Pull planning for serviceable parts to facilitate on-demand repair planning
US8117059B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0202
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In an embodiment, a method for on-demand repair planning includes modeling for a repair location: a good parts buffer; a first buffer for unserviceable parts determined to be serviceable without repair; and a second buffer for unserviceable parts determined to be repairable. A forecasted demand, for a specified quantity of serviceable parts, is accessed. Parts available in the first buffer to help satisfy the forecasted demand is estimated. If a part is available, an operation plan is generated for a use-as-is operation. If the forecasted demand is not fully satisfied, a quantity of parts available in the second buffer to help satisfy the forecasted demand is estimated and, if one or more parts are available: the latest time at which a repair operation can begin is estimated; a repair order is planned; and an operation plan is generated for the repair operation.
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