| 摘要 |
A system, method and apparatus for integrated data communication between supply chain partners, such as factories, wholesalers, retailers and retail customers, transportation companies, etc. More specifically, a business community integration tool for providing to supply chain trading partners integrated, real-time access to such critical data as supply/inventory, demand, delivery status, etc., thereby improving operations and increasing Internet capabilities of trading partners by streamlining their inefficiencies and breaking down information barriers between them. The invention may be especially useful in retail supply chains associated with retail products including hard goods, soft goods, home furnishings, appliances, office products, apparel and footwear, grocery products and others. Integrated information may include remotely accessible corporate information, electronic product catalog contents, order and inventory status, etc.
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