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Algorithm Listings
This section lists the existing algorithms in each category: container move (CM), lane (LA), location-find (LF), put-away (PA), picking (PK), shortage clearance (SC), and quality inspection (QA).
Container-Move Algorithms
Container-Move Algorithms lists the container-move algorithms that are supplied with the system.

Container-Move Algorithms
 
 
Algorithm
Description
1
Move to Stage–Find First Location
The system finds the first location defined as a stage location.
2
Move to Stage–Find Empty Location
The system finds the first location defined as a stage location.
3
Move to Stage–Merge with Same Shipper/Ship-To
The system finds a location in the stage area that already contains stock for the SO shipper or DO ship-to code.
4
Move to Stage–Find Location with Best Load
The system looks for a stage location with the least number of containers/pallets in it.
10
Move to Dock–Find First Location
The system finds the first location defined as a truck location.
11
Move to Dock–Find Empty Location
The system looks for an empty dock location.
12
Move to Dock–Merge with Same Shipper/Ship-To
The system finds a dock location that already contains stock for the SO shipper or DO ship-to.
13
Move to Dock–Find Location with Best Load
The system looks for a dock location that has the least number of containers/pallets in it.
14
Move to Dock–Find a Dedicated Dock
The system finds a dock dedicated to a given carrier.