‘Unit load’ evolution: a literature review from 1950-2020
Author
Source
Journal of Engineering Research
Issue
Vol. 11, Issue 2 B (30 Jun. 2023), pp.192-206, 15 p.
Publisher
Kuwait University Academic Publication Council
Publication Date
2023-06-30
Country of Publication
Kuwait
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Most industrial products move through the supply chain grouped together, or in other words are carried in ‘unit loads.’ Unit loads facilitate and increase the efficiency of material handling, storage, and the distribution process.
Moreover, unit loads reduce handling costs and the probability of damage by reducing individual unit handling.
With the novelty of Industry 4.0, logistics and material handling systems were forced to improve in order to cope with growth in new technologies.
This paper presents a literature review of publications on unit load problems, as well as builds analysis and draws conclusions for the unit load research timeline through the past several decades (from 1950 to 2020).
Approximately 115 different articles and resources were collected and investigated thoroughly to compare their objectives, contributions, methodologies, conclusions, and gaps.
This paper summarizes the result of this literature review, suggesting different classifications and findings.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Hurani, Shirin. 2023. ‘Unit load’ evolution: a literature review from 1950-2020. Journal of Engineering Research،Vol. 11, no. 2 B, pp.192-206.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1604349
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Hurani, Shirin. ‘Unit load’ evolution: a literature review from 1950-2020. Journal of Engineering Research Vol. 11, no. 2 B (Jun. 2023), pp.192-206.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1604349
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Hurani, Shirin. ‘Unit load’ evolution: a literature review from 1950-2020. Journal of Engineering Research. 2023. Vol. 11, no. 2 B, pp.192-206.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1604349
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 201-205
Record ID
BIM-1604349