JP2004259099A - Accepting and ordering system of small lot brand alcoholic beverages - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a consumer with fresh alcoholic beverages, reducing the period required for delivering alcoholic beverages produced by a producer to the consumer even in the case of small lot brand alcoholic beverages which are produced in small lot like local beer and various to allow a large latitude in consumer's choice. <P>SOLUTION: This system includes: a consumer terminal 12 of a consumer; an accepting and ordering server 14 establishing a site for accessing from the consumer terminal 12 to give an order for alcoholic beverages; and a factory terminal 15 disposed in a factory for manufacturing the alcoholic beverages to receive a manufacture shipping command for the alcoholic beverages ordered by the consumer from the accepting and ordering server 14. When a consumer accesses to the site to select a desired alcoholic beverage from a plurality of alcoholic beverages and give an order for it, the accepting and ordering server 14 selects a factory manufacturing the ordered alcoholic beverage, and transmits a manufacture shipping command for alcoholic beverage ordered by the consumer to the factory terminal 15 of the factory. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a small lot brand liquor ordering system.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, when selling liquor such as beer and low-malt beer, liquor produced by a producer is generally first sold to a wholesaler who is an intermediate store, then sold from the wholesaler to a retailer, and finally to a retailer. The retail store sells the products to consumers such as restaurants and private consumers. In such a conventional sales system, a considerable period of time elapses before the liquor produced by the producer reaches the consumer. In particular, when the liquor is beer or low-malt beer, it is necessary to maintain freshness. Therefore, it is desired to shorten the period from production to consumption as much as possible. Liquor stayed in the store, and the period from production to consumption could not be sufficiently reduced.
[0003]
Therefore, a system for directly sending alcohol from a producer to a consumer has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1). In this case, when the consumer places an order with the producer using the gift certificate of liquor, and the producer receives the gift certificate of liquor, the liquor is produced in accordance with the received gift certificate, and the produced liquor is , And are sent directly from the producer to the consumer. Thereby, the period until the liquor produced by the producer reaches the consumer can be significantly reduced, and fresh liquor can be provided to the consumer.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-215728 A
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional system has a problem that it cannot be applied to the sale of alcoholic beverages of a brand that is produced only in small lots. In recent years, consumers' tastes have been diversified, and the demand for alcoholic beverages manufactured and sold only in specific regions, such as microbrews, has been increasing. In addition, even large producers are producing alcoholic beverages of various brands each having their own characteristics to respond to diversifying consumer preferences. As a result, alcoholic beverages of various brands have appeared on the market, and consumers have a wide range of choices.However, each retailer can choose enough at their stores or warehouses so that consumers can choose enough. It is difficult to keep many kinds of liquors on hand. Further, when the retail store receives an order for liquor that is not in stock, the liquor is ordered from a wholesaler or the like after receiving the order, so it takes time to deliver the liquor to the consumer. It will pass.
[0006]
And in the case of a brand of liquor that is produced only in small lots, it is difficult for consumers to find a retail store that handles the liquor of the desired brand. In addition, there is also a problem that the producer cannot spend a large amount of advertising expenses on alcoholic beverages of a brand that is produced only in small lots, and cannot recognize the consumer.
[0007]
The present invention solves the problems of the conventional system described above, and produces only small lots such as micro-beer. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an ordering system for small-lot brand alcoholic beverages that can shorten the time required for alcoholic beverages produced by consumers to reach consumers and provide fresh alcoholic beverages to consumers. I do.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Therefore, in the small lot brand liquor ordering system of the present invention, a consumer terminal of a consumer, an ordering server in which a site for ordering liquor accessed from the consumer terminal is established, and A factory terminal arranged in a factory that manufactures alcoholic beverages and receiving a production / shipment command for alcoholic beverages ordered by the consumer from the ordering server, the consumer accessing the site, When a desired liquor is selected and ordered from among the liquors, the ordering server selects a factory that manufactures the ordered liquor, and issues a liquor production / shipment command for the liquor ordered by the consumer to a factory terminal of the factory. Send.
