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These are the methodologies behind Spendwell's corporate rankings, published as open standards. Anyone can read them. Signed-in members can highlight any passage to comment on it or suggest a revision, and vote on other people's suggestions.

All methodologies are in beta. Expect revisions and improvements.

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