Order allocation to minimize container stops in a...

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2006-11-21

2006-11-21

Walsh, Donald P. (Department: 3653)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

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C700S217000

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07139637

ABSTRACT:
An order allocation algorithm maximizes throughput by reducing the number of stops that a container makes in the process of fulfilling a customer order. This is accomplished by first identifying a pod that stocks the largest number of different items in a customer order. Then, a second pod is identified that stocks the largest number of remaining items in the customer order. Ultimately, all items in the customer order are assigned a pod. The collection of pods defines a container path through the distribution center.

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