Abstract: The invention relates to a method of operating a parts rack, the parts rack having storage compartments each of which is adapted to receive at least one parts group having a number of parts, the method comprising the steps of determining a future demand within a time interval with respect to the parts rack, the demand being caused by the picking of parts within the time interval from the parts rack, providing at least one parts group with a predetermined number of parts to the parts rack, determining a storage compartment into which the at least one parts group is to be deposited, and placing the provided group of parts into the particular storage compartment.

Abstract: In various embodiments a method of manufacturing a product is provided, the product being a functional unit composed of at least two parts, each of which is located at a separate location, the method comprising at least one logistics process, in which a part is transported from its location to a location of use, and at least one production process, in which the part is assembled with at least one further part at the location of use, wherein the method is planned and/or simulated in a holistic manner before and during its execution in a first electronic data processing program and/or is directly controlled in a holistic manner by a second electronic data processing program, wherein the direct control takes place with regard to a group of production factors, which includes employees and/or operating resources and/or material.