Dean A Gregory

US Patent:

20150186834, Jul 2, 2015

Filed:

Dec 27, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/142575

Inventors:

- Lake Zurich IL, US
Dale H. Meixelsperger - Lake Zurich IL, US
Brent Paul - Lake Zurich IL, US
Todd Lewis - Lake Zurich IL, US
Christopher Trussell - Lake Zurich IL, US
Adam Bryan - Lake Zurich IL, US
Dean Gregory - Lake Zurich IL, US
Bill Cork - Lake Zurich IL, US

Assignee:

Fenwal, Inc. - Lake Zurich IL

International Classification:

G06Q 10/08
G06Q 50/22
G06Q 10/10

Abstract:

Systems and methods for managing inventories of blood components are disclosed. Such systems and methods are configured to improve the predictability, efficiency, and/or automation of blood component supply chains. Tools are provided for tracking blood component inventories, forecasting blood component demand, and coordinating donations to meet current and anticipated demand. Some embodiments of the systems and methods identify when blood component units at a health care facility are beginning to run low or are approaching expiration, before the need for additional units becomes critical. Some embodiments of the systems and methods coordinate new donations and modify existing scheduled donations to meet real-time and forecasted demand for blood components.