Analysis of the Impact of Physical Internet on the Container Loading Problem

In the Physical Internet supply chain paradigm, modular boxes are one of the main drivers. The dimension of the modular boxes has already been subject to some studies. However, the usage of a modular approach on the container loading problem has not been accessed. In thiswork, we aim to assess the impact of modular boxes in the context of the Physical Internet on the optimization of loading solutions. A mathematical model for the CLP problem is used, and extensive computational experimentswere performed in a set of problem instances generated considering the Physical Internet concept. From this study, it was possible to conclude for the used instances that modular boxes contribute to a higher volume usage and lower computational times.