Trellis Use Case - Local Sports Organization

The Trellis Real-Time Community Platform allows local sports organizations to instantly create a mobile and web platform to accept and manage apparel orders as well as run events and accept electronic payments.  As part of the local community, sports organizations can easily tap into the consumer buying power by offering its goods and programs on the same app as all the other local merchants.  This provides a very easy way for users to click, order and pay for events and apparel.

As you can see, the consumer just clicks Recreation, then Sparta Baseball and easily clicks the items or events they want to purchase.

The Sports Club, can now easily manage their inventory, and the amounts are automatically deducted when items are purchased.

Club officials can manage or manually input unit amounts.  This task is typically done manually today with officials looking through boxes in their garage to determine if they have available quantities.

Orders are received at any time, and alerts are sent to the league officials notifying them they have an order on the platform. Payments are taken via credit card, and deposited directly into the organizations bank account.  Weekly and Monthly reports are provided to keep track of all the online events and apparel orders.

The Trellis Platform also allows for integration with your existing website.

In the photo above, Sparta LL placed a custom link provided by Trellis for "Shop More".  When this link is clicked, it will take the user to the Sparta Little League home page on Trellis and allow for integrated ordering of apparel, events or any other items.

The Trellis Real-Time Community Platform makes it easy for local sports organizations to set up a mobile and web presence; accept online orders and pay for events all on a mobile device.

Trellis  eCommerce Ordering Modes

The Trellis Real-Time Community Platform allows merchants two different types of ordering modes.  Based on the needs of the merchant, Trellis will allow for both Real-Time human confirmation, and  Traditional on-line ordering.

• Real-Time Confirmation:  Orders are placed through the mobile app or internet.  Orders are received on the merchant portal and then responded to in real-time.  Thus providing the consumer with real-time feedback on the order status, confirmation, and pick up or delivery time.
• Traditional On-line ordering; Orders are placed online, and an automated / computer response is provided.  Merchant is alerted of an order, and can log into the Business console to get the details of the order and reply at their convenience. 

Here is a typical example of the Real-time Confirmation with a local food and beverage merchant.

Consumer App on Iphone or Android

Here is a standard ordering process with the consumer app on a mobile device.  The consumer selects their items, fills the cart, adds a digital coupon, and submits the order.

                                                Real-time Business Console

On the Merchant Portal, the merchant receives the order, the iPad or computer rings in the store, and an attendant responds in real-time.  They can then add a status note for pick up time.  If the order is not responded to within 30 seconds, another alarm sounds.  If not responded to in 2 minutes, a text message is sent to the merchant to notify them of the pending order.

Consumer view with real-time update

Here the consumer is notified in real-time that the order is received, and will be ready for pick up in 20 minutes.

Traditional Ordering work-flow

The consumer work-flow is the same, however the auto confirmation messages lets the consumer know the order is received, and the merchant will get back to them with fulfillment instructions.  An alert is sent to the merchant offline, via text message, that they have a new order.  The merchant can then login to their merchant portal at their convenience to respond and provide fulfillment instructions. 

Trellis partners with FinCredit to help grow it's community platform across New Jersey

Trellis Technology Inc. has partnered with Fin Credit and Property Tax Card to grow it's Community Platform offering to municipalities across New Jersey.  

Under the Property Tax Reward Program  (PTRP),  homeowners shopping at local participating merchants, receive rebates on sales and services in the form of property tax credits.

The more homeowners shop in their town, the more property tax credits they accumulate. With Trellis, users can now access a real-time mobile app to check the rewards, click to call the merchant, or purchase goods and services right through the app. The real-time platform allows for two way digital communication between the consumer and merchant.  Users can order, make reservations, or purchase items right from their smartphone.  All with one user id, password and credit card information.  Additionally, users can view local community content, events, and school information. 

The mobile and web versions are available in the Apple and Android marketplaces under the name of the participating towns.  Currently, the app is available for Marlboro, Bayonne, and Pequannock. (see example)

Local Merchants can now offer integrated ordering, reservations, and rewards with PTRP from FinCredit.  The branded town apps are a great way to stay connected, shop locally and save money on your taxes!