Paul W Lindoerfer

US Patent:

20020069096, Jun 6, 2002

Filed:

Jun 22, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/885931

Inventors:

Paul Lindoerfer - Milford CT, US
Stuart Sawabini - New Canaan CT, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/007000

Abstract:

Provided herein is a secure Internet electronic commerce solution for buyers/manufacturers (hereafter “manufacturers”) and their respective vendors/suppliers (hereafter “suppliers”). The embodiments of the present invention provide an inter-enterprise business application or supplier relationship management system (“SRMS”) including tools that allow trading partners to collaboratively manage and optimize the execution of the supply chain management process. Further, the embodiments of the present invention provide benefits to both the manufacturer and the manufacturer's suppliers. The manufacturer benefits from greater supply chain efficiency arising from more comprehensive, accurate, and timely information, and from the cost savings afforded by having more suppliers connected electronically. The suppliers benefit from having a simple and inexpensive method of connecting with their manufacturing customer and from business applications that aid them in understanding and managing their supply chain requirements.