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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 01, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 18, 2007
Suresh K. Damodaran, Acton, MA (US);
Todd L. Margo, Dallas, TX (US);
Suresh K. Damodaran, Acton, MA (US);
Todd L. Margo, Dallas, TX (US);
Sterling Commerce, Inc., Dublin, OH (US);
Abstract
Supply chain visualization and management are achieved using supply entity icons and inventory parameters overlaid on a zoomable map image. A user zooms in and zooms out to display multiple geographical areas and variably receives greater or less detail regarding supply parameters. A user may initiate a transfer of products between supply entities by manipulating icons on an output device to result in the generation and sending of business documents to relevant entities. A hypothetical mode allows a user to estimate the effects of potential product transfers on entities within the supply chain.