US Patent:
20130226652, Aug 29, 2013
Inventors:
Ubaldo G. Bilello - Frankfurt, DE
Hans-Juergen Eickelmann - Nieder-Hilbersheim, DE
Ricardo L. Fabrize - Mooresville NC, US
Udo Kleemann - Stadecken-Elsheim, DE
Jeffrey W. Miles - Cary NC, US
Michael S. O'Leary - Cary NC, US
Sharmila S. Tilwalli - Albany NY, US
Karen N. Toger - Wake Forest NC, US
Assignee:
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION - Armonk NY
International Classification:
G06Q 10/06
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention relate to identification of risks in a brand commodity supply chain. Risks are centrally assessed and a single holistic image of the risk assessment is provided. Specifically, risks are assessed vertically and horizontally across the supply chain, brand, and commodity. Risk identification techniques may be applied to the identified risks to reduce supply chain disruption and to enable continued manufacturing.