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Contemporary Logistics- Week 9 Discussion

Contemporary Logistics- Week 9 Discussion

Q 4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the unit load?

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Merging of several units to bigger units in order for the efficiency to increase in the usage and reduce charges of shipping is denoted by a unit load. One benefit is protection in addition to the cargo as the cartons are protected by shrink-wrapping, other devices for bonding or straps to the pallet. The second benefit would be pilferage isn’t encouraged due to the fact that it is problematic to remove one packet or contents of the package. The chief benefit of the unit load is that the mechanical device is enabled by it for replacement with manual labor