System, method and computer program product for use of barcodes in a supply chain management framework

A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for tracking the shipment of goods in a network-based supply chain management framework utilizing barcodes. In general, a distributor is sent an order for goods from a supply chain participant utilizing a network. The goods are then tracked...

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Main Authors HOFFMAN GEORGE HARRY, BURK MICHAEL JAMES
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 10.04.2003
Edition7
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FORADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORYOR FORECASTING PURPOSES
PHYSICS
SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE,COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTINGPURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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Summary:A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for tracking the shipment of goods in a network-based supply chain management framework utilizing barcodes. In general, a distributor is sent an order for goods from a supply chain participant utilizing a network. The goods are then tracked utilizing a bar code. The results of the tracking are stored in a database so that the supply chain participant can be allowed to access the results of the tracking utilizing a network with TCP/IP protocol.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20010815580