公开(公告)号：US11593722B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-28

申请号：US11960404

申请日：2007-12-19

Applicant: Markus Ettl ,  Ching-Hua Chen-Ritzo ,  John P. Fasano ,  Aliza Rivka Heching ,  Karthik Sourirajan ,  Robert J. Wittrock

Inventor： Markus Ettl ,  Ching-Hua Chen-Ritzo ,  John P. Fasano ,  Aliza Rivka Heching ,  Karthik Sourirajan ,  Robert J. Wittrock

IPC: G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/0631

Abstract: A method for planning under uncertainty is disclosed. The method includes steps of processing a stochastic programming formulation based on forecast values of at least one of product and service configurations, and determining a resource requirements plan for one or more planning periods in a non-deterministic bill of resources of at least two levels.

公开(公告)号：US20120150682A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US13372933

申请日：2012-02-14

Applicant: Pawan R. Chowdhary ,  Thomas Robert Ervolina ,  Markus Ettl ,  Young Min Lee ,  Daniel John Peters ,  Anshul Sheopuri ,  Karthik Sourirajan

Inventor： Pawan R. Chowdhary ,  Thomas Robert Ervolina ,  Markus Ettl ,  Young Min Lee ,  Daniel John Peters ,  Anshul Sheopuri ,  Karthik Sourirajan

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q30/0631 ,  G06Q30/0641

Abstract: A system and method evaluate product substitutions along multiple criteria in response to a sales opportunity, for instance, providing sales recommendations of configurable products in response to a customer request based on propensity functions. A customer propensity is determined to estimate attractiveness of a substitute product to a customer based on one or more attributes. A seller propensity is determined to estimate attractiveness to a seller of selling the substitute product based on one or more attributes. The customer propensity and the seller propensity are combined to find a plurality of substitute products.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法响应于销售机会来评估沿着多个标准的产品替换，例如，基于倾向函数响应于客户请求来提供可配置产品的销售建议。 客户倾向被确定为基于一个或多个属性来估计替代产品对顾客的吸引力。 卖方的倾向被确定为基于一个或多个属性来估计卖方卖出替代产品的吸引力。 客户倾向和卖方倾向相结合，找到多种替代产品。

公开(公告)号：US08036957B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US12127412

申请日：2008-05-27

Applicant: Markus Ettl ,  Pu Huang ,  Roman Kapuscinski ,  Karthik Sourirajan

Inventor： Markus Ettl ,  Pu Huang ,  Roman Kapuscinski ,  Karthik Sourirajan

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06G1/14 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/203 ,  G06Q30/0283

Abstract: A method and system for managing inventory under price protection plan determine an inventory replenishment plan for one or more goods considering a price protection agreement including at least length of price protection between at least two supply chain partners in a supply chain having decentralized control over a predetermined time period.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在价格保护计划下管理库存的方法和系统确定一种或多种商品的库存补货计划，考虑到价格保护协议，包括在供应链中的至少两个供应链合作伙伴之间的至少两个供应链合作伙伴之间的价格保护长度，其具有预定的分散控制 时间段。

公开(公告)号：US20090083107A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：US11860336

申请日：2007-09-24

Applicant: Ching-Hua Chen-Ritzo ,  Daniel Patrick Connors ,  Markus Ettl ,  Mayank Sharma ,  Karthik Sourirajan

Inventor： Ching-Hua Chen-Ritzo ,  Daniel Patrick Connors ,  Markus Ettl ,  Mayank Sharma ,  Karthik Sourirajan

IPC: G05B17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/06315

Abstract: Method and system for strategic global resource sourcing in one aspect incorporates concurrently a plurality of qualitative and quantitative attributes that influence performance of sourcing strategy with respect to one or more quantitative measures, quantifies an impact of said qualitative attributes using said one or more quantitative measures, and optimizes the sourcing strategy with respect to said one or more quantitative measures subject to one or more constraints.

Abstract translation: 一方面战略性全球资源采购的方法和系统同时并入多个定性和定量属性，其影响采购策略对一个或多个定量测量的性能，使用所述一个或多个定量测量量化所述定性属性的影响， 并且针对受到一个或多个约束的所述一个或多个定量测量来优化采购策略。

公开(公告)号：US20120290500A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13106474

申请日：2011-05-12

Applicant: Markus Ettl ,  Karthik Sourirajan ,  Zhengliang Xue

Inventor： Markus Ettl ,  Karthik Sourirajan ,  Zhengliang Xue

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0283

Abstract: Win probability estimation model that statistically computes the probability of winning a bid at a given price, and profit optimization models that compute the optimal price for a bid balancing the probability of winning a bid at a price with the profitability of the bid at the given price. In one stage, an expected profit margin of a product may be formulated as a function of its profit margin and win probability to compute its optimal profit margin. In another stage, an expected profit for one or more product accessories may be formulated as a function of the profit margin and their conditional win probability given the server win to compute their optimal profit margins. The conditional win probabilities for the product accessories may be modeled as a function of the utilities of the various purchase options that contain the product and that accessory.

