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Collaborative management of delivery schedules

  • US 7,983,923 B1
  • Filed: 07/01/2003
  • Issued: 07/19/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/10/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, performed on a computer of supplier, for use in managing a supply chain with multiple customers, the method comprising:

  • receiving, in a computer, a new delivery schedule from a customer;

    determining, in a computer, a deviation between the new delivery schedule and a confirmed delivery schedule from the customer; and

    determining if the new delivery schedule is eligible for further consideration based on the deviation;

    wherein, if the new delivery schedule is eligible for further consideration, the method further comprises;

    generating, in a computer, a schedule of production resources and inventory that satisfies at least some requirements of the new delivery schedule; and

    confirming to the customer that the supplier accepts the new delivery schedule.

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