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SALES APPLICATION PROGRAM AT
DISTRO X IN BEKASI WEB-BASED
Komarudin
Ridwan Institute,
Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia
Email: [email protected]
Introduction
At this time information technology is
growing very fast, along with human needs that are also growing, with the internet
then we will get millions of information, even we can do business sales through
the Internet. therefore it is necessary to use a dynamic website in the sales
business as a marketing tool to increase sales. with the website will be easier
in introducing its products, as well as conducting various buying and selling
transactions. by using the internet the trading process can be done by saving
costs and time. This situation is an excellent opportunity for distro threefive
in marketing its products with E-commerce.
Yes, a smartphone or mobile app developer writes their code as
a native, web, or hybrid app and the term can also describe a desktop app. They
made it to run usable by users of certain hardware, such as cameras or GPS, and
in the same programming language as the underlying OS. For example, the photo
application on Mac OS X is written in the Objective-C programming language.
Information technology is a general form that can describe
various technologies, where the technology can produce results, store,
manipulate, and communicate and convey information (Sawyer, Prince, & Brown, 2005).
More easily this information technology can facilitate
communication, and more flexible for time and place. The development of
existing information technology provides opportunities for business people to
be more efficient and develop more widely without recognizing boundaries,
distance and time, country, race, economic class, ideology, and other factors
in carrying out their business actions.
The application of information technology has been widely
used by business actors in Indonesia because of the time and cost efficiency
that makes it easier for business actors to achieve their goals. For business
people, it's not finished if they haven't used the internet in their actions,
because their competitors have used the internet or do business online to
expand their market. Indirectly, the application of information technology that
occurs in business today has led to changes in work habits, this has brought
about rapid changes in the business world in Indonesia.
The current marketing trend has changed, from conventional
marketing now many people are turning to online marketing. It can be seen now
that people are starting to switch to buying and selling online because the
method is easier, simpler, not bound by time and distance.
End users typically access web applications via a web
browser, such as Google Chrome. In addition, developers can also write web
applications in several languages, including JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, but
they cannot access the hardware on which the application is installed. Hybrid
apps typically have APIs that can access device resources, similar to native
apps, but are usually also written in languages such as HTML and
CSS.
In addition, they (the developers) often code mobile
applications to work on certain device platforms. Developers or development
teams can create applications for specific vertical markets. Vertical
applications typically serve specific industry or departmental needs, such as
medical billing systems. In contrast, horizontal applications, such as word
processors or web browsers are applicable to a wide range of industries. For
example, such as word processing application programs, database programs, web
browsers, drawing programs, painting, image editing, communication and so on.
Distro threefive is a company engaged in the sale of
clothing. Products sold by distro threefive is a variety of products such as
clothes, bags, shoes, hats and other accessories with new models that are
updated at all times. But in terms of the sales process in distro threefive is
still done manually / offline, so buyers have to come directly to the distro to
see the product and make transactions. in the process of making reports and
storing data is also not well organized, which is still done by recording on
the book, so it is less effective and efficient.
The proposed solution to solve the problem of distro
threefive to grow its sales business is with E-Commerce. E-Commerce is a trade
transaction contact between seller and buyer using internet media. The
advantage gained by using transactions through e-commerce is to increase
revenue by using online sales that cost less.
Aplikasi menggunakan sistem operasi atau Operating System
(OS) dan program pendukung lainnya, biasanya perangkat lunak sistem, agar
berfungsi. Aplikasi meminta service (layanan) dari dan berkomunikasi
dengan teknologi lain melalui antarmuka pemrograman aplikasi atau yang lebih
dikenal dengan Application Programming Interface (API).
For the category of mobile applications (mobile), including
communication applications such as WhatsApp or games such as Candy Crush Saga.
There are also app versions of common services such as those that provide
weather or transportation information or apps for customers to interact with
the company. Mobile applications are different from system software in that
they interact with other software or hardware.
Method
The methodology carried out in the collection of data related
to the preparation or completion of this final task is as follows:
1. Interview
Conducting interviews with store owners about the current
system of data processing and making sales product reports. Interviews can
be in various media, both electronic media and mass media. In electronic media,
interviews can be found on television, radio, and the internet. Meanwhile, from
the mass media interviews can be found in newspapers and magazines.
