DESC:FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention of the computationally implemented method for an article of sale enabling direct distribution of the article through online stores by connecting a provider of goods, an online store and a logistics service providers through a common platform.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The rapid development of information technology and systems has brought significant change to commerce world and has increased the consumer demand for online shopping. While the online stores have made it convenient for consumers to shop but the provider of goods are struggling with a humungous effort of selling their hundreds of products through dozens of online stores. Currently, most manufacturers across the world distribute their article of manufacture through the traditional distributor and retailer network in which the distributors physically procure the article of manufacture from the manufacturer, store them in their warehouses and distribute to retailers, who in turn sell the article of manufacturer to consumers.

However, when it comes to service industry such as travel and entertainment (airlines, hotels, buses, trains, rental cars, restaurants etc.) they have adopted the concept of global distribution system and method to distribute their inventory (seats) directly to retailers i.e. both agencies and e-commerce portals, who in turn sell the inventory to consumers.

Moreover, most of the online stores present in the given scenario works on the criteria where the provider or the manufacturer of the article or the goods have to approach the given online store in order to launch or sell their new article of manufacture wherein, this approach also leads to unavailability of new launched article of manufacture on all the online stores available that are in the market which in turn decrease the market for the article of manufacture for the provider or the manufacturer.

Therefore, there remains a need to overcome above mentioned problems and our invention resolve this entire problem.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The main objective of the present invention is to overcome the limitations of the prior arts by providing a computationally implemented method which provides an improved system for the distribution and delivery of the article of manufacture by at least one provider through at least one online store. Herein, the system and method of the present invention allows at least one provider of at least one article of manufacture to connect the server of at least one online store and at least one logistics service providers to automate the process of online selling. The system and method of the present invention preferably provide a new and improved way for at least one provider of at least one article of manufactures to expand sales and growth. For at least one online store, the system and method of the present invention preferably attract more sellers that lead to more sales. For at least one logistics provider the system and method of the present invention preferably reduce the cost and time for at least one article of manufacture handling, picking, packing and dispatching. For at least one online buyer who purchase from at least one online store, the system and method of the present invention preferably provides more choice of at least one buyer and at least one article of manufacture to choose from.

Moreover, in the present invention the at least one provider willing to market his/her at least one article of manufacture is enabled to create his/her profile on computationally implemented method. Then at least one provider is directed to create a login ID and pass code to enter into the computationally implemented method and access its various features. Herein, the at least one provider willing making use of the computationally implemented method has to enter some of his personal information to get a secured login Id and pass code. The pass code enabling access of at least one provider on the computationally implemented method is either manual or biometric input wherein, the manual input includes at least one of alphabets, alphanumeric, numbers, special symbols or the combination thereof and the biometric input includes at least one of thumb impression, retina scan, or the combination thereof. Once, the process of making profile and generating a login Id and pass code by at least one provider is completed then at least one provider is enabled to enlist at least one characteristic of at least one article of manufacture on the computationally implemented method and further the computationally implemented method automatically update at least one characteristic of at least one article of manufacture on to at least one online store which is been registered with the computationally implemented method. The process of delivering at least one article of manufacture available with the computationally implemented method is done by at least one logistic services provider, wherein the process of selection of at least one logistic service provider is done at least one provider or by at least one online store according to his/her need and comfort wherein, once the delivery is been done by at least one logistics service provider. The computationally implemented method then enable providing at least one of order confirmation, dispatch status, delivery tracking information or the combination thereof to at least one provider and to at least one online store.

Also, the computationally implemented method enabling sales for the at least one article of manufacture is also provided with an ERP software that is enterprises resource planning. This enables managing and interpreting data for many business activities, including product planning, purchase, manufacturing or service delivery, marketing and sales, inventory management, shipping and payment. Herein, at least one provider need not to enlist his/her at least one article of manufacture characteristic in the computationally implemented method, wherein by the use of this ERP software at least one provider is enabled to enlist various characteristics of at least one article of manufacture without any manual approach.

Therefore, this computationally implemented method is designed covering all aspects relating to the sale of the at least one article of manufacture at minimal cost also enable the small providers to cover the large online buyer market to gain more benefit by providing them a common platform for sales.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The following drawings illustrates exemplary embodiment; however, they are helpful in illustrating objects, features and advantages of the present invention because the present invention will be more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with accompanying drawings in which:

Fig 1 illustrates the flow chart of the given invention according to an embodiment of the invention.

DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiment (s) of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Whenever possible, the same reference numerals will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.

