Method and system for replenishing inventory items

US7894932B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Kiva Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Michael C. Mountz · Lexington, US
• Peter R. Wurman · Acton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 19, 2005
• Grant date: Feb 22, 2011
• Expiry date: Oct 17, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q10/087
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A method for storing inventory items in an inventory system includes receiving a replenish request identifying an inventory item to be stored in an inventory system and determining a classification of the inventory item to be stored. The method also includes selecting an inventory holder from a plurality of inventory holders based, at least in part, on the classification of the inventory item to be stored and a classification of one or more other inventory items currently stored in the selected inventory holder. Additionally, the method includes transmitting information identifying the selected inventory holder to a mobile drive unit.