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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 14, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2008
Carla Rogers, Dillon, SC (US);
Ken Parker, Florence, SC (US);
Steve Jewell, Hartsville, SC (US);
Matthew Milligan, Cades, SC (US);
Carla Rogers, Dillon, SC (US);
Ken Parker, Florence, SC (US);
Steve Jewell, Hartsville, SC (US);
Matthew Milligan, Cades, SC (US);
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Midwest Express Inc., East Liberty, OH (US);
Abstract
A computerized system and method for managing a returnable container inventory and repairs of the returnable containers. The computerized system and method has features and functionality for tracking and managing repairs of special returnable containers that comprise multiple parts. The computerized system and method supports tracking of containers through a distribution network and management of data related to repairs performed on returnable containers as well as the spare parts that are used to repair the containers. Special handling features support removal of the containers from the distribution network for a variety of reasons. Report features allow a shipper to determine the status of containers throughout the distribution network, to view data related to the container and spare parts inventory, and to manage the container inventory using data collection and analysis features.