How do I size a returnable tote pool using dispatch cadence, round-trip time and quarantine stock?
Assume a steady daily flow and use elapsed days on the same calendar. Quarantine is a separate fixed stock count.
Open Tote loop sizingTry the worked example
These are the example inputs from Tote loop sizing. Replace them in the tool to run your own case.
| Totes shipped per day (totes/day) | Transit out (days) | Customer dwell (days) | Return and wash (days) | Held for inspection (totes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14 |
Example result
Pool to cover loop · 182 totes
Who uses this?
Reusable packaging manager. The free online tool runs the calculation in your browser. To edit the files and use the tools offline in one business, see the €49 offline edition.
Where the idea came from
A packaging buyer can compare quantities before requesting a firm quote. This independent application adapts that idea to size a returnable tote pool using dispatch cadence, round-trip time and quarantine stock.
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