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System and method for allocating operating expenses

  • US 20020069143A1
  • Filed: 12/06/2000
  • Published: 06/06/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/06/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for allocating operating expenses to deal activity using a network-based system including a server system coupled to a centralized database and at least one client system, said method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving business information;

    allocating operating expenses to a business unit'"'"'s processes;

    computing an average deal cost;

    calculating deal costs per product by adjusting the average deal cost to reflect complexity differences between products since each product tends to have a different level of complexity that drives different processes and costs; and

    providing various management reports to track operating expenses by different categories to facilitate strategic decision making processes and improve operational productivity.

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