π Smart PO Planning for Perishable Products β Simplified! π₯¦π¦
We recently encountered some interesting challenges in planning purchase orders (POs) for perishable products β where shelf life, delivery timelines, and demand forecasting are all critical. π‘ With a deep understanding of the domain, we built a simple yet powerful solution that automates PO planning while accounting for product lifespan and delivery constraints.
Business Challenges
Managing procurement & delivery for perishable products.
Short product lifespan: Need to procure & deliver within a few days.
Procurement lead time: PO must be placed on specific days for timely delivery.
Varying customer delivery dates: Orders are spread across multiple dates.
High order volume: Thousands of orders require structured weekly planning.
PO Cutoff and Delivery Timing

π½οΈ Check out the video for a quick walkthrough of how we made it work:
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