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Classes Using Goodloading: Sample Course Outline

In the age of automation and growing competition, companies are increasingly moving away from “eyeballing” their load planning and adopting modern technology. Optimization systems, such as Goodloading, allow for the maximum utilization of trailers and and containers, which translates into tangible savings. Below, we present a ready-made, practical course outline that will ensure future logistics specialists are prepared to work with a tool widely used in the industry.

Errors in load planning not only pose a risk of damage but, most importantly, result in empty runs, wasted time, and higher costs. To educate logistics managers who can thrive in the job market, it is essential to use modern tools employed by forwarding companies.

Our course moves away from encyclopedic knowledge in favor of specific use cases for the Goodloading system. The future specialist will not only learn the theory of optimization but, above all, will learn how to translate it into real-world savings.

COURSE OUTLINE

I. Introduction to Goodloading and Load Units

Introduction to the Goodloading Application

  • Interface and basic functions of the tool.
  • Inputting load dimensions and weight.
  • Creating and managing loads and means of transport.

Types of Trailers in Road Transport

  • Standard trailers (curtain-siders, tarpaulin), mega trailers, reefers (refrigerated trailers).
  • Practical aspects of selecting a trailer in Goodloading (dimensions, maximum payload).

Types of Pallets and Containers

  • EURO pallets, industrial pallets, non-standard pallets.
  • Road/intermodal containers (20-foot, 40-foot – DC, HC).
  • Practical Exercise: Defining and visualizing various load units in Goodloading.

II. Loading Constraints and Weight Distribution

Constraints Resulting from Cargo Loading

  • Legal constraints (GVW – Gross Vehicle Weight, axle loads).
  • Safety rules (center of gravity, cargo stability).
  • Packaging integrity constraints (stacking, maximum weight per unit area).

Weight Distribution and Axle Loads

  • The impact of load placement on safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Practical Exercise: Using the Goodloading function to analyze weight distribution and adjust the load to optimize axle loads.

Cargo Securing

  • Basic methods (straps, anti-slip mats, blocking).
  • The impact of securing methods on available space.

III. Use Cases and Cargo Space Optimization

Optimizing Cargo Space in Trailers and Containers

  • Maximizing the utilization of height and floor surface.
  • The influence of irregular shapes on the filling coefficient.

Road Transport Organization Use Cases

  • Case Study 1: Loadability (Filling Coefficient): Optimal loading of diverse goods onto a single trailer to achieve 100% space utilization.
  • Case Study 2: First-in, Last-out (FILO) / LIFO: Planning a load with consideration for the unloading sequence (multiple delivery locations) in Goodloading.

Non-standard and Oversized Loading

  • Inputting irregular shapes and their optimal arrangement in Goodloading.
  • Generating a loading report for the driver and the warehouse.

Why Introduce Goodloading in Classes?

The ability to optimally plan a load is one of the most crucial factors determining the profitability and competitiveness of a transport or forwarding company. Goodloading allows for the quick creation of loading plans, saving time and minimizing errors. Individuals proficient in using such tools are a valuable asset in the industry job market.

The course is practical, and the teaching method is interactive:

  • Introductory lectures and discussions led by the instructor, along with numerous practical exercises in the Goodloading application.
  • Case studies based on real transport orders.
  • Individual test accounts in Goodloading for each participant for the duration of the course.

You can read more about the educational version of Goodloading here. For additional questions, please contact us.

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