JP2002230335A - International inter-enterprise electronic commerce system (double quotation system on internet) that prepares electronic catalog of oversea construction member, housing material, machine component, and product, creates negotiation chance for domestic buyer side by automatically sending and receiving cad data generated in country to oversea supplier (consolidator) over internet, and also always creates chance negotiation chance to negotiate with target trader mediating in clearing imported article after success in negotiation - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system which can minimize the temporal and monetary loss that a person or a company who desires to purchase in the country and create smooth business chances for oversea related construction material/component makers and supplies without any awareness of differences in language, commerce custom, and culture. SOLUTION: This is an international electronic commerce system which prepares electronic catalogs of oversea construction members, housing materials, machine components, and products on the Internet to create negotiation chances in respective stages for distribution up to the domestic markets and smoothly carry out operations, transmitting and receiving CAD(computer-aided design) data planned and designed in the country over the Internet and automatically and compatibly converting the data into estimate lists to connect to oversea supplies (consolidator) and makers, and proposes corresponding articles and standard products having their complicated dealing methods of conventional distribution systems represented in the electronic catalogs in the standpoints of domestic consumers (buyer side).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method of procuring building materials and mechanical parts from abroad for housing plan design and mechanical product design. This is an e-commerce system that creates a market on the Internet and WEB, and integrates a series of sales and imports of that information and products.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when purchasing the above products,
The main means is to purchase from domestic distributors / wholesalers or trading companies. Or so-called direct import purchase methods are also used,
They fulfill their original purpose by purchasing them due to international exchange fluctuations and differences in distribution costs.

[0003]

However, due to the above various reasons, the purchase price is extremely diverse, and there are many differences in the price of the same product for building materials and the like, and the uncertainties in the quality of the product are various. And ultimately consumers /
This has led to uncertainty in house prices as well as home quality imbalance.

[0004] In addition, it is often impossible to continue a smooth business by easy business approaches without understanding the differences in international business customs. For example, the risk of material purchase or direct import being improperly reflected in the selling price, the number of overseas suppliers that are limited to quote requests and cannot make purchases, and the lack of information or lack of accurate Has withered.

[0005] In the case of direct purchase from abroad, so-called direct import, it is necessary for all of these businesses to carry out duties such as estimation, quotation, contract purchase, customs clearance, and delivery of materials and building materials smoothly (minimizing time loss). Despite producing the maximum benefit for those involved, the information tends to be uniform and inconsistent. This is because there are many parts that cannot be compensated by experience values.

[0006] From overseas materials and building material manufacturers to domestic consumers, by successfully presenting information of acceptable prices and quality and distributing it, the final manufactured products (for example, imported houses etc.) using them can be obtained. Higher quality and higher demand will inevitably stimulate international trade. Development of such a method and system has been desired.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, there is provided an electronic catalog in which a plurality of order options exist for the same product. In addition, a system that integrates information on imported building materials and machine parts, which have a complex distribution form from plan design to acquisition route, on the Internet, and makes the different business practices of both sellers and buyers as simple as possible. At the same time, it is an international e-commerce system that promotes imports and eliminates trade friction.

[0008] That is, the first of the present invention is a method in which as much information as possible relating to the import of building materials and materials is linked on the Internet and imported to the domestic market in a short time and at low cost.

[0009] The second aspect of the present invention is that CAD is used for actual plans and corresponding drawings required for importing building materials and materials.
This system creates a negotiation opportunity with the supplier (consolidator) of the partner country on the Internet as in claim 2 and requests a quote.

[0010] The third aspect of the present invention is a method and system which can easily estimate and place an order by using a computerized electronic catalog in which a complicated option form and the like according to claim 3 are arranged for a product having a foreign characteristic. It is. This is characterized in that not only a product catalog prepared by a manufacturer (manufacturer) but also a catalog incorporating an ordering option can be used very easily by domestic consumers who are purchasers.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is that a domestic purchaser selects from the purchaser terminal a quote (in some cases, a plurality) quoted by an overseas supplier or consolidator to his / her own computer terminal, and formalizes the quote from the quote. It is an international electronic commerce system that can return orders.

The fifth aspect of the present invention is that the contents of the above quote include, not to mention the amount of goods, but also the export conditions from the country, such as packing fees, document production costs, insurance, container fees, and departure / arrival sites (ports, etc.). Is an international e-commerce system that can present quotes on the Internet, taking into account the cost.

A sixth aspect of the present invention is that, at the stage where necessary documents (B / L) generated at the stage of shipment by an overseas supplier are created, the completion of the shipment can be notified from the computer terminal. If there are no second-party brokers specified by the (importer), they can inform the buyer of the bid quotation on the computer terminal (see FIG. 1).

