WAREHOUSE SPACE & HANDLING
Pallet
A pallet is a platform used to support goods as a load for handling, storage or transport.
PALLET IN PRACTICE
- Specify the platform
- Define & identify the load
- Check handling compatibility
A WORKED EXAMPLE
One pallet can hold different quantities.
A configured load has 20 cases with 12 eaches per case: 240 eaches on the pallet. Removing five cases leaves 180 eaches on a partial pallet. The platform is still one pallet, but the inventory quantity and possibly the billing treatment have changed.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR QUOTE
Make the requirement explicit
Use the same scope and units when comparing providers. Put the agreed responsibility, included work and exception process into the service description.
Put this term to work. Use the 3PL selection guide to turn these operating requirements into provider checks, and the 3PL RFP guide to document evidence, responsibilities and exceptions.
A LITTLE MORE CONTEXT
Questions about Pallet
Does one pallet equal a fixed number of cases?
No. Use the actual SKU and load configuration.
Are all pallet footprints interchangeable?
No. Platform dimensions and construction must suit the intended storage and handling operation.
Source & example notes
MHI: storage racks and material handling. Further reading on storage equipment and load characteristics. Confirm actual site dimensions, approved equipment limits and storage design with the responsible parties.
Definitions and worked examples are prepared by 3PL Hub. Numbers are illustrative, not provider rates, operating targets or guarantees.
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