[0009]
In another ordering system for small lot brand alcoholic beverages according to the present invention, the system further includes a distribution center terminal provided at a distribution center for delivering the alcoholic beverages from a factory to consumers. A delivery command to deliver the alcoholic beverages ordered by the user to the designated delivery location at the designated delivery date and time.
[0010]
In yet another small lot brand liquor ordering system of the present invention, the factory further manufactures the liquor ordered by the consumer after the factory terminal receives the production / shipment command.
[0011]
In still another small lot brand liquor ordering system of the present invention, the distribution center distributes the liquor ordered by the consumer in a cooled or refrigerated state.
[0012]
In yet another small-lot brand liquor ordering system of the present invention, the consumer terminal is a mobile communication device.
[0013]
In still another small lot brand liquor ordering system of the present invention, the liquor is beer, low-malt beer, or other low alcohol beverages.
[0014]
In the still other small lot brand liquor ordering system of the present invention, the liquor is a micro-beer and other small lot brand liquors.
[0015]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0016]
FIG. 1 is a basic conceptual diagram of a small lot brand liquor ordering system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0017]
In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a small lot brand liquor ordering / ordering system according to the present embodiment, 11 denotes a network, 12 denotes a wired or wireless public or private line network, directly or via another network. Indirectly, it is a consumer terminal communicably connected to the network 11.
[0018]
Here, the liquor sold in the small lot brand liquor ordering system 10 is, for example, a low alcoholic beverage such as beer or low-malt beer, but any liquor such as wine, sake, shochu, and other alcoholic beverages. There may be. In the present embodiment, the liquor is of a small lot brand having a relatively small amount of production per kind, such as a local beer, but may have a large amount of production per kind. In addition, small lot brand alcoholic beverages are usually produced by small-scale producers such as microbreweries, but also include those produced by large-scale producers such as seasonal brands and premium brands.
[0019]
The network 11 is, for example, the Internet, but includes a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), an intranet, a telephone network, a dedicated communication network, a mobile phone network, and a VPN (Virtual Private Network). For example, any type of wired or wireless network may be used, or a combination of a plurality of types of networks may be used.
[0020]
The consumer terminal 12 is disposed in a consumer's home, workplace, or the like, and includes arithmetic means such as a CPU and an MPU; storage means such as a semiconductor memory and a magnetic disk; input means such as a keyboard and a mouse; a CRT; Display means such as a display, a kind of computer having a communication interface and the like, for example, a personal computer, may be any form of fixed telephone, Internet connection terminal, videophone, game machine, etc. Any device can be used as long as it is communicably connected to the network 11 and capable of bidirectional information exchange. Note that the consumer terminal 12 may be a conventional telephone having only a voice call function. Further, the consumer terminal 12 only needs to be used by the consumer, and may be owned by the consumer or leased in a form of lease, rental, or the like. , May be borrowed for free. Although the number of consumer terminals is actually plural, in the present embodiment, the consumer terminals 12 represent all the consumer terminals.
[0021]
In the present embodiment, the consumer is not limited to individual consumers who drink alcohol by themselves, but also liquors for drinking on the spot to customers, such as restaurants such as beer halls and restaurants. It may be a food and beverage facility to be provided, or a retail store that handles a large variety of small premium varieties.
[0022]
Next, 13 is a consumer terminal communicably connected to the network 11 directly or indirectly via another network via a wired or wireless public communication network or a dedicated communication network. It is a consumer portable terminal, which is carried by the consumer.
[0023]
The consumer portable terminal 13 includes arithmetic means such as a CPU and an MPU, storage means such as a semiconductor memory and a magnetic disk, input means such as a keyboard and a mouse, display means such as a CRT and a liquid crystal display, and a communication interface. Mobile communication device with excellent portability, such as a mobile phone, in any form such as a wearable computer, a laptop computer, a mobile Internet connection terminal, an electronic organizer, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), and a mobile game machine. Any device may be used as long as the device is portable and communicably connected to the network 11 to enable bidirectional information exchange. In the present embodiment, a case where the consumer mobile terminal 13 is a mobile phone having a voice communication function will be described. Further, the consumer does not necessarily need to use both the consumer terminal 12 and the consumer portable terminal 13, but may use only one of them.
