Inventors:
Randall Avery - Bogart GA, US
Tarek El Hadidi - Duluth GA, US
Guojun Zhu - Athens GA, US
Joel Goodling - Athens GA, US
International Classification:
G06F017/60
Abstract:
An improved system and method for the production of transformers, such as small, simple pad mounted distribution transformers is described. An external user (), e.g., a customer or a field sales person, is permitted to orchestrate the entire negotiation and production process () to meet his or her specific requirements. The user is able to submit orders, review scheduling, and receive confirmation of the manufactures of the transformer over a network (), such as the INTERNET. In the background, the manufacturing process () is preferably automated () to minimize the cycle time and the number of people required to satisfy the user's requirements. The transformer ordering system can be integral in designing and ordering high quality distribution transformers. In a preferred embodiment, it uses interactive tools () to assure quick and knowledgeable design and ordering of distribution transformers. The transformer ordering system and method go beyond the traditional sales and manufacturing, etc. before a Request for Quote (RFQ) is generated. This system can be partnered with other design and ordering systems to provide full service ordering, or it may be a stand-alone INTERNET-based ordering system.