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 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 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 inventory management utilizing a network-based framework. Data is received from a plurality of stores of a supply chain utilizing a network. This data relates to an amount of goods sold by the stores. A recipe associated with each of the goods is identified and information on processed products required to produce the goods is then calculated based on the data and the recipe. The information on the processed products is outputted utilizing the network for managing the supply chain.

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 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 managing a home products supply chain utilizing a network. A network is utilized to receive data from a plurality of home products outlets of a home products supply chain in which the data relates to the sale of home products by the home products outlets. An electronic order form is generated based on the data for ordering home products from a home products distributor of the home products supply chain. The data is transmitted via the network to the home products distributor of the home products supply chain. The data is also transmitted to a home products supplier of the home products supply chain utilizing the network. Additionally, activity in the home products supply chain is forecast utilizing the data.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for projecting distribution center usage in a supply chain management framework. A plurality of supply chain distributors are displayed utilizing a graphical user interface. The entry of a growth value is allowed utilizing the graphical user interface so that a projected parameter amount associated with the supply chain distributors can then be calculated based on the growth value.

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

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

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for comparison reporting in a supply chain management framework. A plurality of supply chain analyses are selected. Results of the selected supply chain analyses are located. The results of the supply chain analyses are then compared and a report on the comparison is generated.

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 managing a transportation equipment supply chain utilizing a network. A network is utilized to receive data from a plurality of transportation equipment outlets of a transportation equipment supply chain in which the data relates to the sale of transportation equipment by the transportation equipment outlets. An electronic order form is generated based on the data for ordering transportation equipment from a transportation equipment distributor of the transportation equipment supply chain. The data is transmitted via the network to the transportation equipment distributor of the transportation equipment supply chain. The data is also transmitted to a transportation equipment supplier of the transportation equipment supply chain utilizing the network. Additionally, activity in the transportation equipment supply chain is forecast utilizing the data.

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

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for editing supplier information in a supply chain management framework. A graphical user interface is displayed that indicates a plurality of items. The selection of one of the items is allowed utilizing the graphical user interface. In response to the selection, a supplier associated with the item is depicted. A plurality of parameters of the supplier are also allowed to be changed utilizing the graphical user interface.

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

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for updating information in a supply chain management framework. A plurality of stores of a supply chain are registered utilizing a network. The registration includes receiving first identification information. Data is collected from a plurality of stores of the supply chain utilizing the network. This data relates to the sale of goods by the stores and includes second identification information more recent than the first identification information. Access to the data is allowed utilizing a network-based interface so that the first identification information can be compared with the second identification information in order to allow for the updating of the registration of the stores based on the comparison.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for product tracking in a supply chain management framework. Data is received from a plurality of outlets of a supply chain utilizing a network. The received data relates to an amount of products sold by the outlets. Electronic order forms are generated based on the data for ordering products from a distributor of the supply chain. The electronic order forms indicate an amount of the products ordered by each outlet. An amount and a location of the products are tracked utilizing the data and the forms.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for a revenue model in a network-based supply chain management framework. A network is utilized to receive data from a plurality of stores of a supply chain. A user is allowed to access the data utilizing a network-based interface. The user accessing the network-based interface is identified and a first web-page of the network-based interface is displayed if the user is identified as a store, a second web-page of the network-based interface is displayed if the user is identified as a distributor, and a third web-page of the network-based interface is displayed if the user is identified as a supplier. Advertising is presented to the user on at least one of the web-pages in accordance with the identification. Additionally, the data being accessed by the user is analyzed so that the advertising presented to the user on at least one of the web-pages is in accordance with the analysis.