SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING AND STORING SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS SUPPORT INFORMATION IN A RELATIONAL DATABASE SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A relational database system for storing and managing information for a retail enterprise, said information being organized within said relational database system in accordance with a logical data model, said logical data model comprising:
- a plurality of entities and relationships defining the manner in which supply chain management and transportation logistics information associated with said retail enterprise is stored and organized within a relational database.
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Abstract
A computer implemented method of and system for capturing, storing and organizing supply chain and logistics support information for a retail enterprise. Supply chain and logistics support information is stored and organized within a relational database in accordance with a logical data model comprising a plurality subject areas, and entities and relationships within the subject areas, defining the manner in which supply chain and logistics support information is stored and organized within the relational database. The relational database, populated with this information, provides a retail enterprise with detailed tracking and analysis support for shipping orders, freight bills, shipping order claims, and invoices; and detailed support for fleet tracking of shipments in the areas of legs, lanes and associated routes traveled, mode of transport, and specific equipment utilized in handling of shipments; allowing for improved supply chain efficiency through better informed decision making.
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1. A relational database system for storing and managing information for a retail enterprise, said information being organized within said relational database system in accordance with a logical data model, said logical data model comprising:
a plurality of entities and relationships defining the manner in which supply chain management and transportation logistics information associated with said retail enterprise is stored and organized within a relational database. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for storing and managing information for a retail enterprise, said method comprising the steps of:
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establishing a relational database for storing and organizing supply chain management and transportation logistics information associated with said retail enterprise; establishing a logical data model including a plurality of entities and relationships defining the manner in which said supply chain management and transportation logistics information is stored and organized within said relational database; and populating said relational database with said supply chain management and transportation logistics information in accordance with said logical data model. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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