Systems and methods for determining pack allocations
US8788315B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/06315
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for determining a plurality of pack configurations to make available for distribution to a plurality of stores, wherein a pack configuration contains a particular number of units of each of a plurality of variations of a product. An allowable pack size constraint, a maximum pack configuration constraint, mismatch cost data, and product demand data for the plurality of stores are received. A first pack and a second pack for the store are determined, wherein the first pack contains a particular number of each of the variations of the product, wherein the first pack meets the allowable pack size constraint and minimizes mismatch costs for the store. Stores are clustered based on similarity of their demand data until the total pack configuration amount across all clusters meets the maximum pack configuration constraint.
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