The disclosed inventory system and methods can be used to improve storage time for storing less frequency accessed inventory items. Specifically, a mobile drive unit may be selected from a plurality of mobile drive units to store an inventory item by obtaining storage densities of available storage locations and selecting a storage location for an inventory item based on the projected frequency of access of the inventory item. An overhead drive unit may be selected over a ground drive unit to store less-frequently accessed inventory items in densely-packed storage areas. Inventory holders may be selected based on projected frequency of access of other inventory items stored therein.

The disclosed inventory system and methods can be used to improve storage time for storing less frequency accessed inventory items. Specifically, a mobile drive unit may be selected from a plurality of mobile drive units to store an inventory item by obtaining storage densities of available storage locations and selecting a storage location for an inventory item based on the projected frequency of access of the inventory item. An overhead drive unit may be selected over a ground drive unit to store less-frequently accessed inventory items in densely-packed storage areas. Inventory holders may be selected based on projected frequency of access of other inventory items stored therein.

Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for automated loading and retrieval of items. In various embodiments, items are received at a loading station where identification data may be captured for each item and handling instructions may be generated. In some embodiments, a label having indicia associated with the item may be generated and affixed to the item. The items may then be deposited through an access door into the vehicle identified in the handling instructions. Once the items are loaded into the access door, an automated load/unload device may deposit the item in the appropriate storage location. The automated load/unload device may also retrieve and rearrange items as desired.

Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for automated loading and retrieval of items. In various embodiments, items are received at a loading station where identification data may be captured for each item and handling instructions may be generated. In some embodiments, a label having indicia associated with the item may be generated and affixed to the item. The items may then be deposited through an access door into the vehicle identified in the handling instructions. Once the items are loaded into the access door, an automated load/unload device may deposit the item in the appropriate storage location. The automated load/unload device may also retrieve and rearrange items as desired.

A picking device for piece goods is disclosed, in which cleaning of the picking device is facilitated. The picking device may include a shelf row having shelf bases, each including a plurality of storage chutes, and a retrieving device, via which piece goods can be retrieved. A shelf base may include a frame structure, chute partitions, chute bases, and blocking devices, which are coupled to a control device. Two chute partitions and one chute base may define one elongate storage chute, assigned to each chute base is a support device, on which the chute base rests and which is designed such that another chute base can be slid between the resting chute base and the support device. Assigned to each chute base is a holding means, which prevents the chute base from sliding in the longitudinal direction of the storage chute when the chute base is on the support device.

In some examples, a pallet connector includes a body defining a first connector on a first side of the body and one or more lateral structures extending from a second side of the body, wherein the one or more lateral structures are to prevent movement of the body relative to a structure on which the body is disposed, and wherein the first connector comprises a male connector, a female connector, or both a male connector and a female connector.

In some examples, a pallet connector includes a body defining a first connector on a first side of the body and one or more lateral structures extending from a second side of the body, wherein the one or more lateral structures are to prevent movement of the body relative to a structure on which the body is disposed, and wherein the first connector comprises a male connector, a female connector, or both a male connector and a female connector.

Delivery system and method for securely delivering a package including housings or storage units positioned at a wall, door, or a roof of a structure. The delivery system includes a hatch operatively connected to the storage units. The delivery system includes sensors configured to detect presence of a package in the storage units. The delivery system includes a controller operatively connected to the storage units, the hatch, and the sensors. The controller detects the presence of a delivery device that is configured to carry the packages for delivery into the storage units. The delivery device includes a drone, or an electronic device operated by a delivery agent. The controller verifies the delivery device and opens the hatch to provide access for the delivery device to place the package in the storage units. The controller notifies and authenticates a user to provide access to retrieve the packages from the storage units.

Delivery system and method for securely delivering a package including housings or storage units positioned at a wall, door, or a roof of a structure. The delivery system includes a hatch operatively connected to the storage units. The delivery system includes sensors configured to detect presence of a package in the storage units. The delivery system includes a controller operatively connected to the storage units, the hatch, and the sensors. The controller detects the presence of a delivery device that is configured to carry the packages for delivery into the storage units. The delivery device includes a drone, or an electronic device operated by a delivery agent. The controller verifies the delivery device and opens the hatch to provide access for the delivery device to place the package in the storage units. The controller notifies and authenticates a user to provide access to retrieve the packages from the storage units.

Today's funeral practices are unsustainable, toxic, and polluting. Both cremation and the manufacture and transport of caskets, grave liners, and headstones emit greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. In fact, the very last thing that most of us will do on this earth is poison it. As a response, a system and method called recomposition that gently and naturally returns humans to the earth after death.