Patents by Inventor Steven LaVoie

Steven LaVoie has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOGISTICS OPTIMIZATION USING LANE ORDER PATTERN FLEXING
    Publication number: 20150356503
    Abstract: A system and method is provided which determines optimal logistics solutions by allowing a purchaser of goods to vary order frequency and amount of goods ordered so as to lower logistics costs while still meeting inventory constraints. The logistics solution uses several models to search for the most optimal solution in any of a variety of metrics, including total cost, percentage trailer utilization, number of truck used, and miles driven.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: ArrowStream, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven LaVoie, Shrinivas Sale, Michael Robb Swihart, Varunraj Valsaraj, Boyett Judson Hennington, IV, Anthony DeFrances, John William Michalski
  • System and method for logistics optimization using lane order pattern flexing
    Patent number: 9123015
    Abstract: A system and method is provided which determines optimal logistics solutions by allowing a purchaser of goods to vary order frequency and amount of goods ordered so as to lower logistics costs while still meeting inventory constraints. The logistics solution uses several models to search for the most optimal solution in any of a variety of metrics, including total cost, percentage trailer utilization, number of truck used, and miles driven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: ARROWSTREAM, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven LaVoie, Shrinivas Sale, Michael Robb Swihart, Varunraj Valsaraj, Boyett Judson Hennington, IV, Anthony DeFrances, John William Michalski
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS OPTIMIZATION OF LOGISTICS AND PURCHASING
    Publication number: 20140304188
    Abstract: A system and method that provides optimization of order and routing patterns that solves for optimal freight margin, not just freight cost. The optimization includes freight allowance information typically varying by item that is used to determine ordering and routing solutions. The solutions thus are based on freight impact to total landed product cost, not just load freight costs. Optimization results are then translated into performance targets based on freight margin, not just freight expense.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Steven LaVoie, Shrinivas Sale, Michael Robb Swihart, Varunraj Valsaraj, Boyett Judson Hennington, IV, Anthony DeFrances, John William Michalski
  • Transport Vehicle Capacity Maximization Logistics System and Method of Same
    Publication number: 20140297553
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for substantially optimizing logistics for loading vehicles and transporting goods and a method of accomplishing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: ArrowStream, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Benda, Steven LaVoie, William Osborn, Gary C. Davison, Peter D. Rocha
  • System and method for simultaneous optimization of logistics and purchasing
    Patent number: 8799178
    Abstract: A system and method that provides optimization of order and routing patterns that solves for optimal freight margin, not just freight cost. The optimization includes freight allowance information typically varying by item that is used to determine ordering and routing solutions. The solutions thus are based on freight impact to total landed product cost, not just load freight costs. Optimization results are then translated into performance targets based on freight margin, not just freight expense.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: ArrowStream, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven LaVoie, Shrinivas Sale, Michael Robb Swihart, Varunraj Valsaraj, Boyett Judgson Hennington, IV, Anthony DeFrances, John William Michalski
  • Transport vehicle capacity maximization logistics system and method of same
    Patent number: 8756089
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for substantially optimizing logistics for loading vehicles and transporting goods and a method of accomplishing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: ArrowStream, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Benda, Steven LaVoie, William Osborn, Gary C. Davison, Peter D. Rocha
  • Transport vehicle capacity maximization logistics system and method of same
    Patent number: 8756090
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for substantially optimizing logistics for loading vehicles and transporting goods and a method of accomplishing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: ArrowStream, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Benda, Steven LaVoie, William Osborn, Gary C. Davison, Peter D. Rocha
  • Transport vehicle capacity maximization logistics system and method of same
    Patent number: 8744884
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for substantially optimizing logistics for loading vehicles and transporting goods and a method of accomplishing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Arrowstream, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Benda, Steven LaVoie, William Osborn, Gary C. Davison, Peter D. Rocha
  • Transport vehicle capacity maximization logistics system and method of same
    Patent number: 8478619
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for substantially optimizing logistics for loading vehicles and transporting goods and a method of accomplishing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: ArrowStream, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Benda, Steven LaVoie, William Osborn, Gary C. Davison, Peter D. Rocha
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PURCHASING PLANNING-BASED LOGISTICS OPTIMIZATION
    Publication number: 20130159043
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for preplanning optimal order and routing patterns prior to the creation of individual purchase orders. In one embodiment, the preplanning based approach preferably includes both freight under management and freight not under management. Additionally, planning-based optimization suggests changes to existing ordering and routing guidelines where the network has changed and made the current solutions sub-optimal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Steven LaVoie, Shrinivas Sale, Michael Robb Swihart, Varunraj Valsaraj, Boyett Judgson Hennington, IV, Anthony DeFrances, John William Michalski
