Abstract: A load balancing technology segregates various inventory types (e.g., potatoes vs. milk, vs. pretzels, vs. tissue paper, etc.) based upon how frequently they are ordered in a distribution center. Inventory types that are ordered at the slowest rate are not “replicated” over multiple pods in the distribution center. Rather, they are constrained to reside at a single pod within the distribution center. Items that are ordered somewhat more frequently than those in the slowest group are replicated in multiple pods across the distribution center. In other words, these items are separately stocked at locations on more than one pod in the distribution center. This means that a container passing through the distribution center can obtain each of the items in the second group of item types at multiple pods in the distribution center. Thus, these items do not create a bottleneck in the order fulfillment process. Inventory types in a third group, the fastest movers, are segregated from items in the first two groups.

Abstract: Order allocation techniques that reduce the number of stops that a container makes in the process of fulfilling a customer order is disclosed. In one embodiment, this is accomplished by first identifying a pod that stocks the largest number of different items in a customer order. Then, a second pod is identified that stocks the largest number of remaining items in the customer order. Ultimately, all items in the customer order are assigned a pod. The collection of pods defines a container path through the distribution center.

Abstract: Order allocation techniques that reduce the number of stops that a container makes in the process of fulfilling a customer order is disclosed. In one embodiment, this is accomplished by first identifying a pod that stocks the largest number of different items in a customer order. Then, a second pod is identified that stocks the largest number of remaining items in the customer order. Ultimately, all items in the customer order are assigned a pod. The collection of pods defines a container path through a distribution center. In one embodiment, the techniques include retrieving an item identified. with the retrieval being dependent on an expiration time associated with the item. In another embodiment. the techniques include using information from a handheld computing device via a wireless interface regarding movement of items in the distribution center.

Abstract: A load balancing technology segregates various inventory types (e.g., potatoes vs. milk, vs. pretzels, vs. tissue paper, etc.) based upon how frequently they are ordered in a distribution center. Inventory types that are ordered at the slowest rate are not “replicated” over multiple pods in the distribution center. Rather, they are constrained to reside at a single pod within the distribution center. Items that are ordered somewhat more frequently than those in the slowest group are replicated in multiple pods across the distribution center. In other words, these items are separately stocked at locations on more than one pod in the distribution center. This means that a container passing through the distribution center can obtain each of the items in the second group of item types at multiple pods in the distribution center. Thus, these items do not create a bottleneck in the order fulfillment process. Inventory types in a third group, the fastest movers, are segregated from items in the first two groups.

Abstract: A load balancing technology segregates various inventory types (e.g., potatoes vs. milk, vs. pretzels, vs. tissue paper, etc.) based upon how frequently they are ordered in a distribution center. Inventory types that are ordered at the slowest rate are not “replicated” over multiple pods in the distribution center. Rather, they are constrained to reside at a single pod within the distribution center. Items that are ordered somewhat more frequently than those in the slowest group are replicated in multiple pods across the distribution center. In other words, these items are separately stocked at locations on more than one pod in the distribution center. This means that a container passing through the distribution center can obtain each of the items in the second group of item types at multiple pods in the distribution center. Thus, these items do not create a bottleneck in the order fulfillment process. Inventory types in a third group, the fastest movers, are segregated from items in the first two groups.

Abstract: A technique for effecting electronic commerce using a data network is described. The data network includes a plurality of subsystems which, together, form an integrated system for receiving customer orders for selected items via a data network, fulfilling the customer orders, and delivering the ordered products to the customers. Moreover, according to a specific embodiment, the integrated nature of the system architecture of the present invention allows the on-line merchant to provide a guarantee to the customer that the ordered items will be available to be delivered to the customer at the specified delivery date, time, and location.

Abstract: A technique for effecting electronic commerce using a data network is described. The data network includes a plurality of subsystems which, together, form an integrated system for receiving customer orders for selected items via a data network, fulfilling the customer orders, and delivering the ordered products to the customers. Moreover, according to a specific embodiment, the integrated nature of the system architecture of the present invention allows the on-line merchant to provide a guarantee to the customer that the ordered items will be available to be delivered to the customer at the specified delivery date, time, and location.

