Patent ID: 7672867
Filing Date: 2010-03-02
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for deploying parts in a distribution network, comprising: defining, by a computer, a plurality of locations in the distribution network comprising a plurality of supply locations and a plurality of demand locations, each supply location configured to supply a plurality of parts to a demand location; calculating, by the computer, a demand for each part at each location; estimating, by the computer, an availability lead-time for each part at each location; calculating, by the computer, a lead-time demand for each part at each location using the availability lead-times for the part; calculating, by the computer, a stock level for each part at each location; determining, by the computer, a completely filled demand from the lead-time demands and the stock levels; determining, by the computer, a partially filled demand from the lead-time demands and the stock levels; and generating, by the computer, a coverage function for the parts at the locations from the completely filled demand and the partially filled demand.