Optimized deployment of parts in a supply chain network
US7685015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/20
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Locations that include supply, manufacturing, demand locations, and channels are defined. A demand is computed for each part at each location. An availability lead-time is estimated for each part at each location and for each part at each channel. A total landed cost is calculated for each part at each location and each channel. A lead-time demand is computed for each part at each location using the availability lead-times for the part. A demand over lead-time is computed for each part at each location using the availability lead-times for the part. A completely filled demand is determined from the lead-time demands and the stock levels, and a partially filled demand is determined from the lead-time demands and the stock levels. A coverage function is generated for the parts at the locations and the channels from the completely filled demand and the partially filled demand.
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