System and method for identifying process bottlenecks

Details System and method for identifying process bottlenecks System and method for identifying process bottlenecks

2007-10-09

2011-11-08

Barnes-Bullock, Crystal J (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C700S096000, C715S771000, C715S853000, C718S104000

Reexamination Certificate

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08055367

ABSTRACT:
In some embodiments, a method includes defining a sequence of process resources. Each of the process resources is for performing at least one respective task on a work item. The method further includes calculating a resource utilization metric for each of the process resources. The method also includes displaying a representation of at least a portion of the sequence of process resources. The representation includes image elements that each have a dimension that is inversely proportional to the resource utilization metric for the process resource represented by the image element in question.

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