methods , storage medium and systems for implementing visibility updates within a supply chain include storing event data on a non - transitory computer - readable storage medium accessible over a network to a plurality of partners , the event data corresponding to at least one event associated with an item while the item was in possession of a first partner , the item having traveled through the supply chain . while the item is in possession of the first partner , the innovation blocks access to modifying the stored event data by a second partner , however permits the second partner to have visual access to the stored event data , until the second partner is in possession of the item . then , the first partner is denied access to modifying the stored event data , however is permitted visual access to the stored data .