Abstract: Disclosed herein is an integrated method and system for managing human resources. Specifically, the method and system integrates several processes (e.g., a process for developing a strategy and particularly for developing a set of rules on how human resources will be managed and sourced, a process for developing a long-term strategic plan for sourcing human resources to satisfy demands, a process for developing a near-term operational plan recommending individual human resources be used to satisfy selected demands, a process for selecting and assigning individual resources to specific engagements, etc.). Thus, the method operates through a spectrum of time horizons from the strategic to real time, providing a coherent and cohesive system for matching supply to demand based on the priorities of the business as represented through the set of rules.

Abstract: A storage medium for resolving demand and supply imbalances is provided. The storage medium includes machine-readable computer program code and instructions for causing a computer to implement a method. The method includes identifying an excess component inventory liability or constraint in supply capability for an end product by matching current buying patterns for the end product against inventory liability and supply capability based on a previous demand forecast. Where excess component inventory liability exists, the method includes: refocusing the excess component inventory liability by determining alternative end products that use components identified in the excess component inventory liability; and executing sales activities for enticing sales of the alternative end products.

Abstract: A system for resolving demand and supply imbalances includes a supply liability reduction process (SLRP) executable upon identifying an excess component inventory liability. The SLRP includes: a procurement and development assessment sub-process that represents a greatest magnitude of liability; a liability council assessment sub-process that represents a magnitude of liability less than that of the procurement and development assessment sub-process; a sales activities sub-process that represents a magnitude of liability less than that of the liability council assessment sub-process; and a liability write-off sub-process that represents a magnitude of liability less than that of the sales activities sub-process. The SLRP performs one or more sub-processes in an order of the magnitude of liability.

Abstract: A method and storage medium for utilizing excess inventory of parts that are used in end products and having part identifiers are provided. The method includes identifying an excess inventory of parts including part identifiers and a quantity associated with each part identifier. The method also includes identifying potential end products for manufacture comprising a Bill of Materials (BOM) for each end product and where each BOM calls out at least one part identifier in the excess inventory of parts. The method further includes determining a build plan including one or more of the potential end products, the build plan optimized to specific criteria and utilizing an amount of the excess inventory whereby the specific criteria include maximizing the quantity of the excess inventory utilized without exceeding a specific dollar value of additional parts purchased to produce the build plan.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an integrated method and system for managing human resources. Specifically, the method and system integrates several processes (e.g., a process for developing a strategy and particularly for developing a set of rules on how human resources will be managed and sourced, a process for developing a long-term strategic plan for sourcing human resources to satisfy demands, a process for developing a near-term operational plan recommending individual human resources be used to satisfy selected demands, a process for selecting and assigning individual resources to specific engagements, etc.). Thus, the method operates through a spectrum of time horizons from the strategic to real time, providing a coherent and cohesive system for matching supply to demand based on the priorities of the business as represented through the set of rules.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an integrated method and system for managing human resources. Specifically, the method and system integrates several processes (e.g., a process for developing a strategy and particularly for developing a set of rules on how human resources will be managed and sourced, a process for developing a long-term strategic plan for sourcing human resources to satisfy demands, a process for developing a near-term operational plan recommending individual human resources be used to satisfy selected demands, a process for selecting and assigning individual resources to specific engagements, etc.). Thus, the method operates through a spectrum of time horizons from the strategic to real time, providing a coherent and cohesive system for matching supply to demand based on the priorities of the business as represented through the set of rules.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method, system, and storage medium for resolving demand and supply imbalances. The method comprises identifying at least one excess component inventory liability or constraint in supply capability for an end product by matching current buying patterns for the end product against inventory liability and supply capability based on a previous demand forecast. Where excess component inventory liability exists the method refocuses the excess component inventory liability by determining alternative end products that use components identified in the excess component inventory liability; and executes sales activities for enticing sales of the alternative end products. Where constrained supply capability exists, the method determines alternative end products that are functionally equivalent to those identified in the constrained supply capability; and executes sales activities for enticing sales of functionally equivalent alternative end products.

Abstract: A system for resolving demand and supply imbalances includes a supply liability reduction process (SLRP) executable upon identifying an excess component inventory liability. The SLRP includes: a procurement and development assessment sub-process that represents a greatest magnitude of liability; a liability council assessment sub-process that represents a magnitude of liability less than that of the procurement and development assessment sub-process; a sales activities sub-process that represents a magnitude of liability less than that of the liability council assessment sub-process; and a liability write-off sub-process that represents a magnitude of liability less than that of the sales activities sub-process. The SLRP performs one or more sub-processes in an order of the magnitude of liability.

