Ben Trerise

US Patent:

20060047547, Mar 2, 2006

Filed:

Aug 25, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/925690

Inventors:

Jon Ekker - Billings MT, US
Ben Trerise - Billings MT, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/60

US Classification:

705008000

Abstract:

The present invention is a system for automated product design and approval comprising a design creation and approval subsystem, an ordering and quotation subsystem, a purchase authorization subsystem, a work orders and production subsystem, a shipping subsystem and an invoicing subsystem. The system includes numerous features that facilitate product design and approval, such as creation of a product template by selecting a product category and subcategory from a dropdown menu, a design request form, an interactive movie for design edits, and generation of a purchase authorization when a design has been approved. The system automatically generates Supplier quote forms, Manufacturer quote forms, Company quote forms, purchase orders, work orders, packing slips and electronic invoices. The system has automated calendaring and notification features and allows product images and source art files to be uploaded. A method of using the automated system described above.