Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for managing participants in a supply chain. First, a project template is selected which defines a plurality of processes for completion of a project. A duration of each of the processes is then estimated. Further, participants are assigned to complete each of the processes. Progression of each of the participants is subsequently monitored.

Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for translating documents in an apparel supply chain. In use, a plurality of documents are received which include information reflecting services in an apparel supply chain. Such documents are received utilizing a network. Upon receipt, the documents are translated for the purpose of the processing thereof. Further, the processed documents are outputted to the apparel supply chain utilizing the network.

Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for workflow management of a supply chain. During use, businesses are permitted to engage in activities utilizing a network. Such activities each include a plurality of steps. As the activities are being carried out, at least one document is updated for each activity upon completion of each of the steps. Further, services are executed to acquire information from users utilizing the network. Still yet, tasks are performed to populate the document with the information gathered by the execution of the services.

Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for manipulating a sequence of a work item in a supply chain. First, a work item is generated that is representative of communications between businesses utilizing a network. A project template is then identified, where the project template includes a plurality of process templates. The work item is then processed in accordance with process templates in order to accomplish goals of the project template. Further, the processed work item is outputted via a process interface utilizing the network.