Method and system for forecasting demand of a distribution center and related stores
US8103538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0202
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and a system for forecasting demand of a distribution center and related stores are described herein. In particular, the system may identify a season and an item associated with the season. The system may generate initial forecasts of the item associated with the season for the plurality of stores. Based on the initial forecasts, the system may generate projected store sales. Accordingly, the system may generate projected store orders based on the projected store sales. Further, the system may generate an aggregate projected store order based on the projected store orders. Based on the aggregate projected store order, the system may generate a distribution center order of the item associated with the season.
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