摘要 |
<p>A computer network-enabled database which provides an interactive communication network system (2) for communications among multiple remote users. Generally the system comprises a database managed with a plurality of data managers (20, 22, 24) to provide several services to the remote users. In one embodiment, the data managers include a data manager (22) for consolidated reporting of sales data on a plurality of products. In one embodiment, the system is directed toward use by different types of remote users involved in the same or related businesses, such as publisher, retailers, wholesalers, and distributors involved in the sale and distribution of periodicals, or those who manufacture, distribute or sell other merchandise such as confections and general merchandise.</p> |