Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for monitoring distributor activity in a supply chain management framework. Data is received from at least one store of a supply chain utilizing a network. This data relates to the sale of goods by the store. Electronic order forms are generated based on the data for ordering goods from a plurality of distributors of the supply chain. The generated electronic order forms are sent to the distributors so that the goods are delivered to the stores. The electronic order forms for each of the distributors are compared for monitoring the reliance of the store on each distributor.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for managing a supply chain utilizing a network. Data is recieved from a plurality of restaurants of a supply chain utilizing a network. This data relates to the sales of goods by the restaurants. An electronic order form for ordering a plurality of goods is then generated based on the data. The electronic order form is subsequently transmitted to at least one supply chain participant of the supply chain utilizing the network. Further, information relating to at least one of operations in the above process for managing the supply chain is tracked by the restaurant.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for selecting suppliers in a supply chain management framework. A network is utilized to receive data from at least one store of a supply chain that relates to the sale of goods by the at least one store. An electronic order form is generated based on the data for ordering goods from a distributor of the supply chain. Supplier information is received from a management headquarters utilizing the network. The supplier information includes a plurality of suppliers selected to supply the store with the goods. The supplier information is then used to transmit the electronic order form to the selected suppliers of the supply chain utilizing the network.

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 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 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.