Bridget M Evens

US Patent:

20110225023, Sep 15, 2011

Filed:

Mar 9, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/720178

Inventors:

Bridget Mary Evens - Coon Rapids MN, US
Beverly Alice Elmshauser - Golden Valley MN, US
Imtiaz Anwar - Hopkins MN, US
Karrie Haugen - Plymouth MN, US
Natasha Werner - Delano MN, US
Katherine Grace Phillips - Minneapolis MN, US
Karina Nelson - Minnetonka MN, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

705 731

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a distribution server can be configured to coordinate the distribution of products to multiple retail locations. Upon receiving data representative of a product, one or more retail locations, and a promotional event, the distribution server may predict an effect on product sales from the promotional event, generate a sales forecast for each of the locations, and determine a quantity of the product to be delivered to each of the locations. Based at least in part on receiving capabilities of the retail locations, the distribution server may determine a confidence level for each of the locations associated with a probability that the product is stocked at a particular time. The distribution server may prioritize product distribution to the retail locations, based at least in part on the determined confidence levels.