Warehousing systems and methods
US11767169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G1/1376
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Warehouse automation and methods of controlling material flow can be used to enhance the efficiencies of warehouse operations. For example, automation systems and methods can be used to efficiently optimize the storage density of items in warehouses. In some examples, warehouse workers are automatically provided with instructions for how to assemble pallet loads of incoming items to a height that is determined based on the goal of fully utilizing open warehouse storage rack spaces. In some examples, a plan for optimizing the build-height of pallet loads of an incoming shipment is determined in advance of receiving the shipment.
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