MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611049996 A) filed by G. L. Bajaj Institute Of Technology And Management, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on April 20, for 'smart micro-retail fulfillment network for decentralized last-mile delivery.'
Inventor(s) include Ayush Singh; Vipul Rawat; Zafar Hussain; Yash Gupta; and Vivek.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a smart micro-retail fulfillment network for enabling decentralized last-mile delivery in remote and semi-urban regions. The network comprises a digital platform that connects local retailers, customers, and delivery agents through lightweight, low-bandwidth interfaces. The system utilizes real-time inventory from local retail stores to fulfill customer orders without reliance on centralized warehouses, thereby reducing infrastructure costs and improving delivery efficiency. An order processing engine dynamically assigns orders to the nearest retailer based on proximity and inventory availability, while a delivery management subsystem coordinates last-mile logistics using GPS-assisted routing algorithms. The platform incorporates data optimization techniques such as compression, caching, and asynchronous synchronization to ensure reliable operation in connectivity-constrained environments. Additionally, a decentralized accountability framework assigns responsibility for defective or damaged goods to the respective retailer, thereby minimizing platform risk. The invention enhances digital inclusion, reduces delivery time, and provides a scalable, cost-effective solution for e-commerce access in underserved regions."
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