An automated system (30) is provided for managing work in a computing application. The system (30) includes an interface (32, 38) which can receive inventory information (11) for the computing application. The interface (32, 38) also may receive a work order configuration. A memory (36), which is coupled...http://www.google.fr/patents/US5893906?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US5893906 - Managing work in a computing application