JP2002150155A - System and method for supplying paper sample - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To construct a paper sample supply system and a supply method capable of providing an order paper sample from an user accessing a sample site on the Internet as a part of electronic commercial transactions, and capable of realizing a charging system for making the paper sample supply system onerous in expectation of the remarkable reduction of the transaction cost. SOLUTION: The centralized management of the electronic commercial transaction including a method from the receiving of an order of the paper sample designated from a user accessing a sample site of a server terminal 1 to the delivery, and further to the settlement of accounts, is executed. The server terminal 1 is composed of a display part 15 formed by a monitor image plane, a sample file storing part 16, an order information file forming part 17, an order slip forming part 18 and a database forming part 19. The centralized management of the sample distributing configuration from the receiving of the order of the paper sample on the basis of the 'order information file' prepared for every order, to the delivery, and further to the settlement of accounts, is executed by inputting the order menu information, the personal information or the like to the order paper sample from the user.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a paper sample supply system and a paper sample supply method for centrally managing a series of electronic commerce transactions from receiving a paper sample from a user on the Internet to delivering the paper sample.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In the field of product sales, one of the methods for promoting sales is described.
For example, product samples are provided to users for free or for a fee. Among various types of product samples, paper samples are roughly classified into general samples such as all-paper samples and folded samples, and processed samples such as bundle samples, printed samples, and dummy samples.

[0003] The whole paper sample as a general sample is a blank sheet of paper, and is mainly used for proofreading for comparing and confirming color tones by a printing company. The folded sample is mainly used as a comparative sample when the user selects the paper to be used.

A bundle sample as a processed sample is mainly processed to a thickness of several pages such as a book or a library, and a user such as a color matching of a paper of a different lot or a publisher may adjust the thickness of the book. Used to compare. In addition, a print sample is provided to image print suitability and finish. Dummy samples are provided to editorial contests and advertisers when magazines are launched, etc., and are provided as a reference for creating real images such as printing methods and plate models. Further, other examples of the processed sample include a paper container development sample for a package product filled with drinking water or food.

As described above, paper samples can be used by users in a wide range of fields, such as newspaper companies, publishing companies, users of commercial printed materials handled by printing shops, processing companies that manufacture paper containers for packaged products, and individual designers. Provided.

Conventionally, in order to obtain a paper sample desired by a user in each of these fields, a specialized trading company such as an agent or wholesaler called a primary or secondary wholesaler that mediates between a paper maker and a sample processing maker. Ordered distribution channels have been used. In this case, in a specialized trading company, when a user receives an order sample from a user by communication means such as telephone or e-mail, the sales person checks the in-stock status such as the brand and quantity of the inquiry sample. When the user can respond to the order, the person in charge transports the actual product to the user, or arranges and delivers a delivery service of a carrier. If there is no inventory on hand and we can not respond to inquiries from users, the agency checks whether there is a sample stock of the manufacturer, and if there is stock at the manufacturer, we go to the manufacturer's warehouse and collect it before delivering it to the user, Alternatively, the delivery is made to the user by using a courier service. The wholesaler checks the agency stock when the company does not have the stock, and goes to the agency and delivers it to the user when the stock is available. In rare cases, they may be obtained from other companies in the industry.

[0007]

As a conventional practice, a specialized trading company has taken such a procedure and responded to an order for a paper sample from a user. However, the business starts from the initial inquiries information of sample provision, but in many cases it does not actually lead to the original order of goods. Even though it is a sample, it costs money to create and process it. In addition, the operating costs such as the time cost spent in the distribution process until the sales representative delivers it to the user are large over the years.

[0008] On the other hand, from a different perspective, even if it ends with only an inquiry or an estimation based on the establishment or non-establishment of a commercial transaction through a paper sample, it does not mean that it needs to find out the trends of customer needs and overall demand and use it in future sales strategies. It is desired that the information is accumulated as valuable marketing information data.

However, in reality, a large number of inquiry information is stopped only for many salespeople and sales department units.
It ends in ledger management, is not built as an in-house database, and is not centrally managed.

