Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a job management method for making it possible to reuse jobs in an ETL process. In the job management method, a job information table is accessed, jobs having table attributes and data field attributes matching between the respective jobs are retrieved, and, for each retrieved job, matching degrees of the data field attribute of “other jobs” in which the matching has been confirmed are calculated. Then, the “other jobs” in which the calculated matching degrees is equal to or more than a predetermined level are identified, and the identified “other jobs” are outputted to an output interface.

Abstract: In an object-oriented technology analysis and design supporting method when analysis and design is being performed according to object-oriented technology on a system for business, a person knowledgeable of the business can generate object design information with minimal variation in quality even if the person is not knowledgeable of object-oriented technology. In the method, an object design information generator 0104 receives: management resource construction information in which resources that should be managed in business are entered hierarchically as elements, business activity construction information in which business activity to be performed in business are entered hierarchically as elements, and a business action scenario, in which is entered, for each element position at the lowermost level in the business activity construction information, the arrangement of operations needed for carrying out the corresponding business activity.

Abstract: Sales of products including consumables and supply parts often involve brokers or intermediary agents who interface consumers and manufacturers. A sales broker system and method of intermediating goods facilitate joint purchases of products, provide manufactures and suppliers with information on market accumulated by the sales brokers, as well as distribute sales information on new products. The joint purchase is managed by the intermediary in an efficient manner so that the consumer unit price is reduced. The market information is also managed by the intermediary so that the manufacturers enjoy accurate sales information based upon actual deliveries. Finally, the intermediary also facilitate to transmit the information on new products to target or potential clients.

Abstract: Sales of products including consumables and supply parts often involve brokers or intermediary agents who interface consumers and manufacturers. A sales broker system and method of intermediating goods facilitate joint purchases of products, provide manufactures and suppliers with information on market accumulated by the sales brokers, as well as distribute sales information on new products. The joint purchase is managed by the intermediary in an efficient manner so that the consumer unit price is reduced. The market information is also managed by the intermediary so that the manufacturers enjoy accurate sales information based upon actual deliveries. Finally, the intermediary also facilitate to transmit the information on new products to target or potential clients.