Patent ID: 6233493
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: G06Q,Y02P

Abstract:
A computer system for modeling product development, comprising:a plurality of product models defined from a product model type and stored by the computer system, each product model representing a product proposed to be manufactured by an enterprise;a plurality of component models defined from a component model type and stored by the computer system, each component model representing a component from which a product is made;a plurality of task models defined from a task model type and stored by the computer system, each task model representing a task to be performed in the development of a component;a plurality of resource models defined from a resource model type and stored by the computer system, each resource model representing a resource available for use in performing a task;at least one pipeline view that represents a set of tasks and assigned resources for producing a set of products; andat least one product portfolio view that represents a set of the products.