Model N, Inc.
SIMPLIFIED PRODUCT CONFIGURATION USING TABLE-BASED RULES, RULE CONFLICT RESOLUTION THROUGH VOTING, AND EFFICIENT MODEL COMPILATION

Abstract:

A method for configuring items, including a model with a configurable item, the model including one or more rules determining availability of an option corresponding to an attribute of the configurable item; determining votes cast by the one or more rules, regarding availability of an option in the option group; attaching the votes to the option; resolving the attached votes to determine availability of the option; and assigning an availability state to the option based on the resolution of the votes.