Patents by Inventor Janet M. Riley

Janet M. Riley has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20040039625
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for implementing a process approach to business management utilizing a web-based computer server system. The method includes creating a list of major business deliverables that significantly influence primary categories of cash flow across enterprise boundaries. The major business deliverables define an enterprise value stream process management (EVSPM) model that incorporates cross-functional integration of a plurality of business processes. The enterprise process model is dynamically stored in a server database. Additionally, the method includes defining at least one metric for each process, dynamically storing the metrics in the server database, and utilizing the metrics to prioritize business improvements. Furthermore, the method includes utilizing the server system to track a project schedule and performance such that the business improvement priorities are maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Steven J. Malnack, Kitty O. Samaniego, Cynthia A. Koopman, James S. Luby, Garry L. Lewicki, Susan I. Riley, Janet M. Riley, Wayne R. Vanlandingham, Danette L. Harris