Method of monitoring inventory on an open shelving system
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- inputting information into a handheld device from indicia on an open shelving system;
inputting a quantity to the handheld device corresponding to the input information;
transferring the information and quantity from the handheld device; and
queuing the information and quantity in a restocking device.
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Abstract
A carousel used in a restocking system is comprised of a drive track. A plurality of bins are arranged into rows, with the rows being driven by said drive track. A drive mechanism, e.g. an electric motor, drives the drive track. A sensor is provided to sense the position of the rows of bins. A processor is responsive to the sensor and data representative of a plurality of picks for more than one order for controlling the drive mechanism. By combining picks from different orders into a batch, the time spent driving the rows and time between picks is minimized. The carousel may be divided into a plurality of columns, each with its own drive track, drive mechanism, and sensor, to enable several rows to be brought into a pick position simultaneously. Various methods and forms of restocking packages are also disclosed.
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2 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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inputting information into a handheld device from indicia on an open shelving system;
inputting a quantity to the handheld device corresponding to the input information;
transferring the information and quantity from the handheld device; and
queuing the information and quantity in a restocking device. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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