SHELFCAST ALLOCATION ENGINE
Regional Store Allocation Optimizer
Estimates based on USDA Handbook 66 & UC Davis postharvest baselines
Incoming Shipment
Enter the produce arriving at your distribution center today.
Source: FDA / USDA
Estimated shelf life at 0°C optimal: 14d
Estimated life at DC (3°C): 10.3d
Estimated remaining after 24h elapsed: 9.3d
Your Store Network
Edit stores or use the pre-loaded sample network. Turnover speed drives the allocation.
| Store Name | Weekly Cases | Turnover (days) | Case Temp (°C) | Miles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total weekly demand: 265 cases across 6 stores
Current Allocation — Volume-Based
| Store | Cases Allocated | Est. Shelf Life at Store | Turnover | Margin | Est. Waste (cases) | Est. Waste ($) | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Flagship | 151 | 9.3d | 2d | +7.3d | 4.5 | $63 | ▲ INCREASE |
| University District | 113 | 8.3d | 2.5d | +5.8d | 3.4 | $48 | ▲ INCREASE |
| Suburban East | 85 | 8.3d | 3.8d | +4.5d | 2.6 | $36 | ▲ INCREASE |
| Suburban West | 75 | 7.3d | 4.5d | +2.8d | 2.3 | $32 | — HOLD |
| Exurban North | 47 | 7.3d | 5.5d | +1.8d | 1.4 | $20 | — HOLD |
| Rural South | 28 | 6.5d | 7d | -0.5d | 2 | $28 | ✗ SKIP |
Estimates based on USDA Handbook 66 and UC Davis postharvest baselines. Actual shelf life varies by cultivar, packaging, humidity, harvest quality, cooling speed, microbial load, ethylene exposure, and handling conditions. Waste projections are modeled estimates, not guarantees. Actual results depend on operational conditions.
Estimated Impact Summary
Current Weekly Waste
$227
volume-based allocation
Optimized Weekly Waste
$214
ShelfCast recommended
Weekly Savings
$13
estimated per allocation cycle
Estimated Annual Savings
$676
weekly × 52
Estimates based on USDA Handbook 66 and UC Davis postharvest baselines. Actual shelf life varies by cultivar, packaging, humidity, harvest quality, cooling speed, microbial load, ethylene exposure, and handling conditions. Waste projections are modeled estimates, not guarantees. Actual results depend on operational conditions.
Estimated Waste by Store: Current vs. Recommended Allocation
Source: Q10 decay model using USDA Handbook 66 baselines
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ShelfCast Allocation Engine · USDA Handbook 66 & UC Davis Postharvest Research