MX2008001304A - Method of staging product - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for staging product includes the steps of acquiring a site placement right for a product staging structure (Figure 1 ) from a retailer, placing the product staging structure at the site adjacent the retailer, marketing space on the product staging structure to a product manufacturer and storing product produced by the product manufacturer in the product staging structure for eventual sale by the retailer.

Description

METHOD FOR STACKING PRODUCT This application claims the benefit of the Provisional Applications Series Nos. 60 / 702,476, filed on July 26, 2005, 60 / 763,688 filed on January 31, 2006 and 60 / 781,812, filed on March 13, 2006.

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally to outdoor storage and advertising fields and more particularly to a method for stacking product for a product vendor.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Many product sellers including, but not limited to, milk and beverage vendors should provide timely supply services to their high demand retail customers. Normally retail customers require a daily or bi-weekly supply of products such as milk, beer, soft drinks and sports drinks. It is an important administrative challenge to design and develop an efficient supply • program to meet the demand for retail sales. In addition, transportation costs have recently picked up due to increases in gasoline prices. Unfortunately, the expectations are for gasoline and diesel fuel prices and therefore supply costs continue to tend to be higher. The present invention relates to a method for stacking product wherein the cost of transportation and labor can be dramatically reduced by stacking inventory on the site in retail locations. This approach also simplifies the development and coordination of supply programs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In accordance with the purposes of the present invention as described herein, a method for stacking product is provided. The method includes acquiring a correct placement for a structure to stack product from a retail place, placing a structure to stack product on the site adjacent to the space for retail sale and product marketing in the structure to stack product to a seller of a particular product I sell by the retail seller. In addition, the method may include advertising space for marketing in the structure to stack product. The method may also include sharing with the retail seller of the product a portion of advertising revenue generated by marketing the advertising space in the structure to stack product. In accordance with additional aspects, the method may include publication of the particular product in the structure to stack the product. Alternatively or in addition to the method may include advertising for retail sale in the structure for stacking product. In addition, the method may include storing a particular product of the vendor in the structure to stack the product for eventual sale by the retailer of retail products. Alternatively, the present business method can be described comprising the steps of placing the structure for stacking product in a site adjacent to a retail space and marketing in the product pillar structure to a seller of a particular product sold by the product. retail merchant The method may include ownership of the structure for stacking product or selling the structure for stacking product to the retail store or the seller. In addition, the method may include adapting the space in the structure to stack product to meet the needs of the vendor. In addition, the method may include adapting the exterior of the stacking structure to incorporate the merchant's retail address as desired.

