A multiply-integrated system for inventory, sales, and distribution of
products comprises a supplier database, an order database, and a
programmed order processor. The supplier database includes
inventory/pricing information for multiple independent participating
product suppliers, which may include: product manufacturers,
distributors, and/or retailers. The order database includes order
information received by the multiple participating product suppliers from
multiple independent product purchasers. The multiple product purchasers
may include any or all of: product manufacturers, distributors,
retailers, and/or purchasers. The order processor is linked to the
databases and programmed for implementing a multiply-integrated method
comprising the steps of: a) receiving/entering pricing/inventory
information for the supplier database; b/c) receiving/entering order
information for multiple product purchasers into the order database; d)
searching for ordered products available from a supplier; e) issuing
instructions for delivery of each ordered and located product; f)
updating the order database; and g) creating a financial accounting
record for delivered products.