[0024]
Next, 14 is an ordering server communicably connected to the network 11 directly or indirectly via another network, a gateway, a firewall, or the like via a public communication network or a dedicated communication network. And a server as a computer including arithmetic means such as a CPU and an MPU, storage means such as a semiconductor memory and a magnetic disk, input means such as a keyboard and a mouse, display means such as a CRT and a liquid crystal display, and a communication interface. . The order server 14 may be a single server independently configured, a distributed server in which a plurality of servers are organically combined, or a part of a large computer. Or one of a plurality of systems built on a large-sized computer.
[0025]
The order server 14 is operated by a small lot brand liquor ordering service company, and sells liquor names, production areas, producers, prices, etc., sold in the small lot brand liquor ordering system 10. An ordering site 14a, which is an information source on which information is posted, is opened. In this case, the ordering site 14a is a site for ordering alcoholic beverages accessed from the consumer terminal 12 or the consumer mobile terminal 13, and functions as a virtual beer producer having a single brand. The small lot brand liquor ordering service provider may be any person such as an individual, a company, or an organization, and may be, for example, a liquor producer or a liquor distributor. Or a person entrusted by the producer or distributor.
[0026]
Here, the consumer operates the consumer terminal 12 or the consumer mobile terminal 13 and accesses the ordering / ordering site 14a via the network 11 to apply for purchase of small lot brand alcoholic beverages. I can do it. The access to the ordering site 14a may be free, charged, or partially charged, or may be accessible to an unspecified number of persons. However, it is desirable that the application for the purchase of alcoholic beverages is limited only to members who have signed a contract with the small lot brand alcoholic beverage ordering service provider in advance and registered. This is because it is considered appropriate to use membership sales so that the price of the small lot brand alcoholic beverages can be reliably collected.
[0027]
In this case, the consumer operates the consumer terminal 12 or the consumer portable terminal 13, accesses the ordering site 14a, and inputs personal information such as an address, name, telephone number, and e-mail address. Register as a member and obtain identification information such as member numbers and nicknames. That is, the consumer has previously concluded a contract with a small lot brand liquor ordering service provider. Then, by inputting the identification information, a procedure for applying for the purchase of alcoholic beverages can be performed.
[0028]
Here, when the consumer orders liquor, the name of the liquor, the place of production, the producer, the quantity, the delivery place, the delivery date and time, etc. are specified. When ordering alcoholic beverages, when the consumer inputs identification information, for example, a page for selecting alcoholic beverages is displayed. On this page, a list of alcoholic beverages is posted, and a desired alcoholic beverage is selected by placing a cursor or pointer on the alcoholic beverage name included in the list and clicking. Preferably, the list includes not only the name of the liquor but also data on the liquor such as price, content, and characteristics. When the amount of data relating to alcoholic beverages is large, an auxiliary window for displaying the data can be displayed by placing a cursor or pointer on the alcoholic beverage name. The consumer can also specify conditions such as type, taste, price range, etc., instead of the name of the liquor, the place of production, the producer, and the like. In this case, the order server 14 automatically selects the corresponding liquor based on the designated conditions.
[0029]
In addition, consumers can design their own patterns and labels on the surface of alcoholic beverage containers to create their own brands. In this case, the pattern or label designed by the consumer may be sent to the ordering / ordering site 14a by e-mail, or may be sent to the ordering service provider of small lot brand alcoholic beverages by mail or the like. It may be.
