Methods and system for managing stock

US7669763B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SAP AG · DE

Inventors

• Bernd Ernesti · Wiesloch, DE
• Stefan Peter Grabowski · Neuss, DE
• Daniela Schalper · Radevormwald, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 23, 2004
• Grant date: Mar 2, 2010
• Expiry date: Dec 31, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q20/203
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for providing stock visibility in a storage facility, such as a warehouse. Such systems and methods may provide information identifying the location of stock while it is being transported to a new location, as well as may provide the ability to alter the destination of stock while it is in transit to a new location. Upon the removal of stock from a bin, a warehouse management system may be updated to indicate a resource that is being used to move the stock and, thus, provide visibility of the stock while it is in transit. In addition, through identification of the resource moving the stock to a new location, the resource can be rerouted to transfer the stock to an alternate location.