Method, system, and storage medium for facilitating excess...

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2008-05-13

2008-05-13

Zeender, F. (Department: 3627)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer-to-computer data routing

Least weight routing

C705S007380, C705S014270, C705S028000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07373371

ABSTRACT:
An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method, system and storage medium for utilizing excess inventory comprising parts used in end products. The method comprises: translating sales specific terminology describing end products into bill of material terminology describing parts used in end products via a bill of material structure; and, utilizing the bill of material structure, determining an optimal build plan for end items that, if built, would consume a desired quantity and/or type of excess inventory. The invention also comprises a system and storage medium.

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