[0030]
Next, 15 is a factory terminal communicably connected to the network 11 directly or indirectly via another network via a wired or wireless public communication network or a dedicated communication network, It is installed in a factory that manufactures the small lot brand liquor. Note that the number of the factory terminals is actually plural, and therefore the number of factory terminals is actually plural, but in the present embodiment, the factory terminal 15 represents all the factory terminals. The factory terminal 15 is a computer having arithmetic means such as a CPU and an MPU, storage means such as a semiconductor memory and a magnetic disk, input means such as a keyboard and a mouse, display means such as a CRT and a liquid crystal display, and a communication interface. For example, a personal computer, a server, or a workstation, but may be any form such as an electronic organizer, a mobile phone, an Internet connection terminal, a PDA, a videophone, a game machine, etc. Any device can be used as long as it can be connected and exchange information in both directions. Furthermore, the factory terminal 15 only needs to be used in the factory, and can be rented free of charge, whether owned by the factory or leased, rented, or the like. There may be.
[0031]
Here, the factory is, for example, a microbrewery manufacturing factory operated by a small-scale producer, but may be a small-lot brand alcoholic beverage manufacturing factory operated by a large-scale producer, or may be a large-scale brewery. It may be part of a manufacturing plant. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that each factory manufactures different types of alcoholic beverages. For this reason, the order server 14 allocates a liquor production / shipping command ordered by the consumer to a corresponding factory according to the type of liquor and transmits the same. That is, when receiving the liquor order, the ordering server 14 selects a liquor manufacturing factory based on the liquor name, production place, producer, and the like, and outputs the liquor to the factory terminal 15 of the liquor. Send a manufacturing / shipping command. The production / shipment command includes the quantity, the shipping date / time, and the like.
[0032]
When the factory terminal 15 receives the liquor production / shipment command ordered by the consumer from the order receiving server 14, the factory terminal 15 transmits the liquor production instruction to a production system in the factory (not shown) to cause the liquor to be produced. . Here, when the liquor is beer, low-malt beer, or other low-alcohol beverage filled in a container such as a bottle (bottle) or barrel, the beer, low-malt beer, or other low-alcohol beverage is stored in the container. Alcoholic beverages are produced by filling beverages. The used container is cleaned at a factory. The production and shipping of the liquor at the factory is part of the product delivery process of delivering the ordered liquor to the delivery location at the delivery date and time, and receiving and cleaning used containers collects used containers. This is part of the container collection process.
[0033]
Next, reference numeral 16 denotes a distribution center terminal communicably connected to the network 11 directly or indirectly via another network via a wired or wireless public communication network or a dedicated communication network. , Are arranged at each distribution center.
[0034]
The delivery center terminal 16 includes arithmetic means such as a CPU and an MPU, storage means such as a semiconductor memory and a magnetic disk, input means such as a keyboard and a mouse, display means such as a CRT and a liquid crystal display, and a communication interface. A computer, for example, a personal computer, a server, or a workstation, but may be any form such as an electronic organizer, a mobile phone, an Internet connection terminal, a PDA, a videophone, a game machine, etc. Any device can be used as long as it is communicably connected and capable of bidirectional information exchange. Further, the distribution center terminal 16 may be used at the distribution center, and the distribution center may be owned by the distribution center or leased in a form such as lease or rental. , May be borrowed for free. Although the number of distribution center terminals is actually plural, in the present embodiment, the distribution center terminal 16 represents all the distribution center terminals.
[0035]
Here, the distribution center is a distribution center that distributes alcoholic beverages, collects used containers, and the like, and is operated by a carrier that handles home delivery and the like. Then, the liquor manufactured in the factory is delivered to a designated delivery location at a designated delivery date and time by a transportation vehicle such as a truck belonging to the delivery center. In addition, it is preferable that the transportation vehicle has a cooling or refrigeration function such as chilled cooling in order to keep the liquor fresh. In addition, the carrier operating the distribution center has previously concluded a contract with a small lot brand liquor ordering service provider, and in accordance with a distribution instruction from the ordering server 14, distributes and uses liquor manufactured at the factory. Collect used containers.
[0036]
When receiving the delivery command from the order server 14, the delivery center terminal 16 selects a predetermined transport vehicle and transfers the delivery command. In addition, the delivery instruction includes a corresponding factory name, quantity, shipping date and time, delivery location, delivery date and time, used container collection date and time, and the like.
