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Spare parts inventory management

  • US 7,266,518 B2
  • Filed: 12/29/2005
  • Issued: 09/04/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/29/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for managing enterprise-wide component inventory, comprising the steps of:

  • a. identifying a plurality of components, each comprising a part or tool used in support of at least one manufacturing process;

    b. maintaining at least one inventory store of the components;

    c. calculating an enterprise-wide demand plan for each of the components; and

    d. adjusting the number of each component maintained in the inventory store based upon the demand plan.

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