Abstract: An Internet-based, business-to-business web site which aggregates product information from each of a plurality of vendors into a common display format. In response to receiving identification information from an Internet-enabled computing device used by a buyer, the web site displays a list of departments or product categories for which the buyer is authorized to make purchases. Upon receipt of the buyer's selection of a product category or department, the web site displays a list of vendors that have authorized products corresponding to the selected department or category. Upon receipt of the buyer's selection of a vendor, the web site displays that vendor's list of approved products corresponding to the selected department or category. The buyer may place an order for one or more approved products, whereupon the web site receives order parameters, such as the identity of the product and the quantity desired.

Abstract: The invention describes the facility and method for controllably irradiating materials with gamma rays. Specifically, the invention concerns the processing of foodstuffs, medicines and other products by remote-controlled exposure to a radiation source while being transported by pallet carriers at adjustable distances in two parallel roller type assemblyline toting systems. A further feature of the invention is the computer-linked automated dosimetry system which is used to afford an effective protocol for product preservation, sanitization or sterilization as well as safety.