[0010] In addition, as a customary trading company for handling paper products, the provision of samples to users has been free of charge up to now, but from the above-mentioned circumstances, the sample provider is aiming for a future fee. . However, in order to break past customs and switch to paid services, it is desired that users build a more attractive and efficient paper sample supply system and method that are more than convinced of the paper sample paid service.

As described above, one of the objects of the present invention is to realize a significant reduction in transaction cost by providing an order paper sample from a user who has accessed a sample site on the Internet as part of electronic commerce. ,
On the one hand, it is to build a paper sample supply system and supply method that enables the sample to be charged by operating a billing system. One of the objects of the present invention is
By centrally managing the distribution form of samples from ordering to delivery of paper samples, it is possible not only to link to large orders for products related to the samples, but also to create a database of many inquiries from users as customer information as a database. An object of the present invention is to provide a paper sample supply system and a supply method that are effective in monitoring trends and as a basis for future business strategies.

[0012]

To achieve the above object, a paper sample supply system according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises a server terminal and a client terminal connected on the Internet. It is for receiving and supplying a specified paper sample from a user who has accessed the sample site of the terminal, and the server terminal stores sample information for each type of paper sample in a memory and stores it in a file, A sample file storage unit for outputting the sample information to a sample site so that it can be displayed on the screen at the client terminal; and a user searching, writing, and inputting the sample information with reference to the sample information to obtain a kind, quantity, and destination of a desired paper sample. , Use and delivery method, etc. An order information file creator that creates and stores an order information file for each order based on the order information, forms an order form based on the order information file, and stores it in a printable form. And an order slip creation unit.

[0013] With the above arrangement, by inputting order information and the like from an order menu for an order paper sample from a user who has accessed a sample site on the Internet, the order information file creating section creates an order information file for each order. And save. Based on the order information file, a sample distribution form from receiving an order paper sample until delivery is centrally managed.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the paper sample supply system, the server terminal reads out an order form from the order slip preparing unit, transmits the order form to a delivery organization, and operates a shipping instruction. It is characterized by having.

With the above configuration, by connecting the user, the server terminal, and the delivery organization via the client terminal via the net, the server terminal such as a specialized trading company that handles paper products and paper samples can carry the product. The server terminal can operate the operating means provided with a monitor screen, for example, on a display, and consign the time and effort, which has been delivered to the user by means and time, to a designated delivery organization on the net. become.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the paper sample supply system, the server terminal accesses an individual or a corporation based on all order information files stored in the order information file creating unit. Statistical information on customer source information comprising the organizational form and the type of business, demand information on paper samples depending on whether the number of inquiries is large or small, and usage information collected by asking the intended use of paper samples It is characterized by having a database creation unit for processing as a database.

With the above configuration, based on all the order information files stored in the order information file creating unit, a database in which customer data, a database in which demand trends are statisticalized, and a database in which applications are statistically used are stored. By doing so, it is possible to understand the demographics of the user, to recognize whether the type of paper samples is in high or low demand, and to conduct market research on the use of paper samples desired by users. It is possible to grasp trends in the paper product market and link it to sales strategies.

On the other hand, according to a paper sample supply method of the present invention, a specified paper sample is received from a user who has accessed a sample site of a server terminal between a server terminal and a client terminal connected on the Internet. In supplying, the first stage in which the user accesses the sample site of the server terminal via the client terminal, and the user refers to all the sample information displayed on the sample site to search for the desired paper sample. By writing and inputting order information including the type, quantity, destination, delivery method, and payment method for the specified order paper sample, including its use, an order information file is created and saved for each order at the server terminal. The second stage, and the order information file A third stage of creating a purchase order form processing to be Zui, characterized in that it comprises a.

As described above, order information such as an order menu for an order paper sample desired by a user is sequentially input to a sample site on the Internet based on the first to third stage programs. As a result, an order information file is created for each order, and a procedure for creating an order form based on the order information file is centrally managed.

[0020]

Embodiments of a sample supply system and a sample supply method according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the present system. An agency such as a specialty trading company that provides various paper samples and a user who orders paper samples from this agency can communicate over the Internet through each personal computer (PC) terminal that constitutes a server / client system. Has become. Hereinafter, the server terminal on the server system side is referred to as a server terminal 1, and the PC terminal on the client system side is referred to as a client terminal 2. In this case, a plurality of client terminals 2 can access the sample site of one server terminal 1.

