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 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 for tracking a performance of distributors are disclosed in which a plurality of distributors are registered. Data is received utilizing a network. This data relates to the distribution of goods to a plurality of stores by the registered distributors. A performance of the registered distributors are then tracked utilizing the data.

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 hair cutting device for providing the user with greater control when trimming around person's neck, ears, and forehead. The hair cutting device includes an elongate housing having a front end and a back end; and also includes a cutting assembly including a cutting head assembly being movably attached to the front end of the elongate housing; and further includes cutting head attachments being removably mounted to the cutting head assembly.