[0037]
Next, a factoring service server 17 is communicably connected to the network 11 directly or indirectly via another network, a gateway, a firewall, or the like via a public communication network or a dedicated communication network. And a server as a computer including arithmetic means such as a CPU and an MPU, storage means such as a semiconductor memory and a magnetic disk, input means such as a keyboard and a mouse, display means such as a CRT and a liquid crystal display, and a communication interface. . The factoring service server 17 may be a single server configured independently, a distributed server in which a plurality of servers are organically combined, or a part of a large-sized computer. Or one of a plurality of systems built on a large-sized computer.
[0038]
The factoring service server 17 is operated by a factoring service provider that provides a receivables factoring service. In this case, the factoring service provider signs a contract with the small lot brand liquor ordering service provider in advance, receives the receivable from the small lot brand liquor ordering service provider, and pays the transfer price. It pays to small lot brand liquor ordering service providers. In the embodiment of the present invention, the transfer price is transferred to an account of a small lot brand liquor ordering service provider. As a result, the small lot brand liquor ordering service provider can collect the price of liquor ordered from the consumer. In addition, the factoring service company collects the price of alcoholic beverages from the consumer based on the transferred accounts receivable.
[0039]
Next, 18 is a settlement service server communicably connected to the network 11 directly or indirectly via another network, a gateway, a firewall, or the like via a public communication network or a dedicated communication network. And a server as a computer including arithmetic means such as a CPU and an MPU, storage means such as a semiconductor memory and a magnetic disk, input means such as a keyboard and a mouse, display means such as a CRT and a liquid crystal display, and a communication interface. . The settlement service server 18 may be a single server configured independently, a distributed server in which a plurality of servers are organically combined, or a part of a large-sized computer. Or one of a plurality of systems built on a large-sized computer.
[0040]
The settlement service server 18 is operated by a financial institution such as a bank or a shinkin bank, and executes a settlement procedure using an account established in the financial institution. In the embodiment of the present invention, the settlement service server 18 transmits a manufacturing / shipping command as a purchase cost from an account of a small lot brand liquor ordering service provider to an account of a liquor producer operating a factory. The liquor is transferred to the account of the carrier that operates the distribution center, and the liquor is transmitted to the account of the liquor to which the delivery command has been transmitted.
[0041]
Here, the account of the small lot brand liquor ordering service provider, the account of the liquor producer, and the account of the carrier may be opened at the same financial institution or opened at different financial institutions. May be. Further, it is desirable that the settlement service server 18 is separated from a host computer that executes accounting-related processing in a financial institution. Further, the settlement service server 18 is operated by a person who provides services such as electronic settlement by concluding a contract with a financial institution, a person who operates a card such as a credit card, a person who operates a credit company, and the like. There may be.
[0042]
Next, the operation of the small lot brand alcoholic beverage ordering system according to the present embodiment will be described.
[0043]
FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing the operation of the small lot brand liquor ordering system in the present embodiment. Here, in FIG. 2, solid arrows indicate the flow of goods, ie, physical distribution, dashed-dotted arrows indicate the flow of money, ie, commercial flow, and dashed arrows indicate the flow of information, ie, information. ing.
[0044]
As described above, the liquor in the small-lot brand liquor ordering system 10 according to the present embodiment may be any type of liquor, but here, beer, low-malt beer, and other low alcoholic beverages. The case will be described.
[0045]
First, the consumer operates the consumer terminal 12 to access the ordering / ordering site 14a opened in the ordering / ordering server 14 and order a low alcohol beverage. It is also possible to operate the consumer portable terminal 13 to access the manufacturer site 14a. In this case, it is assumed that the consumer is registered in advance as a member of the ordering site 14a, and inputs identification information such as a member number and a nickname. Subsequently, the consumer inputs the name, quantity, delivery place, delivery date and the like of another desired low alcoholic beverage (arrow 1). In this way, the consumer can access the ordering site 14a as a virtual low-alcohol beverage producer having a single brand established on the network 11 to obtain a low-alcohol beverage operated by a small-scale producer. It is possible to select a low alcohol beverage produced in a number of factories including a beverage production factory.
