18067270. INTELLIGENT FOOD ORDER SELECTION AND FULFILLMENT PLATFORM simplified abstract (International Business Machines Corporation)
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INTELLIGENT FOOD ORDER SELECTION AND FULFILLMENT PLATFORM
Organization Name
International Business Machines Corporation
Inventor(s)
Hamid Majdabadi of Ottawa (CA)
Jeremy R. Fox of Georgetown TX (US)
Peng Hui Jiang of Beijing (CN)
INTELLIGENT FOOD ORDER SELECTION AND FULFILLMENT PLATFORM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18067270 titled 'INTELLIGENT FOOD ORDER SELECTION AND FULFILLMENT PLATFORM
Abstract: Intelligent food order selection and fulfillment includes providing an electronic food item ordering platform through which users build and place electronic orders for food items, maintaining, for a user, a food item profile that includes preferences of the user relating to food item usage, receiving an electronic order for food items that includes perishable food items, receiving a planned schedule of use of the food items, identifying quality date requirements for the perishable food items based on the planned schedule of use, and determining a food item selection and order fulfillment strategy for selecting the perishable food items from a supplier food item inventory and fulfilling the electronic order, where the determining is based on the identified quality date requirements, known quality dates of the supplier food item inventory, and differences in cost, to the user, between interchangeable perishable food items with differing quality dates.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Electronic food item ordering platform for users to place orders.
- Maintenance of user food item profile with preferences.
- Identification of quality date requirements for perishable food items.
- Determination of selection and fulfillment strategy based on quality dates and cost differences.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in online food delivery services, meal kit subscriptions, and grocery delivery platforms.
Problems Solved: Addresses the challenge of efficiently selecting and fulfilling orders for perishable food items based on quality date requirements and cost considerations.
Benefits: Enhances user experience by ensuring timely delivery of fresh perishable food items while optimizing costs for both users and suppliers.
Commercial Applications: This technology can revolutionize the food delivery industry by streamlining order selection and fulfillment processes, leading to increased customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Questions about Intelligent Food Order Selection and Fulfillment: 1. How does the technology determine quality date requirements for perishable food items? 2. What are the potential cost savings for users and suppliers with this innovation?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in food order selection algorithms and perishable food item inventory management systems to enhance the efficiency of this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
Intelligent food order selection and fulfillment includes providing an electronic food item ordering platform through which users build and place electronic orders for food items, maintaining, for a user, a food item profile that includes preferences of the user relating to food item usage, receiving an electronic order for food items that includes perishable food items, receiving a planned schedule of use of the food items, identifying quality date requirements for the perishable food items based on the planned schedule of use, and determining a food item selection and order fulfillment strategy for selecting the perishable food items from a supplier food item inventory and fulfilling the electronic order, where the determining is based on the identified quality date requirements, known quality dates of the supplier food item inventory, and differences in cost, to the user, between interchangeable perishable food items with differing quality dates.
