Abstract: A product delivery configuration portal includes a processor and a data store coupled to the processor. A user interface component is configured to generate a user interface providing order information relative to a sales order. The user interface has at least one flexibility selector that allows a variation of a parameter that affects product delivery. The user interface surfaces at least one delivery modification suggestion based on the sales order and a selection of the at least one flexibility selector. The user interface includes a user interface element that, when actuated, persists a delivery modification to the data store.

Abstract: A computer implemented warehouse operations forecasting system includes a series of user navigable displays hierarchically organized based on level of detail from more general to more detailed in terms of information presented. One of the displays in the series includes an indication of projected warehouse space utilization over a period of time in the future.

Abstract: A social networking website logs information about actions taken by members of the website. For a particular member of the website, the website presents targeted ads based on actions by the member and one or more characteristics of the member. The social networking website maintains a profile associated with the member which describes characteristics of the member, such as age, geographic location, employment, educational history and interests. The social networking website compares the member profile to targeting criteria for a plurality of advertising requests and determines the advertising requests that match the member profile and generate the most revenue for the social networking website. When presenting a member with an ad, the website may optimize advertising revenue by selecting an ad from the received ads that will maximize the expected value of the ad.

Abstract: A social networking website logs information about actions taken by members of the website. For a particular member of the website, the website presents targeted ads based on actions by the member and one or more characteristics of the member. The social networking website maintains a profile associated with the member which describes characteristics of the member, such as age, geographic location, employment, educational history and interests. The social networking website compares the member profile to targeting criteria for a plurality of advertising requests and determines the advertising requests that match the member profile and generate the most revenue for the social networking website. When presenting a member with an ad, the website may optimize advertising revenue by selecting an ad from the received ads that will maximize the expected value of the ad.