Getting your products out the door quickly, safely and cost-effectively is key for any busy warehouse or distribution centre. That’s where BEC’s Pick and Pack Volumetric algorithm comes into play. Designed to make pallet building smarter and faster, it helps your team maximise space, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency without manual planning.

What the Algorithm Works With

Our algorithm is flexible and works alongside the systems you already use. Whether your team relies on screen-based computers, voice-directed picking, or a fully integrated Warehouse Management System (WMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform, it fits right in. You won’t need to make any significant changes to how you work – just better results from the setup you’ve already got.

Reducing Shipping Costs Through Smarter Stacking

One of the biggest wins is the amount you can save on shipping. The algorithm calculates the most efficient way to build each pallet, reducing the number you need overall. It makes the most of every inch of space, helping cut down the number of shipments and save on transport costs. Fewer pallets also mean less handling and quicker dispatch.

Improving Safety with Intelligent Stacking

Safe stacking protects goods and keeps your team safe. Our algorithm ensures heavier items are placed first, with lighter goods above and fragile products at the top. Each load is balanced and secure, helping avoid damage in transit and reducing the risk of injury during handling.

Preventing Cross-Contamination

If you’re handling fluids, glass, hazardous or allergenic items, you know how important it is to keep things separate. The algorithm takes care of this by segregating these goods on the pallet. It helps you meet safety standards and gives your customers confidence that their products have been handled responsibly.

Boosting Efficiency and Saving Time

Time matters in any warehouse, and our algorithm keeps things moving. It removes the need for staff to stop and plan how to stack—that’s all handled automatically. There’s no second handling, either, so goods go straight from the shelf onto the pallet in the right order, ready to go. It’s quicker and more straightforward, meaning more orders out the door in less time.

Adapting to Real-World Changes

We know things don’t always go according to plan. Maybe an item is missing, or something gets skipped. The algorithm can re-plan in real-time, adjusting on the fly so your pick and build stay on track. You can also set whether items can be rotated in any direction or need to stay upright—it’s fully customisable.

Simplifying Decanting at the Other End

Whether pallets are heading to a distribution centre or directly to your customer, our algorithm keeps each order together. That means no sorting or reorganising when the goods arrive – just an easy handover and faster fulfilment at the final stop.

Supporting Your Sustainability Goals

Our Pick and Pack Volumetric algorithm also helps you lower your environmental impact by reducing the number of pallets you need and making every shipment more space-efficient. Fewer pallets and fewer deliveries mean reduced fuel use, lower emissions, and less packaging waste. It’s a small change in your process that can make a big difference to your sustainability targets.

A Smarter Way to Manage Pallet Stock

Our Pick and Pack Volumetric algorithm takes the guesswork out of building pallets. It’s quick and flexible and improves every part of your operation – from picking and packing to final delivery. With fewer pallets, safer loads, better use of your team’s time and a boost to your green credentials, it’s a smarter way to manage your stock and reduce costs across the board.