Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for cost reporting using a network-based supply chain management framework. Data is received utilizing a network. This data relates to goods required by a plurality of stores including a product identifier parameter, and a first cost parameter. A second cost parameter associated with a franchise mark-up is also received so that a total cost can be calculated based on the first cost parameter and the second cost parameter. The total cost is displayed utilizing the network with TCP/IP protocol.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for handling contracts in a supply chain management framework. One of a plurality of contracts is selected. The selected contract template is transmitted to a supply chain participant. Data is received from supply chain participants utilizing a network. This data relates to the sale of products by the supply chain participants. The contract templates are then enforced in accordance with the data.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for order confirmation in a supply chain management framework. A network is utilized to collect from a plurality of stores of a supply chain data relating to the sale of goods by the stores. Access is allowed to the data utilizing a network-based interface. Electronic order forms are generated based on the data for ordering goods from a plurality of distributors of the supply chain. These electronic order forms request a confirmation of the receipt of the electronic order forms. A determination is made as to whether the confirmation of the receipt of the electronic order forms is received from the distributors. If it is determined that the confirmation of the receipt of the electronic order forms was not from the distributors, then an alert is generated.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for electronic invoice auditing in a supply chain management framework. Utilizing a network, data is collected from a plurality of stores of a supply chain that relates to the sale of goods by the stores. Access to the data is allowed utilizing a network-based interface. 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 utilizing the network. Subsequently, invoices are received from the distributors utilizing the network and the invoices are compared with the electronic order forms for auditing the invoices.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for managing an electronics and appliances supply chain utilizing a network. A network is utilized to receive data from a plurality of electronics and appliances outlets of an electronics and appliances supply chain in which the data relates to the sale of electronics and appliances by the electronics and appliances outlets. An electronic order form is generated based on the data for ordering electronics and appliances from an electronics and appliances distributor of the electronics and appliances supply chain. The data is transmitted via the network to the electronics and appliances distributor of the electronics and appliances supply chain. The data is also transmitted to an electronics and appliances supplier of the electronics and appliances supply chain utilizing the network. Additionally, activity in the electronics and appliances supply chain is forecast utilizing the data.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for handling contracts in a supply chain management framework. One of a plurality of contracts is selected. The selected contract template is transmitted to a supply chain participant. Data is received from supply chain participants utilizing a network. This data relates to the sale of products by the supply chain participants. The contract templates are then enforced in accordance with the data.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for managing a machinery supply chain utilizing a network. A network is utilized to receive data from a plurality of machinery outlets of a machinery supply chain in which the data relates to the sale of machinery by the machinery outlets. An electronic order form is generated based on the data for ordering machinery from a machinery distributor of the machinery supply chain. The data is transmitted via the network to the machinery distributor of the machinery supply chain. The data is also transmitted to a machinery supplier of the machinery supply chain utilizing the network. Additionally, activity in the machinery supply chain is forecast utilizing the data.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for providing a distributor interface. Data is received from a plurality of stores of a supply chain utilizing a network. This date relates to an amount of goods sold by the stores and is aggregated in a database. Upon receiving a request which includes a plurality of distributor parameters from a distributor, information is extracted from the database relevant to the distributor parameters in response to the request. The information is then transmitted from the database to the distributor utilizing the network and an amount of supplies purchased in correlation to the production of the goods is adjusted based on the information.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for providing local distribution committees in a supply chain management framework. A plurality of distributors of a supply chain are registered. Through a supply chain manager, a local distribution committee is organized and assigned for each distributor. Data from a plurality of outlets of the supply chain is subsequently received utilizing a network. This received data relates to the sale of products by the outlets. The data is then transmitted to each of the distributors via the corresponding local distribution committee utilizing the network.

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. Gross purchase 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 and total menu item sales data is transmitted from the office of the supply chain manager to the supply chain manager utilizing the network.

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 auditing performance in a supply chain framework. Data is collected from a plurality of supply chain participants utilizing a network. This data relates to the sale of goods by the supply chain participants. Access to the data is allowed utilizing a network-based interface. Electronic order forms are generated based on the data for a supply chain participant. The generated electronic order forms are sent to the to the supply chain participant utilizing the network. A performance of the delivery of the goods by the supply chain participant is then tracked. The tracked performance of the delivery of the goods by the supply chain participant is subsequently audited.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for managing an office product supply chain utilizing a network. A network is utilized to receive data from a plurality of office product outlets of an office product supply chain in which the data relates to the sale of office product by the office product outlets. An electronic order form is generated based on the data for ordering office product from an office product distributor of the office product supply chain. The data is transmitted via the network to the office product distributor of the office product supply chain. The data is also transmitted to an office product supplier of the office product supply chain utilizing the network. Additionally, activity in the office product supply chain is forecast utilizing the data.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for managing a convenience store supply chain utilizing a network. A network is utilized to receive data from a plurality of convenience store outlets of a convenience store supply chain in which the data relates to the sale of convenience store by the convenience store outlets. An electronic order form is generated based on the data for ordering convenience store from a convenience store distributor of the convenience store supply chain. The data is transmitted via the network to the convenience store distributor of the convenience store supply chain. The data is also transmitted to a convenience store supplier of the convenience store supply chain utilizing the network. Additionally, activity in the convenience store supply chain is forecast utilizing the data.

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

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for reporting in a network-based supply chain management framework. Utilizing a network, data is received from a plurality of stores, distributors and suppliers of a supply chain. The data is processed. Subsequently, a request is received from a user for the processed data. The user is then identified as either relating to a store, distributor or supplier and the processed data is formatted based on the identification of the user as a store, distributor or supplier.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for tracking the sale of goods in a store utilizing a network-based supply chain management framework. Data is received from a plurality of stores of a supply chain utilizing a network. This data relates to the sale of goods by the stores and is in a first format associated with the stores. This data is then sent from the stores to a supply chain manager utilizing the network where the data is translated into a second format associated with the supply chain manager.

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 managing an entertainment media supply chain utilizing a network. A network is utilized to receive data from a plurality of entertainment media outlets of an entertainment media supply chain in which the data relates to the sale of entertainment media by the entertainment media outlets. An electronic order form is generated based on the data for ordering entertainment media from an entertainment media distributor of the entertainment media supply chain. The data is transmitted via the network to the entertainment media distributor of the entertainment media supply chain. The data is also transmitted to an entertainment media supplier of the entertainment media supply chain utilizing the network. Additionally, activity in the entertainment media supply chain is forecast utilizing the data.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for collaborative forecasting utilizing a supply chain management framework. A global forecast is identified for a plurality of outlets of a supply chain and then stored in memory. The global forecast is subsequently transmitted to each of the outlets utilizing a network. Feedback relating to the global forecast is received from the outlets utilizing the network and stored in memory. The global forecast is then altered based on the feedback and the supply chain is managed utilizing the altered global forecast.