Abstract: A first file is received. The first file has a first format. The first file includes information associated with an item. The information is extracted from the first file. The extracted information is mapped to a capability profile.

Abstract: A total cost management system including a user interface having: (i) selectable options to facilitate building a total cost template including at least one section having a plurality of variables associated therewith; (ii) selectable options to facilitate at least one of the following: creating, deleting, manipulating, configuring, changing, modifying, moving, or any combination thereof, at least one of the at least one section and at least one of the plurality of variables; and (iii) selectable options to define at least one total cost unit price for: at least one item, at least one group of items, at least one assembly, at least one group of assemblies, at least one sub-assembly, at least one group of sub-assemblies, at least one lot, and/or at least one service wherein the at least one total cost unit price is defined by a formula including a plurality of the variables in at least one section.

Abstract: A quantity of an item referenced within a multilevel bill of material (BOM) is determined. A price bid for the item is received into an application framework from a supplier. The price bid is associated with the item. The cost of the multilevel BOM is determined based on the quantity of the item and the price bid.

Abstract: A first file is received in a first format. The first format is determined. A converter is selected based on the first format. Using the converter, the first file is translated to at least one second file. The second file has a second format.

Abstract: A round of negotiation for an item is initiated between a plurality of bidders at a plurality of client nodes and a host processing node. A price bid for the item is received from each of the plurality of bidders. At least one negotiation parameter is received from at least one of the plurality of bidders. The negotiation parameter is associated with the item. A total cost value is determined based on an active negotiation term, the price bid, and the negotiation parameter for each of the plurality of bidders.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for facilitating a negotiation for at least one item or service for at least one user. The method includes dynamically adjusting the duration of at least one phase of the negotiation and/or the offer price of the item or service based at least in part upon data that is existing or obtained during the at least one phase of the negotiation. A negotiation system and negotiation control interfaces are also disclosed.