[0046]
In addition, the said consumer can also specify conditions, such as a kind, a taste, a price range, instead of the name of a low alcohol drink. In this case, the order server 14 automatically selects the corresponding low alcohol beverage based on the designated condition. In addition, the consumer can order the low alcohol beverage by accessing the ordering / ordering site 14a regardless of the time zone, that is, for 24 hours.
[0047]
Then, when all items such as the name, type, quantity, delivery place, and delivery date and time of the desired low alcohol beverage are selected, an order details confirmation page for confirming the selected items is displayed on the consumer terminal 12 or the consumer terminal 12. Is displayed on the display means of the user portable terminal 13. Since the item selected by the consumer and the price are posted on the order content confirmation page, the consumer can confirm the order content. Then, when the confirm button is selected, the contents of the order are confirmed.
[0048]
Subsequently, the ordering server 14 transmits a manufacturing / shipping instruction for the low alcoholic beverage that has been ordered to the factory terminal 15 of the factory that manufactures the low alcoholic beverage selected by the consumer (arrow 2). The production / shipment command includes the quantity, the shipping date / time, and the like. Here, since it is desired that the low alcoholic beverage has as high a freshness as possible, it is desirable that the low alcoholic beverage be made to order. Therefore, when the factory terminal 15 receives the manufacturing / shipping command ordered by the consumer from the ordering / receiving server 14, the factory terminal 15 sends the manufacturing command to the manufacturing system in the factory to cause the production of the low alcoholic beverages. As a result, a predetermined quantity of the low alcohol beverage selected by the consumer is manufactured at the factory that manufactures the low alcohol beverage. In this case, alcoholic beverages are manufactured by filling a low alcoholic beverage into a container such as a bottle or a barrel. The production timing is determined based on the shipping date and time. As described above, the low alcoholic beverage is manufactured at the factory immediately after the order is received and immediately before the shipping date and time, so that the freshness can be increased.
[0049]
Subsequently, the order receiving server 14 transmits a delivery command for the low alcohol beverage manufactured at the factory to the delivery center terminal 16 (arrow 3). In addition, the delivery instruction includes a corresponding factory name, quantity, shipping date and time, delivery location, delivery date and time, used container collection date and time, and the like. Then, the delivery center terminal 16 selects a predetermined transport vehicle and transfers the delivery command. In this case, it is desired that the low alcoholic beverage has as high a freshness as possible. Therefore, it is desirable that the transportation vehicle has a cooling or refrigeration function such as chilled cooling. Then, the transportation vehicle goes to the factory according to the shipping date and time, loads the manufactured low alcoholic beverage, and delivers it to the delivery location according to the delivery date and time (arrow 4). As a result, the consumer can receive the ordered low alcoholic beverage by the ordered quantity at the desired delivery date and time. In this case, since the time required for delivery from the factory to the delivery location is about one to two days, the consumer can receive a low-alcohol beverage with high freshness.
[0050]
When the collection date and time included in the delivery command comes, the transport vehicle collects the used container from the consumer's hand and returns it to the factory (arrow 5). Then, the used container is cleaned at a factory and reused. In addition, when the used container is a disposable container, reprocessing for reuse as a resource is performed in the factory or the reprocessing factory. If the collection date and time are not included in the delivery command, the order receiving server 14 may transmit a collection command for the used container to the delivery center terminal 16 as necessary.
[0051]
It is preferable that a bar code, an IC tag, and the like be provided to the container filled with the low alcohol beverage. This makes it possible to trace and grasp the state of the low-alcohol beverage in the entire process from shipment at the factory to delivery to the consumer in real time. Further, it is desirable that the state of the low alcoholic beverage is transmitted from the delivery center terminal 16 or the like to the order receiving server 14, and can be obtained in real time by accessing the order receiving site 14a. This allows the consumer to operate the consumer terminal 12 and access the ordering / ordering site 14a, thereby grasping the low-alcohol drink he or she ordered, as necessary, and thus feel anxious. There is no. Further, the small-lot brand liquor ordering service provider can always trace and grasp the state of the low-alcohol beverages ordered, thereby improving management efficiency. Further, the state of the used container can be grasped, and environmental problems can be appropriately dealt with.