The server terminal 1 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 10 including a control unit 11 and a calculation unit 12.
The CPU 10 reads necessary programs and data from a memory 13 such as a RAM and a ROM that stores various programs and data, and also reads and performs arithmetic processing from peripheral devices, and returns the processing results to the memory 13 and the peripherals again. Write to the device. Various programs and data stored in the memory 13 are stored in the I / O port 14.
Is displayed on a display unit 15 of a monitor screen by a peripheral device such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) as an operation means in the present invention. The RAM of the memory 13 has both functions of reading and writing data, and the ROM has only a reading function.

In the CPU 10 of the server terminal 1,
For various unspecified number of client terminals 2 accessing a sample site for displaying various paper samples, various programs and data stored in the memory 13 are read or written and controlled from the I / O port 14. Output and send.

As shown in FIG. 1, the memory 13 comprises a storage unit and a preparation unit for various data. For example, RO
M, a sample file storage unit 16 is provided.
"Sample information" consisting of the product name, dimensions, connected quantity, quantity, etc.
Is stored and programmed. That is, when an input signal accessed by the user through the client terminal 2 is received at the I / O port 14, the CPU 10 sends an instruction signal to the sample file storage unit 16, reads out the sample information, and outputs the sample information to the sample site. To do so.

The memory 13 includes an order information file creating unit 17 constituted by, for example, a RAM. Here, based on the program of the sample information displayed on the sample site, "order information" searched or written and input by the user is stored and stored. That is, the user refers to the sample information, specifies the desired paper sample, and specifies the manufacturer, product type,
An order menu such as a product name, a unit quantity, and a quantity is written and input, and the input menu is stored as order information. In addition, the order information file creating unit 17 saves the information written and input by the user regarding the destination, the payment method, and the delivery form, and inquires about the use of the paper sample desired by the Q & A method. It is also stored as usage information.

In this way, the order information file creating section 17 creates and stores the order information obtained from the user who has accessed the sample site as an “order information file” for each order. Therefore, the server terminal 1 calls the "order information file" relating to the target order on the display unit 15 of the display / monitor screen, which is the operation means of the present example, as necessary, and monitors it. Can be handled.

The destination information includes an address, a postal code, a telephone number, the name of the person in charge, and the like written and input by the user. Further, the information on the delivery form allows the user to select whether the user desires pickup or delivery or direct delivery.

The memory 13 includes an order slip creating unit 18 constituted by, for example, a RAM. Here, based on the above-mentioned "order information file" stored for each order, only the necessary items are extracted therefrom, and an order form for delivering the order to the user is created by form processing, stored and stored. It is designed to be saved.

The memory 13 is provided with a database creating unit 19 that creates and stores the following various databases by processing various information based on the “order information file”. One of the databases is a statistical database of customer information such as whether an accessing user is an individual, a corporation, and the type of business. The other is statistical information of demand trend information such as which paper sample is more popular or more frequently used depending on whether the number of inquiries that have been accessed is large or small. Another is that the order paper sample obtained by Q & A to the user is used for calibration, comparison sample, bundled sample, etc., and the purpose of use is, for example, a pamphlet, booklet, magazine, etc. It is a statistical version of application information, such as for a manual, for a manual, or for a paper container.

With the above configuration, the paper sample supply system of the present embodiment operates as follows. FIG.
This will be described with reference to the following figures. FIG. 2 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of business and distribution of a paper sample between the server terminal 1 and the client terminal 2 according to the present system.

In the first stage of the flow according to the present invention, first, in step S1, the user activates the client terminal 2 and a URL (UnUn
iform Resource Locator) to access.

The access to the sample site of the server terminal 1 activates the program software, and a top screen of the sample site as shown in FIG. From there, the second stage according to the present invention is started. First, in step S2, the user selects a desired sample from among sample information such as "all-sheet sample", "fold sample", "bundle sample", "print sample", and "dummy sample" displayed on the top screen. Click with the mouse to select.