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOGISTICS OPTIMIZATION USING LANE ORDER PATTERN FLEXING
    Publication number: 20130096973
    Abstract: A system and method is provided which determines optimal logistics solutions by allowing a purchaser of goods to vary order frequency and amount of goods ordered so as to lower logistics costs while still meeting inventory constraints. The logistics solution uses several models to search for the most optimal solution in any of a variety of metrics, including total cost, percentage trailer utilization, number of truck used, and miles driven.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Steven LaVoie, Shrinivas Sale, Michael Robb Swihart, Varunraj Valsaraj, Boyett Judgson Hennington, IV, Anthony DeFrances, John William Michalski
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOGISTICS OPTIMIZATION CONSTRAINED BY INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS
    Publication number: 20130080206
    Abstract: A system and method is provided that optimizes order and routing patterns that considers inventory constraints, including days on hand and shelf life. The results of the optimization of order and routing patterns includes an impact on inventory carried and frequency of inventory turns, to enable Purchasing personnel to gauge the viability of the solutions with respect to capacity, carrying costs, and continuity of supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Steven LaVoie, Shrinivas Sale, Michael Robb Swihart, Varunraj Valsaraj, Boyett Judson Hennington, IV, Anthony DeFrances, John William Michalski
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLOSED LOOP PURCHASE ORDER COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20130030958
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for using an optimized order plan including freight allowance and expense per shipment. Further, an notification of non-compliance is sent to purchasing when purchasing attempts to initiate an order outside of the optimized order plan. Additionally, a compliance reporting system reports the actual shipping results as compared with the optimized order plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: John William Michalski, Steven LaVoie, Anthony DeFrances, Michael Thomas Artman
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS OPTIMIZATION OF LOGISTICS AND PURCHASING
    Publication number: 20130031017
    Abstract: A system and method that provides optimization of order and routing patterns that solves for optimal freight margin, not just freight cost. The optimization includes freight allowance information typically varying by item that is used to determine ordering and routing solutions. The solutions thus are based on freight impact to total landed product cost, not just load freight costs. Optimization results are then translated into performance targets based on freight margin, not just freight expense.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Steven LaVoie, Shrinivas Sale, Michael Robb Swihart, Varunraj Valsaraj, Boyett Judgson Hennington, IV, Anthony DeFrances, John William Michalski
  • Transport Vehicle Capacity Maximization Logistics System and Method of Same
    Publication number: 20110035327
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for substantially optimizing logistics for loading vehicles and transporting goods and a method of accomplishing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: ARROWSTREAM, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Benda, Steven LaVoie, William Osborn, Gary C. Davison, Peter D. Rocha
  • Transport Vehicle Capacity Maximization Logistics System and Method of Same
    Publication number: 20110029414
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for substantially optimizing logistics for loading vehicles and transporting goods and a method of accomplishing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: ARROWSTREAM, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Benda, Steven LaVoie, William Osborn, Gary C. Davison, Peter D. Rocha
  • Transport Vehicle Capacity Maximization Logistics System and Method of Same
    Publication number: 20110029448
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for substantially optimizing logistics for loading vehicles and transporting goods and a method of accomplishing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: ARROWSTREAM, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Benda, Steven LaVoie, William Osborn, Gary C. Davison, Peter D. Rocha
  • Transport Vehicle Capacity Maximization Logistics System and Method of Same
    Publication number: 20110029446
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for substantially optimizing logistics for loading vehicles and transporting goods and a method of accomplishing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: ARROWSTREAM, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Benda, Steven LaVoie, William Osborn, Gary C. Davison, Peter D. Rocha
  • Transport vehicle capacity maximization logistics system and method of same
    Patent number: 7840429
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for substantially optimizing logistics for loading vehicles and transporting goods and a method of accomplishing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: ArrowStream, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Benda, Steven LaVoie, William Osborn, Gary C. Davison, Peter D. Rocha
  • Product offering management and tracking system
    Publication number: 20050267791
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for product tracking and management of merchandise and a method of accomplishing the same. The disclosed system can also be used to forecast and adjust projected allocations of merchandise based upon the product tracking information collected and managed. There is also provided a method for substantially optimizing logistics for loading vehicles and transporting goods which is capable of being utilized with the disclosed tracking and management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Steven LaVoie, James Savarese, Tony Defrances, Brendan Clarke, Peter Benda, William Osborn, Gary Davison, Peter Rocha