18181740. SOURCING SUPPORT SYSTEM AND SOURCING SUPPORT METHOD simplified abstract (Hitachi, Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 SOURCING SUPPORT SYSTEM AND SOURCING SUPPORT METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SOURCING SUPPORT SYSTEM AND SOURCING SUPPORT METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
SOURCING SUPPORT SYSTEM AND SOURCING SUPPORT METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
SOURCING SUPPORT SYSTEM AND SOURCING SUPPORT METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18181740 titled 'SOURCING SUPPORT SYSTEM AND SOURCING SUPPORT METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The sourcing support system described in the patent application is designed to assist in the procurement process by calculating evaluation index weights and scores for potential suppliers based on supply capacity and soundness criteria.
- The weight calculation unit calculates the related parts group name and evaluation index weights for the supply capacity.
- The score calculation unit determines the candidate supplier name, evaluation index scores for supply capacity and soundness, supply capacity score, and soundness score.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries where sourcing and procurement are critical, such as manufacturing, retail, and construction.
Problems Solved
1. Streamlining the supplier selection process by automating the evaluation of potential suppliers based on specific criteria. 2. Improving decision-making by providing a systematic approach to supplier assessment.
Benefits
1. Increased efficiency in the procurement process. 2. Enhanced supplier relationship management. 3. Improved quality control through supplier evaluation.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing Supplier Selection Process for Improved Efficiency
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing systems or methods for supplier evaluation and selection in the procurement industry, but the specific combination of features and calculations described in this patent application may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
=== How does this technology integrate with existing procurement systems? The patent application does not provide details on the integration process with existing procurement systems. It would be important to understand how this technology can be implemented alongside or integrated into current procurement software.
=== What data security measures are in place to protect supplier information? The patent application does not address data security measures to protect sensitive supplier information. It would be crucial to ensure that the system complies with data protection regulations and safeguards supplier data from unauthorized access or breaches.
Original Abstract Submitted
A sourcing support system comprises: a weight calculation unit configured to calculate the name of the related parts group related to the target part when target part specifying information is input; calculate the name of the related parts group; and calculate the evaluation index weights of the evaluation indexes of the supply capacity; and a score calculation unit configured to calculate a name of a candidate supplier who can purchase the target part; calculate the evaluation index score of the evaluation index of supply capacity and the evaluation index of soundness for the calculated names of the candidate suppliers; calculate the sum of the products of the evaluation index weight and the evaluation index score, with respect to the evaluation index of supply capacity as a supply capacity score; calculate the sum of the evaluation index score S of the evaluation index of soundness as the soundness score.
