How to balance a shared thermal-container pool across branches

Compare branch demand with ready, in-transit and returning units for the same period; include the sender's need in transfers.

1 August 2026Updated 24 September 2026

Short answer

For each branch, compare period demand with ready, in-transit, returning and maintained units. Before transferring, check the sending branch's next peak demand.

Shared pools need visible demand, responsibility and transfers.

Return flow

Match need, ready units, empty returns and maintenance by branch and period.

Assess transfers against the sending branch's next demand too.

Pool record

Branch and period
Need
Ready and in-transit units
Transfer

Before setting quantity. If urgent transfers recur between branches, review allocation and route frequency.

Sources

ISO 14040 life-cycle assessment framework

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