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 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 planning promotions in which historical data is collected utilizing a network from a plurality of stores of a supply chain. This historical data relates to the sale of goods by the stores. A promotion is then planned based on the historical data and this planning is subsequently communicated to the stores utilizing the network.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for providing feedback on forecasting relating to the sale of goods in a store utilizing a network-based supply chain management framework. Forecasting of at least one aspect of a supply chain is performed based on a first set of data collected from a plurality of stores of the supply chain utilizing a network. The first set of data relates to an amount of goods sold by the stores. A second set of real-time data is collected from the stores utilizing the network. The second set of real-time data relates to the amount of goods sold by the stores. The second set of real-time data is compared against the forecasting and the results of the comparison are fed back for facilitating supply chain management.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for evaluating a success of a promotion utilizing a network-based supply chain management framework. Data from a plurality of stores of a supply chain is received utilizing a network. This data relates to the sale of goods by the stores. A time frame of a plurality of past promotions is identified and the data for each of the past promotions is analyzed utilizing the associated time frame. The resulting analyses of the past promotions are then compared.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for assessing market trends in a supply chain management framework. A network is utilized to receive data that relates to the sale of goods by a plurality of stores in a plurality of regions. The received data is tagged with a date on which it was collected and then organized by region and dates. Market trends are then assessed utilizing the organized data.