Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-31
2007-07-31
Cabrera, Zoila (Department: 2125)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
C700S106000
Reexamination Certificate
active
09902667
ABSTRACT:
A virtual production line indicating an object (e.g., a vehicle) sequence for an actual production line and objects (e.g., vehicles) planned in the future is updated based on a long-term production plan, a fixed production plan, and actual production results. Then, the ordering timings for the parts necessary for the respective objects in the virtual production line are calculated based on the timing for using the parts and the delivery lead time, and the orders are placed according to those timings.
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Hayashi Nampachi
Hinago Shinsaku
Nishimoto Katsutoshi
Okamura Tatsuya
Cabrera Zoila
Toyota Jidosha & Kabushiki Kaisha
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