System and method for automated product design and approval
First Claim
1. 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.
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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.
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1. 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.
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