Automated interface to project management tool
CA 1286406 C · Owner: Mathis, Robert B. · Inventors: Ferriter, Kate M.; Mathis, Robert B.
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A method for the automatic interfacing of a conceptual design tool with a project management tool is disclosed. The conceptual design tool provides for the early manufacturing involvement information needed to aid and improve the total design and manufacturing effort to produce a final product. The conceptual design tool is used to build and modify a product structure. Using the conceptual design tool, a user inputs manufacturing details by item in the product structure. When the user invokes the project mangement tool interface the system prompts the user to select items of the product structure which are critical. The system then orders the selected items according to lead times from …
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- Granted July 16, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 16, 2008.
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