Abstract: A computer-implemented method of managing data includes identifying a plurality of conditions pertaining to a price or a maintenance condition and defining at least one condition selection variant, the condition selection variant representing a plurality of conditions. At least a first key field identifying an item to be associated with at least one of the conditions and is linked to at least a second key field identifying a variable corresponding to the condition. The second key field is displayed to enable data entry by a user to specify the variable corresponding to the price or the maintenance condition pertaining to the item identified in the first key field. The price or the maintenance condition of the item identified in the first key field is determined by processing each condition of the plurality of conditions associated with the condition variant.

Abstract: Among other disclosed subject matter, a computer-implemented method of remotely generating a purchase order is to be initiated. The method includes receiving a communication in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The ERP system has a purchasing transaction configured for communicating with each of multiple vendor systems for performing the acquisitions. The received communication is sent wirelessly from a mobile device operated by a user. The mobile device is configured for obtaining information from the user in a process compatible with the purchasing transaction for generating a purchase order in the ERP system. The method includes generating the purchase order in the ERP system. The purchase order includes an instruction to a vendor operating a first vendor system to deliver a quantity of a product type. The method includes forwarding the purchase order from the ERP system to the first vendor system.

Abstract: Among other disclosed subject matter, a computer-implemented method of remotely generating a purchase order is to be initiated. The method includes receiving a communication in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The ERP system has a purchasing transaction configured for communicating with each of multiple vendor systems for performing the acquisitions. The received communication is sent wirelessly from a mobile device operated by a user. The mobile device is configured for obtaining information from the user in a process compatible with the purchasing transaction for generating a purchase order in the ERP system. The method includes generating the purchase order in the ERP system. The purchase order includes an instruction to a vendor operating a first vendor system to deliver a quantity of a product type. The method includes forwarding the purchase order from the ERP system to the first vendor system.

Abstract: A system, method and machine readable medium for the analysis and management of information is described. More specifically, the embodiments o relate to systems and methods for gathering, analyzing and reporting information in a business context. More specifically, the embodiments relate to systems and methods for presenting business metrics to system users in a reliable and efficient manner, including the employment of a data extractor and multiple data storage units arranged to generate reports.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of managing data includes identifying a plurality of conditions pertaining to a price or a maintenance condition and defining at least one condition selection variant, the condition selection variant representing a plurality of conditions. At least a first key field identifying an item to be associated with at least one of the conditions and is linked to at least a second key field identifying a variable corresponding to the condition. The second key field is displayed to enable data entry by a user to specify the variable corresponding to the price or the maintenance condition pertaining to the item identified in the first key field. The price or the maintenance condition of the item identified in the first key field is determined by processing each condition of the plurality of conditions associated with the condition variant.

Abstract: A system, method and machine readable medium for the analysis and management of information is described. More specifically, the embodiments o relate to systems and methods for gathering, analyzing and reporting information in a business context. More specifically, the embodiments relate to systems and methods for presenting business metrics to system users in a reliable and efficient manner, including the employment of a data extractor and multiple data storage units arranged to generate reports.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of managing stock levels. An example method includes the step of obtaining stock level information for a plurality of locations for a first product. A first best seller location is determined for the first product from the plurality of locations. The method further includes the step of displaying the stock level information for the plurality of locations for the first product. A proposed reallocation of stock levels of the first product to the first best seller location from at least one location, other than the first best seller location, of the plurality of locations, is displayed. The method further includes the step of ordering the proposed reallocation of the first product.