Abstract: A method implemented by computer servers associated with a procurement services platform includes accessing data for a set of transactions associated with a potential procurement transaction between a purchaser entity and a plurality of supplier entities. The transactions include line-items. The method includes inputting the data for the set of transactions into a machine-learning model trained to generate a preferential ranking for each of the plurality of supplier entities based on the line-items. The preferential ranking includes an estimated preference of the purchaser entity for a supplier entity of the plurality of supplier entities to supply a product or service to the purchaser entity. The method further includes generating, by the machine-learning model, the preferential ranking for each of the plurality of supplier entities, and providing, based on the preferential rankings, a recommendation of preferential supplier entities for supplying the product or service to the purchaser entity.

Abstract: A method implemented by computer servers associated with a procurement services platform includes accessing data for a set of transactions associated with a potential procurement transaction between a purchaser entity and a plurality of supplier entities. The transactions include a line-item. The method includes inputting the data for the set of transactions into a machine-learning model trained to generate a prediction of a price quotation for each of the plurality of supplier entities based on the line-item. The prediction of the price quotation includes an estimated reasonable price for a supplier entity to supply a product or service to the purchaser entity. The method includes generating, by the machine-learning model, the prediction of the price quotation for each of the plurality of supplier entities and generating a recommendation for each of the plurality of supplier entities based on the prediction of the price quotation.

Abstract: A method for generating personalized recommendations for procuring a product or service by a human entity is provided. The method includes accessing data for a set of transactions associated with a proposed procurement transaction between at least one of a plurality of purchaser entities and at least one of a plurality of supplier entities. The at least one of the transactions includes a line-item. The method includes identifying, based on the data for the set of transactions associated with the proposed procurement transaction, an identity or a behavioral pattern of the human entity associated with the proposed procurement transaction. The method includes generating a recommendation including a set of instructions for acting upon the proposed procurement transaction based on the identified identity or behavioral pattern of the at least one human entity, and providing the recommendation to the human entity associated with the proposed procurement transaction.

Abstract: A third-party negotiation automation tool for generating cost estimates on behalf of a seller is described herein. In response to receiving a request for a product from a buyer, a seller may choose to participate in a negotiation for fulfilling the request. The system may utilize one or more data sources, such as user-provided data, third-party data, and the like, to generate a cost estimate on behalf of the seller for fulfilling the request. The seller may choose to accept, modify, or decline the generated cost estimate before providing the cost estimate to the buyer for acceptance. This process may continue for one or more rounds, dependent upon the request, with the final cost estimates provided to the buyer for selection at the conclusion of the one or more rounds.

Abstract: A closed-loop system of tracking and managing the recycling and manufacturing a lead acid battery is described herein. The system includes collecting one or more used lead acid batteries, collecting data related to the one or more lead acid batteries, and processing the one or more lead acid batteries. Processing the one or more lead acid batteries includes separate the batteries into lead, polymer, acid, and separator components and isolate the components. The lead and polymer are then recycled, and data is collected related to the recycled lead and recycled polymer. A new lead acid battery is created using the recycled lead and the recycled polymer and provided to a point of sale location.

Abstract: An electronic auction tool for generating customized quotes and real-time rankings of customized quotes for a plurality of sellers is described herein. In response to receiving a request for a product or service from a buyer that includes one or more items, one or more sellers may choose to participate in a negotiation for fulfilling the request. The system may generate default seller-specific quotes based at least in part on costs to each seller of providing the one or more items. Sellers may be given an option to accept, modify, or decline the default seller-specific quote after it is generated but before it is submitted. The seller-specific quotes are ranked based on information received up to the time of the ranking, including information obtained after commencement of the auction.

Abstract: An electronic auction tool for generating quotes and rankings associated with a seller is described herein. In response to receiving a request for a product from a buyer, one or more sellers may choose to participate in a negotiation for fulfilling the request. The system may receive a request for a product and/or service from a buyer that stipulates a number of bidding rounds during which the seller(s) may submit a limited number of quotes during a limited period of time. Additionally, a rank associated with the seller(s) may be generated based on historical transaction data. Further, a price-matching quote round may be conducted, during which the seller may have an opportunity to modify the submitted quote to match the quote with a lowest bid submitted by the other participating sellers.

Abstract: A casino board game method comprised of providing a board, a plurality of playing chips, dice, playing pieces, HOTEL CARDS, CASINOS CARDS, and playing money. A roulette wheel is located within the center of the board with rectangular spaces extending around the periphery of the board for movement of the playing pieces of the players.