Richard J Marchant

US Patent:

20040153359, Aug 5, 2004

Filed:

Jan 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/357269

Inventors:

Joseph Gaffney - Woodbury MN, US
Paul Husby - Minneapolis MN, US
Richard Marchant - Woodbury MN, US
Mary Nowlin - Hudson WI, US
Leann Tolk - Hudson WI, US
Harish Vedavyasa - Cottage Grove MN, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/010000

Abstract:

A centralized supply chain management system is described that comprises a connectivity module that electronically communicates with enterprise data systems within one or more supply chains. The connectivity module receives part definitions and shipment data from the various data systems. A data alignment module generates a mapping between the part definitions of the various enterprises, and translates electronic data received from the enterprises in accordance with the mapping. A vendor managed inventory (VMI) module generates electronic orders based on the shipment data to provide automated control over inventor levels within the supply chain. A market analysis module generates market penetration models for the enterprises.