Electronic commerce communication systems with multiple user-defined marketplaces, controlled pricing, and automated purchasing capabilities
CA 2382948 A1 · Owner: Purchasepro.Com, Inc. · Inventors: Erickson, Ranel E.; Kenitzki, Anthony B.; Ricketts, Dallas D.
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A system and method for facilitating communication between a plurality of buyers (10) a plurality of suppliers (12) is provided. The communication system provides for coordinated message and response tracking within an electronic marketplace environment. Members of an electronic community buyers , (10) and suppliers (12), may submit information to a central database (16) maintained by a service provider (14). Such information may comprise company profile and product information. A marketplace administrator may browse the database (16) and assemble a list of suppliers (12) and buyers (10) who will receive an invitation for membership in a private or public marketplace. A broadcast …
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