H.E. Butt Grocery. has filed a patent for systems and methods to coordinate automated components and employee activities for order fulfillment at retail locations. The method involves receiving orders, selecting source locations, preparing orders at different locations, and assembling them for pick-up or delivery. GlobalData’s report on H.E. Butt Grocery gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on H.E. Butt Grocery, Smart checkout was a key innovation area identified from patents. H.E. Butt Grocery's grant share as of January 2024 was 63%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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The patent application (Publication Number: US20230419391A1) describes a method and system for managing retail orders for pick-up or delivery. The method involves receiving data related to an order from a customer device, parsing the data into a suitable structure for storage in an order database, selecting a preferred source location for sourcing retail items based on factors like delivery time and item availability, and preparing the order accordingly. The system includes a central order management system, order processing servers, and automation equipment to facilitate the order fulfillment process efficiently.
Furthermore, the system allows for the assignment of a retail store to the order based on customer-related data, enables customers to select specific retail items and stores at the time of placing the order, and provides notifications and reassignment of source locations in case of unavailability of items. The system also considers factors like item size, weight, and temperature for selecting the source location and ensures that the fulfillment center and retail store inventories overlap to provide a seamless shopping experience for customers. Overall, the method and system outlined in the patent application aim to streamline the retail order management process, optimize sourcing locations, and enhance customer satisfaction through efficient order fulfillment mechanisms.
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