Abstract: A system for distribution management includes a database server (1) interconnecting with a database (12) for storing a sales list (120) and a check list (122), an application server (2), a web server (3), and a weighbridge (8) for obtaining weights of vehicles. The application server includes a sales data maintaining module (22), a checking module (26), and a detecting module (28). A method for distribution management includes the steps of: generating a sales bill and a sales record in accordance with sales data; verifying whether a presently input weight matches a net weight of merchandise carried by a vehicle, and verifying whether the net weight matches a weight recorded in the sales record; generating a checking record; and monitoring distribution procedures.

Abstract: A mold design and production management system includes a server (2), client computers (4), design computers (5), machining computers (6), testing computers (7), and customer service computers (10). The server receives mold design requirement sheets submitted by customers from the client computers, and transmits the sheets to the design computers for mold designers to evaluate. The mold designers draw up design drawings of a mold if a customer accepts evaluation results of a corresponding mold design requirement sheet. The server sends the design drawings to the machining computers for operators to machine various parts of the mold and assemble the parts into the finished mold. The testing computers record mold testing information when the mold is being tested. The mold is delivered to the customer when it is satisfactory. Then, the customer service computers reconcile relevant accounts after payment by the customer is confirmed. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A work item displaying system includes a database (6) storing a plurality of work item information lists (66) recording relevant information on work items, a web server (4), a number of browsers (8), and an application server (2). The application server includes: an expected completion ratio calculating module (261) for calculating an expected completion ratio as at a current time for each work item; a priority index calculating module (262) for calculating a priority index for each work item; a sequencing module (27) for prioritizing the work items according to their priority indexes; and a displaying module (28) for displaying the prioritized work items. A related work item displaying method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A work item warning system includes a database (6) storing a plurality of work item information lists (66) recording relevant information on work items, a web server (4), a number of browsers (8), and an application server (2). The application server includes: an expected completion ratio calculating sub-module (261) for calculating an expected completion ratio as at a current time for each work item; a priority index calculating sub-module (262) for calculating a priority index for each work item; a warning determining sub-module (263) for determining whether the priority index of any work item is greater than or equal to a predefined warning index of the work item; and a warning generating sub-module (264) for generating a warning if the priority index of a work item is greater than or equal to its warning index. A related work item warning method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A work item warning system includes a database (6) storing a plurality of work item information lists (66) recording relevant information on work items, a web server (4), a number of browsers (8), and an application server (2). The application server includes: an expected completion ratio calculating sub-module (261) for calculating an expected completion ratio as at a current time for each work item; a priority index calculating sub-module (262) for calculating a priority index for each work item; a warning determining sub-module (263) for determining whether the priority index of any work item is greater than or equal to a predefined warning index of the work item; and a warning generating sub-module (264) for generating a warning if the priority index of a work item is greater than or equal to its warning index. A related work item warning method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A work item displaying system includes a database (6) storing a plurality of work item information lists (66) recording relevant information on work items, a web server (4), a number of browsers (8), and an application server (2). The application server includes: an expected completion ratio calculating module (261) for calculating an expected completion ratio as at a current time for each work item; a priority index calculating module (262) for calculating a priority index for each work item; a sequencing module (27) for prioritizing the work items according to their priority indexes; and a displaying module (28) for displaying the prioritized work items. A related work item displaying method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system used to query real-time inventory data for distributed storage locations includes a web server (11), an application server (12), a central database (13) and branch databases (16). Each branch database is located at a storage location, and stores inventory data for the storage location. The central database is used to store integrated inventory data. The web server includes a parameter receiving module (21) for receiving query parameters set by clients, a query sentence generating module (23) for generating query sentences according to the query parameters, and a statement generating module (25) for generating query result statements. The application server includes an inventory data searching module (33) for searching inventory data and update times of the inventory data from the central database, an update record searching module (35) for searching update records in the branch databases, and a data maintaining module (31) for updating the central database.

