Abstract: A method of determining an optimized supplier list for a consumer using a web based client-server system is described. The method provides for receiving a query from a user and assigning a policy to the query. A search step and an evaluation step are then performed. Additional optional operational steps are provided to enhance the users buying efficiency.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 29, 2005
Date of Patent:
August 14, 2012
Assignee:
FASTXchange, Inc.
Inventors:
Paul Postel, Murali Adimoolam, Jinbo Chen