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Discount estimating and purchase system and method

US7236944B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 22, 2000
Grant dateJun 26, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 12, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0601
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to a discount estimating and purchase system and method and, more particularly, to a discount quoting and purchasing system and method that allows quotes/purchases to be evaluated for discounts using various organizational units to maximize efficient order volumes and minimize total price.

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