EDWARD JAMES BLANCH, II
Pilots at Shellmarr Ln, Bloomfield, MI
License number
Michigan A5160616
Issued Date
Dec 2016
Expiration Date
Dec 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
3850 Shellmarr Ln, Bloomfield, MI 48302
Professional information
Method And System For Creating A Purchasing Strategy For A Commodity
US Patent:
2005027, Dec 15, 2005
Filed:
Jun 15, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/868157
Inventors:
Andy Benedict - Bloomfield Hills MI, US
Edward Blanch - Bloomfield Hills MI, US
Elizabeth Campbell - Northville MI, US
Edward Blanch - Bloomfield Hills MI, US
Elizabeth Campbell - Northville MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
G06F017/60
US Classification:
705038000
Abstract:
Method and system for generating a report for use in buyer/supplier negotiations for purchasing a commodity. Embodiments include collecting data to define the technical capabilities of two or more suppliers to supply a commodity to a buyer, collecting data to define attributes of the commodity and the commodity market, and collecting data from the selected suppliers to identify their relative competitive position. Collected data is input into a computer configured to process at least a portion of the collected data and output a consolidated report for use in negotiations. Opportunities for improving supplier competitive position may be identified. During buyer/supplier negotiation, a supplier may be encouraged or required to (i) adopt one or more of the competitive opportunities identified in the strategy report or (ii) agree to adjusted contract terms in compensation for not adopting one or more of the competitive opportunities illustrated in the strategy report.
Data Processing System And Method For Commodity Value Management
US Patent:
2006003, Feb 16, 2006
Filed:
Aug 16, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/919063
Inventors:
David Thursfield - Cheltenham, GB
Cindy Jefferson - Detroit MI, US
Chris Ray - Billericay, GB
Dan Fortunato - Sylvania Township OH, US
Janice Lin - Plymouth MI, US
Lee Kremzier - Farmington Hills MI, US
Edward Blanch - Bloomfield Hills MI, US
William Lutton - Danbury, GB
Cindy Jefferson - Detroit MI, US
Chris Ray - Billericay, GB
Dan Fortunato - Sylvania Township OH, US
Janice Lin - Plymouth MI, US
Lee Kremzier - Farmington Hills MI, US
Edward Blanch - Bloomfield Hills MI, US
William Lutton - Danbury, GB
Assignee:
Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
G06Q 99/00
US Classification:
705001000
Abstract:
Embodiments include receiving into one or more computer databases a plurality of cost factors associated with supplying a commodity for vehicle manufacturing. A zero-based cost estimate for the commodity is calculated based on one or more of the plurality of cost factors. A current cost for the commodity is received into the one or more computer databases, and a cost variance between the current cost for the commodity and the zero-based cost estimate is calculated. One or more actions for reducing the cost variance may be received into one or more of the computer databases. The zero-based cost estimate for the commodity, the current cost for the commodity, the cost variance, and the one or more actions for reducing the cost variance may be displayed on one or more interactive user interfaces. A cross-functional team including representatives from engineering, purchasing and finance may implement the methodology.