I'd add that a website can assist with the 'pull' aspect of the business, in planning and being as forward looking as possible through the entire supply chain,

I'd add that a website can assist with the 'pull' aspect of the business, in planning and being as forward looking as possible through the entire supply chain, rather than responding, 'push' like, to requests. But agree, keep it super simple. Perhaps review some online classes in operations management, LEAN or similar. Good luck to the OP. The business can be brutal, but it sounds like some initial hurdles are cleared. :)