References to “one embodiment,” “at least one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “one example,” “an example,” “for example,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) may include a particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can also be used in the practice or testing of the present invention, the preferred methods and materials are now described. All publications, patents and patent computer implemented methods mentioned herein are incorporated herein in their entirety.

Fig 1 illustrates the flow chart [100] of the given invention of the computationally implemented method. The present invention provides an improved systems and a method for the distribution and delivery of at least one article of manufacture by at least one provider through at least one online store. Herein, the system and method of the present invention allows at least one provider of at least one article of manufacture to connect the server of at least one online store and to at least one logistics service providers to automate the process of online selling. The system and method of the present invention preferably provide a new and improved way for at least one provider of at least one article of manufactures to expand sales and growth. For at least one online store, the system and method of the present invention preferably attract more sellers that lead to more sales. For at least one logistics provider the system and method of the present invention preferably reduce the cost and time for at least one article of manufacture handling, picking, packing and dispatching. For at least one online buyer who purchase from at least one online store the system and method of the present invention preferably provides more choice of at least one buyer and at least one article of manufacture to choose from. Herein, at least one provider relates to the seller or manufacturer of at least one article of manufacture, article of manufacture relates to any commodity or goods for sale via at least one provider and at least one online store relates to at least one of Amazon, FlipKart, Snapdeal, Ebay, Ask Me Bazaar, Myntra, Paytm or the combination thereof.

Step.102 of Fig.1 illustrates the process of registration done by at least one provider by using the registration module of the computationally implemented method. The process of registration enables registration of at least one profile of at least one provider and further enables distribution of at least one profile of at least one provider to at least one online store. Herein, the provider willing to launch his/her at least one article of manufacture for the process of sales is enabled to get registered with the computationally implemented method wherein, the registration process for at least one provider enable at least one provider to enlist his/her personal details for identification via computationally implemented method. Once, at least one provider is done with the registration process then at least one provider for at least one article of manufacture is provided with a login ID and a pass code to access the various features of the computationally implemented method. This process also enables distribution of at least one profile of at least one provider to at least one online store, wherein at least one online store is then enable to access the profile of at least one provider and find his/her relevant details that are needed.

Step. 104 of Fig.1 illustrates the process of content updating of at least one characteristic of at least one article of manufacture via content updating module. The content updating module is configured to enlist at least one characteristic of at least one article of manufacture by at least one provider and further enable updating at least one characteristic of at least one article of manufacture on to at least one online store. Herein, at least one provider registered with the computationally implemented method is enabled to enlist his/her at least one article of manufacture characteristics on at least one article of manufacture, wherein the various characteristics of at least one article of manufacture include at least one of listing, cataloguing, images, content, prices, article of manufacture availability, sales order, cancellations, returns, delivery tracking information or the combination thereof and further enables at least one provider of at least one article of manufacture to modify at least one characteristic relating to at least one article of manufacture according to at least one online store. Also, the given process of content updating enable providing at least one provider to switch on or off the availability of at least one article of manufacture on at least one online store wherein at least one provider is enable to remove the availability of at least one article of manufacture present on at least one online store for at least one buyer.

Step.106 of Fig. 1 also illustrates the process of sending a request for buying at least one article of manufacture by at least one online store to at least one provider via computationally implemented method. Herein, at least one online store is enabled to generate a request of buying at least one article of manufacture by at least one online store.

Step.108 of Fig.1 illustrates process of selection of at least one logistics service provider for at least one provider from plurality of logistic services provider. Herein, at least one provider and at least one online store is enabled to make a selection among various logistics service provider for a given area according to their requirement or need. This at least one logistics service provider is enabled to deliver the at least one article of manufacture from computationally implemented method to at least one online store.

Step.110 of Fig.1 illustrates the process of tracking the various details of at least one article of manufacture sent via at least one logistics services to at least one online store wherein, this process includes the computationally implemented method to provide at least one of order confirmation, dispatch status, delivery tracking information or the combination thereof to at least one provider and to at least one online store.
In preferred embodiment of in the present invention the at least one provider willing to market his/her at least one article of manufacture is enabled to create his/her profile on computationally implemented method. Then at least one provider is directed to create a login ID and pass code to enter into the computationally implemented method and access its various features. Herein, the at least one provider willing making use of the computationally implemented method has to enter some of his personal information to get a secured login Id and pass code. The pass code enabling access of at least one provider on the computationally implemented method is either manual or biometric input wherein, the manual input includes at least one of alphabets, alphanumeric, numbers, special symbols or the combination thereof and the biometric input includes at least one of thumb impression, retina scan, or the combination thereof. Once, the process of making profile and generating a login Id and pass code by at least one provider is completed then at least one provider is enabled to enlist at least one characteristic of at least one article of manufacture on the computationally implemented method and further the computationally implemented method automatically update at least one characteristic of at least one article of manufacture on to at least one online store which is been registered with the computationally implemented method. The process of delivering at least one article of manufacture available with the computationally implemented method is done by at least one logistic services provider, wherein the process of selection of at least one logistic service provider is done at least one provider or by at least one online store according to his/her need and comfort wherein, once the delivery is been done by at least one logistics service provider. The computationally implemented method then enable providing at least one of order confirmation, dispatch status, delivery tracking information or the combination thereof to at least one provider and to at least one online store.

