Increasing the Expected Availability of Fast-Delivery Offers to Customers

    公开(公告)号:US20180012158A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-11

    申请号:US12981376

    申请日:2010-12-29

    IPC分类号: G06Q10/06 G06Q30/06 G06Q10/08

    摘要: A method and system for increasing the expected availability of fast-delivery offers to customers. A method may include identifying a total number of units of a plurality of items to be stored in one or more fulfillment centers. In some cases, the items may be a product or a group of products. The method may also include receiving an order forecast of expected orders for each of the plurality of items and determining, for each of the plurality of items, a portion of the expected orders that is expected to be fulfilled by the one or more fulfillment centers. The method may then include calculating based, at least in part, on the total number of units, the order forecast, and the portion of the expected orders, a target inventory of each of the plurality of items that increases an expected availability of a given delivery offer to future customers.

    Placement of inventory in a materials handling facility
    2.
    发明授权
    Placement of inventory in a materials handling facility 有权
    在物料搬运设施中放置库存

    公开(公告)号:US08024064B1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-20

    申请号:US12164636

    申请日:2008-06-30

    IPC分类号: G06F12/00 G06F1/14 G06F7/00

    CPC分类号: G06Q10/087

    摘要: In various embodiments, approaches for the placement of inbound inventory in a materials handling facility are described. A product identifier is input from inbound inventory into a computer system, where the inbound inventory is to be stocked in a materials handling facility. At least one available inventory location is identified in the computer system that presents a lowest cost for storage of the inbound inventory in the materials handling facility. The inbound inventory is stocked in the at least one available inventory location contemporaneously with the determination of the at least one available inventory location in the computer system that presents the lowest cost for storage of the inbound inventory in the materials handling facility.

    摘要翻译: 在各种实施例中,描述了在材料处理设施中放置入库存的方法。 产品标识符从入库库存输入到计算机系统,其中入库存库存在物料处理设施中。 在计算机系统中识别至少一个可用的库存位置,其在材料处理设施中存储入库存的最低成本。 入库库存存储在至少一个可用库存位置中,同时确定计算机系统中的至少一个可用库存位置,其呈现在材料处理设施中存储入库库存的最低成本。

    Resource planning for computing
    3.
    发明授权
    Resource planning for computing 有权
    计算资源规划

    公开(公告)号:US08612596B1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-17

    申请号:US12751032

    申请日:2010-03-31

    IPC分类号: G06F15/173

    摘要: Disclosed are various embodiments for the planning of resources used in computing. Usage statistics regarding one or more machine instances executing in a plurality of networked computing devices are obtained. The usage statistics are grouped based at least in part on one or more customer usage classifications, thereby producing one or more usage groups. A corresponding demand forecast is generated for each of the usage groups. A projected demand for one or more physical components of the networked computing devices is calculated according to the demand forecasts.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于计算中使用的资源的规划的各种实施例。 获得关于在多个网络计算设备中执行的一个或多个机器实例的使用统计。 使用统计信息至少部分地基于一个或多个客户使用分类来分组,从而产生一个或多个使用组。 为每个使用组生成相应的需求预测。 根据需求预测计算出对网络计算设备的一个或多个物理组件的预计需求。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INVENTORY PLACEMENT ACCORDING TO EXPECTED ITEM PICKING RATES
    4.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INVENTORY PLACEMENT ACCORDING TO EXPECTED ITEM PICKING RATES 有权
    根据预期项目征收率进行库存放置的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20110098844A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-28

    申请号:US12981388

    申请日:2010-12-29

    IPC分类号: B65G1/00 G06F19/00

    CPC分类号: G06Q10/087

    摘要: A method and system for inventory placement according to expected item picking rates. In one embodiment, a method may include determining a respective expected picking rate for each of a number of inventory items, and dependent upon the expected picking rate, selecting a corresponding one of a number of zones of an inventory storage area for each of the items. The zones may be physically arranged within the inventory storage area such that a first, innermost zone is successively and at least partially surrounded by one or more other zones. The method may further include storing each of the items within the corresponding zones, such that the expected picking rates of members of a given group of items stored in a given zone are less than the expected picking rates of members of another group of items stored in a successive zone that at least partially surrounds the given zone.

