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Spinoff story
Management Tools
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
Manugistics, Inc. (formerly AVYX, Inc.) has introduced a new programming language for IBM and IBM compatible computers called TREES-pls. It is a resource management tool originating from the space shuttle, that can be used in such applications as scheduling, resource allocation project control, information management, and artificial intelligence. Manugistics, Inc. was looking for a flexible tool that can be applied to many problems with minimal adaptation. Among the nongovernment markets are aerospace, other manufacturing, transportation, health care, food and beverage and professional services.