Sourcing system and method

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20020077954A1
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09737697

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One aspect of the invention is an electronic auction system. The electronic auction system comprises computer software that is operable to receive multiple parameter bids on at least one product from a plurality of vendors. The software is further operable to calculate the total cost of the product to the purchaser in response to each vendor's bid according to a total cost formula.

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SIEMENS PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE INC5800 GRANITE PARKWAY SUITE 600 PLANO TX 75024-6612

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burton, Niul A Alamo, CA 1 52
King, Phillip W IV Toronto, CA 1 52
Norman, Alan R Aurora, CA 1 52
Slaight, Thomas H Scarsdale, NY 1 52

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