[0052]
On the other hand, the ordering server 14 transmits the receivables information of the ordered low alcoholic beverage to the factoring service server 17 (arrow 6). The receivables information includes personal information such as the address, name, telephone number, and e-mail address of the consumer, and the name, type, quantity, delivery location, delivery date, and the like of the low alcohol beverage ordered by the consumer. This includes the order details. The receivables information may be transmitted to the factoring service server 17 every time an order for a low-alcohol beverage is received, or may be transmitted, for example, once a week or once a month. It may be transmitted to the factoring service server 17 for each period.
[0053]
The factoring service server 17 receives the receivables information from the ordering server 14 and receives the transfer of the receivables of the low alcoholic beverage. Is transmitted to the account of the small lot brand liquor ordering service provider. As a result, the transfer price of the receivable is transferred from the account of the factoring service company to the account of the small lot brand liquor ordering service company (arrow 7). Therefore, the small lot brand liquor ordering service provider can easily, reliably and promptly collect the price of the low alcoholic beverage ordered.
[0054]
On the other hand, the factoring service company charges the consumer for the low alcoholic beverage based on the receivables information received from the ordering server 14 by the factoring service server 17 (arrow 8). Then, the consumer pays for the low-alcohol beverage by depositing the account into the factoring service provider's account (arrow 9).
[0055]
In addition, the order receiving server 14 transmits a transfer command to the settlement service server 18 to transfer the production price of the low alcoholic beverage to the account of the producer who operates the factory (arrow 10). As a result, the production price of the low alcohol beverage is transferred from the account of the small lot brand liquor ordering service provider to the producer's account (arrow 11).
[0056]
As described above, in the present embodiment, since the ordering site 14a functions as a virtual producer having a single brand, the consumer operates the consumer terminal 12 or the consumer mobile terminal 13 and By accessing the ordering / ordering site 14a via the network 11 as described above, it is possible to apply for the purchase of small lot brand alcoholic beverages such as a plurality of types of micro-beer. This allows the consumer to place orders for virtual producers built under a single brand, such as various types of microbreweries manufactured at a manufacturing factory operated by many small producers. A desired liquor can be easily selected from the liquors. Then, the small lot brand liquor ordering service provider can produce a plurality of brands of liquor in small lots at low cost without having own equipment. It is also possible to produce alcoholic beverages of the consumer's original brand. Furthermore, it is also possible to instruct the factories on the manufacturing method based on the original recipe, and to share information on the manufacturing between the factories.
[0057]
In addition, since the liquor ordered by the virtual producer is manufactured and delivered in a so-called just-in-time manner, the consumer can receive the liquor with high freshness. Therefore, fresh liquors can be provided to consumers even if the liquors need to maintain freshness, such as beer and low-malt beer. In addition, when the transportation vehicle for delivery is provided with a cooling or refrigeration function such as chilled cooling, it is possible to provide alcoholic beverages to consumers with higher freshness.
[0058]
In addition, since the consumer can also make an original brand, when the consumer is a restaurant, for example, a unique liquor such as an original brand beer of the shop can be provided to the customer.
[0059]
Further, the consumer can access the ordering / ordering site 14a for ordering alcoholic beverages regardless of the time zone, that is, for 24 hours.
[0060]
Furthermore, when a bar code, an IC tag, or the like is attached to a container filled with liquor, the state of the liquor that has been ordered can be constantly traced and grasped. The situation can be dealt with appropriately.
[0061]
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but can be variously modified based on the gist of the present invention, and they are not excluded from the scope of the present invention.
[0062]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the present invention, in the small lot brand liquor ordering system, a consumer terminal of a consumer and a site for ordering liquor by accessing from the consumer terminal are established. And a factory terminal that is provided in the liquor manufacturing factory and receives a liquor production / shipment order ordered by the consumer from the ordering server. When the user accesses the site, selects a desired liquor from a plurality of liquors, and places an order, the ordering server selects a factory that manufactures the ordered liquor, and the consumer enters the factory terminal of the factory. Send the order to manufacture and ship liquor.
