BUYER/SUPPLIER NETWORK COLLABORATION AND BIDS POLICY

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APP PUB NO 20130085884A1
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13249936

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Embodiments of method, systems and apparatuses for dynamic collaboration of a buyer/supplier network are disclosed. One method includes providing a buyer with a catalog or non-catalog item. A collaboration request is submitted by the buyer, thereby initiating a negotiation with one or more suppliers. The collaboration request is provided to the one or more suppliers. A proposal is received from at least one of the suppliers, and the buyer provides an acceptance or a rejection to each received proposal. An embodiment further specifies that the buyer collaborate with at least N suppliers, wherein N is selected by the buyer.

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ARIBA INC910 HERMOSA COURT SUNNYVALE CA 94085

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Himatsingka, Bhaskar Sunnyvale, US 7 324
Keshavamurthy, Raghavendra Bangalore, IN 9 17
Nadaf, Anwar Bangalore, IN 1 3
O'Sullivan, Cathal Chicago, US 1 3

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