A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for tracking the shipment of goods in a network-based supply chain management framework utilizing barcodes. In general, a distributor is sent an order for goods from a supply chain participant utilizing a network. The goods are then tracked...http://www.google.de/patents/US20030066886?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20030066886 - System, method and computer program product for use of barcodes in a supply chain management framework