Method, system, and storage medium for optimizing procurement and fulfillment processes over a computer network

A storage medium encoded with machine-readable computer program code for optimizing procurement and fulfillment processes over a computer network, said storage medium including instructions for causing said computer network to implement a method comprising:

• receiving a change request to a pending customer order via said computer network, said change request comprising a latest acceptable delivery date and at least one of:
• a requested delivery date different from a delivery date specified in said pending customer order;
• a quantity of an item different from a quantity specified in said pending customer order;
• and
• a new item and desired quantity of said item, said new item not specified in said pending customer order;
• processing said change request;
• and
• according to results of said processing, transmitting at least one of:
• a confirmation message approving said change request if said latest acceptable delivery date can be met;
• and
• a capability response if said latest acceptable delivery date cannot be met, wherein terms provided in said pending customer order remain intact.

A system for optimizing procurement and fulfillment processes over a computer network comprising:

• a server including internal storage, said internal storage housing:
• a customer order database;
• a conditional order database;
• and
• a customer information database;
• a conditional order alteration tool executing on said server;
• at least one customer client in communication with said server via said computer network;
• at least one supplier client in communication with said server via said computer network and a warehouse in communication with said server via said computer network.