Electronic procurement system

摘要: The invention generally relates to systems for the acquisition, supply and management of goods and/or parts goods. More particularly it technical means for facilitating provision of or from a manufacturer distributor (204) to its customers (200), where is supplied by one more suppliers (202). A computer system includes database storing parts-related data. is arranged providing first table comprising part identifier corresponding indication level stock identified held supplier, second table comprising corresponding indication at least order the identified customer. further processor (218) coupled to accessing stored data, communication means. The software interface application (228) first table make an offer requester; receiving application (226) receiving requester in response offer, in data store; interface application (230) co-operate with provide access the supplier table. achieves both reduced manufacturer/distributor inventory stock levels and, simultaneously, delivery times.