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Automated system for evaluating the sensitivity of inventory costs due to fluctuations in customer demand

  • US 4,887,207 A
  • Filed: 12/29/1987
  • Issued: 12/12/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/29/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An automated method implemented on a computer for evaluating sensitivity of inventory cost to fluctuations in customer demand, said method providing an inventory cost analysis due to fluctuations in customer demand and comprising the steps of:

  • inputting planning parameter data describing inventory for a manufacturing process;

    evaluating an inventory model of the manufacturing process based on said planning parameter data;

    providing a data input screen for inputting revised demand values;

    calculating inventory impact values for work-in-process inventory based on input revised demand values and the evaluation of said inventory model; and

    generating a report of said inventory impact values.

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