Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for imposing regional restrictions in a supply chain management framework. A plurality of distribution centers of a supply chain are displayed utilizing a graphical user interface. A free on board (FOB) point associated with a region in which the distribution centers reside is identified. The distribution centers are then forced to use the FOB in response to a user action utilizing the graphical user interface.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for tracking the sale of goods in a store utilizing a network-based supply chain management framework. Data is received from a plurality of stores of a supply chain utilizing a network. This data relates to the sale of goods by the stores and is in a first format associated with the stores. This data is then sent from the stores to a supply chain manager utilizing the network where the data is translated into a second format associated with the supply chain manager.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for managing an office product supply chain utilizing a network. A network is utilized to receive data from a plurality of office product outlets of an office product supply chain in which the data relates to the sale of office product by the office product outlets. An electronic order form is generated based on the data for ordering office product from an office product distributor of the office product supply chain. The data is transmitted via the network to the office product distributor of the office product supply chain. The data is also transmitted to an office product supplier of the office product supply chain utilizing the network. Additionally, activity in the office product supply chain is forecast utilizing the data.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for a secure supply chain management framework. A plurality of users including suppliers, distributors, and stores of a supply chain are registered utilizing a network. The registered users are maintained on a list. Data from a plurality of stores of the supply chain is collected utilizing the network. The list is updated to add, edit, and delete the users utilizing the network. When a request (which includes an identifier) for access to the data is received utilizing the network, the identifier is compared against the list and a network-based interface is displayed for allowing access to the data upon the successful comparison of the identifier against the list.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for managing an entertainment media supply chain utilizing a network. A network is utilized to receive data from a plurality of entertainment media outlets of an entertainment media supply chain in which the data relates to the sale of entertainment media by the entertainment media outlets. An electronic order form is generated based on the data for ordering entertainment media from an entertainment media distributor of the entertainment media supply chain. The data is transmitted via the network to the entertainment media distributor of the entertainment media supply chain. The data is also transmitted to an entertainment media supplier of the entertainment media supply chain utilizing the network. Additionally, activity in the entertainment media supply chain is forecast utilizing the data.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for risk management in a supply chain management framework. A supply chain manager is appointed for at least one buying supply chain participant. The supply chain manager is given authority to negotiate supply agreements for at least one good on behalf of the at least one buying supply chain participant. One or more supply agreements are entered into for the at least one good, wherein provisions of the supply agreement include: (i) pricing for each one good shall be based upon factors including an actual market price of at least one commodity when the supply chain manager has not established a commodity position price; and (ii) pricing for each one good shall be based upon factors including a commodity position price of at least one commodity when the supply chain manager has established a commodity position price. Periodically, a commodity position price is established through the supply chain manager.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for reporting in a network-based supply chain management framework. Utilizing a network, data is received from a plurality of stores, distributors and suppliers of a supply chain. The data is processed. Subsequently, a request is received from a user for the processed data. The user is then identified as either relating to a store, distributor or supplier and the processed data is formatted based on the identification of the user as a store, distributor or supplier.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for managing a supply chain utilizing a network. Data is recieved from a plurality of restaurants of a supply chain utilizing a network. This data relates to the sales of goods by the restaurants. An electronic order form for ordering a plurality of goods is then generated based on the data. The electronic order form is subsequently transmitted to at least one supply chain participant of the supply chain utilizing the network. Further, information relating to at least one of operations in the above process for managing the supply chain is tracked by the restaurant.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for centralizing a supply chain management framework in which a plurality of distributors of a supply chain are registered. Distribution management rights are then assigned from the distributors to a supply chain manager. Subsequently, data from a plurality of outlets of the supply chain is received utilizing a network. The recieved data relates to the sale of products by the outlets. The use of the data is managed during the distribution of products by the outlets by the distributor. This management of data use is handled by the supply chain manager.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for creating a contract utilizing a supply chain graphical user interface. A contract is identified utilizing a graphical user interface. The contract is the associated with an item to be distributed utilizing the graphical user interface. The item is also prevented from being associated with more than one contract.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for a bulletin board feature in a supply chain management framework. Utilizing a network, data is collected from a plurality of stores of a supply chain. A network-based interface is also displayed for allowing access to the data. An electronic order form is generated based on the data utilizing the network-based interface for ordering goods from selected distributors of the supply chain. The network-based interface includes a bulletin board displaying information received from each of the stores. The received information relates to the distributors for facilitating the selection of the distributors.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for creating a bid proposal utilizing a supply chain graphical user interface. A graphical user interface is displayed in response to a request to create a bid proposal. Utilizing the graphical user interface, information is received so that a bid proposal can then be generated using the information. The received information may include a buyer name, a due date, a contract begin date, and/or a contract end date.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for tracking the shipment of goods in a network-based supply chain management framework utilizing barcodes. In general, a distributor is sent an order for goods from a supply chain participant utilizing a network. The goods are then tracked utilizing a bar code. The results of the tracking are stored in a database so that the supply chain participant can be allowed to access the results of the tracking utilizing a network with TCP/IP protocol.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for managing a supply chain utilizing a network. Data from a plurality of outlets of a supply chain is received utilizing a network. The received data relates to the sale of products by the outlets. An electronic order form is generated based on the data for ordering products from a distributor of the supply chain. Access to the data is allowed utilizing a network-based interface.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for tracking non-conforming goods in a supply chain management framework. A network is utilized to receive data from a plurality of stores of a supply chain. This data relates to the sale of goods by the stores. An electronic order form is generated based on the data for ordering goods from a distributor of the supply chain. When the ordered goods are received, information relating to any non-conforming goods delivered by the distributor is entered and aggregated in a database. The aggregated information is subsequently transmitted to the distributor utilizing the network.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for auctioning surplus products in a supply chain management framework. Utilizing a network, data is received from a plurality of outlets of a supply chain. The received data relates to an amount of products sold by the outlets. The received data is then made accessible to the outlets, distributors, and suppliers utilizing a network based interface. Utilizing the network-based interface, surplus products from at least one of the outlets are auctioned.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for selecting suppliers in a supply chain management framework. A network is utilized to receive data from at least one store of a supply chain that relates to the sale of goods by the at least one store. An electronic order form is generated based on the data for ordering goods from a distributor of the supply chain. Supplier information is received from a management headquarters utilizing the network. The supplier information includes a plurality of suppliers selected to supply the store with the goods. The supplier information is then used to transmit the electronic order form to the selected suppliers of the supply chain utilizing the network.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for providing a network-based supply chain interface capable of maintaining the anonymity of supply chain participants in the supply chain. Data is received via a network from a plurality of supply chain participants of a supply chain. Each of the supply chain participants is assigned with an identifier and the data for each of the supply chain participants is listed utilizing the identifier to preserve the anonymity of the supply chain participants.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for analysis version control in a supply chain management framework. A plurality of separate versions of an analysis are maintained in a database. A request for an additional version of the analysis is received utilizing a graphical user interface. In response to the request, the additional version of the analysis is generated. A plurality of parameters of the additional version are allowed to be changed utilizing the graphical user interface. The parameters that are allowed to be changed include: a maximum number of supplier sources, a pricing method, and/or an invoice adjustment.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for identifying goods in a network-based supply chain management framework. Data is generated at a plurality of stores of a supply chain utilizing a network. The generated data relates to an ordering of goods required by the stores. The generated data is tagged with a numeric goods identifier common to a plurality of different supply chain participants. The generated data and the numeric goods identifier are communicated via the network to one or more of the supply chain participants that are capable of using the data and the numeric goods identifier for fulfillment of the order.