Systems and methods to enhance the utilization of order sortation systems
US11648589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07C2501/0063
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems and methods can enhance efficiencies of order fulfillment processes. For example, this document describes systems and methods for optimizing the efficiency of automated order sortation processing lines to expedite order processing in a cost-effective manner. In some embodiments, this innovation includes a fast, efficient method for supplying items to order sortation process lines so that they operate at peak efficiently, and the workers are utilized at a high level of efficiency.
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