Abstract: A system for generating a pick wave sequence includes a conveyor system having a sorting apparatus, the sorting apparatus including a plurality of zones, each of the plurality of zones defining one of a plurality of input locations or output locations; a computing system including one or more processors; and a database coupled to the one or more processors and storing program instructions that are executed by the one or more processors upon receipt of a user input defining a delivery sequence list and an item location list causing the one or more processors to at least determine, based at least in part on the sorting apparatus configuration and the user input, a pick wave sequence list.

Abstract: PA system (20) for removing pallets (22) from carriers (24) may include an infeed conveyor (30) configured for conveying carriers with pallets, a pallet takeaway conveyor (34) configured for conveying pallets, and a removal conveyor (32) between the infeed conveyor and the pallet takeaway conveyor. The removal conveyor is configured for removing the pallets from the carrier, the removal conveyor driven in synchronicity with the infeed conveyor so as to remove the pallets with continuous motion.

Abstract: PA system (20) for removing pallets (22) from carriers (24) may include an infeed conveyor (30) configured for conveying carriers with pallets, a pallet takeaway conveyor (34) configured for conveying pallets, and a removal conveyor (32) between the infeed conveyor and the pallet takeaway conveyor. The removal conveyor is configured for removing the pallets from the carrier, the removal conveyor driven in synchronicity with the infeed conveyor so as to remove the pallets with continuous motion.