A system for electronically publishing the requirements of a buyer that
reduces the time and paperwork required by vendors to transact business
with the buyer. The electronic publication includes one or more
categorized lists of items that the buyer is seeking to procure. Each
listed item includes the name of the item, a brief description of the
item, the name of a contact person within the buyer's organization, and
one or more dates relevant to the item. The name of the item is presented
as a hyperlink that leads to a detailed description of the item and a
list of electronically editable forms required by the buyer. The name of
the contact person is also presented as a hyperlink that leads to contact
information for the contact person. Within the electronic publication,
vendors can register with the buyer regarding any listed item(s).
Registered vendors receive automatic updates relating to items for which
they registered. An administration section, accessible only to the buyer,
allows the buyer to organize information and forms submitted by the
vendors.