Appratus, system and method for an automated stock ledger
US8635238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99942
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An inventory stock ledger system, apparatus and method including a process by which one can track inventory efficiently, but can also utilize to perform inventory analysis on a dynamic level. The method includes recording inventory snapshots across various dimensions of a retail business and tracking the inventory levels for select products in to provide real time reports. Central to the apparatus is the idea that inventory can be viewed from a central starting point, and then examined among various dimensions. Inventory management is readily modified and dynamic. The method includes a build capability for examining the inventory levels and snapshots of inventory for a retail market franchise.
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