When the user selects, for example, "all paper samples", the monitor screen of the client terminal 2 changes to a display as shown in FIG. There are "manufacturer name", "breed",
There are provided input fields for "brand", "dimension", "continuous amount", and "quantity (sheets)", and the user writes and inputs information of the order menu in characters and numbers in these blank spaces (step S3). ).

At this time, the user writes and inputs, for example, "manufacturer name", "good paper" for "product type", "good quality paper" for "brand", and "good quality for prince". After completing the order menu in this way, the items "Add to shopping basket", "Continue shopping", and "Cancel" are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Select and click the desired item. . When the user clicks "Add to shopping basket", the screen changes to the screen shown in FIG.

[0034] on the screen of FIG. 5, Thank you "available. Currently, the shopping basket contains the following items. If items are displayed is not correct, here the press <br/> Is displayed, and if the displayed menu is different from the ordered menu, the user clicks here in the upper column and enters the desired numerical value and character to correct it. When the user clicks "input destination" on the screen, the screen changes to the screen shown in FIG.

On the screen shown in FIG. 6, the user writes the name of the destination, such as "Taro Tokiko", and then inputs the postal code or telephone number (step S4). Further, the user selects a delivery mode of "collection delivery" or "direct delivery" and inputs a desired method (step S5). Then, in the question column of what kind of application is used, select and click or write or input a desired one from among "Calibration", "Comparative sample", "Bundled sample", etc. (step S6), and use it. In the question column of the purpose, select a desired one from among “pamphlet”, “booklet”, “magazine”, “manual”, “carton box”, etc., and click or write (step S7). ).

In step S8 in the screen of FIG. 6, if the business transaction with the user is new or sparse, or if the desired sample is charged,
It is necessary to inform the user at the stage of ordering that it is charged. After the user understands, in the input field of "Payment method", select the desired method from the payment methods,
Click or write input. The screen example shows an example in which the user writes “prepay”. At the same time, in step S8, the details of the order menu are reconfirmed as shown in the screen of FIG. Here, a statement that totals the quantity of the order paper sample and the price, consumption tax, freight cost, etc. is displayed, and the user confirms it and clicks either “order” or “cancel” to place an order End the transaction. At this stage, as the last of the user's input work, the user's ID and password are input as personal information in each input field in single-byte characters (step S9).

As described above, the order information and personal information obtained by writing and inputting by the accessing user are stored in the order information file creating unit 17 for each accessed order, and the order number is issued to the order information file as an "order information file". Is stored.

In the server terminal 1, as a third stage in the present invention, an order slip creation unit 18 in the memory 13 is used.
Based on the decision of the user to order the specified paper sample, the user gathers only the necessary information from the various information collected so far and creates a form of order as shown in FIG. 7 by processing the form. Then, an order code is added to the order form. The purchase order is stored in a file, and the server terminal 1 can call a target order form on a monitor screen as needed, print out the form, and print it out as a slip (step S10).

On the other hand, in the server terminal 1, based on all the order information files stored in the order information file creating section 17, it can be processed by the database creating section 19 and stored as various databases.

That is, by creating a database in which customer data is statistic, a database in which demand trend is statistic, and a database in which use is statistic, it is possible to grasp a user demographic and to obtain a high demand for any kind of paper sample. It is possible to recognize whether the paper sample is low or not, and to conduct market research on the purpose of using the paper sample desired by the user, and to grasp the trend of the paper product market and link it to the sales strategy.

The supply system according to the present invention can be configured as follows, and the following supply method can be adopted correspondingly.

One is that the CPU 10 of the server terminal 1 stores the ID and ID stored in the order information file creation 17.
By comparing the user's personal information such as the password with a pre-stored customer list, the user who made the inquiry can be either an open member of a new transaction or a closed member who is a major customer with the previous transaction record. Can be determined.

In this case, if the inquired user is determined to be a closed member, a privilege menu is prepared and displayed on the monitor screen of the client terminal 2. The user who is a closed member can write and enter the order menu based on the program of the privilege menu below to provide special price discount service, industry-specific information provision, special delivery service,
Preferential transactions can be made in terms of providing specific brand information.

