ASSET INFORMATION SYSTEM

摘要

The present invention is directed to a method for predicting asset availability in a supply chain, whereby assets are typically reusable assets such as packaging or bins which are expensive components yet hard to track. When the method predicts a deficiently in the amount of assets or when an asset is lost or destroyed, a decision maker must procure at least one additional asset. The present invention provides a mechanism for storing an engineering specification and related sourcing information in the underlying system to allow a decision maker to efficiently procure additional assets when desired.

主权项

1. A method for ensuring asset availability, the method comprising the steps of:
sourcing a first asset having an asset profile using an engineering specification; entering the engineering specification into a database; determining whether the first asset needs replaced; and retrieving the engineering specification from the database and using the engineering specification to source a second asset having the asset profile when the determining step determines the first asset needs replaced.