A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for cost
reporting using a network-based supply chain management framework. Data
is received utilizing a network. This data relates to goods required by a
plurality of stores including a product identifier parameter, and a first
cost parameter. A second cost parameter associated with a franchise
mark-up is also received so that a total cost can be calculated based on
the first cost parameter and the second cost parameter. The total cost is
displayed utilizing the network with TCP/IP protocol.