Patents Examined by B. Detwiler
  • Vehicle supply chain analysis system
    Patent number: 6952807
    Abstract: A computer implemented supply chain analysis apparatus permits user to create a supply chain map for analyzing a manufacturing operation. A template forms a workspace to depict a supply chain related to a manufacturing operation. Supply chain icons are predefined to depict specified aspects and relationships of an automotive supply chain function. The stencil stores icons which are related to a manufacturing area. The icons which are related to a manufacturing area are grouped together on a stencil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventor: Steven Antosz