[0014] The seventh aspect of the present invention is that the above-mentioned quotation of the second party agent is entered into a computer terminal under a condition (in some cases, a plurality).
The purchaser (importer) can select and return the formal order based on the quote. This can also be included in the quote if the merchant is also responsible for the cost of domestic delivery destinations.

An eighth aspect of the present invention is that the computer terminal of the person involved in the international electronic commerce is composed of a display unit, a storage unit, and a communication control unit, and the storage unit is a communication program for connecting to a host computer, and specifies each terminal. The terminal ID and password to be stored are stored.
Up to 12 international e-commerce systems.

In a ninth aspect of the present invention, the host computer is connected to the computer terminals of all persons involved in the electronic commerce, and comprises a registration database, a product / maker database, a history database, a control unit, and a settlement system (including security). 3. The method according to claim 2, wherein
To an international electronic commerce system according to claim 12.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (First Embodiment) As a transaction method according to a first embodiment of the present invention, for example, CAD data (drawing integrated data) is automatically converted to compatible data on the Internet from a computer terminal. Next, I will explain how to request a quote and place an order from an electronic catalog of overseas target materials and products.

[0018] The overseas products (building members, etc.) registered in the host computer in advance are registered as order options and translations.
Prepare the PC data so that it can be selected by a third party, and then input the products selected by the purchaser or quote requester individually to the personal computer, and purchaser data, selected product list, data as quote request form, etc. Are collectively managed.

Further, the purchaser performs a matching process between the electronic data created by a specific CAD and the integrated list with an electronic catalog registered in the host computer as a product, thereby obtaining a necessary quote request form corresponding to the plan design on the Internet. And an order list are created.

The data on the purchaser side is managed on the host computer and has a specific ID and password, and only the overseas supplier (consolidator) who is authorized to access the host computer receives the request from the buyer side. You can browse the data you want. At the same time, the host computer automatically notifies the supplier by e-mail at any time.

Next, the overseas supplier (consolidator) registers a condition presentation (price, delivery date, shipping schedule) according to the purchaser's request within a specified time provided from the computer terminal to the host computer.
(Bid) Return. The host computer informs the buyer of the conditions (in some cases, multiple) of the overseas supplier registered in the host computer by an automatic e-mail, and sends them to the buyer through his / her own computer terminal. Can be browsed and selected on the network.

Next, the buyer notifies the host computer through a computer terminal of a comparison and a decision on which one to select for quotation and a decision.

Next, the selected overseas supplier is automatically notified of the contact from the host computer by e-mail, and the bidding authority is obtained, and the negotiation is completed. You will be notified via computer.

Next, if the buyer wishes to outsource the business for domestic customs clearance, after the export / shipment of the relevant product is completed, the overseas supplier sends the trade documents (B / L, etc.) to the host computer.
Register a copy or PDF file of the form as requested by the buyer.

Next, the customs business operator is automatically notified by e-mail of the condition presentation requesting the customs business to a customs business agency (Otonaka) having an ID and password registered in the host computer.

Next, the customs broker (the second agent) presents the conditions according to the wishes of the purchaser (duties, various expenses, delivery time, shipping cost, etc., in this case, an approximate estimate).
Is registered (bid) and returned from the computer terminal to the host computer within the specified time. The host computer notifies the buyer of the conditions (in some cases, multiple cases) provided by the customs clearance agent registered in the host computer, and purchases them through their own computer terminal. The user can browse and select on the network.

Next, the selected customs clearance agent is automatically notified of the contact from the host computer by e-mail, and the bidding authority is obtained, and the negotiation is completed. Is notified through the host computer.

In this case, an estimate of the amount of money to be presented by the customs broker is not accurate unless the normal business is completely completed due to differences in customs duties and domestic shipping conditions. The basic theme is to create business opportunities. However, the company's responsiveness and business scale can be presented simultaneously as reference data.

(Second Embodiment) As a transaction method according to a second embodiment of the present invention, for example, a computer terminal uses electronic CAD data presented by a purchaser to electronically sell overseas target materials and products. Explains how to request a quote and place an order from the catalog. As shown in FIG. 1, this e-commerce system includes a domestic purchaser terminal, an overseas supplier terminal / building material / parts manufacturer terminal, a domestic customs agency terminal, and a host computer.

The domestic purchaser terminal is a terminal used by the purchaser to request a quote for overseas building materials and parts and to make an order purchase. This device has a display unit, a storage unit, a communication control unit, and the like. The department selects a communication program to connect to the host computer, a processing program to register CAD data and conditions, and a product in the electronic catalog to request a quote.
A processing program for making an order request, a terminal ID for identifying the terminal, and the like are stored.

