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International ClassG06F 013/00AbstractA computer-implemented method for automatically controlling and tracking information related to business transactions occurring between a provider and a receiver of goods. The business transactions are tracked via an electronic system that includes a provider computer, at least one receiver computer and a business controller in electrical communication with the provider computer and the at least one receiver computer. The method includes an initiation step, step of receiving and retrieving the electronic information by the business controller and processing the electronic information to generate updated electronic information. The information is stored and rendered mutually accessible to the provider computer and the at least one receiver computer substantially simultaneously. | |