Computer Routeing
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an exploratory, .exercise English
Electric Leo computers are now working out new routes, for the 2.000 I uel delivery tankers of Shell Mex-BP. This reappraisal was Started recently with the object of determining the appropriateness of a standard computer programme to this particular type of delivery work. In contrast with regular replenishment of commodity warehouses or delivery to shops on fixed rounds and days, the delivery of petrol to customers by tanker presents no fixed pattern, with amounts, frequency and location of deliveries varying.
The use of computers to solve transport problems is no longer rare and its value has been established where some discernible pattern of operation exists. In this exercise, which is still continuing. the objective is to evaluate the work of the computer when conditions change completely from day to day; also to determine whether worth-while improvements. can nevertheless be achieved.
Freight Containers NO major changes have been recommended in the draft British Standard for freight containers by the organizations who have responded to the invitation to comment. It is understood that the five sizes laid down in the draft have proved fully acceptable, and comments have been confined almost entirely to details.
The B.S.1. committee is expected to meet in about a month to discuss the comments before finalizing the recommended standard.