METHOD FOR PACK SIZE ALLOCATION WITH EXPIRY DATES

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14490769

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A method for allocating a plurality of product packs corresponding to a product located at a central warehouse is provided. The method may include sorting the plurality of product packs based on a product pack expiry date. The method may include, allocating at least one product pack having a product amount within the sorted plurality of product packs to at least one shipping destination location, the allocating of the at least one product pack occurring prior to a pre-determined threshold value associated with the product amount being exceeded, wherein the allocating is performed according to a sequence based on the sorting of the plurality of product packs and a plurality of orders for the product. The method may include searching the sorted plurality of product packs for at least one additional product pack to be allocated. The method may include allocating the at least one additional product pack.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Elshishiny, Hisham E Cairo, EG 22 137

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