Abstract: An adjustable support device (1) for a frame member (8) comprises a stem (2a) having fastening means (2b, 6) for releasably connecting the stem to a foundation (10; 13), and a support element (3) for the frame member, connected to one end of the stem. A tool interface portion (7) is accessible for an operating tool (15) when the frame member is resting on the support element (3) and configured such that the distance between the foundation and the frame member may be adjusted by the operating tool when a frame member is resting on the support element. The tool interface portion (7) comprises in one embodiment at least one pair of parallel, opposing faces (7a) which are configured for connection to the adjustment tool (15).

Abstract: In an electronic supply chain finance system, a method of enabling a supplier optionally to sell accounts receivable owed to the supplier, comprising receiving a payment obligation from a buyer, the payment obligation having a value and a maturity date, presenting the payment obligation to the supplier prior to the maturity date, providing the supplier with an opportunity to sell the payment obligation at a discounted value to a financial institution or other third party prior to the maturity date, and, thereafter, on the maturity date, receiving payment from the buyer for the value of the payment obligation regardless of whether the supplier sold the payment obligation prior to the maturity date. Disbursing or causing the disbursement of the value of the payment obligation to the financial institution or to the supplier based on whether or not the supplier accepted early payment from the financial institution.