Automated inventory replenishment
US11244279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/083
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Modifying item packaging according to determined replenishment times. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for modifying item packaging is described herein. An order is received from a user for an item. An exhaustion time for the item is calculated according to an inventory database for the user. An initial replenishment time for the item is calculated. A package quantity is calculated according to the exhaustion time, shipment time, initial replenishment time, and inventory database.
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