Optimization of packaging sizes
US9098822B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2113/20
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments are provided for determining optimum sizes of packaging in a packaging suite employed in a materials handling facility. The packaging may be used, for example, in the shipping of items from the materials handling facility to various destinations. The sizes of the packaging in the packaging suite are determined based at least upon a cost associated with the packaging, packaging materials and shipping costs of the packaging when applied to a shipment history of the materials handling facility.
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