SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING AN ITEM TO A DYNAMIC LOCATION

摘要

Various embodiments of the present invention involve systems, methods, and computer program products utilized in facilitating alternative delivery options for customers. In certain embodiments, a consignee may meet a driver and receive an item at a location different from the delivery address associated with the item. The receipt of the item may be prior to the driver attempting to deliver the item to the designated shipping location or after an unsuccessful delivery attempt. The carrier, the driver, the carrier system, the mobile station, and/or the sensors located on the item may communicate with the consignee to arrange a mutually acceptable time and location to accomplish the delivery. In certain embodiments, the consignee may be responsible for arriving at a dynamic delivery location to retrieve the item while the driver is at the location performing other tasks.

主权项

1. A method for delivering an item to a dynamic delivery location comprising the steps of:
receiving shipment data identifying a delivery address for the item; placing the item on a mobile asset based at least in part on a dispatch plan, wherein the dispatch plan identifies a plurality of stop locations; identifying a candidate dynamic delivery location by comparing the plurality of stop locations to a stop criteria wherein the candidate dynamic delivery location is different from the delivery address for the item; providing location information relative to the item to the consignee while the mobile asset is en route providing a service according the dispatch plan and prior to the item arriving at the candidate dynamic delivery location; verifying the consignee's identity; and providing the item to the consignee.