Patent ID: 11907913
Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
Field: IT methods for management (Electrical engineering)
Classification: CPC G  B | IPC B  G

Claim 8:
9. A system for automated acquisition of a replacement aircraft part to replace an aircraft part of an aircraft, the system comprising:
at least one source of data including at least one series of observations related to the aircraft; and
an electronic device in communication with the at least one source of data, the electronic device including:
a memory configured to store computer-readable program code; and
processing circuitry configured to access the memory, and execute the computer-readable program code to cause the electronic device to at least:
determine a demand for the replacement aircraft part based on the at least one series of observations related to the aircraft;
determine the replacement aircraft part is an out-of-stock part or an out-of-production part;
determine the replacement aircraft part is manufacturable as a make-to-order part in compliance with regulations to which the aircraft is subject, and that is certifiable for use on the aircraft;
identify a plurality of manufacturers authorized to manufacture and certify the replacement aircraft part;
submit a request for proposal for the replacement aircraft part to the plurality of manufacturers;
receive responses to the request for proposal from the plurality of manufacturers;
identify a manufacturer for the replacement aircraft part based on the responses; and
place an automated order for the replacement aircraft part from the manufacturer.