Method and system for optimizing request-promise workflows
Patent 6895384 Issued on May 17, 2005. Estimated Expiration Date: October 8, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
A system for optimizing request-promise workflows includes a first entity that provides supplies to a second entity. The second entity optimizes its production to generate a request for the supplies and reoptimizes in response to promises received from the first entity. The first entity may send a culprit promise that identifies the supply that is creating the shortage.
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