In other embodiment of the given invention of the computationally implemented method enabling sales for the at least one article of manufacture is also provided with an ERP software that is enterprises resource planning. This enable managing and interpreting data for many business activities, including product planning, purchase, manufacturing or service delivery, marketing and sales, inventory management, shipping and payment. Herein, at least one provider need not to enlist his/her at least one article of manufacture characteristic in the computationally implemented method, wherein by the use of this ERP software at least one provider is enabled to enlist various characteristics of at least one article of manufacture without any manual approach.

While the invention has been described in detail with specific reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it is understood that variations and modifications thereof may be made without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention.
,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM

1) A computationally implemented method enabling sales of at least one article of manufacture for at least one provider through at least one online store comprises:
a) a registration module, wherein the registration module enable registration of at least one profile of at least one provider and further enable distribution of at least one profile of at least one provider to at least one online store;
b) a content updating module, wherein the content updating module is configured to enlist at least one characteristic of at least one article of manufacture of at least one provider and further enable updating at least one characteristic of at least one article of manufacture on to at least one online store; and
c) a logistics module, wherein the logistics module enable at least one provider to select at least one logistic service provider from plurality of logistic service providers.

2) The computationally implemented method in claim 1, wherein at least one characteristic of at least one article of manufacture includes at least one of listing, cataloguing, images, content, prices, article of manufacture availability, sales order, cancellations, returns, delivery tracking information or the combination thereof and further enables at least one provider of at least one article of manufacture to modify at least one characteristic relating to at least one article of manufacture according to at least one online store.

3) The computationally implemented method in claim 1, wherein at least one provider of at least one article of manufacture is enabled to modify at least one characteristic relating to at least one article of manufacture according to at least one online store.

4) The computationally implemented method in claim 1, wherein at least one provider is enabled to switch on or off the availability of at least one article of manufacture on at least one online store.

5) The computationally implemented method in claim 1, wherein the computationally implemented method enable providing at least one of order confirmation, dispatch status, delivery tracking information or the combination thereof to at least one provider and to at least one online store.

6) The computationally implemented method in claim 1, wherein the computationally implemented method is also provided with an enterprises resource planning software providing automatic updating of at least one characteristic of at least one article of manufacture on the computationally implemented method without any manual input via at least one provider.

7) A computationally implemented method enabling sales of at least one article of manufacture for at least one provider through at least one online store comprises:
a) a registration module, wherein the registration module enable registration of at least one profile of at least one provider and further enable distribution of at least one profile of at least one provider to at least one online store;
b) a content updating module, wherein the content updating module is configured to enlist at least one characteristic of at least one article of manufacture of at least one provider and the further enable updating at least one characteristic of at least one article of manufacture on to at least one online store, wherein the content updating module also enable providing at least one provider to switch on or off the availability of at least one article of manufacture on at least one online store ; and
c) a logistics module, wherein the logistics module enable at least one provider to select at least one logistic service provider from plurality of logistic service providers.

8) The computationally implemented method in claim 7, wherein at least one characteristic of at least one article of manufacture includes at least one of listing, cataloguing, images, content, prices, article of manufacture availability, sales order, cancellations, returns, delivery tracking information or the combination thereof and further enables at least one provider of at least one article of manufacture to modify at least one characteristic relating to at least one article of manufacture according to at least one online store
9) The computationally implemented method in claim 7, wherein at least one provider of at least one article of manufacture is enabled to modify at least one characteristic relating to at least one article of manufacture according to at least one online store.

10) The computationally implemented method in claim 7, wherein the computationally implemented method enable providing at least one of order confirmation, dispatch status, delivery tracking information or the combination thereof to at least one provider and to at least one online store.

11) The computationally implemented method in claim 7, wherein the computationally implemented method is also provided with an enterprises resource planning software providing automatic updating of at least one characteristic of at least one article of manufacture on the computationally implemented method without any manual input via at least one provider.