Intelligent retail logistics scheduling

  • Authors:

  • John Rowe;Keith Jewers;Andrew Codd;Andrew Alcock

  • Affiliations:

  • J. Sainsbury plc, London, United Kingdom;J. Sainsbury plc, London, United Kingdom;Inference Corporation, Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom;Inference Corporation, Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom

  • Venue:
  • IAAI'96 Proceedings of the eighth annual conference on Innovative applications of artificial intelligence
  • Year:
  • 1996

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Abstract

The Supply Chain Integrated Ordering Network (SCION) Depot Bookings system automates the planning and scheduling of perishable and non-perishable commodities and the vehicles that carry them into J. Sainsbury depots. This is a strategic initiative, enabling the business to make the key move from weekly to daily ordering. The system is mission critical, managing the inwards flow of commodities from suppliers into J. Sainsbury's depots. The system leverages AI techniques to provide a business solution that meets challenging functional and performance needs. The SCION Depot Bookings system is operational providing schedules for 22 depots across the UK.