MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611001230 A) filed by Pawan Whig; Dr. Sushila Gupta; Deepak Singh; Dr. Ashima Bhatnagar Bhatia; and Dr. Meghna Sharma, New Delhi, on Jan. 6, for 'ai-hwrl: ai-driven healthcare waste reduction and reverse logistics optimizer.'
Inventor(s) include Pawan Whig; Dr. Sushila Gupta; Deepak Singh; Dr. Ashima Bhatnagar Bhatia; and Dr. Meghna Sharma.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 13, under issue no. 07/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses an intelligent system and method for reducing healthcare supply waste and optimizing reverse logistics using artificial intelligence (AI) and supply chain management (SCM) techniques. The system continuously monitors real-time inventory data from hospitals, clinics, and warehouses, identifying unused, slow-moving, or soon-to-expire medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and devices. A predictive analytics engine forecasts expiration risks, demand surges, and redistribution priorities across the healthcare network. The invention employs machine learning algorithms and large language models (LLMs) to generate actionable redistribution plans, automatically triggering transfers, recalls, or reallocation to locations with higher demand. The system incorporates a closed-loop supply chain model that tracks the full lifecycle of medical items, including procurement, utilization, recovery, and re-entry into the supply network. This approach minimizes medical waste, reduces costs for healthcare providers, and ensures critical resources are available where they are needed most. A natural language reporting interface enables supply chain managers and healthcare administrators to receive compliance-ready reports, sustainability metrics, and actionable insights in real time. This invention bridges healthcare operations and intelligent logistics, delivering a sustainable, cost-efficient, and data-driven solution to global medical supply waste challenges."
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