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Procurement information access via electronic mail

  • US 20070083523A1
  • Filed: 10/12/2005
  • Published: 04/12/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A procurement information system, comprising:

  • a database configured to store information;

    an electronic mail interface configured to receive a first information request over a communication link, and to transfer over the communication link first retrieved information relating to the first information request; and

    a processor configured to process the first information request to determine the first retrieved information, and to retrieve the first retrieved information from the database;

    wherein the first information request comprises a price quote request for a first item unavailable for shipment at the time the first information request is received, and wherein the first retrieved information comprises a price quote for a second item available for shipment at the time the first information request is received.

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