Amazon.com, Inc.
Dynamic node level storage capacity management system

Abstract:

Techniques for dynamically allocating storage space at fulfillment centers for sellers offering items are disclosed herein. In embodiments, information about available bins of a fulfillment center for storing inventory may be obtained. Sales performance factor information for a seller offering items may be received for items that are being stored at a fulfillment center. A capacity of bin numbers and bin sizes may be determined for the seller based on the sales performance factor information and the number of available bins. A threshold space assignment for the seller may be determined based on an inventory group associated with the offered items associated with the seller. Particular bin sizes and bin numbers may be identified at the fulfillment center for the particular seller to store the offered items based on the capacity and threshold space assignment.