Gary Lee Vasi

US Patent:

20060085244, Apr 20, 2006

Filed:

Sep 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/953526

Inventors:

Stefan Foerster - Hockenheim, DE
Michael Wilking - Sinsheim, DE
Michael Czach - Canton MI, US
Gary Vasi - Troy MI, US

International Classification:

G05B 19/418

US Classification:

705008000

Abstract:

Systems and methods for distributed resource management are provided. The systems and methods may simulate a plurality of supply schedules for a family of parts, compare the plurality of supply schedules, and store a supply schedule selected from the plurality of supply schedules. Each supply schedule may be respectively associated with a period of time reflecting a desired supply level for the parts.

US Patent:

20060085299, Apr 20, 2006

Filed:

Oct 13, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/248130

Inventors:

Michael Goll - Heidelberg, DE
Kai Mueller - Heidelberg, DE
Scott Taylor - Peoria IL, US
Carole Kamp - Tremont IL, US
Stephen Forret - Morton IL, US
Gary Vasi - Troy MI, US

International Classification:

G06E 1/00

US Classification:

705028000, 700026000

Abstract:

Methods and systems consistent with the present invention facilitate inventory management by determining an order quantity and a safety stock based on the order quantity that provide a minimum total cost, while satisfying a service level over an entire demand period for a good or service. In one embodiment, a method includes determining a first order quantity, determining a search direction, and determining a second order quantity and a safety stock based on the first order quantity and the search direction, such that the second order quantity and the safety stock provide a minimum total cost.

US Patent:

20060111963, May 25, 2006

Filed:

Oct 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/250965

Inventors:

Sheng Li - Palo Alto CA, US
Hans Schierholt - Montreal, CA
Olaf Dudat - Heidelberg, DE
Ralf Heimburger - St. Leon-Rot, DE
Carole Kamp - Tremont IL, US
Thomas Kley - Ann Arbor MI, US
Gary Vasi - Troy MI, US
Hans Schmitz - Buskirchen, DE

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

705010000

Abstract:

Embodiments include a system for forecasting demand data for new products. The system and method may include generating a phase-in group profile based on similar products. The phase-in group profile may have multiple demand profiles for low, medium and high demand variations. These demand profiles may be applied to new products in the same phase-in group to generate a forecast profile.