An overseas supplier (consolidator) terminal is a terminal used for answering a request for quote / order for overseas building materials and parts in order to respond to a request from a domestic purchaser, and for presenting documents relating to shipping operations. Is the display,
It has a storage unit, a communication control unit, and the like, and the storage unit stores a communication program and a processing program for connecting to the host computer, a terminal ID that can identify the terminal, and the like.

The building material / parts maker terminal is a terminal for the purpose of adding, deleting, and changing product information in an electronic catalog. This device has a display unit, a storage unit, a communication control unit, and the like. The storage unit stores a communication program and a processing program for connecting to the host computer, a terminal ID for identifying the terminal, and the like.

[0033] The domestic customs agent terminal registers the information on the product shipment from the overseas supplier (consolidator) to the host computer (at the stage where the consent of the domestic purchaser is obtained) and registers the customs clearance service request to the host computer. Terminal to use,
This device has a display unit, a storage unit, a communication control unit, and the like. The storage unit stores a communication program and a processing program for connecting to the host computer, a terminal ID that can identify the terminal, and the like.

The host computer performs comprehensive management of purchase, import, customs clearance and delivery of products to the purchaser while combining the material / part information centered on the electronic catalog. It consists of a processing program.

As shown in FIG. 1, the host computer includes a registration database, a product database classified by manufacturer / use category, a history database,
It has a control unit. Of these, the registration database registers information such as the above domestic buyers, overseas suppliers (consolidator), building material / parts manufacturers, and domestic customs agents, and as such information, buyers, purchasers, overseas suppliers, Stores the name, address, telephone number, type of business, department in charge, name of the person in charge, and other condition items for which the service level can be determined, etc. of the company of the manufacturer / customs agency.

The classified product database stores product information such as maker name, product name, size, color, material, other options, and quality code of the product. In this case, ordering options corresponding to domestic demand are stored in the database. Is characterized by

The history database stores the domestic buyer's quote request / order list and negotiation history, and stores price data /
It can be used as basic data such as delivery data, productization data, and integration data.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to examples.

[0039]

[Example 1] A construction company of a home construction company A contracts for the construction of a house using imported components, that is, an "imported house". However, in domestic distribution, it is difficult to obtain a building material of a design desired by the owner. Also, there were many things that were not reliable in terms of price, so I considered purchasing directly from overseas.

The construction company A visually confirms the required members based on the plan design from the electronic catalog registered on the Internet, and selects the respective components without any adverse effect on the language, and requests a quote from the Internet. Registered above.

B Corporation, an overseas supplier, confirmed the request for quotation from the A construction company by e-mail sent from the Internet, which had been registered in advance.

The quote request was based on the business customs and size notation of the home country, and was a product that could be handled by the company. Therefore, a quote was immediately created and registered on the Internet.

The construction company A can check the quotes of several companies including B Corporation on the Internet within the predetermined time limit, and decides the B Corporation closest to the company's request as the business partner from among them. .

B Corporation received a formal order from A-builder and completed the contract for the settled settlement. After that, B Corporation made every effort to procure building materials received from A-builder in its own country.

B Corporation completed the procurement of building materials, completed container arrangement, loading, and document preparation for export, and was able to successfully respond to the request of the A construction company.

At this stage, the construction company A had no experience in import business and customs clearance work, and registered all documents shipped from B Corporation for shipment necessary for the receiving procedure with approval on the Internet.

The C Cargo Service, which is a contractor, confirms a copy of a document file created by B Corporation and registered, such as container and shipping information, by e-mail sent from the Internet where the member was registered in advance. did.

The C cargo service has an office and a warehouse at the port of arrival of the luggage, and has been an experienced broker for the customs clearance of building materials.

Company A received e-mails via the Internet regarding bids of several companies in addition to the C cargo service. Among them, C Cargo Service was close to the site where Construction Company A was constructed, and it was also possible to undertake delivery work from the port to the site at once, so we concluded a business talk with C Cargo Service.

The creation of customs clearance documents for the C cargo service and the visual confirmation of the materials and shapes of building materials imported on the Internet enabled smooth exchange with customs agents, and the obscene product description of the construction company A. Etc. could be eliminated.

As a result, a transparent and productive business opportunity has been created for all persons involved in B Corporation, C Cargo Service, etc., including the construction company A who has no import experience at all, excluding time loss. At the same time, we ensured stable management for the stakeholders and provided end-users with high quality imported homes that would meet their wishes.

[0052]

Example 2 Mr. A, a technician in mechanical design, was proposing a new trial in designing parts for industrial products, but no company was found in Japan to commercialize the parts.

Since Mr. A did not have enough time with sufficient funds, he decided to register CAD data of the part drawings he created himself on the Internet and search for a supplier who can commercialize it and a supplier who exports the parts.

