Container Calculator (for Class I)
This application provides logisticians and planners an ability to quickly estimate transportation requirements in TEUs (20’/40’ containers and air frames, helicopters, trucks) to move Class I Operational Rations.
Need to move 10,000 cases of MREs, HDRs or UGR-As or other Oprats?
The Container Calculator for Class I is an app enabling logisticians and planners to quickly calculate requirements to move your materiel including the following features:
-Select from 19 Operational Ration Types; Plus Commercial Meal Kits, UHT Milk and Water
-Calculate # of Standard Pallets and 463L Air Pallets; Includes total weight
-Calculate # of 20’ and 40’ Containers
Output for:
-7 Air Frames, 11 Packing Configurations
-15 Helicopters; 22 Packing/transport Configurations
-9 Ground Vehicles; 17 Packing/transport Configurations
Additional Features
-Flags when weight exceeded before cube
-Detailed specifications for every transportation option
-Email outputs in a text file
Please note algorithms assume pure loads.
Save hours of work and impress your CO with your rapid ability to plan and re-plan in seconds. Throw away those stubby pencils and spreadsheets!
This app was developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation. Contact us at [email protected].
We currently have a prototype version for Class IV and seek feedback on the need for a similar tool for other supply classes.