Adjusting the Maximum Block Length

Overview

Cube-IQ organizes load plans by grouping products into blocks. Without size limits, these blocks may become too large to handle efficiently. Setting a maximum block length ensures the plan is divided into smaller, manageable steps, making loading easier—especially when using equipment like forklifts. This article explains how to configure these limits for optimal load planning.

 

Requirements

1. Cube-IQ installed.
2. Available containers and products to optimize.

Product Information

Load Plan - One Block

Below is an example of a load plan with only one block which is not the ideal setup. It consists of 72 items of purple_product. If it is your preference to load one block at a time, a block this size may be too large to handle in just one step.

Setting the Maximum Block Length

In order to set the maximum block length, do the following:

1. Click Settings on the top navigation bar.
2. Select Operational Settings from the available tabs as shown in the illustration.
3. Adjust the value in the field labeled Maximum block length in Load Plans.
   
4. In this example, the load is reoptimized with the Maximum block length in Load Plans value set to 174 centimeters, or twice the length of purple_product.
5. Note that the new load plan is divided into three blocks instead of one.

Defining Maximum Block Length in Load Plans

Below are a few things to keep in mind when building your load plan.

1. Maximum Block Length in Load Plans
   1. Defines the maximum depth of a block in the direction of loading.
2. Effect on Loading Direction
   1. If the container loads from back to front, this setting limits the block length measured in that direction.
3. Impact on Larger Products
   1. If a product exceeds the set maximum block length in the loading direction:
      1. Blocks made of that product will be no more than one product deep.

Assistance

If any further assistance is needed, please contact our Support team.

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