Patent ID: 7783534
Filing Date: 2010-08-24
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method for resolving demand and supply imbalances comprising: identifying, via logic executing on a host system computer, at least one excess component inventory liability or at least one constraint in supply capability for an end product by matching current buying patterns for said end product against inventory liability and supply capability based on a previous demand forecast; reducing, via the logic, supply liability for the excess component inventory liability or the constraint in supply capability for an end product using a time-phased approach that begins at 100 percent liability assessment and includes a series of mitigation activities performed over time until the supply liability reaches a specified percentage level, the time-phased approach including a procurement and development assessment sub-process, a liability council assessment sub-process, a sales activities sub-process, and a liability write off sub-process, the time-phased approach implementing: where excess component inventory liability exists: where constrained supply capability exists: