| 摘要 |
<p>A method and system that allows a user to collect and review cost information for a number of different products from one or more possible suppliers of each product. According to some embodiments, the user sends a cost price breakdown sheet, tailored to a specific product, to one or more possible suppliers of a product. The cost price breakdown sheet can be prepared as a spreadsheet page (e.g., an Excel(R) spreadsheet page) and then electronically transmitted to each possible supplier via electronic mail, and each supplier completes and returns the cost price breakdown sheet. The cost information from each supplier can then be individually viewed, or viewed in combination with cost information from other suppliers. Further, the method and system may allow a buyer to graphically view cost information for better comprehension. Also, the method and system may allow a buyer to provide anticipated pricing information for each product and supplier combination, and then determine the profitability margin for the estimated sale of that product as provided by the supplier.</p> |
