Method and system for optimized material movement within a compu

Details Method and system for optimized material movement within a compu Method and system for optimized material movement within a compu

1997-03-24

1998-11-10

Elmore, Reba I.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

36446822, 705 8, G06F 1900

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058353771

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for optimized material movement within a computer based manufacturing system utilizing global positioning systems. A tracking module which includes a wireless communication device, such as a cellular telephone chip set, and a position determination system, such as a global positioning receiver chip set, is built into each shipping container, vehicle or the like which is utilized to transport material for a computer based manufacturing system. The source and itinerary for each shipment of material, as well as a manufacturing schedule, are then loaded into the computer system which controls the manufacturing system. Periodically, the location of each shipment is then determined by querying the tracking module for a current actual location which is then compared within the computer system with a planned location, determined from the stored itinerary for that shipment. Variations in location of a selected shipment which exceed a specified amount are then utilized to initiate a variation in the manufacturing process, issue alternate shipment orders or initiate the selection of an alternate source for the material within that shipment.

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