Resource management and planning using a memory resident data module
US7162318B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/087
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for resource management and planning includes loading into memory near real-time information associated with multiple enterprise and affiliated production facilities, the near real-time information including demand information indicating demand for a product, production information indicating scheduled production of the product at the production facilities, and inventory information indicating inventories of the product at the production facilities; receiving a current order for the product; identifying resources for use in producing the product; determining availabilities of the resources using the near real-time information loaded into memory; and generating a production plan for production of the product using the availabilities of the resources.
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