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Method and apparatus for end-to-end retail store site optimization

US8239245B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 2008
Grant dateAug 7, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0205
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for end-to-end retail store one-stop site configuration integrates multiple data sources, identifying key customers, forecasting merchandise demand. Site configuration is formulated as a mathematical optimization problem with both in-store and external data as input to the problem whose solution provides proper suggestions for retail store transformation.

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