Patent ID: 7546253
Filing Date: 2009-06-09
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for replacement of equipment in a plant arranged with an industrial control system, the method comprising: providing a computer-based industrial control system for industrial process or manufacturing control, the computer-based control system comprising: monitoring, via the industrial control system, a plurality of industrial equipment operational data; conducting, via the at least one second aspect, e-procurement operations, wherein at least one replacement device complying with a defined specification may be procured from at least one external supplier; linking the at least one second aspect with the at least one first aspect for representing and managing the plurality of industrial equipment operational data associated with said equipment in said industrial control system; selecting the at least one second aspect for procurement; and initiating, via functions provided by the at least one second aspect, e-procurement operations responsive to the industrial equipment operational data.