Systems and methods for prioritizing pick jobs while optimizing efficiency
US11681983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/093
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for dynamically reprioritizing pick jobs in a fulfillment center are described herein. The example systems can be configured to periodically classify pick jobs in order to optimize throughput of the fulfillment center. The classifying can include determining an estimated completion time for pick jobs and identifying at-risk jobs that may complete after their associated due dates. The at-risk jobs can be assigned to autonomous vehicles based primarily on their associated due dates. Other pick jobs that are not at-risk can be assigned to autonomous vehicles based primarily on efficiency. The at-risk pick jobs can be assigned to autonomous vehicles before the other pick jobs.
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