Meanwhile, in the semi-structured
interview, the interviewer is armed with a set of core questions that can later
be developed in accordance with the development of the interview process. The
set of questions was made to better direct the interview and conversation
activities in the interview, so that it really leads to the acquisition of data
that is expected to be obtained by a researcher to answer the questions in his
research. The difference with structured interviews, in this semi-structured
interview, the interviewer will be able to freely follow up on related topics
that may appear in the interview. Thus, it is possible to dig up more data
during the interview. However, the challenge that must be faced by researchers
is data analysis activities which will be much more time-consuming and
thought-provoking than analyzing structured interview data. The results of this
type of interview require researchers to be more observant in classifying the
interview data that has been obtained, looking for patterns and relationships
between data, doing 'coding' and, then interpreting the data. All of which
require foresight, breadth of insight, and deep understanding of a researcher;
where all three will be very honed by doing more and more literature studies.
The third type is unstructured interview.
This type of interview is widely used by ethnographers who want to collect data
for a long time and in large quantities. In this kind of interview, the
researcher does not determine which questions will be used in the interview.
Researchers only need to make strategies so that data can be obtained through
conversations with research subjects. How? The topic? When? Everything depends
on the conditions on the ground. The challenge for a researcher with this type
of interview is to really focus on his research questions in order to be able
to analyze and relate the data that may be obtained in the field, and further
explore the data encountered in the field in order to truly answer the research
questions.
2. Observation
The next step is to directly visit the research site
to obtain the data needed in the creation of the final task. Another
opinion says that the meaning of observation is an act or process of observing
something or someone carefully to obtain information or prove the truth of a
study. The observation process is one of the data collection techniques if it
is in accordance with the research objectives. These activities are planned and
recorded systematically, and can be controlled for reliability (reliability)
and validity (validity).
This observation activity / activity
certainly has certain goals to be achieved. Below are the objectives of the
observations, including the following:
a.
To be able to describe an object and everything
related to the object of research through observation using the five senses.
b.
To be able to get a conclusion about the object being
observed, which conclusions are compiled in a report that is relevant and
useful for learning materials.
c.
To be able to obtain data or information that can be
shared with other parties in the form of scientific or non-scientific works.
3. Literature Studies���
Literature Studies (library research) is the collection of
data through books, internet sites and lecture notes that are closely related
to the theme of the final task research. One source of
reference where researchers can use it as an information pointer in tracing
reading material is to use reference books. The reference comes from the
English reference which means "pointing at". These reference books
may contain brief descriptions or name designations of certain readings.
Material from reference books is not to be read from the first page to the end,
only the important and desired parts
Results and Discussion
A.
Understanding
1.
Program Understanding
�A program is a logical instruction
structure for a computer written or composed in a language known by the
computer itself so that it can process data input into output" (Jogiyanto, 2017).
"Program is a software used for
certain application purposes in various fields, both in the corporate
environment, education and others" (Nasril & Saputra, 2017).
The author concludes from the above
understanding that the understanding of the program is an instruction given to
the computer to be processed using a programming language that is understood by
the computer.��� ���
2.
Understanding Aplikasi
�An application is a ready-made and
ready-to-use program or a self-made program" (Kristanto & Arief, 2013).
"An application is software
created by a computer company that performs certain tasks such as ms.word,
ms.excel" (Maseleno, 2003). According to the author,
Application is a program that has been ready and needed by the user to solve
problems.
3.
Understanding Aplikasi Program
�Application program on the computer
is ready-made software that will later be used to help carry out the work of
its use, in a computer this application is prepared according to their
needs" (Jogiyanto, 2017).
"Apliksai program is a device
that contains a variety of certain facilities and capabilities that can produce
outputs that meet the needs by operating through the operating system
provided" (Xu, Benbasat, & Cenfetelli, 2013).
Then it can be concluded that the
application program is to perform certain tasks to help the user to carry out
his tasks.
B.
Website
"Website is a page of the site containing a
variety of information, whether it is in the form of text, images, and video or
a kind of information, want it in the form of text, images, and videos or an
animation" (Rachmanto, 2015).
You can establish your identity in cyberspace by using
the website. Especially if your name includes market names, you should
immediately buy the best domain name for your website. Because, domain names
are unique, no domain name is exactly the same. For example, your name is Agus
and you want to have a website with the domain name www.agus.com, you must
immediately buy the domain name so that it is not taken by other people who
also want to buy the domain name www.agus.com (King, 2008).
