Method of estimating future replenishment requirements and inventory levels in physical distribution networks
US6006196A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0202
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method suitable for use in a physical distribution network. The method comprises the steps of using a distribution resource planning (DRP) logic for providing estimates of at least one of projected future on-hand inventory and replenishment requirements; and, incorporating within the DRP logic an uncertainty of future demand for estimating at least one of future replenishment requirements and inventory levels in the physical distribution network.
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