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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 01, 2023
Filed:
Sep. 21, 2020
Stamps.com Inc., El Segundo, CA (US);
John Roland Clem, Manhattan Beach, CA (US);
Auctane, Inc., Austin, TX (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods which provide localized item procurement fulfilment using virtual distribution center inventory are described. For example, stocking locations of one or more intermediaries may provide virtual distribution center inventory for use by a supplier in facilitating localized item procurement fulfilment for acquirers. A supplier may provide a web based sales platform allowing acquirers to purchase items of the supplier's goods wherein the item procurement fulfilment is configured to utilize a network of intermediaries to facilitate competitive and satisfactory delivery timeframes, such as next day, same day, and even on-demand delivery of the goods, using economy shipping options. An intermediary may share inventory data and/or account information to facilitate operation of the web based sales platform to provide transparent and seamless order and/or checkout processing for items of the supplier's goods purchased by the acquirer that are to be fulfilled out of the intermediary's stocking location.