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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTION OF SINGLE-PRODUCT-TYPE UNLABELED PACKAGES

  • US 20100211426A1
  • Filed: 02/12/2010
  • Published: 08/19/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/13/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method for carrying out the distribution of single-product-type unlabeled packages using a carrier system, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) receiving a distribution list from a shipper system by a carrier computer system for a plurality of unlabeled packages, wherein said distribution list comprises destination information for each unlabeled package and each unlabeled package contains one or more units of a single type of product;

    (b) generating a pickup and delivery schedule comprising time and destination information associated with the pickup of said unlabeled packages from a manufacturing facility and the delivery of said shipments to a plurality of respective destinations, wherein said pickup and delivery schedule is based at least in part on said distribution list;

    (c) dispatching a pickup vehicle to said manufacturing facility to retrieve said unlabeled packages based at least in part on said pickup and delivery schedule;

    (d) delivering the unlabeled packages from said manufacturing facility via the pickup vehicle to a distribution point in accordance with said pickup and delivery schedule;

    (e) generating a plurality of shipping labels, wherein said shipping labels include information based at least in part on said pickup and delivery schedule;

    (f) affixing said shipping labels to said unlabeled packages at said distribution point, wherein any one of said plurality of shipping labels may be applied to any one of said plurality of unlabeled packages; and

    (g) transporting said shipments from said distribution point to said respective destinations in accordance with said pickup and delivery schedule.

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