Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Methods and systems for distributing stock in a distribution network
- Patent Title (中): 在分销网络中分配库存的方法和系统
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Application No.: US10955266Application Date: 2004-09-30
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Publication No.: US08655749B2Publication Date: 2014-02-18
- Inventor: Michael Schweitzer , Edward W. Huber , Marlon S. McDonald , Michael J. Monson , Larry M. Newbanks , Gregory A. McCoy , Guenther J. Baermann , Eric P. Eich , Hans Schmitz , Brian R. Taylor , Michael J. Czach , Ryan G. Matthews
- Applicant: Michael Schweitzer , Edward W. Huber , Marlon S. McDonald , Michael J. Monson , Larry M. Newbanks , Gregory A. McCoy , Guenther J. Baermann , Eric P. Eich , Hans Schmitz , Brian R. Taylor , Michael J. Czach , Ryan G. Matthews
- Applicant Address: DE Walldorf
- Assignee: SAP AG
- Current Assignee: SAP AG
- Current Assignee Address: DE Walldorf
- Agency: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
- Main IPC: G06Q10/00
- IPC: G06Q10/00 ; G06Q10/08

Abstract:
Systems and methods are disclosed for distributing stock in a distribution network. The distribution network may include a source location and a plurality of target locations. In the disclosed systems and methods, the stock requirements of the target locations may be categorized into a plurality of requirement types, wherein each requirement type reflects a category of stock requirements for one of the target locations. In addition, the plurality of requirement types may be prioritized by order of importance and/or the plurality of target locations may be prioritized for each requirement type based on at least one sequence rule. Based on the prioritized requirement types and/or prioritized sequence of the target locations, the stock may be distributed to the plurality of target locations.
Public/Granted literature
- US20060069598A1 Methods and systems for distributing stock in a distribution network Public/Granted day:2006-03-30
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