System and method for providing real-time tracking of items in a distribution network

摘要

Systems and methods of processing items. Items in a distribution network or process may be scanned at every handling point in the distribution network, and each scan is recorded in a central repository. The scan information can be used to generate real-time access to data, analytical tools, predictive tools, and tracking reports.

主权项

1. A method of tracking a plurality of items comprising:
receiving scan data for the plurality of items, the scan data generated at a first facility from computer readable identifiers on the plurality of items; storing the scan data in a data repository; manipulating, using a processor, scan data from the plurality of items at the first facility stored in the data repository to generate item information in real-time or near real-time, wherein the item information includes an expected inventory of items at a second facility which is different that the first facility; and communicating the generated item information.