Patent ID: 8275677
Filing Date: 2012-09-25
Classification: G06F,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A storage medium comprising machine-readable computer program code for resolving demand and supply imbalances, the storage medium including instructions embodied thereon, which when executed by a computer cause the computer to implement a method, the method comprising: identifying at least one of excess component inventory liability and constraint in supply capability for an end product by matching current buying patterns for the end product against inventory liability and supply capability based on a previous demand forecast; reducing supply liability for the at least one of excess component inventory liability and 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 the excess component inventory liability exists: where the constrained supply capability exists: