METHOD FOR AFFORDING A MARKET SPACE INTERFACE BETWEEN A PLURALITY OF MANUFACTURERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS AND INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT VIA A MARKET SPACE INTERFACE

摘要

A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for affording a network-based supply chain framework. Installation of a service is managed utilizing a network. Demand and supply of manufacturer offerings are planned utilizing the network and orders for the manufacturer offerings are also managed utilizing the network. The network is also utilized to manage network assets including providing maintenance and service for the network assets utilizing the network.