A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for workflow management of a supply chain. During use, businesses are permitted to engage in activities utilizing a network. Such activities each include a plurality of steps. As the activities are being carried out, at least one document is updated...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US20020128890?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020128890 - System, method and article of manufacture for workflow management of a supply chain system