DISTRIBUTION CENTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

摘要

In one aspect, the invention is directed to a method for picking a product from a reserve area in a distribution center. One embodiment includes designating a zone in distribution center as a reserve zone and designating products as pick from reserve products. The method also includes determining whether an item in the distribution center is designated as a pick from reserve product. In another aspect, the invention is directed to a distribution center management system. The distribution center management system includes a configuration module, a product designation module, an inventory module, an identification module and an assigning module. The configuration module designates a zone in a distribution center to be a reserve zone. The product designation module designates products as pick from reserve products. The inventory module catalogs received items. The identification module determines whether an item is a pick from reserve product. The retrieving module retrieves pick from reserve products from reserve zones. In one embodiment, the retrieving module includes a locator that locates the reserve zone in which an item is stored. A worker is then directed to the located reserve zone. In another aspect, the invention is directed to a computer-aided method for distributing items requiring a value added service in a distribution center. A zone within the distribution center is designated as a zone for providing the value added service. Inventory items required for providing the value added service are identified. Pickers are directed to pick these inventory items. These picked inventory items are collected in the designated zone, where the value added service is provided using the collected items. The finished item is shipped after the value added service has been completed. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method for displaying distribution center management system information on a graphical display. This graphical display provides a system operator with an overview of the distribution center's status by simultaneously displaying a plurality subwindows of information.