Automatic computation of validation metrics for global logistics processes
US8234145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0203
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A validation matrix computation system automatically computes a validation matrix to analyze performance and efficiency of a global logistics process. The present system comprises identifying metrics and automatically computing the metrics to derive a validation matrix from the metrics. The system comprises a metric capture module installed at all participant locations in the global logistics process. The metric capture module captures, from logs generated at a node, metrics that measure performance at the node. The system generates the validation matrix from the captured metrics and uses the validation matrix to evaluate performance. The metrics comprise quantitative and qualitative metrics; quantitative metrics are automatically computed by correlating logs generated at the nodes and qualitative metrics are computed using surveys completed by participants in the global logistics process.
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