Abstract: Biocidal metallic compositions and films, and methods for making and adhering biocidal compositions and films to surfaces requiring continued protection without requiring frequent cleaning are disclosed. The biocidal compositions may include metals, such as copper or silver powder, which are applied to the exposed surface of a variety of different resins, glues, epoxies, solvents or other surface treatments to create a biocidal film over the surface of product substrates including metals, leathers, papers, plastics, cardstocks, and glass surfaces.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for affording a market management framework. Category analysis is provided for a user specified project. Then, supplier analysis is performed for the user specified project. A strategy is then developed for determining the suppliers for the specified project based on the supplier analysis. Further, negotiations are managed between selected suppliers and the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for analyzing expenditures by category. A file including expenditure data relating to spent monies is identified. The expenditure data from the file is extracted. An independent and a dependent variable relating to the expenditure data are determined. The expenditure data is graphed based on the determined variables. Conclusions are displayed based on the expenditure data.