Ritesh A. Rao

Abstract

Package orientation is an important aspect to consider during the transit of packages worldwide.

As orientation of a package can influence the manual handling and compressible load performance, it becomes important parameter to consider in an overnight distribution environment. Significantly, less amount of research completed in the area of package orientation. Current study involves three different types of packages (Rectangular, Cubic & Flat) and with the help of SENSR™ instrument impact orientations measured at defined time interval. Packages shipped along with measuring instrument to record the data, and collected data analyzed further to understand the orientations percentages for each type of container. Data showed variance in the percentage orientation between all the containers with normal (Z+) orientation being the most significant than the rest and concludes that size and shape have an effect on package orientation.

The information in this thesis will supplement the pre-existing body of knowledge and used for future test procedures.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Packing for shipment--Testing; Cartons--Testing; Express service--Quality control

Publication Date

2009

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Packaging Science(MS)

Department, Program, or Center

Packaging Science (CAST)

Advisor

None provided

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at TS195.8 .R36 2009

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

PACK-MS

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