摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide methods and apparatuses for communicating, in a network environment, order entries from a seller to a supplier, providing for efficient shipment of the orders by the supplier and providing order status to the seller regarding the methods and apparatuses for facilitating order entry in a network environment. <P>SOLUTION: The method includes the steps of; receiving from a buyer, via a communications device having communications network access, a product order from an order entry and visibility system that is implemented on the communications network; fulfilling at least a portion of the product order; shipping at least a portion of the product order; tracking a shipping status of at least a portion of the product order via the order entry and visibility system; and invoicing the buyer via the order entry and visibility system upon delivery of the shipment, and performs product order receipt and processing in a communications network. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT |