Optimized Deployment of Parts in a Distribution Network
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented system for deploying parts, comprising one or more processing units operable to execute one or more software components to:
- define a plurality of locations comprising a plurality of supply locations and a plurality of demand locations, a supply location being operable to supply a plurality of parts to a demand location;
compute a demand for each part at each location;
estimate an availability lead-time for each part at each location;
compute a lead-time demand for each part at each location using the availability lead-times for the part;
compute a stock level for each part at each location;
determine a completely filled demand from the lead-time demands and the stock levels;
determine a partially filled demand from the lead-time demands and the stock levels; and
generate a coverage function for the parts at the locations from the completely filled demand and the partially filled demand.
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Abstract
A method for deploying parts is disclosed. Locations that include supply locations and demand locations are defined. A supply location supplies parts to a demand location. A demand is computed for each part at each location. An availability lead-time is estimated for each part at each location. A lead-time demand is computed for each part at each location using the availability lead-times for the part. A stock level is computed for each part at each location. A completely filled demand is determined from the lead-time demands and the stock levels, and a partially filled demand is determined from the lead-time demands and the stock levels. A coverage function for the parts at the locations is generated from the completely filled demand and the partially filled demand.
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1. A computer-implemented system for deploying parts, comprising one or more processing units operable to execute one or more software components to:
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define a plurality of locations comprising a plurality of supply locations and a plurality of demand locations, a supply location being operable to supply a plurality of parts to a demand location;
compute a demand for each part at each location;
estimate an availability lead-time for each part at each location;
compute a lead-time demand for each part at each location using the availability lead-times for the part;
compute a stock level for each part at each location;
determine a completely filled demand from the lead-time demands and the stock levels;
determine a partially filled demand from the lead-time demands and the stock levels; and
generate a coverage function for the parts at the locations from the completely filled demand and the partially filled demand. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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