Abstract: A technique for effecting electronic commerce using a data network is described. The data network includes a plurality of subsystems which, together, form an integrated system for receiving customer orders for selected items via a data network, fulfilling the customer orders, and delivering the ordered products to the customers. Moreover, according to a specific embodiment, the integrated nature of the system architecture of the present invention allows the on-line merchant to provide a guarantee to the customer that the ordered items will be available to be delivered to the customer at the specified delivery date, time, and location.

Abstract: A technique for effecting electronic commerce using a data network is described. The data network includes a plurality of subsystems which, together, form an integrated system for receiving customer orders for selected items via a data network, fulfilling the customer orders, and delivering the ordered products to the customers. Moreover, according to a specific embodiment, the integrated nature of the system architecture of the present invention allows the on-line merchant to provide a guarantee to the customer that the ordered items will be available to be delivered to the customer at the specified delivery date, time, and location.

Abstract: An order allocation algorithm maximizes throughput by reducing the number of stops that a container makes in the process of fulfilling a customer order. This is accomplished by first identifying a pod that stocks the largest number of different items in a customer order. Then, a second pod is identified that stocks the largest number of remaining items in the customer order. Ultimately, all items in the customer order are assigned a pod. The collection of pods defines a container path through the distribution center.

Abstract: Order allocation techniques that reduce the number of stops that a container makes in the process of fulfilling a customer order is disclosed. In one embodiment, this is accomplished by first identifying a pod that stocks the largest number of different items in a customer order. Then, a second pod is identified that stocks the largest number of remaining items in the customer order. Ultimately, all items in the customer order are assigned a pod. The collection of pods defines a container path through the distribution center.

Abstract: A method and assembly for utilizing open-cell cellular solid material in a component separation unit to separate one or more process streams into component process streams having desired compositions. A method and assembly for using said open-cell cellular solid material to separate process streams into desired component process streams in a component separation unit, wherein the open-cell cellular solid material can include oxides, carbides, nitrides, borides, ceramics, metals, polymers, and chemical vapor deposition materials.

Abstract: A warehouse management system that maximizes throughput and reduces carrying costs by reducing the number of stops that a container makes in the process of fulfilling a customer order. This is accomplished by allocating inventory to orders using the following series of considerations. First, the system selects a pod in order to maximize throughput. If there are multiple locations within the pod that stock the same inventory item, then the method chooses one of those locations based upon the expiration date. Finally, if multiple of these locations have units that expire within the same expiration period, the location with the fewest units is chosen.

Abstract: Compounds of formula(I) where B is oxygen or sulphur, D is nitrogen, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 forms a ring, m is 2, R is a substituted latam ring of formula (i) ##STR1## where p is 1, P is a substituted or unsubstituted bicyclic ring containing one or two heteroatoms or P is an unsbustituted or substituted 5- to 7-memebered saturated ring containing one or two heteroatoms; X, Y, Z, E, G, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, and R.sup.10 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, to compositions containing them and to their use in the treatment of CNS disorders are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), processes for their preparation and their use in medicine are disclosed: ##STR1## wherein: P represents phenyl, a quinoline or isoquinoline residue, or a 5-membered or 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring containing up to three heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulphur;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, halogen, CF.sub.3, NR.sup.7 R.sup.8 or OR.sup.9 where R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or arylC.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl;n is 0 to 3;m is 0 to 4; andR.sup.4 groups are independently C.sub.1-6 alkyl optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl-C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkylthio, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkylC.sub.1 C.sub.6 alkylthio, halogen, nitro, CF.sub.3, OCF.sub.3, SCF.sub.3, SO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, SO.sub.2 F, formyl, C.sub.

Abstract: Compound of formula (1), processes for their preparation and their use as CNS agents are disclosed, in which A is CONR where R is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; Q is an optionally substituted 5 to 7-membered heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen or sulphur, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, COC.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxy, hydroxyC.sub.1-6 alkyl, hydroxyC.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxyC.sub.1-6 alkoxy, acyl, nitro, trifluoromethyl, cyano, SR.sup.9, SOR.sup.9, SO.sub.2 R.sup.9, SO.sub.2 NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CO.sub.2 R.sup.10, CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CO.sub.2 NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CONR.sup.10 (CH.sub.2).sub.a CO.sub.2 R.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.a NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.a CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.a NR.sup.10 COR.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.a CO.sub.2 C.sub.1-6 alkyl, CO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.a OR.sup.10, NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, NR.sup.10 CO.sub.2l R.sup.11, NR.sup.10 CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CR.sup.10 =NOR.sup.11, CNR.