A model was developed to predict and compare the costs of using different size pallets in the supply chain between North East Asia and North America.  The efficiency of three (3) different but common pallet sizes was studied.  
 
These are:  

• the 1200 x 1000mm pallet used commonly throughout the world,
• the 1100 x 1100mm pallet used in Japan and Korea, and
• the 1219 x 1016mm (40"x 48") pallet used in USA and Canada.     

Key decision variables in pallet size selection include floor space utilization of container or trailer, reusability of the pallet, labor cost of re-palletization in destination country, and the pallet deck area occupied by the packaged product.