Real-Time Reporting Engine for Resource Management Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional report generation techniques in resource management systems are manual, error-prone, time-consuming, and do not support real-time reporting, especially in ERP-based supply chain management systems, leading to inefficiencies and potential revenue losses due to inaccurate data interpretation.

Innovation Solution

A system and method utilizing a real-time reporting engine that receives user parameters, identifies required data using machine learning, extracts refined data with data mining algorithms, and generates reports in real-time, enabling real-time reporting and reducing manual efforts.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual report generation techniques are used, then users can create personalized reports, but the process is time-consuming and error-prone

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvereport generation capabilityVSAvoidtime to generate reports

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service report generation by allowing users to define their own report parameters, data sources, and formats through an intuitive interface. The automated processing engine then executes report generation without requiring manual intervention or expertise in system operations, making the process both easy and efficient.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical report generation processes with an automated computational system. Users interact through high-level parameter specifications rather than manually extracting and processing data, allowing the system to handle data retrieval, processing, and report assembly automatically.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of manufacture

If manual report generation is used, then reports can be created with basic functionality, but accuracy and reliability are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvereport creation simplicityVSAvoiddata interpretation accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system introduces an intelligent processing layer that acts as an intermediary between user requirements and data sources. This intermediary automatically validates parameters, selects appropriate data sources, applies correct processing logic, and ensures data quality, thereby maintaining high reliability while keeping the user interface simple.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that automatically verify data quality, validate report parameters, and provide error detection during report generation. This feedback loop ensures accuracy without requiring manual verification, maintaining both simplicity and reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Productivity

If traditional reporting systems are used, then basic reporting is possible, but real-time reporting capability is unavailable

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvereport generation speedVSAvoidreal-time reporting capability

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring data sources, processing rules, and report templates before actual report generation is needed. When users request reports, the system can immediately execute using pre-prepared configurations, enabling rapid generation without setup delays.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system maintains continuous connection to data sources and processing engines, allowing reports to be generated at any time without interruption. The architecture supports continuous data flow and processing, enabling real-time report generation whenever users need information.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

4Productivity

If automated data processing is implemented, then efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvereport generation efficiencyVSAvoidsystem architecture complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the report generation process into distinct modular components: user interface layer, parameter validation layer, data retrieval layer, processing layer, and output generation layer. Each module handles a specific function independently, improving efficiency while making the overall system easier to understand and maintain through clear separation of concerns.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS9876699B2System and method for generating a report in real-time from a resource management system

Publication Date: 2018.01.23 WORKDAY INC

AI summary

A system and method for generating a report in real-time from a resource management system includes: receiving a plurality of parameters related to the report from a user; identifying required data from the resource management system based on the plurality of parameters; extracting refined data from the resource management system based on the identified required data using a data mining algorithm; and generating a report in real-time based on the extracted refined data.