Patent ID: 6546303
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
A method for computing a supply chain planning process efficiency E, comprising the steps of:receiving input data beginning at a time T0, wherein the input data includes supply input data and demand input data; setting an iteration index R equal to 0; incrementing R by 1; adjusting the input data; executing a central planning engine, using the input data; analyzing results of executing the central planning engine; and deciding whether to iterate or to stop, and if deciding to iterate then repeating the incrementing, adjusting, executing, analyzing, and deciding, or if deciding to stop then computing followed by stopping, wherein the computing comprises computing at time TE the efficiency E as a function of Q, C, and RP/T, wherein Q is a manual edit ratio in conjunction with said adjusting the input data, wherein C=S/D, wherein S is supply, wherein D is demand, wherein T=TEâˆ’T0, and wherein P is a real number.