Abstract: A test system and method are provided for testing in parallel radiant output of multiple light emitting devices. Generally, the method involves: (i) providing a system having a master, calibrated power meter (CPM), a source transfer standard (STS), and multiple secondary, test site power meters (TSPMs); (ii) determining a relationship between electrical power supplied to the STS and a radiant output therefrom as measured by the CPM; (iii) calibrating the TSPMs using the STS and the relationship between the power supplied to the STS and the radiant output therefrom as determined by the CPM; and (iv) positioning the devices undergoing test on a fixture of the test system and positioning the fixture relative to the TSPMs to test radiant outputs of the devices.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to efficiently round requested quantities to efficient transportation quantities in the supply chain. Target locations are organized in a sequence. A tolerance interval around the requested quantity is calculated for each target location. The requested value is then rounded to an efficient transportation quantity for each target location in its sequential order.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for redeploying stock between inventory locations. The systems and methods may include receiving a redeployment indication indicating stock to be redeployed and determining, based on the redeployment indication, the first inventory location for receiving the stock and the second inventory location for redeploying the stock. Further, the systems and methods may include determining a cost-benefit value based on a savings value and a move cost value, wherein the savings value reflects an amount to be saved if the stock was redeployed from the second location to the first location and wherein the move cost value reflects a cost for redeploying the stock from the second location to the first location. Finally, a determination to deploy the stock may be made by comparing the cost-benefit value to, for example, a redeployment threshold value.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for distributing stock in a distribution network. The distribution network may include a source location and a plurality of target locations. In the disclosed systems and methods, the stock requirements of the target locations may be categorized into a plurality of requirement types, wherein each requirement type reflects a category of stock requirements for one of the target locations. In addition, the plurality of requirement types may be prioritized by order of importance and/or the plurality of target locations may be prioritized for each requirement type based on at least one sequence rule. Based on the prioritized requirement types and/or prioritized sequence of the target locations, the stock may be distributed to the plurality of target locations.

Abstract: The present invention discloses new processes in the preparation of midazolam (VII), ##STR1## a commercially important pharmaceutical, as well a new intermediates in those processes from a known benzophenone (I) starting material.

Abstract: The present invention discloses new processes in the preparation of midazolam (VII), ##STR1## a commercially important pharmaceutical, as well a new intermediates in those processes from a known benzophenone (I) starting material.