Optimized deployment of parts in a distribution network
Issued: February 26, 2008
Assignee: i2 Technologies US, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Inventors: Birjandi; Rosa H. (Newton, MA), Bakkalbasi; Omer (Mahopac, NY)
Abstract: A method for deploying parts is disclosed. Locations that include supply locations and demand locations are defined. A supply location supplies parts to a demand location. A demand is computed for each part at each location. An availability lead-time is estimated for each part at each location. A lead-time demand is computed for each part at each location using the availability lead-times for the part. A stock level is computed for each part at each location. A completely filled demand is determined from the lead-time demands and the stock levels, and a partially filled demand is determined from the lead-time demands and the stock levels. A coverage function for the parts at the locations is generated from the completely filled demand and the partially filled demand.