Methods and systems for coordinating customized manufacturing of consumer products
First Claim
1. A method operable on a computer for coordinating the manufacturing of customized clothing items, comprising:
- identifying a plurality of geographically disperse skilled laborers including for each skilled laborer an indication of their skill level and availability;
receiving a customer order for a customized clothing item;
identifying from the plurality of skilled laborers a plurality of selected skilled laborers available to manufacture the customized clothing item;
identifying a plurality of separately manufacturable components, the assembly of which comprises the customized clothing item;
matching each of the plurality of separately manufacturable components with a selected skilled laborer;
transmitting to each of the selected skilled laborers the raw materials from which to manufacture their respective manufacturable component;
transmitting to each of the selected skilled laborers assembly instructions with which to manufacture their respective manufacturable component;
receiving back, from each of the selected skilled laborers, in a central location, each of the manufactured components; and
assembling the manufactured components to complete the customized clothing item.
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Abstract
There are provided methods and systems for manufacturing consumer products such as clothing. In accordance with the invention, customer measurements and preferences are collected by a unique, small-footprint or private custom clothing shop. These measurements and preferences are stored and used in association with the manufacturer of custom clothing. Ordered clothing is manufactured through the provision of patterns, instructions and materials to skilled, pre-qualified sewing associates. In one embodiment of the invention, the consumer products are “broken” into discrete, separately-manufacturable pieces, each piece for assembly by a separate, geographically remote, skilled labor with final assembly of the various pieces is performed at a centralized location. Customized clothing can thus be manufactured by a highly skilled, cost effective and geographically disperse labor force, using electronically stored data and electronic communications to both coordinate manufacturing and ensure high-quality results.
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17 Claims
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1. A method operable on a computer for coordinating the manufacturing of customized clothing items, comprising:
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identifying a plurality of geographically disperse skilled laborers including for each skilled laborer an indication of their skill level and availability; receiving a customer order for a customized clothing item; identifying from the plurality of skilled laborers a plurality of selected skilled laborers available to manufacture the customized clothing item; identifying a plurality of separately manufacturable components, the assembly of which comprises the customized clothing item; matching each of the plurality of separately manufacturable components with a selected skilled laborer; transmitting to each of the selected skilled laborers the raw materials from which to manufacture their respective manufacturable component; transmitting to each of the selected skilled laborers assembly instructions with which to manufacture their respective manufacturable component; receiving back, from each of the selected skilled laborers, in a central location, each of the manufactured components; and assembling the manufactured components to complete the customized clothing item. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for coordinating the manufacturing of customized clothing items, comprising:
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a processor; a memory connected to the processor and storing instructions for operating the processor to perform the steps of identifying a plurality of geographically disperse skilled laborers including for each skilled laborer an indication of their skill level and availability; receiving a customer order for a customized clothing item; identifying from the plurality of skilled laborers a plurality of selected skilled laborers available to manufacture the customized clothing item; identifying a plurality of separately manufacturable components, the assembly of which comprises the customized clothing item; matching each of the plurality of separately manufacturable components with a selected skilled laborer; transmitting to each of the selected skilled laborers the raw materials from which to manufacture their respective manufacturable component; transmitting to each of the selected skilled laborers assembly instructions with which to manufacture their respective manufacturable component; receiving back, from each of the selected skilled laborers, in a central location, each of the manufactured components; and assembling the manufactured components to complete the customized clothing item.
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16. A system for coordinating the manufacturing of customized clothing item, comprising:
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means for identifying a plurality of geographically disperse skilled laborers including for each skilled labor an indication of their skill level and availability; means for receiving a customer order for a customized clothing item; means for identifying from the plurality of skilled laborers a plurality of selected skilled laborers available to manufacture the customized clothing item; identifying a plurality of separately manufacturable components, the assembly of which comprises the customized clothing item; matching each of the plurality of separately manufacturable components with a selected skilled laborer; transmitting to each of the selected skilled laborers the raw materials from which to manufacture their respective manufacturable component; means for transmitting to each of the selected skilled laborers assembly instructions with which to manufacture their respective manufacturable component; receiving back, from each of the selected skilled laborers, in a central location, each of the manufactured components; and assembling the manufactured components to complete the customized clothing item.
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17. A method operable on a computer for coordinating the manufacturing of customized clothing items, comprising:
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identifying a plurality of geographically disperse skilled laborers; receiving a customer order for a customized clothing item; identifying a plurality of separately manufacturable components of the customized clothing item, the assembly of which comprise the customized clothing item; matching each of the plurality of separately manufacturable components with a respective selected skilled laborer; transmitting to each of the selected skilled laborers the raw materials from which to manufacture their respective manufacturable component, the raw materials for at least one of the manufacturable components including a sewing pattern and cloth; receiving back, from each of the selected skilled laborers, in a central location, each of the manufactured components; assembling the manufactured components to complete the customized clothing item; providing the completed customized clothing item to the customer; receiving feedback from the customer relating to the customer'"'"'s satisfaction with the customized clothing item; and using the feedback from the customer to determine an action with respect to at least one of the selected skilled laborers.
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