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System and method for distribution chain management

  • US 8,527,371 B2
  • Filed: 03/11/2004
  • Issued: 09/03/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for supply chain management comprising:

  • receiving warehouse inventory data and distribution center inventory data at a first processor and generating reverse logistics data with the processor to modify a distribution of inventory at a first warehouse and a second warehouse;

    receiving the reverse logistics data at a second processor operating a first warehouse system and generating shipping data with the second processor; and

    receiving the reverse logistics data at a third processor operating a second warehouse system and generating shipping data with the third processor, the first warehouse is operated by an operator of a supply chain management system and the second warehouse is not operated by the operator of the supply chain management system, and priority is given to maintaining predetermined inventory levels at the first warehouse.

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