Abstract: A method and system for providing globalized, uniform color matching capabilities to geographically distributed entities. Color match request (CMR) information is received. In response, the computer system electronically notifies a color matcher about the CMR program. Once the color matcher has completed his/her tasks, the system receives a color match formulation from the color matcher. The system then electronically notifies the color technician about the matcher's formulation. The system then receives a determination as to whether a sample in accordance with the matcher's results was approved by the customer. If not, the technician and matcher are so notified and the CMR is returned to the color matcher for reformulation. If the customer approves the sample, the CMR program is updated within the system to a complete status and, simultaneously, the color formula is updated to a customer approved status.

Abstract: A method and system for introducing a new project initiative into a business. Once it has been decided that a need exists and that an initiative should be developed, a computer system receives project information from a requesting party and lays out all required elements to successful project implementation in a systematic series of stages, milestones and checklists. A variety of milestone and checklists are completed for each stage and relevant documentation is electronically attached and referenced in the computer system. A stage approver is then electronically notified by the computer system that a stage approval needs to be made. In response to this notice, the stage approver reviews the collected information and makes a determination as to whether the project should advance to the next stage. If a stage approval is received, the requesting party is electronically notified and the various milestones and checklists corresponding to the next stage are undertaken.