Abstract: In one embodiment, a local computer network includes profile information local identifications for multiple organizations. Remote profile information is stored on a remote computer network and transferred to the local network to perform secure transactions with other computer networks. Embodiments of the disclosure include linking remote and local identifications. In another embodiment, remote and local identifications are linked by generated multiple messages to different users in different roles to prevent fraud, for example.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a local computer network includes profile information local identifications for multiple organizations. Remote profile information is stored on a remote computer network and transferred to the local network to perform secure transactions with other computer networks. Embodiments of the disclosure include linking remote and local identifications. In another embodiment, remote and local identifications are linked by generated multiple messages to different users in different roles to prevent fraud, for example.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for flow control. In one aspect, there is provided a method, wherein the method may include monitoring, by an external flow controller, a workflow at a first cloud application to determine whether at least one condition is satisfied to extend the workflow to a second cloud application external to the first cloud application; diverting, by the external flow controller, when the at least one condition is satisfied; handling, by the external flow controller, a request to divert the workflow to the second cloud application by at least formatting the request in accordance with configuration information at the external flow controller; sending, by the external flow controller, the workflow to the second cloud application; receiving, by the external flow controller, a result to incorporate into the workflow at the first cloud application; and/or proceeding with the workflow at the first cloud application.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a local computer network includes profile information local identifications for multiple organizations. Remote profile information is stored on a remote computer network and transferred to the local network to perform secure transactions with other computer networks. Embodiments of the disclosure include linking remote and local identifications. In another embodiment, remote and local identifications are linked by generated multiple messages to different users in different roles to prevent fraud, for example.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for flow control. In one aspect, there is provided a method, wherein the method may include monitoring, by an external flow controller, a workflow at a first cloud application to determine whether at least one condition is satisfied to extend the workflow to a second cloud application external to the first cloud application; diverting, by the external flow controller, when the at least one condition is satisfied; handling, by the external flow controller, a request to divert the workflow to the second cloud application by at least formatting the request in accordance with configuration information at the external flow controller; sending, by the external flow controller, the workflow to the second cloud application; receiving, by the external flow controller, a result to incorporate into the workflow at the first cloud application; and/or proceeding with the workflow at the first cloud application.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for flow control. In one aspect, there is provided a method, wherein the method may include monitoring, by an external flow controller, a workflow at a first cloud application to determine whether at least one condition is satisfied to extend the workflow to a second cloud application external to the first cloud application; diverting, by the external flow controller, when the at least one condition is satisfied; handling, by the external flow controller, a request to divert the workflow to the second cloud application by at least formatting the request in accordance with configuration information at the external flow controller; sending, by the external flow controller, the workflow to the second cloud application; receiving, by the external flow controller, a result to incorporate into the workflow at the first cloud application; and/or proceeding with the workflow at the first cloud application.

Abstract: Embodiments for methods, systems and apparatuses for managing a member organization experience of a collaborative commerce community through a network are disclosed. One method includes managing buyer company profiles of a plurality of buyer organizations and seller company profiles of a plurality of seller organizations, wherein the buyer company profiles and the seller company profiles are shared amongst the buyer organizations and the seller organizations associated with the network, wherein the member organization is at least one of the plurality of seller organizations or the plurality buyer organizations.

Abstract: Embodiments for methods, systems and apparatuses of a commerce network for completing a commercial transaction are disclosed. One computer-method includes receiving, by one or more commerce network servers, a buyer-initiated demand for fulfillment of the commercial transaction, identifying suppliers to satisfy the buyer-initiated demand based on buyer policies and supplier characteristics, requesting quotes from the identified suppliers, receiving quotes from the identified suppliers, evaluating and selecting, by the one or more commerce network servers, one or more of the received quotes, wherein evaluating and selecting the one or more of the received quote comprises applying evaluating criteria to the received quotes, wherein the evaluation criteria includes applying a weighted combination of a plurality of evaluating factors, and facilitating presentation of the one or more selected quotes to the buyer.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for flow control. In one aspect, there is provided a method, wherein the method may include monitoring, by an external flow controller, a workflow at a first cloud application to determine whether at least one condition is satisfied to extend the workflow to a second cloud application external to the first cloud application; diverting, by the external flow controller, when the at least one condition is satisfied; handling, by the external flow controller, a request to divert the workflow to the second cloud application by at least formatting the request in accordance with configuration information at the external flow controller; sending, by the external flow controller, the workflow to the second cloud application; receiving, by the external flow controller, a result to incorporate into the workflow at the first cloud application; and/or proceeding with the workflow at the first cloud application.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a local computer network includes profile information local identifications for multiple organizations. Remote profile information is stored on a remote computer network and transferred to the local network to perform secure transactions with other computer networks. Embodiments of the disclosure include linking remote and local identifications. In another embodiment, remote and local identifications are linked by generated multiple messages to different users in different roles to prevent fraud, for example.

