Rapid sorting-based supply assignment tool for order fulfillment with short supply
US11966868B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0482
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, and other embodiments for sorting-based assignment to optimize order fulfillment with short supply. One embodiment includes identifying a set of one or more distributions within a series of days. Sorting all demands of a first priority level occurring in the series of days by ascending order of size of the demand. For each demand of the first priority level in sorted order, (a) selecting an initial distribution during which the demand is scheduled to be fulfilled from the set of distributions, and (b) generating an indication that the demand can cannot be completely fulfilled, based on the size of the demand and the amount of supply available. Automatically arranging a graphical representation of a schedule of supplies and met and unmet demands for the series of days in a graphical user interface based at least on the indications generated for each demand.
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