Warehousing system and method

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354/230.3

G05B 15/02 (2006.01) G06F 15/46 (1985.01)

Patent

CA 1188814

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE The most frequently-ordered items in an inventory of relatively small items such as fasteners, electronic parts, etc. are stored in both "A" and "B" sections of the warehouse. The "A" section is smaller than the "B" section, and usually contains smaller quantities of an item than the "s" section. The "A" section is located as close as possible to a retrieval station so as to minimize retrieval time and distance. Parts are stored in containers of standardized sizes, the "A" containers being open, the "B" containers being sealed. The locations of incoming new items in the "B" section is random so as to maximize utilization of warehouse space. A computer stores and updates the quantity of items in every container. Retrieval is made solely from an "A" container if the quantity in it is sufficient. If not, additional items are retrieved from one or more sealed containers in the "B" section. When an "A" container is empty, a 'IB'' container is used to replace it. Each movement of stock items into, within, and out of the warehouse is controlled by systems of labels, shelving and retrieval instructions, and inventory records generated by a computer.

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