Method and apparatus for estimating product cost

Details Method and apparatus for estimating product cost Method and apparatus for estimating product cost

2008-05-06

2008-05-06

Rudy, Andrew Joseph (Department: 3627)

Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em

Structural design

C703S006000, C700S097000, C705S001100, C705S400000

Reexamination Certificate

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07369970

ABSTRACT:
A development department stores physical characteristic data concerning a product to be manufactured, such as shape and CAD data, in a database. Cost factor data are provided from a plurality of potential makers of the product. The cost factor data is stored in a database. Manufacturing costs are calculated for the respective makers based on the cost factor data, and then displayed. The provided information, the cost factor data stored in the databases, and the estimated manufacturing costs can be browsed through a network. Further, the cost factor data stored in the databases can be updated by the makers through the network.

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