Method, system and facility for controlling resource allocation within a manufacturing environment
US6615092B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/02
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, a system and a facility provide for the control of resource allocation within a build to order manufacturing environment. A system for providing a control center for a manufacturing facility is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of information sources operably associated with manufacturing products within the manufacturing facility. A user interface of the system displays selective information associated with portions of the manufacturing facility within a control center operable to manage production within the manufacturing facility. The system further includes a resource allocator operably coupled to the control center and the plurality of information sources and the resource allocator is operable to monitor work in process within the manufacturing facility.
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