A web-based supply chain system manages internal users, suppliers, and external customers to improve business productivity. The web-based system includes a server, at least one computer, and a network that couples the computer to the server. The server is configured with a database of supply chain business information. The server also includes a plurality of user interfaces that are associated with business transactional applications. Furthermore, the server allows a user to access and retrieve the supply chain business transactional applications. The data is available for users, suppliers, and customers to view through a secure connection to a business entity's server system.