System, method and computer program product for a centralized a supply chain management framework

A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for centralizing a supply chain management framework in which a plurality of distributors of a supply chain are registered. Distribution management rights are then assigned from the distributors to a supply chain manager. Subsequently, data...

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Main Authors REECE DEBRA GAYLE, HOFFMAN GEORGE HARRY
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 17.04.2003
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 centralizing a supply chain management framework in which a plurality of distributors of a supply chain are registered. Distribution management rights are then assigned from the distributors to a supply chain manager. Subsequently, data from a plurality of outlets of the supply chain is received utilizing a network. The recieved data relates to the sale of products by the outlets. The use of the data is managed during the distribution of products by the outlets by the distributor. This management of data use is handled by the supply chain manager.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20010816455