
