Abstract: Embodiments for methods, systems and apparatuses of a commerce network for completing a commercial transaction are disclosed. One computer-method includes receiving, by one or more commerce network servers, a buyer-initiated demand for fulfillment of the commercial transaction, identifying suppliers to satisfy the buyer-initiated demand based on buyer policies and supplier characteristics, requesting quotes from the identified suppliers, receiving quotes from the identified suppliers, evaluating and selecting, by the one or more commerce network servers, one or more of the received quotes, wherein evaluating and selecting the one or more of the received quote comprises applying evaluating criteria to the received quotes, wherein the evaluation criteria includes applying a weighted combination of a plurality of evaluating factors, and facilitating presentation of the one or more selected quotes to the buyer.

Abstract: Embodiments for maintaining a company profile of a company associated with a supplier/buyer commerce network are disclosed. One method includes collecting activity information of the company. The collecting includes monitoring a plurality of databases that each maintains activity information associated with the company, assigning a unique identification for the company across the plurality of databases, exporting the activity information associated with the company from each of the plurality of databases, and aggregating the activity information. The method further includes updating the company profile with the aggregated activity information of the company.

Abstract: Embodiments for facilitating an electronic auction of prepayment of an invoice are disclosed. One embodiment includes a server for facilitating an electronic auction of prepayment of an invoice.

Abstract: Embodiments for facilitating an electronic auction of prepayment of an invoice are disclosed. One method includes a supplier and a buyer approving the invoice with definite terms. The supplier electronically submits the invoice with proposed prepayment terms to an exchange platform. The exchange platform provides an electronic auction of the invoice with proposed prepayment terms to a plurality of bidders and receiving a bid from at least one of the plurality of bidders. Payment of the invoice between the winning bidder and the supplier is electronically facilitated if a winning bid is received.

Abstract: Embodiments for methods, systems and apparatuses for managing a member organization experience of a collaborative commerce community through a network are disclosed. One method includes managing buyer company profiles of a plurality of buyer organizations and seller company profiles of a plurality of seller organizations, wherein the buyer company profiles and the seller company profiles are shared amongst the buyer organizations and the seller organizations associated with the network, wherein the member organization is at least one of the plurality of seller organizations or the plurality buyer organizations.

Abstract: Embodiments for methods, systems and apparatuses of a supplier/buyer commerce network electronically introducing buyer and suppliers are disclosed. One computer-method includes electronically harvesting information related to characteristics of at least one of the buyers and anonymizing the harvested information. The anonymously harvested information is presented to a selected set of the suppliers, and a formation of a business relationship is facilitated between suppliers who express an interest in the at least one buyer.

Abstract: Embodiments for maintaining a company profile of a company associated with a supplier/buyer commerce network are disclosed. One method includes collecting activity information of the company. The collecting includes monitoring a plurality of databases that each maintains activity information associated with the company, assigning a unique identification for the company across the plurality of databases, exporting the activity information associated with the company from each of the plurality of databases, and aggregating the activity information. The method further includes updating the company profile with the aggregated activity information of the company.

Abstract: Embodiments for facilitating an electronic auction of prepayment of an invoice are disclosed. One method includes a supplier and a buyer approving the invoice with definite terms. The supplier electronically submits the invoice with proposed prepayment terms to an exchange platform. The exchange platform provides an electronic auction of the invoice with proposed prepayment terms to a plurality of bidders and receiving a bid from at least one of the plurality of bidders. Payment of the invoice between the winning bidder and the supplier is electronically facilitated if a winning bid is received.