A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for order confirmation
in a supply chain management framework. A network is utilized to collect from a
plurality of stores of a supply chain data relating to the sale of goods by the
stores. Access is allowed to the data utilizing a network-based interface. Electronic
order forms are generated based on the data for ordering goods from a plurality
of distributors of the supply chain. These electronic order forms request a confirmation
of the receipt of the electronic order forms. A determination is made as to whether
the confirmation of the receipt of the electronic order forms is received from
the distributors. If it is determined that the confirmation of the receipt of the
electronic order forms was not from the distributors, then an alert is generated.