In this example, the client terminal 2 is assumed to be a desktop or notebook personal computer (PC). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and access from a so-called mobile system such as a portable terminal is also possible.
At the same time, as the operating means provided on the server terminal 1 side, in addition to a PC having a monitor screen by a display,
Various printers, video monitors, etc. that print out on sheet or continuous paper will be included for each situation. Also, as for a mode of sending a shipping instruction to a delivery organization, a transmission / reception system related to the shipping instruction can be implemented by making the three parties of the user, the server, and the delivery organization online on a network.

[0045]

As described above, the paper sample supply system according to the first aspect of the present invention provides an order paper sample from a user who has accessed a sample site on the Internet by using an order menu and the like. By inputting, the order information file creator creates and saves an order information file for each order. This is effective for centrally managing the sample distribution form from receiving an order paper sample based on the order information file until delivery.

In the paper sample supply system according to the second aspect of the present invention, the user can communicate with the user through the client terminal.
By connecting the server terminal to the delivery via a network, the server terminal side, such as a specialized trading company that handles paper products and paper samples, can take the time and effort to deliver to users by means of transportation and time. It is possible to outsource to a designated delivery agency on the Internet.

Further, the paper sample supply system according to claim 3 is a database in which customer data and a demand trend are statistically based on all order information files stored in the order information file creating section. By creating a statistical database of uses, it is possible to understand the demographics of the users, to understand whether the demand for paper samples of a certain type is high or low, and to determine what kind of paper samples the user wants. Market research, such as whether or not it is used in the market, can grasp trends in the paper product market and link it to sales strategies.

On the other hand, the paper sample supply method according to the fourth aspect relates to an order paper sample from a user who has accessed a sample site on the Internet.
The user is caused to sequentially input order information and the like in the first to third stages. This makes it possible to centrally manage the procedure from creating an order information file for each order and creating an order based on it.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a paper sample supply system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an operation flowchart of the present system.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a screen showing an example of a sample site displayed on a client terminal on the Internet.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a screen showing an example of a sample site displayed on a client terminal on the Internet.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a screen showing an example of a sample site displayed on a client terminal on the Internet.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a screen showing an example of a sample site displayed on a client terminal on the Internet.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a screen showing an example of a sample site displayed on a client terminal on the Internet.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 server terminal 2 client terminal 10 CPU 13 memory 14 I / O port 15 display unit 16 sample file storage unit 17 order information file creation unit 18 order slip creation unit 19 database creation unit

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A paper sample supply system for receiving a designated paper sample from a user accessing a sample site of a server terminal and supplying the paper sample between a server terminal and a client terminal connected on the Internet. A sample file storage unit in which the server terminal stores the sample information in a memory for each type of paper sample in a memory and stores the sample information in a file, and outputs the sample information to a sample site so that a screen can be displayed on the client terminal; By referring to the sample information and allowing the user to search, write, and input, order information including the kind, quantity, destination, use, and delivery method of the desired paper sample is collected. Create an order information file in And order information file creation section for, purchase orders on the basis of the order information file form processing,
A paper sample supply system, comprising: an order slip creation unit that stores the print slip in a printable manner. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the server terminal includes an operation unit for reading out the order settlement sheet from the order slip creation unit, transmitting the order settlement sheet to a delivery organization, and operating a shipping instruction. Item 7. A paper sample supply system according to Item 1. 3. The server terminal according to claim 1, wherein said server terminal is based on all the order information files stored in said order information file creating section, and wherein a user who accesses is an individual or a corporation and has an organizational form and its business type. Providing a database creation unit that statistically processes information, demand trend information of paper samples depending on whether the number of inquiries is large or small, and usage information collected by asking the intended use of paper samples, and processes it as a database The paper sample supply system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: 4. A paper sample ordering method for receiving and supplying a designated paper sample from a user who has accessed a sample site of a server terminal between a server terminal and a client terminal connected on the Internet. A first stage in which a user accesses the sample site of the server terminal via the client terminal, and a user searches for a desired paper sample by referring to all sample information displayed on the sample site, and specifies the designated paper sample. A second order information is created and stored in the server terminal by writing and inputting order information including the kind, quantity, destination, delivery method, payment method and the like including the purpose of the order paper sample. Stage and book an order form based on the order information file And a third stage that is created by voting.