In addition, the method may include providing climate control for the space in the stacking structure. The method may also include rotating the advertising provided in the structure of. Stacking and illuminating said advertising. In addition, the method can include constructing the stacking structure of the modular building materials and in some cases the stacking structure can still be anchored to the floor. For certain applications, the method may also include removing the stacking structure after a predetermined time and still reusing the stacking structure in another location. In addition, the palliation structure can be provided with a decorative roof. In addition, a portion of the space in the stacking structure can be adapted to meet the needs of the retail merchant. In addition, the space can be divided into multiple product stacking areas and the method can include marketing multiple product stacking areas to different vendors of the product. According to the additional aspect of the present invention, the method may comprise concluding a contract with a vendor to stack the promoted product marketed by the vendor and placing a product palliation structure adjacent to a retail place of said product. Alternatively, the method can also be defined by comprising a contract with a vendor to stack a promoted brand of beverage, place a structure to stack product adjacent to the retail place of the beverage brand and collect the benefits of the vendor to stack and promote the brand of the drink. In the following description a preferred embodiment of this invention is shown and described, simply by way of illustration of one of the most suitable modes for carrying out the invention. As will be envisaged, the invention is layers of other different embodiments and their different details can be modified in several obvious ways without departing from the invention. Consequently, the drawings and descriptions will be considered illustrative in nature and not restrictive.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING The accompanying drawing incorporated in, and forming a part of this specification, illustrates various aspects of the present invention and together with the description serves to explain certain principles of the invention. In the drawing: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a storage structure provided to a customer through the method of the present invention; and Figure 2 is a schematic extreme elevation view of a storage structure through the open end doors. Reference will now be made in detail to the present preferred embodiment of the invention, an example of which is illustrated in the accompanying drawing.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION As noted above, the present business method refers to the stacking of a product. The method can be general and widely described by including the steps of acquiring a correct placement site for a stacking structure of the product of a retail place of sale, placing the stacking structure of the product in the site adjacent to the retail space. retail and marketing in the structure to stack the product to a seller of a particular product sold by the retailer. The method may also include storing the particular product of the vendor in the structure to pillar the product for eventual sale by the retailer. For the purposes of interpretation of this document, the term "seller" includes a wholesale merchant, distributor, manufacturer and any entity that has an interest in selling or marketing a particular product. Still further, the method can also include the pass marketing the advertising space in the structure to stack product. In addition, the method may include the step of sharing the profits generated by marketing the advertising space in the structure to stack product with the retail merchant or seller. Alternatively, the method of the present invention can be described comprising the steps of placing a structure for stacking product in a site adjacent to a retail store and marketing space in the product stacking structure to a seller of a particular product sold. by the retail merchant. This method can also include the step of marketing advertising space in the structure to stack product and even the step of sharing with the retail merchant or seller the profits generated by marketing the advertising space in the structure to stack the product. In a + another alternative, the method may comprise the steps of making a contract with a vendor to stack and promote a product marketed by the vendor and place a structure to stack product adjacent to a place of retail sale of the product. In addition, the method may comprise the steps of making a contract with a vendor to stack and promote a beverage brand, placing a product stacking structure adjacent to a retail place of said beverage brand and recovering the profits of said brand. Seller to pillar and promote the brand of the drink. The beverage may include but is not limited to, soft drinks, sports drinks and beer. A possible construction of a storage / stacking structure to / / to integrated advertising and storage structure or external construction 10 is illustrated in Figs. 1-2. More specifically, the storage structure 10 includes a floor 12, two side walls 14, an end wall 16 and a roof 18. A pair of cooperating closure doors 20 define a second end wall opposite the first end wall 16. you can use any type of door 20 useful for the intended purpose. Together, the 12th floor, the side walls 14, end walls 16, roof 18 and doors 20 define an interior storage space 22. The storage space 22 can be adapted to meet the needs of the vendor including a grid, shelves, dividing strips (note shelves 23) as required or desired by the seller for the purposes of storage and inventory control. The interior fitting, of course, can be tailored to integrate with inventory control technology such as barcodes. Similarly, the exterior of the storage structure 10 can be adapted to match the commercial addresses and / or architectural aspects of the retail building the nearest retail store in which the storage structure 10 can be placed in service. Therefore, for example , the storage structure 10 may include a decorative roof 24 sized and configured to the common specifications the roof 24 may include common advertising, commerce direction or logo 26 if desired and / or as permitted by local rules. The storage structure 10 can also be equipped with various electrical and / or mechanical systems. For example, a climate control unit such as an air conditioner, refrigerator, freezer, humidifier, or dehumidifier 28 may be provided in the storage structure 120 in order to provide climate control of the storage space 22 within the storage. Consequently, products such as perishable foods, dairy products, soft drinks and beer can be kept at the desired temperatures even in a warm and humid environment. In addition, the storage structure 1 can be equipped with a solar panel 30 and cooperation battery 32 for storing energy to drive an internal light system 34 to illuminate the storage space 22 or illuminate the advertising 36 on the side wall 14, end wall 16 or other outer component of the storage structure 10. The advertising 36 may comprise a narrow banner material and may be side or frontally illuminated as desired. If desired, the power of all the electrical and mechanical components of the storage structure 10 can be provided through an electrical circuit box 29. carried in the housing 10 and connected to the lines of the local electricity supplier. Alternatively, the housing 10 can carry an electric generator 31. In a possible mode, the generator 31 can be powered by a natural gas and connected to the underground supply line of the local natural gas supplier. In another possible embodiment, the generator 31 can be propelled by the propane to the generator. Of course, the propane storage tank 33 can also be provided underground. In yet another alternative mode, the electric generator is driven by a fuel cell. In addition, the storage structure 10 can be incorporated into a radio transmitter 38 for the transmission of short-range advertisements with respect to products displayed in the advertisement 36 appearing on the outer surface of the storage structure 10. A particularly effective advertising combination is the use of a backlit digital graphic advertising banner 36 together with local radio broadcast advertising providing details of the particular product. This is particularly effective when advertising a product that is sold at the customer's business location. The storage structure 10 can be constructed of any suitable material. The storage structure 10 could be constructed in the form of a normal trailer or truck box and may or may not include additional architectural details. The storage structure 10 can be constructed, for example, from modular building materials such as prefabricated panels 40 of the type shown and described in, for example, US Patents. 6,279,287, from Meadows 5,373,678 from Heesser and 6,119,427 from Wyman et al. Such modular panels normally incorporate a core of material thermal insulation sandwich between the metal or plastic cover. Said construction provides efficient and effective control of the temperature and ambience of the environment in the internal storage space 22 and excellent durability due to inclement weather during a long service life with low maintenance. The structures 10 constructed of said modular construction panels 40 are also characterized by high strength and will resist strong winds and will maintain a weather-tight seal to protect products maintained within the storage space 22 from inclement weather. In fact, said structures can be easily anchored such as by means of the cooperating nut and bolt widths 42 where the sleeve is held in an underlying concrete pad 44. Modular panels 40 also allow the storage structure 10 to be placed quickly and easily vertically and subsequently removed in a minimum amount of time while producing a minimum of clutter. The above description of a preferred embodiment of the present invention has been presented for the purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form described. Obvious modifications or variations are possible in view of the above teachings. For example, the advertisement 36 may comprise the direct application of graphics to the panels 40 of the structure 10 and illuminated at the bottom of a light source 42 in the ceiling 24 to illuminate the graphics. The structure 10 may also include an electronic display system such as a plasma monitor, liquid crystal display, rotary advertisement assembly, such as that described in the US Patent. 4,021,946, and electronic message board or the like to display the advertising 36. The modalities were chosen and described to provide the best illustrations of the principles of the invention and their practical application to enable laguen with ordinary experience in the field use the invention in various modalities and various modifications are suitable for the particular use contemplated. All such modifications and variations are suitable for the particular use contemplated. All modifications and variations are within the scope of the invention as determined by the appended claims where they are interpreted in accordance with that to which they are fair, legally and balancedly compromised. The preferred drawings and embodiments are not, and are not intended to limit the ordinary meaning of the claims and their just and broad interpretation in no way.

