SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING THE LOADING OF MERCHANDISE AT MERCHANDISE DISTRIBUTION CENTERS

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15872137

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In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to end-to-end optimization for the loading of delivery vehicles with merchandise items at merchandise distribution centers. In some embodiments, there is provided a system including: merchandise items; a merchandise distribution center; conveyor assemblies extending from a merchandise storage area to a merchandise loading area, loading mechanism(s) in the merchandise loading area for assisting in the transport of merchandise items from conveyor assemblies to delivery vehicles; and a central computing system configured to: receive a first signal regarding each merchandise item; receive a second signal regarding the loading space of the delivery vehicle; determine the arrival of merchandise items in the loading area; coordinate the transport of merchandise items from conveyor assemblies to the loading space using the loading mechanism(s); and determine an arrangement and instruct a sequence of loading of the merchandise items in the loading space.

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WALMART APOLLO LLC702 S W 8TH STREET MS 0520 BENTONVILLE AZ 72716-0520

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lee, Ryan Bentonville, US 61 281
Putcha, Sai Phaneendra Sri Harsha Viswanath Bentonville, US 22 104

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