Patents by Inventor William F. Welch, Jr.

William F. Welch, Jr. 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).

  • Patent number: 7080026
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for demand forecasting that enable multiple-scenario comparisons and analyses by letting users create forecasts from multiple history streams (for example, shipments data, point-of-sale data, customer order data, return data, etc.) with various alternative forecast algorithm theories. The multiple model framework of the present invention enables users to compare statistical algorithms paired with various history streams (collectively referred to as “models”) so as to run various simulations and evaluate which model will provide the best forecast for a particular product in a given market. Once the user has decided upon which model it will use, it can publish forecast information provided by that model for use by its organization (such as by a downstream supply planning program).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Manugistics, Inc.
    Inventors: Namita Singh, S. Jason Olasky, Kellie S. Cluff, William F. Welch, Jr.