    摘要翻译: 根据预期项目选择率进行库存放置的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中,一种方法可以包括为多个库存物品中的每一个确定相应的预期拣选率,并且取决于预期拣选率,为每个物品选择库存存储区域的多个区域中的对应一个 。 这些区域可以物理地布置在库存存储区域内,使得第一最内区域被一个或多个其他区域连续地且至少部分地包围。 该方法还可以包括将每个项目存储在对应的区域内,使得存储在给定区域中的给定组项目的成员的预期拣选率小于存储在给定区域中的另一组项目的成员的预期拣选率 至少部分地围绕给定区域的连续区域。

    EEPROM cell with self-aligned tunneling window

    公开(公告)号:US06424003B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-07-23

    申请号:US09169492

    申请日:1998-10-09

    IPC分类号: H07L29788

    摘要: An improved EEPROM cell with a self-aligned tunneling window is provided which is fabricated by a standard STI process so as to produce a smaller layout size and a reduced cell height. The EEPROM cell includes a floating gate, a programmable junction region, and a tunneling oxide layer separating the programmable junction region and the floating gate. The length dimension of the floating gate is less than the length dimension of the tunneling window so that the tunneling window is overlapping the floating gate. The tunneling window is self-aligned by edges forming the length dimension of the floating gate so as to form a self-aligned tunneling window.

    Allocating regional inventory to reduce out-of-stock costs
    6.
    发明授权
    Allocating regional inventory to reduce out-of-stock costs 有权
    分配区域库存以减少库存成本

    公开(公告)号:US08732039B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-20

    申请号:US12981382

    申请日:2010-12-29

    IPC分类号: G06Q10/00

    摘要: Methods and systems for allocating regional inventory to reduce out-of-stock costs are described. A method may include identifying a total number of units of an item to be stored in a plurality of regions and determining an order forecast for the item in each of the plurality of regions. The method may also include receiving a unit out-of-stock cost of the item in each of the plurality of regions and calculating an expected cost for each of the plurality of regions based, at least in part, on the total number of units of the item, each region's respective order forecast, and each region's respective unit out-of-stock cost. The method may further include allocating a portion of the total number of units of the item to each of the plurality of regions to reduce a sum of the expected costs.

    摘要翻译: 描述了分配区域库存以减少库存成本的方法和系统。 方法可以包括识别要存储在多个区域中的项目的单元的总数,并且确定多个区域中的每个区域中的项目的顺序预测。 该方法还可以包括:在多个区域中的每个区域中接收项目的单位缺货成本,并且至少部分地基于多个区域中的每个区域的总单位数来计算多个区域中的每个区域的预期成本 该项目,每个区域各自的订单预测,以及每个区域各自的单位缺货成本。 该方法还可以包括将该项目的单元的总数的一部分分配给多个区域中的每个区域以减少预期成本的总和。

    Systems and methods for allocating inventory in a fulfillment network
    7.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for allocating inventory in a fulfillment network 有权
    在履行网络中分配库存的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08620707B1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-31

    申请号:US13172153

    申请日:2011-06-29

    IPC分类号: G06Q10/00

    CPC分类号: G06Q10/087

    摘要: Systems and methods systems and methods for allocating inventory in a fulfillment network are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method may include identifying orders fulfilled by a fulfillment center, where each of the identified orders specifies one or more of a plurality of items. The method may also include determining, for each identified order, a probability that the identified order will occur in the future and calculating, for each identified order, a cost savings. Items may then be selected based, at least in part, upon the determined probability and cost savings of each identified order. Additionally or alternatively, a method may include, for a selected item, receiving a customer demand forecast, determining a bind factor, and calculating a target inventory for the selected item to be stored in the fulfillment center based, at least in part, upon the customer demand forecast and the bind factor.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于在履行网络中分配库存的系统和方法系统和方法。 在一些实施例中,方法可以包括识别由履行中心实现的订单,其中每个所识别的订单指定多个项目中的一个或多个。 该方法还可以包括为每个确定的顺序确定所识别的顺序将来将发生的概率,并且为每个确定的订单计算成本节约。 然后可以至少部分地基于确定的每个确定的订单的概率和成本节省来选择项目。 另外或替代地,方法可以包括,对于所选择的项目,至少部分地基于所选择的项目,接收客户需求预测,确定绑定因子,以及计算要存储在履行中心中的所选项目的目标库存 客户需求预测和绑定因素。

