System and method for filling an order
US8311902B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/08
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for fulfilling inventory requests includes receiving an inventory request requesting an inventory item and selecting the requested inventory item from an inventory holder. The method further includes storing the requested inventory item in an order holder associated with the inventory request and moving the order holder to a storage space. In addition, the method includes detecting a triggering event and in response to detecting the triggering event, retrieving the order holder from the storage space.
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