Method of managing inventory
OwnerDouglas C. Meyerinventor
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Abstract
A method improves inventory records at a facility. The method includes the steps of assessing a plurality of current inventory records at the facility, responsively identifying at least one discrepancy in the current inventory records. resolving the at least one discrepancy, identifying at least one deficiency in the current inventory records which resulted in the at least one discrepancy, and establishing a plan to correct the at least one deficiency. The plan includes specific changes to current inventory practices.
Claims31
A method of improving records of inventory at a facility, comprising:
- assessing a plurality of current inventory records associated with the facility;
- responsively identifying at least one discrepancy in at least one of the current inventory records;
- resolving the at least one discrepancy;
- identifying at least one characteristic associated with the at least one inventory record;
- and,
- modifying the at least one characteristic in response to the discrepancy.
A method of improving records of inventory associated with a facility, comprising:
- assessing a plurality of current inventory records at the facility using a statistical test count process;
- delivering training to one or more workers associated with the facility;
- performing location audits;
- implementing inventory check processes as a result of the location audits;
- auditing adherence to desired processes;
- and,
- meeting with the managers for periodic followup.
A method of improving records of inventory associated with a facility, comprising:
- stabilizing current inventory;
- identifying and recovering lost inventory;
- and,
- assessing current inventory processes;
- and,
- improving the current inventory processes as a function of the assessment.
A method for analyzing claims related to inventory associated with a facility, comprising:
- receiving the claim;
- analyzing the claim in view of a characteristic of the inventory;
- and,
- accepting or denying the claim based on the analysis of the characteristic.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.