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Abstract

A method and apparatus for materials requirements planning that implements a client/server computer network with an algorithm which enables receiving and preserving input data from the client in a stateless protocol in the server, the input data from a client is preprocessed to determine the MPR state, and stored for each client in the server in a separate side container using stateless protocols. A side container containing a client's data is accessed by distinct SQL and VB code routines to perform specific reports, modification of a required materials order and/or adjustment of material availability for use dates. The preprocessing arranges the input data into record sets of all scheduled material requirements, all currently available and required materials and all unfulfilled ordered materials. The preprocessing is executed via SQL, and the processing is executed via executable code into a temporary record set that is placed into a storage container. The apparatus consists of a server side processor having a network connection and provided with software to supply network server functions, server side general purpose programming functions, and database functions using SQL code. A client side processor connected to the network and provided with software to enable login to the server side processor via the network, and to supply software functions including data access reports and/or modification in order to be able to control server access.

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