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System and method for distribution chain management

a distribution chain and distribution system technology, applied in the field of inventory management, can solve problems such as not supporting distribution through other than straight distribution chains

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-11-24
AOYAMA KEISUKE +2
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[0007] The present invention provides many important technical advantages. One important technical advantage of the present invention is a distribution chain management system that allows warehouses controlled by multiple entities to be coordinated, so as to decrease shipping costs and storage costs, and to improve the ability to take advantage of volume discounts.

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While such systems are useful, they do not support distribution through other than straight distribution chains.

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[0017] In the description that follows like parts are marked throughout the specification and drawings with the same reference numerals, respectively. The drawing figures are not necessarily to scale and certain features may be shown in somewhat generalized or schematic form in the interest of clarity and conciseness.

[0018]FIG. 1 is a diagram of a system 100 for supply chain management in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. System 100 allows a supply chain to be managed from an order controller, which generates purchase order data for one or more external warehouses, such as those controlled by unaffiliated organizations, in addition to purchase order data for goods that are processed through an internal warehouse of the order controller.

[0019] System 100 includes order controller system 102, forecast and planning system 104, manufacturer systems 106a through 106n, warehouse systems 108a and 108b, distribution system 110, and retail systems 112a throu...

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Abstract

A system for supply chain management is provided. The system includes two or more manufacturer systems receiving order data, such as data identifying goods that have been ordered for each of two or more warehouses, and generating first and second shipment data, such as data identifying the actual amount of goods that were shipped. A warehouse system receives the order data, such as to allow a warehouse operator to make plans for accommodating the order, and the shipment data, such as to notify the warehouse operator of actual amounts of goods that have been shipped. An order controller system generates the order data and receives the shipment data, such as data identifying goods that are being shipped to the order controller system.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention pertains to the field of inventory management. More specifically, the invention relates to a system and method for distribution change management that allows a single entity to control distribution through warehouses controlled by multiple entities. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Systems for distribution chain management are known in the art. Such systems include systems that track orders from manufacturers through a warehouse or warehouses that are controlled by a single entity, for distribution to retail locations. [0003] While such systems are useful, they do not support distribution through other than straight distribution chains. Thus, every distribution chain must be modeled as a manufacturer-warehouse-retail store distribution chain. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] In accordance with the present invention, a system and method for distribution chain management are provided that overcomes known problems with existing syste...

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IPC IPC(8): B65G61/00G06Q10/06G06Q10/08G06Q30/02G06Q30/06
CPCG06Q10/08G06Q30/0201G06Q10/06315G06Q30/0601G06Q30/0202
Inventor AOYAMA, KEISUKETOYOSHIMA, KOJIROEZAKI, YOSHITAKA
Owner AOYAMA KEISUKE
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