Claims (28)

1. - A business method, which comprises: acquiring a placement in the right place for a product stacking structure of a retail seller; place the structure to stack product in said site adjacent to the place of retail sale; and commercialize space in the structure to stack the product to a seller of a particular product sold by the retail merchant.

2. The method of claim 1, which includes marketing advertising space in said structure to stack product.

3. The method of claim 1, which includes advertising of the particular product in the structure for stacking the product.

4. The method of claim 1, including advertising for said retail merchant in said structure for stacking product.

5. The method of claim 1, which includes storing the particular product of the vendor in the structure for stacking product for eventual sale by the retailer.

6. - The method according to claim 2, which includes sharing the profits generated by marketing the advertising space in the structure to stack the product with one of the retail merchant and the seller.

7.- A business method, which includes: placing a structure to stack product in a site adjacent to a retail store; and commercialize space in the structure to stack product to a seller of a particular product sold by the retail seller.

8. The method of claim 7, which includes marketing publication space in the structure for stacking product.

9. The method of claim 8, which includes sharing profits generated by the marketing of advertising space in the structure for stacking product with one of the seller or retail merchant.

10. The method of claim 7, including and advertising said particular product in said structure for stacking product.

11. The method of claim 7, including advertising for said retail trade in said structure for stacking product.

12. The method of claim 7, which includes storing said particular product of the vendor in the structure for stacking product for eventual sale by the merchant retailing.

13. The method of claim 7, including the property of the structure for stacking product.

14. The method of claim 7, which includes sealing the structure for stacking product to the retailer.

15. The method of claim 7, which includes selling the structure for stacking product to the vendor.

16. The method of claim 7, which includes adapting the space to meet the seller's requirements.

17. The method of claim 7, which includes adapting an exterior of the stacking structure to incorporate commercial address of the retail merchant.

18. The method of claim 7, which includes adapting an exterior of the stacking structure to incorporate the commercial address of said vendor.

19. The method of claim 7, which includes providing climate control for the space in the stacking structure.

20. - The method of claim 7, further including rotating the advertising provided in the stacking structure.

21. The method of claim 7, further including illuminating the advertisement provided in the stacking structure.

22. The method of claim 7, further including constructing the stacking structure of modular building materials.

23. The method of claim 7, further including anchoring the floor stacking structure.

24. The method of claim 7, which includes removing the stacking structure after a predetermined time.

25. The method of claim 24, which includes reusing the stacking structure in another location.

26. The method of claim 7, which includes providing the stacking structure with a decorative roof.

27. The method of claim 7, which includes adapting at least a portion of the space in the stacking structure to meet the needs of the retail merchant of the product. 28.- The method of claim 7, which includes dividing the space into multiple areas to stack product and market the multiple areas to stack product for different vendors of the product.