Business partner collaboration and buy analysis
US8543473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/06
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a method, system and computer program product for implementing an automated inventory replenishment process between a manufacturer and a business partner. In one embodiment of the invention, a method is provided comprising the business partner purchasing and maintaining an inventory of goods from the manufacturer, and the manufacturer providing price protection to the business partner for the purchasing of the goods. This embodiment further comprises managing said inventory by using an automated process that takes into account said price protection for the purchasing of the goods.
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