Identifies inventory requirements, inventory availability, replenishment rules, and inventory tracking.

Information on orders, invoices, order tracking, and shipping.

Contains information on third$-$party shippers, shipping and delivery schedules, delivery tracking.

Supports lead generation, target marketing, direct mail, and sales.

Facilitates supplier and customer management, supply chain visibility, and event management.

Facilitates vendor selection, price negotiation, making purchasing decisions, and bill payment.

Contact information, buying behavior, shipping preferences, contracts, payment terms, and credit history.