    Cost-based fulfillment tie-breaking
    8.
    发明授权
    Cost-based fulfillment tie-breaking 有权
    基于成本的履行破产

    公开(公告)号:US08498888B1

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-30

    申请号:US13166322

    申请日:2011-06-22

    申请人: Paul Raff Xiao Yu Li

    发明人: Paul Raff Xiao Yu Li

    IPC分类号: G06Q10/00

    CPC分类号: G06Q10/087

    摘要: Systems and methods for cost-based fulfillment tie breaking are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method may include receiving an indication of an order for an item stocked in a plurality of fulfillment centers, where a difference between a cost of fulfilling the order with one of the plurality of fulfillment centers and a cost of fulfilling the order with another one of the plurality of fulfillment centers is within a specified amount. The method may also include selecting a given one of the plurality of fulfillment centers to fulfill the order based, at least in part, upon expected costs corresponding to inventory positions that would result from fulfilling the order with each of the plurality of fulfillment centers.

    摘要翻译: 披露了以成本为基础的履行破产的制度和方法。 在一些实施例中,一种方法可以包括接收存储在多个履行中心中的物品的订单的指示,其中履行订单的成本与多个履行中心中的一个履行中心之间的差异以及履行订单的成本 多个履行中心中的另一个履行中心在规定的数量内。 该方法还可以包括选择多个履行中心中的给定一个履行中心,以至少部分地基于与履行多个履行中心中的每一个履行订单所产生的库存仓位相对应的预期成本来完成订单。

    Method and system for inventory placement according to expected item picking rates
    9.
    发明申请
    Method and system for inventory placement according to expected item picking rates 有权
    根据预期项目选择率进行库存放置的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20080071418A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-20

    申请号:US11512631

    申请日:2006-08-30

    IPC分类号: G06F7/00

    CPC分类号: G06Q10/087

    摘要: A method and system for inventory placement according to expected item picking rates. In one embodiment, a method may include determining a respective expected picking rate for each of a number of inventory items, and dependent upon the expected picking rate, selecting a corresponding one of a number of zones of an inventory storage area for each of the items. The zones may be physically arranged within the inventory storage area such that a first, innermost zone is successively and at least partially surrounded by one or more other zones. The method may further include storing each of the items within the corresponding zones, such that the expected picking rates of members of a given group of items stored in a given zone are less than the expected picking rates of members of another group of items stored in a successive zone that at least partially surrounds the given zone.

    摘要翻译: 根据预期项目选择率进行库存放置的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中,一种方法可以包括为多个库存物品中的每一个确定相应的预期拣选率,并且取决于预期拣选率,为每个物品选择库存存储区域的多个区域中的对应一个 。 这些区域可以物理地布置在库存存储区域内,使得第一最内区域被一个或多个其他区域连续地且至少部分地包围。 该方法还可以包括将每个项目存储在对应的区域内,使得存储在给定区域中的给定组项目的成员的预期拣选率小于存储在给定区域中的另一组项目的成员的预期拣选率 至少部分地围绕给定区域的连续区域。

    Non-binding placement of inventory in a materials handling facility

    公开(公告)号:US09818002B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-14

    申请号:US12397890

    申请日:2009-03-04

    IPC分类号: G06G1/14

    CPC分类号: G06G1/14 G06Q10/00

    摘要: In various embodiments, approaches for the placement of inventory in a materials handling facility are described. A virtual representation of a plurality of storage locations in a materials handling facility is maintained in a computer system. Each one of a plurality of inventory items is assigned to a corresponding storage location in the virtual representation. A first portion of the inventory items is stocked, and a second portion of the inventory items is unstocked. Each of the assignments is associated with a profit value. An event related to a change in state of the materials handling facility is input into the computer system. Each one of the second portion of the inventory items is reassigned in the computer system to a corresponding storage location in the virtual representation.