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System, method and computer program product for order confirmation in a supply chain management framework

  • US 20030061102A1
  • Filed: 03/23/2001
  • Published: 03/27/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/23/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for order confirmation in a supply chain management framework, comprising:

  • a) collecting data from a plurality of stores of a supply chain utilizing a network, the data relating to the sale of goods by the stores;

    b) allowing access to the data utilizing a network-based interface;

    c) generating electronic order forms based on the data for ordering goods from a plurality of distributors of the supply chain, the electronic order forms requesting a confirmation of the receipt of the electronic order forms;

    d) determining whether the confirmation of the receipt of the electronic order forms is received from the distributors;

    e) generating an alert upon it being determined that the confirmation of the receipt of the electronic order forms was not from the distributors.

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