| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to a system for enabling collaborative sourcing between multiple procurement entities associated with a corporation. The system includes multiple buyers that purchase multiple materials from multiple suppliers. The system also includes a processing component with an analysis component, a planning component, an execution component and a management component. The analysis component analyzes data associated with the materials and enables the corporation to optimize procurement decisions at a corporate level. The planning component forecasts and manages inventory associated the materials. The execution component communicates procurement requirements to potential suppliers and negotiates and awards contracts to selected ones of the suppliers. The management component for manages outstanding orders, contracts and logistics.
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