System and method for matching a creative expression with an order for goods

Abstract

A system and method are provided for matching a creative expression with an order for at least one purchased item to be shipped to a purchaser. Briefly described, the system includes a processor electrically coupled to a local interface, a memory electrically coupled to the local interface, a printer electrically coupled to the local interface via a printer interface, and operating logic stored on the memory and executable by the processor. The operating logic includes logic to interface with the printer to print a creative expression for shipping along with the order for at least one purchased item. The operating logic also includes logic to compare a unique order identifier such as a unique bar code that is associated with the printed creative expression and a second unique order identifier associated with the order for at least one purchased item to determine an existence of a match therebetween. Personnel at the point of shipment may then ensure that a particular creative expression is mated with the proper order for goods by inputting both the unique order identifier from the creative expression and the unique order identifier from the order for goods into the system and the operating logic determines whether a match exists therebetween. The existence or nonexistence of a match is indicated to personnel by way of an appropriate output display device.

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