[0063]
In this case, the consumer can access a variety of small-lot branded alcoholic beverages by accessing the site that functions as a virtual producer built under a single brand. , Can be ordered. In addition, it is possible to provide alcoholic beverages produced in the factory to consumers in a fresh state.
[0064]
In another ordering system for small lot brand alcoholic beverages according to the present invention, the system further includes a distribution center terminal provided at a distribution center for delivering the alcoholic beverages from a factory to consumers. A delivery command to deliver the alcoholic beverages ordered by the user to the designated delivery location at the designated delivery date and time.
[0065]
In this case, the liquor is delivered in a so-called just-in-time manner, so that the consumer can receive the liquor with high freshness.
[0066]
In yet another small lot brand liquor ordering system of the present invention, the factory further manufactures the liquor ordered by the consumer after the factory terminal receives the production / shipment command.
[0067]
In this case, since the alcoholic beverage is manufactured after receiving the order, it is possible to provide alcoholic beverages with high freshness.
[0068]
In still another small lot brand liquor ordering system of the present invention, the distribution center distributes the liquor ordered by the consumer in a cooled or refrigerated state.
[0069]
In this case, for example, since the liquor is delivered in a chilled state or the like, it is possible to provide highly fresh alcohol.
[0070]
In yet another small-lot brand liquor ordering system of the present invention, the consumer terminal is a mobile communication device.
[0071]
In this case, the consumer can access the site by operating a mobile communication device such as a mobile phone, and can easily order a desired alcoholic beverage.
[0072]
In still another small lot brand liquor ordering system of the present invention, the liquor is beer, low-malt beer, or other low alcohol beverages.
[0073]
In this case, the consumer can easily select a wide variety of alcoholic beverages such as beer from a wide selection of products.
[0074]
In the still other small lot brand liquor ordering system of the present invention, the liquor is a micro-beer and other small lot brand liquors.
[0075]
In this case, the consumer can easily select a small lot brand of liquor such as a micro-beer from a rich assortment.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a basic conceptual diagram of a small lot brand liquor ordering system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the operation of the small lot brand alcoholic beverage ordering system in the present embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Small lot brand liquor ordering system
12 Consumer terminals
13 Consumer mobile terminals
14 Ordering server
14a Ordering site
15 Factory terminal
16 Delivery center terminal

Claims (7)

(A) a consumer terminal of the consumer;
(B) an ordering server on which a site for ordering alcohol by accessing from the consumer terminal is established;
(C) a factory terminal provided in a factory that manufactures the liquor and receiving a liquor production / shipping order ordered by the consumer from the ordering / ordering server;
(D) the consumer accesses the site, selects a desired liquor from a plurality of liquors, and places an order;
(E) The small order brand, wherein the ordering server selects a factory that manufactures the ordered liquor, and transmits a production / shipment command for the liquor ordered by the consumer to a factory terminal of the factory. Liquor ordering system. (A) having a distribution center terminal disposed at a distribution center that distributes the liquor from a factory to a consumer;
(B) The small order brand according to claim 1, wherein the order receiving server sends a delivery command for delivering the alcohol ordered by the consumer to a designated delivery location at a designated delivery date and time to the delivery center terminal. Liquor ordering system. The small lot brand liquor ordering system according to claim 1, wherein the factory manufactures liquor ordered by the consumer after the factory terminal receives the production / shipment command. The small lot brand liquor ordering system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the delivery center delivers the liquor ordered by the consumer in a cooled or refrigerated state. The small lot brand liquor ordering system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the consumer terminal is a mobile communication device. The small-lot brand liquor ordering system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the liquor is beer, low-malt beer, or another low alcohol beverage. The ordering system for small lot brand alcoholic beverages according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the alcoholic beverages are local beer and other small lot brand alcoholic beverages.

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