Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for a reverse auction in a supply chain management framework. Data is received from a plurality of stores of a supply chain utilizing a network. The 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. The data is then transmitted to suppliers of the supply chain utilizing the network so that the suppliers can offer raw products used for producing the goods at a predetermined price, with the price decreasing as a function of time during a predetermined duration.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for product routing in a supply chain management framework. A plurality of lanes of a supply chain are identified. Next, a lowest cost routing scheme is determined for each of the lanes. A supply chain analysis is then performed using the lowest cost routing scheme.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for disseminating calendar information in a supply chain utilizing a network. A network is utilized to receive data from a plurality of outlets of a supply chain relating to the sale of products by the outlets. A calendar of events is generated. Access to the calendar of events is allowed utilizing a network-based interface.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for cost reporting using a network-based supply chain management framework. Data is received utilizing a network. This data relates to goods required by a plurality of stores including a product identifier parameter, and a first cost parameter. A second cost parameter associated with a franchise mark-up is also received so that a total cost can be calculated based on the first cost parameter and the second cost parameter. The total cost is displayed utilizing the network with TCP/IP protocol.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for providing a restaurant supply chain management interface framework. A user is allowed to link to a plurality of restaurant interfaces including information relating to at least one distributor. One or more distributor links are then displayed on each restaurant interface with each distributor link capable of linking to a distributor interface including information relating to at least one supplier. At least one supplier link is additional depicted on each distributor interface with each supplier link capable of linking to a supplier interface.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for navigating a user in a network-based supply chain management interface are disclosed. Each of a plurality of stores, distributors and suppliers are assigned an identifier. A request (which includes an identifier) is received from a user for access to a database utilizing a first web-page. The user is then identified as either a store, distributor and/or supplier using the identifier. If the user is identified as a store, a second web-page is displayed. If the user is identified as a distributor, then a third web-page is displayed. If the user is identified as a supplier, then a fourth web-page is displayed. Subsequently, a request is received from a distributor that includes a plurality of distributor parameters. Information is then extracted from the database that is relevant to the distributor parameters in response to the request for displaying the information on the third web-page.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for advertising in a network-based supply chain management framework. Data from a plurality of stores of a supply chain is received utilizing a network. A supply chain participant is allowed to access the data utilizing a network-based interface. The data being accessed by the supply chain participant is analyzed so that advertising may be presented to the supply chain participant in accordance with the analysis.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for forecasting the sale of goods in a store utilizing a network-based supply chain management framework. Data relating to a supply chain is collected. The selection of one or more of a plurality of points in the supply chain is also allowed so that the data for the selected point in the supply chain may be analyzed. Based on this analysis, a forecast is made of one or more aspects of the supply chain at the selected point in the supply chain.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for pricing in a supply chain management framework. A selection of at least one of a plurality of types of pricing schemes is received utilizing a graphical user interface. Utilizing the graphical user interface, a plurality of supplier sites are then displayed. At least one of a plurality of pricing fields are depicted adjacent the supplier sites based on the selection utilizing the graphical user interface.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for adding components in a supply chain management analysis. A query is entered in a search field of a graphical user interface for searching for a plurality of supply chain components. Results of the search are listed in a results field of the graphical user interface. The results are then selected from the results field for inclusion in a supply chain analysis.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for promotion reporting in a network-based supply chain management framework. Data associated with a promotion is identified. Included in the data is promotion item information, location information, and duration information. A projected daily usage of the promotion item is calculated for a plurality of locations based on the data and the projected daily usage of the promotion item is outputted utilizing a network with TCP/IP protocol.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for managing freight in a supply chain management framework. A graphical user interface is utilized to display a plurality of distribution centers of a supply chain. Next, a truckload freight value is received in an input field of the graphical user interface. The truckload freight value is converted so that a supply chain analysis can then be performed using the converted truckload freight value.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for utilizing cost models in a supply chain utilizing a network. At least one item to be distributed is identified utilizing a graphical user interface. A cost model is associated with the item utilizing the graphical user interface. The graphical user interface is then utilized to determine a time frame during which the cost model is valid. The cost model identifies a contract cost, an invoice cost, and a landed cost associated with the distribution of the item.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for restricting lanes in a supply chain management framework. A plurality of distribution centers of a supply chain are displayed utilizing a graphical user interface. A lane restriction of each of the distribution centers is then designated utilizing the graphical user interface. The distribution centers are then conditionally involved in a supply chain analysis based on the designation.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for order confirmation in a supply chain management framework. A network is utilized to collect from a plurality of stores of a supply chain data relating to the sale of goods by the stores. Access is allowed to the data utilizing a network-based interface. Electronic order forms are generated based on the data for ordering goods from a plurality of distributors of the supply chain. These electronic order forms request a confirmation of the receipt of the electronic order forms. A determination is made as to whether the confirmation of the receipt of the electronic order forms is received from the distributors. If it is determined that the confirmation of the receipt of the electronic order forms was not from the distributors, then an alert is generated.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for providing network-based supply chain communication between stores, distributors, suppliers, a supply chain manager, and an office of the supply chain manager. Invoice level sales data is transmitted from the supplier to the supply chain manager utilizing a network. Invoice level sales data is sent from the distributors to the supply chain manager utilizing the network. Daily sales data is communicated from the stores to the office of the supply chain manager utilizing the network. Daily sales data is transmitted from the office of the supply chain manager to the supply chain manager utilizing the network. The daily sales data is organized based on the stores from which the daily sales data originated.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for generating supply chain statistics. Data is received utilizing a network from a plurality of stores, distributors and suppliers of a supply chain. The data is sampled and supply chain statistics are generated based on the sampling. The generated supply chain statistics are utilized for demand forecasting, advance planning, and/or volume tracking in the supply chain.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for creating cost system components in a supply chain utilizing a network. A plurality of items are defined utilizing a graphical user interface. A supplier site is selected from a set utilizing the graphical user interface. The set of supplier sites is determined based on the definition of the items. A distribution center is also determined utilizing the graphical user interface. The distribution center is designated to interface with the supplier site for distribution of the items.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for tracking the performance of suppliers and distributors in a plurality of marketplaces in a supply chain management framework. A plurality of distributors and suppliers are registered each in one of a plurality of marketplaces with each marketplace involving the supply and distribution of at least one of a plurality of goods used by a plurality of stores. Data is received utilizing a network that relates to the distribution and supply of goods to the stores by the registered distributors and suppliers in each of the marketplaces. The received data is parsed based on marketplaces and a performance of the registered distributors and suppliers is tracked in each of the marketplaces utilizing the data.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for tracking a performance of suppliers. In general, a plurality of suppliers are registered. Data is then received utilizing a network. This data relates to the supply of goods to a plurality of distributors by the registered suppliers. A performance of the registered suppliers is tracked utilizing the data.