Method, a system, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for fulfillment center and retail store fulfillment of retail orders
US11776045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0635
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, computer programs, and methods for coordinating automated components and employee activities to facilitate fulfillment of orders for items and/or services sold by retailers and made available for delivery or pick-up at a retail location are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: receiving an order; selecting a preferred source location for each retail item in the order; preparing a first portion of the order at a fulfillment center; preparing a second portion of the order at a first store; preparing a third portion of the order at a second store; combining the first and second order portions and loading the combined order portions onto a transportation vehicle for transfer to the second store; and assembling the order including the first, second, and third order portions at the second store.
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