Influence of a Reasonable Allocation of Pallets in the Pallet Exchange System

Abstract

In the pallet exchange system, consignees, shippers and forwarders all bear large financial burden regarding the exchange of pallets. Thus, efficiency and costs are strongly influenced by the individual behaviour of the participants. The aim of this study is to focus on the influences of these factors. Of special interest is the reasonable allocation of pallets. The pallets shall be kept in good condition as long as possible to avoid costs for repairing and replacing defective pallets. Thereby, the predictable depreciation in value can be reduced by a reasonable selection of pallets depending on the wear trait of the transported goods.