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System and method for shipping items from a distribution facility

  • US 6,505,094 B2
  • Filed: 03/05/2001
  • Issued: 01/07/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/05/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method, in a distribution facility with multiple pallet-build squares, for preparing items for shipment on a pallet, the method comprising:

  • identifying an available pallet-build square among the multiple pallet-build squares;

    transporting an item to an operator for the available pallet-build square;

    receiving item data from a scan of a barcode on the item; and

    in response to receiving the item data, automatically updating a display to identify the available pallet for the operator.

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