A system for demand breakout for a supply chain includes a memory operable to store a plurality of orders for at least one product. Each product may be produced using at least one precursor. The memory is also operable to store a production schedule identifying one or more resources in the supply chain,...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US7685113?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7685113 - Demand breakout for a supply chain