Abstract: A storage medium for resolving demand and supply imbalances is provided. The storage medium includes machine-readable computer program code and instructions for causing a computer to implement a method. The method includes identifying an excess component inventory liability or constraint in supply capability for an end product by matching current buying patterns for the end product against inventory liability and supply capability based on a previous demand forecast. Where excess component inventory liability exists, the method includes: refocusing the excess component inventory liability by determining alternative end products that use components identified in the excess component inventory liability; and executing sales activities for enticing sales of the alternative end products.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a storage medium for facilitating excess inventory utilization. The excess inventory includes parts used in end products. The storage medium includes instructions for a causing a computer to implement a method. The method includes translating sales specific terminology describing the end products into bill of material terminology describing the parts used in end products via a bill of material structure. The translating includes mapping between features associated with end items and parts required to build the end items. The method also includes determining an optimal build plan for the end items that, if built, would consume a desired quantity and/or type of excess inventory.

Abstract: A method and storage medium for utilizing excess inventory of parts that are used in end products and having part identifiers are provided. The method includes identifying an excess inventory of parts including part identifiers and a quantity associated with each part identifier. The method also includes identifying potential end products for manufacture comprising a Bill of Materials (BOM) for each end product and where each BOM calls out at least one part identifier in the excess inventory of parts. The method further includes determining a build plan including one or more of the potential end products, the build plan optimized to specific criteria and utilizing an amount of the excess inventory whereby the specific criteria include maximizing the quantity of the excess inventory utilized without exceeding a specific dollar value of additional parts purchased to produce the build plan.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method, system and storage medium for utilizing excess inventory comprising parts used in end products. The method comprises: translating sales specific terminology describing end products into bill of material terminology describing parts used in end products via a bill of material structure; and, utilizing the bill of material structure, determining an optimal build plan for end items that, if built, would consume a desired quantity and/or type of excess inventory. The invention also comprises a system and storage medium.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method, system, and storage medium for utilizing excess inventory of parts used in end products and having part numbers. The method comprises: determining a summary of at least one end product utilizing at least one excess part number, wherein the summary includes a total quantity of the at least one excess part number required to produce a respective end product; and based on a selection of at least one end product from the summary and at least one corresponding quantity, generating a report of end products that, for each quantity of end products, lists the dollar value of excess parts consumed to produce the quantity of end product; and the dollar value of additional parts to be purchased to produce the quantity of end product. The invention also includes a system and storage medium.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method, system and storage medium for utilizing excess inventory comprising parts used in end products. The method comprises: translating sales specific terminology describing end products into bill of material terminology describing parts used in end products via a bill of material structure; and, utilizing the bill of material structure, determining an optimal build plan for end items that, if built, would consume a desired quantity and/or type of excess inventory. The invention also comprises a system and storage medium.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method, system, and storage medium for utilizing excess inventory of parts used in end products and having part numbers. The method comprises: determining a summary of at least one end product utilizing at least one excess part number, wherein the summary includes a total quantity of the at least one excess part number required to produce a respective end product; and based on a selection of at least one end product from the summary and at least one corresponding quantity, generating a report of end products that, for each quantity of end products, lists the dollar value of excess parts consumed to produce the quantity of end product; and the dollar value of additional parts to be purchased to produce the quantity of end product. The invention also includes a system and storage medium.

Abstract: A system, method, apparatus, and computer program code for conducting a buy-side auction includes defining a plurality of transformation functions available for use in the auction. An offer to sell the item requested in the auction is received from a seller, and at least one transformation function is identified, based at least in part on the offer or the seller. The selected transformation function is applied to the offer to produce a transformed offer, and a state of the auction is updated based on the transformed offer.

Abstract: A system, method, apparatus, and computer program code for conducting a sell-side auction process includes defining a plurality of transformation functions available for use in the auction. A bid for the item offered in the auction is received, and at least one transformation function is identified, based at least in part on the bid or the buyer. The selected transformation function is applied to the bid to produce a transformed bid, and a state of the auction is updated based on the transformed bid.

Abstract: A system, method, apparatus, and computer program code for conducting a two-sided auction include defining a plurality of transformation functions available for use in the auction. A bid for an item offered in the auction is received, and at least one transformation function is identified, based at least in part on the bid or the buyer or the seller. The selected transformation function is applied to the bid to produce a transformed bid, and a state of the auction is updated based on the transformed bid. An offer for an item offered in the auction is received, and at least one transformation function is identified, based at least in part on the offer or the seller. The selected transformation function is applied to the offer to produce a transformed offer, and a state of the auction is updated based on the transformed offer.

Abstract: An auction is conducted by receiving, from a participant, a request for an item. An auction for the item is identified and a bid for the item is received from the participant. The received bid is forwarded to an auction for the item. In some embodiments, a transformation function associated with the participant is identified and applied to the bid to produce a transformed bid. The transformation function reflects different information about participants, the items, or the auctions (e.g, participants from different industries or from different countries).

Abstract: A system, method, apparatus, and computer program code for establishing customized financing terms includes identifying a bid for an item, identifying a financing function associated with a participant, and applying the financing function to the bid to generate a transformed bid reflecting customized financing terms.