Method and system for assembling pallets for stock orders

Details Method and system for assembling pallets for stock orders Method and system for assembling pallets for stock orders

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Crawford, Gene (Department: 3651)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

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C414S404000, C414S799000

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07877164

ABSTRACT:
A method of assembling pallets14, 20, 28containing first stock units50for use in the fulfillment of stock orders, the method comprising the steps of providing a plurality of first pallets14each containing a quantity of the first stock units50and moving a portion of the first stock units50from at least one of the first pallets14onto one or more second pallets20in establishing desired quantities of the first stock units50in the first and second pallets14, 20for use in the fulfillment of the stock orders. In one form, the sequence of order fulfillment is controlled to increase the quantity of first stock units on the first pallets used in fulfilling the stock orders. A distribution system and control system is also disclosed.

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