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The inventory database definitely knows dimensions: that's key data to making the whole operation work. It isn't just the box at the end, but also how much she

The inventory database definitely knows dimensions: that's key data to making the whole operation work. It isn't just the box at the end, but also how much shelf space, what kind of shelf, whether it can be moved by a single person... A 60" TV and a TV remote need vastly different things to happen in the FC. There is a lot more to the software than meets the eye too: trip planning, various UIs for pickers and packers to read. Predictive modeling for where to store products to minimize pick time.

mabbo 12y ago
... You totally work in AFT, don't you?
Shivetya 12y ago
It doesn't cease to amaze me how fast people dismiss the actual complexity of tasks they don't understand. As you pointed out, there is a lot going on that most people overlook when it comes to managing inventory. I am in distribution, we have many interconnected systems to manage our inventory, whether it is in stores or distribution centers. Within each there are many places and item can and cannot go, whether because of size, weight, volatility, or toxicity. Who processes are dedicated to having large volume items readily available to minimize trip times for stocking and fulfillment. I am curious if Amazon relies on separate system for each location or centrally managed. There are benefits to both