Fortunately, a request for production from Mr. B, who had also been registered in advance from abroad, arrived from an e-mail on the Internet, and payment was completed with the presentation of conditions, and quote / production was started from CAD data.

The work of Mr. B proceeded within the time desired by Mr. A, and the industrial part designed by Mr. A arrived safely by the shipping company C.

The conclusion of the negotiation has the merit that it can contribute to the management of the person or company involved.

[0057]

[Embodiment 3] Considering the remodeling of an aged store, Restaurant A requested a quote from a contractor B to order remodeling work.

The estimated amount provided by the contractor B is A
The restaurant was over budget and had to change plans.

Further, at the same time, I felt that the value of the overseas members presented and partially used by the contractor B was high, which caused distrust.

The owner of Restaurant A who saw this system on the Internet found the same building material used for extension and renovation by using an electronic catalog, and registered an estimate request.

The estimated prices of several companies that responded to the request for quotation from Restaurant A were very inexpensive as compared with the component prices presented by Contractor B. Of course, it is the amount excluding the construction cost.

Since the cost of imports, taxes, and current exchange rates were unreasonably high, the value of the imported materials of the B contractor was unreasonable, so the restaurant contract was not signed with the B contractor. .

As a result, a sound building material price can be obtained at the restaurant A, and the restaurant can contribute to the stable management of the restaurant without being deceived by an unjust business operator. Could be eliminated.

[0064]

As described above, the international e-commerce system of the present invention can minimize the time and money loss for those who wish to purchase in Japan, and also for overseas related building materials. It is a system that creates smooth business opportunities for parts manufacturers and suppliers beyond language differences, business customs / cultural differences.
This can be very effective both in terms of eliminating trade friction, which has been a major issue in Japan, and in terms of improving the lives of the people.

[Brief description of the drawings]

[Figure 1] Diagram of quote request text data registration

FIG. 2 is a diagram of a CAD drawing data registration of an estimate request

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Claims (12)

[Claims] (1) An international electronic commerce system in which overseas construction members, housing materials, machine parts, and products are converted into electronic catalogs on the Internet to create business negotiation opportunities at each distribution stage to the domestic market and smoothly execute business. 2. The electronic commerce system described above exchanges CAD (automatic drafting data) data designed in Japan on the Internet, and automatically converts the data into a quotation list, and converts the data to an overseas supplier ( Consolidator) and an international e-commerce system that connects to manufacturers. 3. The electronic commerce system according to the present invention, which proposes, in the form of a domestic customer (buyer), relevant products and standardized products obtained by converting a complicated transaction method of a conventional distribution system into an electronic catalog. It is an electronic commerce system. 4. The electronic commerce system described above recognizes the differences between domestic and overseas business customs and languages, and provides the domestic buyer with product information, product selection, quote request, product purchase, import, and domestic logistics. It is a system that collectively manages each section. 5. A supplier or consolidator that allows a buyer to select an overseas product viewed from an electronic catalog of a host computer (electronic commerce system) through a terminal (computer or the like) connected to the Internet, request a quote, and collectively ship the product. A business-to-business transaction system where data can respond to this request online. 6. A sales management system which imports and purchases a corresponding product through a network terminal (computer, etc.) under conditions such as settlement with a supplier or consolidator selected by a buyer. [7] Overseas suppliers and consolidators complete the shipment of goods via sea and air transportation, and after the relevant goods arrive in Japan (designated ports, airports, etc.), the customs brokers through terminals (computers, etc.) connected to the Internet A system for receiving orders and placing orders for the business outsourcing business of business negotiations, agency business, and delivery of requested areas from the electronic commerce system described above. 8. The host computer of the international electronic commerce system comprises a display unit, a storage unit, and a communication control unit. The storage unit is a communication program for connecting to the host computer, a terminal ID and a password for specifying each terminal. An international electronic commerce system that stores the product according to claim 2 and the business opportunity according to claim 3 in an integrated manner. 9. The terminal of the international electronic commerce system on the buyer side, the supplier side, and the customs clearance agency comprises a display unit, a storage unit, and a communication control unit, and the storage unit is a communication unit for connecting to a host computer. An international e-commerce system for obtaining the program and business-related information of claim 3 via an ID / password 10. A network system in which the electronic catalog posted on the international electronic commerce system is updated / deleted by a product manufacturer / supplier and a host computer administrator through a network. 11. The settlement that occurs in the international e-commerce system can be settled electronically on the Internet within a prescribed range of the upper limit (following international exchange transactions). 12. The host computer is connected to the buyer, the supplier and the customs broker, and comprises a registration database, a product / maker database, a history database, a control unit, and a settlement system (including security). 10. An international electronic commerce system for collectively managing the information service according to claim 2 to claim 9 and sales and import / distribution of goods associated therewith.