Abstract: A part chain management system and method for generating chain sequences for parts in the aftermarket services industry is disclosed. Data on various parts and their substitutes is obtained from an engineering data management (EDM) team and translated into pair wise substitutional relationships represented in a known part substitutional relationship network. The system and method derive a part chain representation from known part substitutional relationships and inferences determined therefrom. The system and method can refine or filter the part chain representation based on rules such as business relationships. The system and method analyzes inferred part substitutional relationships for conflicts, which are either resolved automatically using conflict resolution rules or are referred for manual resolution. Following conflict resolution, the inferred links are finalized and used along with known links to generate a final part substitutional relationship network.

Abstract: A part chain management system and method for generating chain sequences for parts in the aftermarket services industry is disclosed. Data on various parts and their substitutes is obtained from an engineering data management (EDM) team and translated into pair wise substitutional relationships represented in a known part substitutional relationship network. The system and method derive a part chain representation from known part substitutional relationships and inferences determined therefrom. The system and method can refine or filter the part chain representation based on rules such as business relationships. The system and method analyzes inferred part substitutional relationships for conflicts, which are either resolved automatically using conflict resolution rules or are referred for manual resolution. Following conflict resolution, the inferred links are finalized and used along with known links to generate a final part substitutional relationship network.

Abstract: A service chain visualization system graphically displays diverse supply chain information such as demand information, new buy information, defective returns information, out for repair information, good inventory information and bad inventory information. The display includes historical, present, and future supply chain information. In at least one embodiment, the system allows a user to change a supply chain attribute and observe the potential impact on other supply chain attributes. In at least one embodiment, the system graphically collectively displays results that are readily understandable by the user.

Abstract: A part chain management system and method for generating chain sequences for parts in the aftermarket services industry is disclosed. Data on various parts and their substitutes is obtained from an engineering data management (EDM) team and translated into pair wise substitutional relationships represented in a known part substitutional relationship network. The system and method derive a part chain representation from known part substitutional relationships and inferences determined therefrom. The system and method can refine or filter the part chain representation based on rules such as business relationships. The system and method analyzes inferred part substitutional relationships for conflicts, which are either resolved automatically using conflict resolution rules or are referred for manual resolution. Following conflict resolution, the inferred links are finalized and used along with known links to generate a final part substitutional relationship network.

Abstract: A service chain visualization system graphically displays diverse supply chain information such as demand information, new buy information, defective returns information, out for repair information, good inventory information and bad inventory information. The display includes historical, present, and future supply chain information. In at least one embodiment, the system allows a user to change a supply chain attribute and observe the potential impact on other supply chain attributes. In at least one embodiment, the system graphically collectively displays results that are readily understandable by the user.

Abstract: A method for enabling collaborative planning, learning, and service supply chain execution using collaborative distributed nodes (CDNs) to fulfill aftermarket service needs of a company in a hierarchical and dynamic environment where products are serviced in a multitude of geographies. The method allows accelerated decision and planning function in the supply chain sub chains, and post-sales services supply chain leading to dynamic, efficient and optimized planning and collaborative execution.

Abstract: A method for enabling collaborative planning, learning, and service supply chain execution using collaborative distributed nodes (CDNs) to fulfill aftermarket service needs of a company in a hierarchical and dynamic environment where products are serviced in a multitude of geographies. The method allows accelerated decision and planning function in the supply chain sub chains, and post-sales services supply chain leading to dynamic, efficient and optimized planning and collaborative execution.

Abstract: An improvement to a flying disc that returns to the user by means of a string using rotational energy in a manner of a yo-yo. The flying disc has a lower wing 1 that generates a lift, a smaller wing 2 and an axle 3. Between the wings 1,2 is a string 4 attached to the axle. The flying disc has at least one circular airfoil 11 and there are openings inside the area bound by its inner edge and the axle 3. Air currents from the direction of the flight that pass over and under the airfoil 11 are able to effectively mix through these openings. When slung with the string 4, the flying disc starts to rotate rapidly and flies away. It returns to the user when winding the string 4 back in the manner of a yo-yo.