Patent ID: 7971180
Filing Date: 2011-06-28
Classification: G06F,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for scoring and ranking multi-dimensional project plans for implementing packaged software applications, the method comprising: inputting, using the computer, one or more dimensions for a project plan; assigning, using the computer, one or more attributes to each of the one or more dimensions; assigning, using the computer, one or more utility functions to each of the one or more attributes; assigning, using the computer, one or more weights to each of the one or more attributes; assigning, using the computer, one or more ordering factors to one or more combinations and permutations of the dimensions; calculating, using the computer, a series of scores for the one or more combinations and permutations of the dimensions; and ranking, using the computer, the one or more combinations and permutations of the dimensions based on the calculated series of scores; wherein each of the one or more combinations and permutations of the dimensions represents a different individual multi-dimensional project plan.