Abstract translation: 赢取概率估计模型，统计计算以给定价格赢得出价的概率;以及计算出价最优价格的利润优化模型，平衡以一定价格获胜出价的概率与投标的收益在给定价格 。 在一个阶段，产品的预期利润率可以被制定为其利润率的函数，并获得计算其最佳利润率的概率。 在另一个阶段，一个或多个产品配件的预期利润可以根据服务器赢得计算其最佳利润率而被制定为利润率和有条件获胜概率的函数。 产品配件的条件获胜概率可以被模拟为包含产品和该附件的各种购买选项的功能的函数。

公开(公告)号：US08195527B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：US12181070

申请日：2008-07-28

Applicant: Pawan R. Chowdhary ,  Thomas Robert Ervolina ,  Markus Ettl ,  Young Min Lee ,  Daniel John Peters ,  Anshul Sheopuri ,  Karthik Sourirajan

Inventor： Pawan R. Chowdhary ,  Thomas Robert Ervolina ,  Markus Ettl ,  Young Min Lee ,  Daniel John Peters ,  Anshul Sheopuri ,  Karthik Sourirajan

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q30/0631 ,  G06Q30/0641

Abstract: A system and method evaluate product substitutions along multiple criteria in response to a sales opportunity, for instance, providing sales recommendations of configurable products in response to a customer request based on propensity functions. A customer propensity is determined to estimate attractiveness of a substitute product to a customer based on one or more attributes. A seller propensity is determined to estimate attractiveness to a seller of selling the substitute product based on one or more attributes. The customer propensity and the seller propensity are combined to find a plurality of substitute products.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法响应于销售机会来评估沿着多个标准的产品替换，例如，基于倾向函数响应于客户请求来提供可配置产品的销售建议。 客户倾向被确定为基于一个或多个属性来估计替代产品对顾客的吸引力。 卖方的倾向被确定为基于一个或多个属性来估计卖方卖出替代产品的吸引力。 客户倾向和卖方倾向相结合，找到多种替代产品。

公开(公告)号：US20090164262A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US11960404

申请日：2007-12-19

Applicant: Markus Ettl ,  Ching-Hua Chen-Ritzo ,  John P. Fasano ,  Aliza Rivka HECHING ,  Karthik Sourirajan ,  Robert J. Wittrock

Inventor： Markus Ettl ,  Ching-Hua Chen-Ritzo ,  John P. Fasano ,  Aliza Rivka HECHING ,  Karthik Sourirajan ,  Robert J. Wittrock

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/0631

Abstract: A method for planning under uncertainty is disclosed. The method includes steps of processing a stochastic programming formulation based on forecast values of at least one of product and service configurations, and determining a resource requirements plan for one or more planning periods in a non-deterministic bill of resources of at least two levels.

Abstract translation: 披露了一种在不确定性下进行规划的方法。 该方法包括基于产品和服务配置中的至少一个的预测值来处理随机节目制定的步骤，以及确定至少两个级别的非确定性资源清单中的一个或多个规划周期的资源需求计划。

公开(公告)号：US20070185786A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11347200

申请日：2006-02-06

Applicant: Markus Ettl ,  Pu Huang ,  Young Lee ,  Karthik Sourirajan

Inventor： Markus Ettl ,  Pu Huang ,  Young Lee ,  Karthik Sourirajan

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: A system and method for optimizing an inventory placement policy for parts within an organization comprising a plurality of mobile entities allocates at least one of said parts to one of the plurality of mobile entities according to a demand within the plurality of mobile entities, and generates an output.

Abstract translation: 根据多个移动实体中的需求，用于优化包括多个移动实体的组织中的部件的库存布局策略的系统和方法将所述部分中的至少一个分配给所述多个移动实体之一，并且生成 输出。

公开(公告)号：US08527322B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US12614223

申请日：2009-11-06

Applicant: Markus R. Ettl ,  Anshul Sheopuri ,  Karthik Sourirajan

Inventor： Markus R. Ettl ,  Anshul Sheopuri ,  Karthik Sourirajan

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06F17/10

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0202

Abstract: Proactive demand shaping of configurable products with uncertain demand computes a lower bound and an upper bound on optimal profit by considering future demand distribution of one or more products, supply outlook of one or more components and customer behavior. The upper bound and the lower bound solutions are used to generate one or more rationing heuristics. Simulation may be used to determine a rationing policy to implement in practice.

Abstract translation: 通过考虑未来一个或多个产品的需求分布，提供一个或多个组件和客户行为的前景，主动需求塑造具有不确定需求的可配置产品计算最优利润的下限和上限。 上限和下限解被用于产生一个或多个配给启发式。 模拟可用于确定在实践中实施的配给策略。

公开(公告)号：US08346595B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US12323775

申请日：2008-11-26

Applicant: Mondhar Ben-Hamida ,  Chad Boucher ,  Paolina Centonze ,  Mary E. Helander ,  Kaan K. Katircloglu ,  Karthik Sourirajan

Inventor： Mondhar Ben-Hamida ,  Chad Boucher ,  Paolina Centonze ,  Mary E. Helander ,  Kaan K. Katircloglu ,  Karthik Sourirajan

IPC: G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06315 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  Y02P90/84 ,  Y02P90/845 ,  Y02P90/90

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method, system and computer program product for carbon management for sourcing and logistics. In one embodiment, the method comprises using a computer for quantifying both a cost and a carbon impact of one or more logistics policies relating to a manufacturing process; and minimizing the cost and carbon impact using a defined equation including a first component representing a transportation cost, and a second component representing a carbon cost. In an embodiment of the invention, the quantifying includes using an analytics engine to quantify the cost and carbon impact. The analytics engine may include a shipment analysis module to calculate an optimal transportation policy, a sourcing analysis module for testing alternate sourcing options, a scenario analysis module to find an optimal order frequency, and a sensitivity analysis module to test the impact of various changes.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了用于采购和物流的碳管理的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括使用计算机来量化与制造过程相关的一个或多个后勤政策的成本和碳影响; 并且使用包括表示运输成本的第一组分的定义方程和代表碳成本的第二组分来最小化成本和碳冲击。 在本发明的一个实施例中，量化包括使用分析引擎量化成本和碳影响。 分析引擎可以包括用于计算最佳运输政策的出货分析模块，用于测试替代采购选项的采购分析模块，用于找到最佳订单频率的情景分析模块，以及用于测试各种变更的影响的灵敏度分析模块。