The problem
Shops throw away perishables that could have sold at a discount.
What to build
Recommend discounts as expiry nears based on demand and stock.
Success looks like
Reduced simulated waste while protecting margin.
Suggested technologies
- Pricing optimisation
- Demand estimation
- Expiry tracking
- Notifications
- Simulation
An original, independent statement. It is not an official Smart India Hackathon problem statement, and Arventiq Labs is not affiliated with or endorsed by that programme. The scenario is illustrative and does not describe any specific organisation. Free to use with credit.