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This is a smart move and obvious application of the Watson engine if it can be applied reliably to the unpredictable 'global weirding' weather problems.

Does anyone know if organisations like Home Depot, for example, roll their own solutions or rely on 3rd parties to help move things like generators into stores ahead of storms?

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I can't speak for Depot, but in the case of some of the larger retail organizations, major weather events will get coordination from HQ, but beyond those its typically left up to regional and store manager discretion.

That sounds like a problem that needs solving.

As far as I know it's 100% up to each store to watch the weather reports and determine the required action.

Interesting, it was my understanding that HomeDepot HQ move stock around ahead of predicted near term need.

Waffle House organizes for impending disasters from HQ, and has a mobile command center they'll dispatch to the affected area to help organize logistics. They're famous for staying open and/or recovering quickly from extreme events.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB100014240531119047166045765424...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waffle_House_Index

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