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Method and system for monitoring and modifying a consumption forecast over a computer network

US6430540B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2000
Grant dateAug 6, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/0875
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for enabling commercial web site users to monitor and display a consumption forecast for an established stocking program, wherein a stocking program is an agreement between a supplier and a customer that guarantees availability and consumption of a stocking program item based upon an established consumption forecast for the item. The user can review the current consumption forecast and additional details of an established stocking program and request modification of the forecast as desired.

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