Replenishment management system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7711612
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09712584

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In accordance with the present invention, a method, system, and program for controlling the replenishment process in the manufacturing process by maintaining a common database is disclosed. The present invention connects the acquiring entity, supplier, and the replenishment service center (“RSC”) to efficiently coordinate the replenishment process using the days of supply at the RSC as the key benchmark. By allowing access to the common database, the acquiring entity, supplier, and RSC can view and update changes in the replenishment process in real time increasing the communication and efficiency of delivering components to manufacture a product. In addition, the present invention facilitates the ability for the invoice process to be conducted electronically over the computer network.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Farias, Daniel Arturo Delfin Jalisco, MX 1 14
Romo, Ruben Alberto Wario Jalisco, MX 1 14

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