Abstract: A system for distribution management includes a database server (1) interconnecting with a database (12) for storing a sales list (120) and a check list (122), an application server (2), a web server (3), and a weighbridge (8) for obtaining weights of vehicles. The application server includes a sales data maintaining module (22), a checking module (26), and a detecting module (28). A method for distribution management includes the steps of: generating a sales bill and a sales record in accordance with sales data; verifying whether a presently input weight matches a net weight of merchandise carried by a vehicle, and verifying whether the net weight matches a weight recorded in the sales record; generating a checking record; and monitoring distribution procedures.

Abstract: A system for logistics quotation management includes a plurality of user computers (10), a web site (12), a server (13), a database (15) and a plurality of client computers (16). The server includes a basic information maintaining module (130), a client information maintaining module (131), a quotation retrieving module (132), an abnormity criterion setting module (133), an abnormality controlling module (134), and a sorting module (135). The quotation retrieving module is for retrieving quotations. The abnormality criterion setting module sets an abnormality criterion. The abnormality controlling module determines whether a client quotation is abnormal, and updates the quotation. The sorting module is for sorting updated quotations. The database stores all kinds of data used and generated in the above-described processes. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A logistics management system includes a number of client computers (10), a provider application server (12), a number of business unit application server (16) and a database (14). The client computers provide interfaces for users to initialize the system and maintain information. The provider application server receives and handles input information, generates a production request and transmits the request to the business unit application server. The provider application server includes a document managing module (21), an in transit products monitoring module (22), a data analyzing module (23), a warehouse monitoring module (24), a data enquiring module (25), and a costs managing module (26). The database inventory data, shipment data, and supply and demand data. The business unit application server receives the production request transmitted by the provider application server, and transmits feedback on the request and enquiring requests to the provider application server. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An inventory management system includes a plurality of client computers (6), a database server (4) comprising a database (40) for storing inventory information, an application server (2) for monitoring and managing inventory, and a network (5) interconnecting all the above entities. The application server includes a basic data maintenance module (21) provided for maintaining inventory information stored in the database; a data analyzing module (22) provided for calculating stock ages for materials, analyzing quantities and prices for all abnormal materials, and integrating inventory information on the abnormal materials from various storage locations; and an alert module (23) provided for generating alerts according to the integrated inventory information on the abnormal materials. A related inventory management method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A computerized order processing system includes a server (1), a database (3), a plurality of internal user computers (4) and client computers (6), a production operating system (7) and a network (5) interconnecting all the above entities. The server executes various software applications for receiving initial orders and formal orders from the client computers, verifying and modifying the initial orders through any of the internal user computers, and for transmitting verified initial orders, product inventory information, shipping schedules for ordered products and corresponding invoices to the client computers. The server includes an initial order receiving module (20), an initial order verifying module (30), an inventory information transmitting module (40), a formal order receiving module (50), a shipping schedule receiving module (60), a shipping schedule transmitting module (70) and a billing activity management module (80). A related computerized order processing method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A computer-enabled project management method includes the steps of: (a) receiving a user ID and password and determining whether the user is an authorized user; (b) determining whether the user is a project manager; (c) recording working statuses of various work items; (d) verifying the working status records; (e) integrating all verified working status records of a selected project into a working status report; (f) calculating an expected completion ratio as at a current time and a priority index for each work item; (g) determining whether a priority index of any work item is greater than or equal to its warning index; and (h) generating a warning alarm and transmitting the warning alarm to a corresponding operator for processing of a work item preferentially if the priority index of the work item is greater than or equal to its warning index. A related project management system for implementing the project management method is also provided.

