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Method and system for retrieving inventory items

  • US 20070021864A1
  • Filed: 07/19/2005
  • Published: 01/25/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/19/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for retrieving inventory items within an inventory system, comprising:

  • receiving a retrieval request that identifies an inventory item;

    selecting, from a plurality of inventory stations, an inventory station to fulfill an order associated with the retrieval request;

    selecting an inventory holder from a plurality of inventory holders that store the inventory item; and

    selecting, from a plurality of mobile drive units, a mobile drive unit to move the selected inventory holder to the selected inventory station.

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