System and method of reserving capacity for a pre-process order

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2006-02-21

2006-02-21

Von Buhr, Maria N. (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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07003365

ABSTRACT:
In a foundry that produces a product family a system and method of reserving capacity for a pre-process order includes a plurality of products, a common pre-process operation and a plurality of distinct post-process operations corresponding to the products. When a pre-process order related to the pre-process operation from a customer is received, pre-process capacity and post-process operating capacity are reserved according to the pre-process order, and the pre-process capacity is provided for the pre-process. When a post-process order for a product corresponding to a specific post-process operation in the product family is received before a cutoff date, the reserved post-process operating capacity is provided for the corresponding post-process operation. If no post-process order is received before the cutoff date, the reserved post-process operating capacity is released as remnant supply. Other systems and methods are also provided.

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