Extended Load Planning® – optimise the loading process

The increasing dynamism of the markets requires ever greater flexibility and efficiency during loading. Often, the goal is to minimise freight costs while taking into account various influences (e.g. load securing, legal requirements, etc.). Extended Load Planning for SAP TM includes permanent optimisation and utilisation of loading capacities, e.g. for trucks, semi-trailers, swap bodies, rail cars, sea and air freight containers. Primarily, the following functions are supported:

Dynamic loading variants
Side loading, front, rear, trailer only, single-customer, ... (consideration of different customer characteristics)

Last-minute loading process
System-supported "top-up" of free storing positions in lorries awaiting departure

Calculation of loading and unloading sequence
As a result of a transport or route planning

Drag & drop
Easily exchange packages via mouse in 3D

Fast planning via command line
Repacking possible even after automatic planning has been completed

3D loading screen
Including storing position markings in 3D (e.g. special load carriers, empties, advertising material, ...)

Expanded context menu
Fast, clear query of customer/order information

Mixed loading prohibitions
Diverse criteria, e.g. hazardous goods, cooling zones, product groups, ...

Expanded planning options
Additional rules for consignment formation, e.g. cross-delivery, customer or material-related planning

Stackability
Rule-based planning using stacking factors, weight, remaining volume with nesting, etc.

Safety
Even load distribution and compliance with the maximum permissible axle loads