PACKAGING OPTIMIZATION

Catalog description

Students will learn to use palletizing software to prepare a shipping plan for packages, and conversely, packages to meet the needs of a particular shipping plan. Students will learn to optimize use of pallet space and utilize package strength to ensure stacking stability and to most efficiently and safely ship packaged products. Packaging safety, shipping rules and regulations, and materials testing will also be covered. Pre-requisites: MTHPT 130 Finite Mathematics OR MTHPT 137 Math for Technology, PITPT 281/381 Packaging Structural Design.