| 摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a website where the identity of a potential customer can be confirmed and a transaction is facilitated. SOLUTION: A manufacturer determines if the potential customer is a potential competitor or not, and in the case of not being the potential competitor, the manufacturer receives technical information from the potential customer and provides a price quotation for certain goods (or services). In an embodiment, the potential customer initially make contact with the manufacturer through an electronic communication network and the manufacturer also provides the potential customer with the price quotation through the electronic communication network. In accordance with one feature of the invention, a design is prepared in cooperation between the manufacturer and the potential customer, and, alternatively, a third party can be included. In accordance with another feature, the potential customer can agree not to disclose the technical information. In accordance with a feature of the invention, the manufacturer can communicate with the potential customer and internal organizations as the method progresses. A customer can track work-in-progress after manufacturing has begun. Further, the customer can approve a sample received from the manufacturer. |
