Allocation based method for targeting negotiation opportunities

摘要

A method of exchange winner determination includes determining an exchange specification having at least one item. A bid is received from each of a number of bidders, with at least one bid placed on a quantity of the one item. The bids are processed to determine a first allocation that includes an award of the quantity of the one item to a first bid. An allocation modifier is specified. The bids are processed as a function of the allocation modifier to determine a second allocation that includes an award of the quantity of the one item to a second bid. The first or second allocation is designated as the winning allocation as a function of the award of the quantity of the one item in the second bid.