Abstract: A method of producing a master sub-tier schedule for a Multi-tier Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) system comprising the steps of populating a database with a plurality of identified part/supplier combinations for at least one finished part, populating the database with a plurality of sub-process steps associated with each of the at least one finished part, populating the database with at least one supplier responsible for each of the plurality of sub-process steps, populating the database with at least one lead time and at least one lot requirement associated with each of the plurality of sub-process steps, and sending notification to the primary consumer and the first tier supplier if necessitated by the reviewing of the master sub-tier schedule.

Abstract: A method of producing a master sub-tier schedule for a Multi-tier Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) system comprising the steps of populating a database with a plurality of identified part/supplier combinations for at least one finished part, populating the database with a plurality of sub-process steps associated with each of the at least one finished part, populating the database with at least one supplier responsible for each of the plurality of sub-process steps, populating the database with at least one lead time and at least one lot requirement associated with each of the plurality of sub-process steps, accessing the database to calculate at least one line item of a sub-tier schedule, the at least one line item comprising at least one sub-tier schedule quantity and at least one requirement date corresponding thereto, adding each of the at least one line items to form a master sub-tier schedule on the database, breaking down the master sub-tier schedule by each of the at least one supplier, provi

Abstract: A computerized method for marketing components or services includes receiving a request for a requested component or service from a customer and determining whether the requested component or service is available to be provided to the customer. If the requested component or service is available to be provided to the customer, the requested component or service is offered to the customer. If the requested component or service is not available to be provided to the customer, a reverse auction for the requested component or service is conducted among a plurality of suppliers. The requested component may be a life-limited component, such as a life-limited aircraft engine component.