Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for managing participants in a supply chain. First, a project template is selected which defines a plurality of processes for completion of a project. A duration of each of the processes is then estimated. Further, participants are assigned to complete each of the processes. Progression of each of the participants is subsequently monitored.

Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for a dynamic supply chain module in a supply chain of a plurality of businesses. Initially, at least one project template is selected from a group of project templates to form a dynamic supply chain module. Each project template may include a plurality of process templates. Further, the process templates may be manipulated to tailor the dynamic supply chain module. Moreover, the module may be associated with a particular user. To further tailor the dynamic supply chain module, services may be chosen which acquire information from the user utilizing a network. Such tailored dynamic supply chain module may then be plugged into a supply chain system.

Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for translating documents in an apparel supply chain. In use, a plurality of documents are received which include information reflecting services in an apparel supply chain. Such documents are received utilizing a network. Upon receipt, the documents are translated for the purpose of the processing thereof. Further, the processed documents are outputted to the apparel supply chain utilizing the network.

Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for tailoring a network-based supply chain for different regions. Initially, a plurality of documents are received which include information reflecting services rendered in a source region in an apparel supply chain. Thereafter, a current region in which the documents are received is identified. Further, the documents are delivered based on parameters of the identified current region for the purpose of the processing thereof. The processed documents may be outputted to a destination region of the apparel supply chain.

Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for allowing a user to login from anywhere in the world utilizing a network. First, a request to login is received from a user. Next, in response to the request, the selection of a language to be used during the login is allowed. Further, a virtual input device is depicted on a display for allowing the user to login utilizing the selected language.

Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for handling supply chain data in different locations. First, data relating to a supply chain is received from a first location utilizing a network. Such data is maintained in accordance with a first set of rules associated with the first location. Further, the data is received at a second location utilizing the network. In operation, the data is translated in accordance with a second set of rules associated with the second location.

Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for workflow management of a supply chain. During use, businesses are permitted to engage in activities utilizing a network. Such activities each include a plurality of steps. As the activities are being carried out, at least one document is updated for each activity upon completion of each of the steps. Further, services are executed to acquire information from users utilizing the network. Still yet, tasks are performed to populate the document with the information gathered by the execution of the services.

Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for handling global data. Initially, data is received in a plurality of different languages. Further, the data is tagged based on the associated language. Further, the data is stored in a single storage device.

Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for translating words. Initially, a plurality of words are received for being translated. Further, a context associated with the words is identified. Still yet, the words may be translated based on the identified context.

Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for multilingual global editing utilizing a network. Initially, text is received in a first language from a first user utilizing a network. Thereafter, the text is translated from the first language to a second language. Such translated text is then transmitted to the first user utilizing the network for allowing the first user to edit the translated text. Thereafter, the edited, translated text may be sent to a second user utilizing the network.

Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for manipulating a sequence of a work item in a supply chain. First, a work item is generated that is representative of communications between businesses utilizing a network. A project template is then identified, where the project template includes a plurality of process templates. The work item is then processed in accordance with process templates in order to accomplish goals of the project template. Further, the processed work item is outputted via a process interface utilizing the network.