Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
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2007-02-20
2007-02-20
Picard, Leo (Department: 2125)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
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10678297
ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems of controlling an enterprise and for providing a control architecture. In some embodiments, a multiple level business model is used to define business processes, and control, regulate, or synchronize those processes. Actual processes are generally executed at lower levels, while control of the processes is carried out one level higher. At an echelon two levels higher, coordination of the processes based on objectives and available shared assets is carried out. A fourth level may be used to provide planning and development, and a fifth level may be used to set the objectives of an enterprise or enterprise unit. Implementation of this model provides control and monitoring of value production, performance measurement, and timely exchange of information and instructions.
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