Distribution matrix in an allocation table

Details Distribution matrix in an allocation table Distribution matrix in an allocation table

2011-03-15

2011-03-15

Gart, Matthew S (Department: 3687)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

Inventory management

C705S022000

Reexamination Certificate

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07908186

ABSTRACT:
A method, apparatus and program product are provided for displaying planned quantities of articles in a computerized allocation system. The method comprises displaying an allocation table having a listing of articles along one dimension and data regarding the articles along another dimension. The data regarding each article includes a total quantity of the article for all stores receiving the article. The method further includes receiving a command to switch to a distribution matrix view of the listing of articles displayed in the allocation table, and displaying the distribution matrix view including a listing of stores along one dimension and data regarding the stores along another dimension. The data regarding each store includes a quantity of each article for the store.

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