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 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 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.

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 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 generating revenue utilizing a network-based supply chain management framework. Data is received via a network from a plurality of stores of a supply chain. A plurality of users are allowed to access the data utilizing a network-based interface. The users are identified upon accessing the data utilizing the network-based interface so that the users can be charged a fee based on a number of times the users access the data utilizing the network-based interface.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for normalizing data in a supply chain management framework. A plurality of data types are defined with each data type including parameters. Data is received utilizing a network from a plurality of point of sale outlets of a supply chain that relates to an amount of goods sold by the point of sale outlets. A format of the data is verified against the parameters of the defined data types and any discrepancies between the format of the data and the parameters of the defined data types are corrected for facilitating an analysis of the data.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for proposal reporting utilizing a supply chain graphical user interface. A proposal is identified utilizing a graphical user interface. A plurality of components of the proposal are then indicated utilizing the graphical user interface. The selection of the components is subsequently allowed utilizing the graphical user interface so that a proposal can be created utilizing the selected components.

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

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for providing a supplier interface. Utilizing a network, data is received from a plurality of stores of a supply chain. This data relates to an amount of goods sold by the stores. The data is aggregated in a database. Subsequently, a request is received from a supplier which includes a plurality of supplier parameters. Information from the database relevant to the supplier parameters is extracted in response to the request and the information from the database is transmitted to the supplier utilizing the network. Also, a supply of raw materials from which the goods are produced is adjusted based on the information.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for an auction function utilizing a network-based supply chain management framework. Data is received via a network from a plurality of stores of a supply chain. A plurality of users are allowed to access to the data utilizing a network-based interface. A plurality of goods are displayed to the users accessing the data utilizing the network-based interface. Subsequently, the acceptance of bids on the goods is allowed from the users utilizing the network.

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

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for managing a supply chain utilizing a network. Data is received from a plurality of outlets of a supply chain utilizing a network. The received data relates to the sale of products by the outlets. An electronic order form is then generated based on the data for ordering products from a distributor of the supply chain. Access to the data is provided utilizing a network-based interface equipped to handle secure sockets layer (SSL) protocol.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for price auditing in a supply chain management framework. A network is utilized to collect data from a plurality of stores of a supply chain that relates to the sale of goods by the stores. Electronic order forms are generated based on the data for ordering goods from a plurality of distributors of the supply chain and then sent to the distributors utilizing the network. In response, invoices are received from the distributors utilizing the network. A price for the goods is then calculated utilizing the electronic order forms and the invoices. Subsequently, the price is audited.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for benchmarking in a supply chain utilizing a network. Benchmark data that relates to sales of products by outlets in a supply chain is collected utilizing a supply chain management framework. The benchmark data is the categorized based on characteristics of the outlets. Next, the benchmark data of each of the outlets is compared. This comparison is then fed back to the outlets utilizing the supply chain management framework.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for managing supplier sites in a supply chain management framework. A plurality of supplier sites are displayed utilizing a graphical user interface. A minimum value and a maximum value of capacity levels associated with the supplier sites are determined utilizing the graphical user interface. The supplier sites are conditionally excluded from a supply chain analysis utilizing the graphical user interface.

Abstract: Disclosed are catalysts situated on a polyoxometallate supported. Also disclosed are methods of preparing these catalysts and processes for the conversion of alkanes to unsaturated organic compounds using these catalysts.

Abstract: A security tag for use with an electronic security system which functions within a second frequency range comprises a substantially planar dielectric substrate having first and second sides. A first conductive pattern is provided on the first side of the substrate, the first conductive pattern comprising at least a first inductive element, a first plate of a first capacitive element and a first plate of a second capacitive element. A second conductive pattern located on the second side of the substrate comprises at least a second inductive element, a second plate of the first capacitive element and a second plate of a second capacitive element with the plates of the capacitive elements being generally aligned. The inductive elements and the capacitive elements form a resonant circuit which resonates at a first frequency within a first frequency range which is outside of the second frequency range.

Abstract: Disclosed are catalysts situated on a polyoxometallate support. Also disclosed are methods of preparing these catalysts and processes for the conversion of alkanes to unsaturated organic compounds using these catalysts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a resonant tag including an insulating thin film and coiled circuits made of a metal foil respectively formed on both sides of the insulating thin film. The coiled circuits are formed in an electrically connected relation to each other with a space at the center of the insulating thin film. Said both coils are almost superimposed on each other to form a capacitor, thereby constituting an LC circuit. The area of a portion of each side of the thin film, said portion being surrounded by the innermost peripheries of both coils and having no metal foil on both sides, is controlled to at least 16% based on the whole area of said one side of the tag, whereby a resonant tag having an area of at most 700 mm2 can be obtained.