Open AccessIntelligent Retail Logistics Scheduling
Author(s) -
Rowe John,
Jewers Keith,
Sivayogan Joe,
Codd Andrew,
Alcock Andrew
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
ai magazine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 2371-9621
pISSN - 0738-4602
DOI - 10.1609/aimag.v17i4.1238
Subject(s) - scheduling (production processes) , supply chain , operations research , computer science , flow network , operations management , business , process management , engineering , marketing , mathematical optimization , mathematics
The supply‐chain integrated ordering network ( scion ) depot‐bookings system automates the planning and scheduling of perishable and nonperishable commodities and the vehicles that carry them into J. Sainsbury depots. This initiative is strategic, enabling the business to make the key move from weekly to daily ordering. The system is mission critical, managing the inward 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 United Kingdom.