17931959. DYNAMIC SUPPLY CHAIN DELIVERY OPTIONS USING COMPUTER SIMULATION simplified abstract (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 DYNAMIC SUPPLY CHAIN DELIVERY OPTIONS USING COMPUTER SIMULATION
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DYNAMIC SUPPLY CHAIN DELIVERY OPTIONS USING COMPUTER SIMULATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Original Abstract Submitted
DYNAMIC SUPPLY CHAIN DELIVERY OPTIONS USING COMPUTER SIMULATION
Organization Name
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
Christian Compton of Austin TX (US)
Todd Russell Whitman of Bethany CT (US)
Jeremy R. Fox of Georgetown TX (US)
Sarbajit K. Rakshit of Kolkata (IN)
DYNAMIC SUPPLY CHAIN DELIVERY OPTIONS USING COMPUTER SIMULATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17931959 titled 'DYNAMIC SUPPLY CHAIN DELIVERY OPTIONS USING COMPUTER SIMULATION
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a computer system that generates dynamic supply chain delivery options for a product based on updated data received regarding the delivery of the product to a customer.
- The computer receives data about a product delivery.
- It uses this data to determine changes in delivery time or location.
- A simulation of delivery plans is created based on the received and updated data.
- The simulated delivery plans are evaluated using parameters.
- An updated delivery plan is selected and communicated to the delivery system.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries such as e-commerce, logistics, and transportation to optimize delivery processes and improve customer satisfaction.
Problems Solved
1. Inefficient delivery planning. 2. Lack of flexibility in changing delivery schedules. 3. Inaccurate delivery estimations.
Benefits
1. Improved efficiency in supply chain management. 2. Enhanced customer experience with accurate delivery options. 3. Increased adaptability to changing circumstances.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing Last-Mile Delivery Strategies for E-commerce Businesses
Original Abstract Submitted
A computer is used to generate dynamic supply chain delivery options for a product. Data is received at the computer, regarding a delivery of a product to a customer, the delivery is implemented using a delivery system. A change in a delivery time or location of the product is determined using the computer based on updated data received at the computer. A simulation is generated, using the computer, of simulated delivery plans based on the received data and the updated data. The simulated delivery plans are evaluated to determine an updated delivery plan based on parameters. The updated delivery plan is selected based on the parameters, and communicated to the delivery system.
