Abstract: A method and apparatus that transmits emergency messages to communication devices is disclosed. The method may include receiving an emergency message from an emergency message authority to be broadcast to a particular geographic area, identifying the communication devices in the particular geographic area, and transmitting the received emergency message to the identified communication devices.

Abstract: A system and method for sharing and managing supply chain data including data relating to market activities. The system generates an item called a market activity, which may be accessed by one or more users. The system may comprise of several other logistical systems and/or may interface with other systems providing a number of functionalities relating to market activity data and other data useful in implementing and evaluating market activities. The system may further control user access to supply chain data based upon the status of the market activity.

Abstract: A system and method for sharing and manipulating supply chain data by assigning attributes to the data, creating hierarchies, calendars, filters and freeze profiles. Manipulation of the data may be accomplished by allocation, aggregation and conversion using predefined relationships and rules. Selective sharing of data may be accomplished by predefined partnerships and filters. System users are able to selectively view the data in a customize desirable format.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking, updating and sharing information related to a supply chain purchasing transaction. The system according to the present invention provides a means for creating corresponding delivery order when a purchase order is generated. The corresponding delivery order may be configured to have any number of attributes which allows users to monitor, update and control access to the information.

Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for supply chain management by monitoring queried factors, or business variables, by providing the ability to create customized business rules that monitor specific performance indicators. The invention also provides a system whereby electronic alert messages provide notifications if the customized business rules are changed or violated. The system further provides a central user interface that alerts subscribers in real-time to business rules violations and allows subscribers to resolve these violations. Finally, the invention provides a method for monitoring supply chain management variables that includes the steps of establishing a business rule, executing the business rule, generating exception notifications for violations of the business rule, and sending the exception notifications to authorized subscribers.