KR-20260066843-A - RESELLER-FRIENDLY E-COMMERCE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF

KR20260066843AKR 20260066843 AKR20260066843 AKR 20260066843AKR-20260066843-A

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a method of operation of an e-commerce server that provides a supply chain to a domestic reseller for exclusively sourced overseas products may include: providing a sales authorization request interface to a reseller terminal that includes a list of overseas products available for supply; providing a sales channel determination interface to the reseller terminal that includes a list of sales channels in response to a sales authorization request received from the reseller terminal through the sales authorization request interface; updating the sales authorization request based on the sales channels received from the reseller terminal through the sales channel determination interface; and selectively granting sales authorization for products included in the updated sales authorization request.

Inventors

이중원

Assignees

주식회사 셀러노트

Dates

Publication Date: 20260512
Application Date: 20241105

Claims (10)

In a method of operation of an e-commerce server that provides a supply chain to domestic resellers for exclusively sourced overseas products, A step of providing a reseller terminal with a sales authorization request interface including a list of available overseas products; A step of providing a sales channel determination interface including a sales channel list to the reseller terminal in response to a sales authorization request received from the reseller terminal through the sales authorization request interface; A step of updating the sales authorization request based on the sales channel received from the reseller terminal through the sales channel determination interface; and A method of operation comprising the step of selectively granting sales rights for products included in an updated sales rights request.
In paragraph 1, The above list of sales channels includes online sales channels and offline sales channels through which the user of the above reseller terminal can sell overseas products, and A method of operation in which the above sales authorization request interface is configured to display different supply prices depending on the sales channel.
In paragraph 2, The above list of sales channels further includes other sales channels for selling overseas products through a group buying method, and A method of operation further comprising the step of providing a consumer's simple payment link to the reseller terminal when the sales channel received from the reseller terminal corresponds to a channel for selling via the group purchase method.
In paragraph 1, If the sales authority for the above product is granted to the reseller terminal, the step of granting the ordering authority for the above product to the reseller terminal; and The method further includes the step of receiving an order request for the product from the reseller terminal through an order interface. The above order interface is A method of operation configured to display the current inventory quantity for each of the above products, and to display the shipping cost linked in real-time to the order quantity of the above products by utilizing an algorithm that calculates the total shipping cost of the above products based on the order quantity of the above products.
In paragraph 4, The above algorithm is, A method of operation configured to calculate the total shipping cost based on at least one of (i) destination, (ii) method of transport, (iii) volume and weight information of the product, (iv) volume and weight information of a packaging box for packaging the product, and (v) volume and weight information of a pallet for supporting the packaging box, which are included in the order request.
In paragraph 5, A step of transmitting the above order request to a logistics server; and A method of operation further comprising the step of providing a transport status interface for the order request to the reseller terminal in conjunction with the logistics server.
In paragraph 1, A method of operation in which, when sales authority for the above product is granted to the reseller terminal, the reseller terminal and the e-commerce server enter into a sales contract for the above product, wherein the reseller terminal's request for sales authority corresponds to an offer for the sales contract, and the e-commerce server's granting of sales authority corresponds to an acceptance of the sales contract.
In Paragraph 7, The step of providing the reseller terminal with a download interface on which materials usable for selling the above product on a sales channel are posted; and The method further includes the step of providing the reseller terminal with a product statistics interface configured to display the monthly average sales volume and sales growth rate by sales channel of the product. The above sales contract is a method of operation that includes conditions for automatic renewal based on average monthly sales volume.
In paragraph 8, A step of comparing the sales volume of the reseller terminal during the contract period included in the sales contract with a first sales volume condition included in the sales contract; A step of extending or terminating the sales contract based on the result of comparing the sales volume of the reseller terminal and the first sales volume condition; If the above sales contract is extended, a step of comparing the sales volume of the above reseller terminal with a second sales volume condition included in the above sales contract; and A method of operation further comprising the step of providing the reseller terminal with a reward that can be used for ordering products when the sales volume of the reseller terminal is greater than the second sales volume condition.
A computer program stored on a storage medium in combination with hardware to execute the method of any one of claims 1 through 8.

Description

Reseller-Friendly E-Commercial System and Method of Operation Thereof The present disclosure relates to a reseller-friendly e-commerce system and a method of operating the same. With the recent rapid growth of e-commerce, the importance of resellers is on the rise. Resellers act as intermediaries, purchasing products directly from manufacturers or general distributors or selling them to customers on their behalf, and generate revenue through sales on various platforms. In particular, as the development of social media and mobile shopping has enabled customized marketing targeting diverse customer segments, market accessibility and flexibility for resellers are increasingly becoming critical competitive factors. There are several key differences between resellers and general distributors. General distributors purchase large volumes and primarily supply B2B products through offline channels or their own platforms, whereas resellers handle a diverse range of products on a small scale and engage in direct transactions with customers mainly online. General distributors manage inventory directly and play the role of supplying products stably through distribution networks, whereas resellers have the advantage of utilizing various platforms to sell products quickly and immediately incorporate customer feedback. Therefore, resellers have a strong advantage in responding to rapidly changing consumer trends and differ significantly in that they focus on small-batch orders and individual sales. The need for reseller-friendly e-commerce systems is emerging due to the characteristics of resellers and changes in the market. Since resellers must rapidly update their diverse products and respond agilely to customer demands, an e-commerce system that supports these capabilities is essential. Unlike typical large-scale distribution systems, reseller-friendly systems must be equipped with features for efficiently managing small-scale transactions, exclusive product sourcing, real-time order management, convenient payment systems, and fast shipping options. Furthermore, by providing customized services tailored to each reseller's marketing and sales characteristics, these systems should support resellers in communicating more closely with customers and enhancing their competitiveness. The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art related to the present disclosure. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a reverse direct purchase B2B e-commerce system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a module within a server according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3A is a flowchart illustrating a sales method of a reverse direct purchase B2B e-commerce system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3B is a flowchart illustrating a purchasing method of a reverse direct purchase B2B e-commerce system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 4A to 4G are drawings for explaining a screen viewed by a seller according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 5A to 5D are drawings for explaining a screen viewed by a buyer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a drawing for illustrating a screen that provides analysis data according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a drawing for illustrating a reseller-friendly e-commerce system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 shows an operation flowchart of a reseller-friendly e-commerce system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 9A and FIGS. 9B are drawings for illustrating a sales authorization request interface according to one embodiment. FIGS. 10A and FIGS. 10B are drawings for illustrating a sales channel determination interface according to one embodiment. FIGS. 11A to 11D are drawings for explaining an ordering interface according to one embodiment. FIG. 12 is a drawing for illustrating a product statistics interface according to one embodiment. Specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments are disclosed for illustrative purposes only and may be modified and implemented in various forms. Accordingly, actual implementations are not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, and the scope of this specification includes modifications, equivalents, or substitutions that fall within the technical concept described by the embodiments. Terms such as "first" or "second" may be used to describe various components, but these terms should be interpreted solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component. When it is stated that a component is "con