Abstract: A system for settling logistics expenses includes a plurality of client computers (10), a first host (12), a second host (16) and a database (14). The first host comprises an authority controlling module (21), a data maintaining module (22), an expense carrying forward module (23), an expense apportionment module (24), an expense auditing module (25), an expense analyzing module (26), and a statement generating module (27). The expense carrying forward module is for carrying forward expenses to corresponding accounts according to predefined account segments. The expense apportionment module is for apportioning expenses. The expense auditing module is for auditing expenses. The expense analyzing module is for analyzing expenses. The statement generating module is for generating statements according to terms set by a user. The second host is for retrieving account comparison results and statements from the first host.

Abstract: A system for collocating materials includes an application server (115), and a database server (117) connected with the server via a network (107). The application server manages shipment procedures, and includes: a bill generating module (307) for generating a shipment bill in accordance with a requirement of a client; a material collocating module (303) for collocating materials in accordance with the shipment bill; and a processing module (308) for management different shipment. The database server stores basic data related to collocating materials of the application server. A related method includes the steps of: (a) generating a shipment bill; (b) reading a client code from the shipment bill; (c) reading a material code and a quantity from the shipment bill; (d) selecting a supplier in accordance with the client code and the material code; (e) assigning one or more area codes and unit codes to the material; and (f) managing shipment procedure.

Abstract: A quoting strategy analysis system includes a database server (1), an application server (2), and a plurality of client computers (4) located in various different places. The system is connected with an information management system (5) and a financial management system (6). The quoting strategy analysis system is for collecting product prices information, determining whether product prices are abnormal, calculating product costs, analyzing product prices, and generating price analysis reports. The client computers are for searching, editing and deleting information on product prices. A related quoting strategy analysis method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A price analyzing system (200) for monitoring price changes of materials purchased by an enterprise. The system is employed in a three-tier structure of client computers (101), an application server (102) and a database server (103). The system includes: an information receiving module (201) for receiving information provided by users, the information including a specified time period; a data retrieving module (202) for retrieving price data corresponding to the time period, the retrieved price data including invoice prices, the invoice prices defining a highest price and a lowest price; a Cartesian graph generating module (203) for generating a time-price Cartesian graph by setting an X-axis based on the time period and setting a Y-axis based on the highest price and the lowest price; and a price displaying module (204) for plotting the retrieved price data in the time-price Cartesian graph. A related price analyzing method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A stock-warning system includes an order processor (3), a database server (1) including a database (10), and a programmable apparatus (2). The order processor receives forecasted requirements from customers and stores them in the database. The programmable apparatus includes an order-parsing module (22), a stock analysis module (24), a warning module (26), and a mail service module (28). The order-parsing module calculates requirements of each material based on the forecasted requirements. The stock analysis module calculates a maximum stock and a minimum stock of each material based on the calculated requirements of the material and on standard stock rules, determines whether a current stock of the material falls between the maximum stock and the minimum stock, and thereby creates a stock analysis result. The warning module creates warnings based on stock analysis results. The mail service module sends e-mail warnings to relevant users.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring material on shop floors is provided. The system displays regional production by country, factory, workshop and line using a two-dimensional graphic or a three-dimensional graphic, and specifies production information for each country, factory, workshop or line in a table. The monitoring system includes at least one subsidiary company database for storing material data for the associated subsidiary company; a central database for storing global material data; a material monitoring system server and an application program on the material monitoring system server, which selects, integrates, classifies, and controls display of data.

Abstract: A system and method for managing delayed purchase orders according to inventory data, work in progress data and scheduled production data. The system comprises a main database (4); an application server (2) electronically connecting with the main database, for automatically integrating data received from a plurality of databases, and transmitting the integrated data to the main database and a web server (3) electronically connecting with the main database for users to access and process data stored in the main database. The web server comprises a main control unit (30) for processing the data stored in the main database. The main control unit comprises: a report output module (340) for automatically generating shipping dates of delayed purchase orders according to data stored in the main database, and for outputting reports on shipping dates of delayed purchase orders; and an auto-mail module (350) for automatically sending messages to designated electronic mail addresses.