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Inventory replication based upon order fulfillment rates

  • US 20100241269A1
  • Filed: 05/22/2010
  • Published: 09/23/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/11/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A computer-implemented method for managing an on-line store, including distributing inventory to facilitate order throughput in a distribution center that has a plurality of storage areas, the method comprising:

  • determining, by a computing device, a consumption rate of a product based on information concerning orders of a plurality of customers over a period of time, not just an instance in time, to assist with distributing the product in the distribution center; and

    assigning, by a computing device, a first and a second storage areas for the product in the distribution center based on the determined consumption rate,wherein in determining the consumption rate of the product, the quantity of the product associated with those orders having the product is considered,wherein the first and the second storage areas are assigned for the product because of the consumption rate of the product, which is higher than the consumption rate of at least one other product, andwherein the first but not the second storage area is assigned for the at least one other product because of the consumption rate of the at least one other product, which is lower than the consumption rate of the product.

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