System for distributing items from an origin to a plurality of d

Details System for distributing items from an origin to a plurality of d System for distributing items from an origin to a plurality of d

1996-03-13

1998-02-03

Hayes, Gail O.

395230, G06F 1760

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057153981

ABSTRACT:
A system for developing a plan for distribution of items from an origin to a plurality of destinations uses an indication of an estimated number of books to be sent to the destinations to obtain a first total cost estimate representing the total cost of distributing the estimated number of items from the origin to the destinations using a first distribution system. The system obtains a second total cost estimate representing the total cost of distributing the estimated number of items from the origin to the destinations using a combination of the first and second distribution systems and compares the first cost estimate to the second cost estimate. If the first cost estimate is greater than the second cost estimate, a distribution plan is obtained from an indication of an actual number of items to be distributed whereby at least one of the items is to be sent to its destination using the first and second distribution systems.

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