A METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR FACILITATING A TRANSACTION BETWEEN A MANUFACTURER, A DISTRIBUTOR, AND A RESELLER

摘要

A method, system, and computer readable medium for facilitating a transaction in a complex sales model which includes at least one buyer, at least one partner, and at least one vendor is provided. A buyer accesses a vendor web site (201) to obtain information on a plurality of products in a single purchase encounter. The vendor may configure the plurality of products (207) selected by the buyer to ensure compatibility (208). The vendor may also provide promotional information (204). The buyer obtains price and availability information from a variety of partners. The buyer then selects a partner (211) from multiple partners to supply the plurality of products. A selected partner may also provide the buyer with promotional information (214). The partner then ships the plurality of products to the buyer (219). The buyer may also be a reseller.