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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 28, 2022
Filed:
Nov. 26, 2019
Target Brands, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Hilary Barr, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Kristofer Hjelmeland, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Target Brands, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
Methods and systems are described for optimizing delivery modes used to transport items to a customer. A delivery optimization system includes an online ordering system, a delivery mode optimizer, an order allocator, a cartonization engine, and a ship label and manifest generator. The delivery mode optimizer selects an optimal shipping mode based on information received from carriers. The lowest cost option to deliver the goods to the destination by a promised delivery date is selected at the time the order is received. A shipping node is selected that can supply the items needed to fulfill the order within the desired timeframe. Cartons are selected to package the items in the order in the most cost effective manner. The delivery mode is reevaluated after the order is prepared for shipment to determine if available shipping options have changed.
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