Alan Yacobozzi

Title: Alan Yacobozzi and Returnable Container Management.

Introduction

Alan Yacobozzi is an inventor associated with Marysville, Ohio, and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. His patent work addresses the management of returnable containers across a parts supply chain.

Latest Patents

Yacobozzi is credited with 1 patent: “System and Method for Managing Returnable Containers.” The invention describes a system for managing container inventory in line with a manufacturer’s production schedule. It tracks container movements throughout the supply chain and helps ensure that suppliers have enough containers to ship parts to the manufacturer on time.

The system organizes container movements through process flows and physical locations called “inventory holding areas.” Each area records the quantity of containers held in a particular part of the supply chain, while inventory holding area types and their relationships guide how the system operates.

Career Highlights

Yacobozzi’s documented patent contribution focuses on coordinating returnable-container inventory with production and shipping needs. The supplied information associates him with Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Collaborations

The provided information lists Steven J. Baker and Helena Porczak as Yacobozzi’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the patent or describe particular collaborative work.

Conclusion

Alan Yacobozzi’s patent presents a structured approach to tracking and balancing returnable containers, helping suppliers maintain the inventory needed to support timely parts deliveries.