"Website is a page of information provided
through the Internet so that it can be accessed anywhere as long as you are
connected to the internet network" Based on its category, the website is
classified into 3 namely:
1) Stastis Website: Website that
has unchanged pages. The meaning is to make changes to a page done manually by
editing the code that becomes the structure of the website.
2) Dynamic Website: Website
which is structurally intended for status updates as often as possible. Usually
in addition to the main that can be accessed by the user in general, also
provided a backend page to edit the content of the website. A common example of
dynamic websites is web news or web portals in which there are news facilities,
polls, and so on.
3)
Interactive Web: the web is currently booming. One of these
websites is blogs and forums. On this website users can interact and argue
about what they think. Usually this website has moderators to arrange so that
the topics discussed do not go off track.
Talking about online business, of
course more effort is needed. This effort aims to ensure the quality of the
products you sell to buyers. In addition, the price you offer should also be
reasonable. This is because today's buyers are smart buyers. Before they buy
they usually find out in advance about the product and the price range that
applies in the market. Given the many advantages offered by running an online
business, in this article, we will explain the benefits of online business for
the community.
1.
Can be Run Anytime
If you are
a stay-at-home mom, of course you want to spend more time with your children.
You have to take care of them and pay attention to their every action. This is
what makes many mothers decide not to work and choose to stay at home, taking
care of their children and husbands. However, in fact you can still work even
though you are taking care of children. You can choose an online business as an
alternative to increase your finances. Don't worry, an online business won't
ask you to work a certain time because it's up to you to decide.
2.
Low Capital
Usually,
the amount of capital is a sensitive thing for someone who wants to start a business.
However, with an online business, you don't have to spend a massive amount of
money. You only need a mobile device or computer or the like and an internet
connection. That way, people who see the products you sell know that you're
running a business now. And when people find out, get them interested in buying
your product
3.
Runs Anywhere
Another
benefit of online business for the community is that it can be run anywhere.
Therefore, you don't have to worry when you have to go to a shop or to a
faraway place. All you have to do is take your mobile device and monitor the
website where you sell your products. It seems, mobile devices are very
important for today's society, because it seems that many people even though
they are gathered, they still use their mobile devices.
4.
Can Reach Wide Community
The scope
of online business reach is also very broad. This is because indeed everyone
who uses an internet connection can connect to each other, provided that one of
them knows about the person and the information they get. This is also an
advantage for you as well as a big benefit because you just need to promote
your product and the world will see it. When many people already know and know
that you are also a product, they may immediately contact you and want to make
a transaction with you immediately.
5.
Low Operating Costs
Low
operating costs sound logical in running an online business. This is because
you only need to input the product and promote it to your colleagues. You don't
need to think about shipping costs because consumers will bear it. Therefore,
you can save your money for your other interests
6.
Big Chance
Some
people believe that buying products online is better. This happens because
often the price of the same product is cheaper in online stores than in offline
stores. This is what makes you a great opportunity in running an online
business because many people have opinions like that. It actually makes sense.
This happens because some of the users or implementers of online businesses
have contacts or so-called first hand of a product. So that the price offered is
also the cheapest price
7.
You Are Your Own Boss
For those
of you who don't like boss orders or orders from superiors, online business is
an option for you. When running an online business, you can make rules or even
work without rules for yourself. This happens because you are your own boss so
no one will control you but the customer. That's because it is the consumer who
is in control of purchasing the product
8.
Doesn't Need A Specific Place
Usually, to
run a business, of course there must be a fixed place or location in the business.
However, when you decide to do business online, you don't have to worry about
where to build the building. In addition, the construction of buildings for
your business certainly does not ensure that your business will run smoothly.
Therefore, an online business is very useful for you in making a living.
9.
Open Job Vacancy
By doing
business online, you can also help the government in overcoming unemployment.
There are indeed many job vacancies out there but they don't have job requirements
as simple and simple as an online business. In addition, you also certainly
feel more that you are a boss. Not only that, by opening a job vacancy, you
certainly get a worker. Remember, everyone has different acquaintances or not
everyone knows the same number of people. So, it is very good for you to hire
someone else for you.
10.
Gaining Consumer Trust
Usually in addition to high prices and poor
service, consumers are also annoyed with sellers who make transactions in an
unclear manner. Buyers must also have a fear of buying in a new online shop.
Therefore, you can choose to sell or do business online on a website that does
guarantee the security of transactions with buyers. So, buyers are no longer afraid
and don't think that you are trying to scam them
C.
Sales
The
digital era like today can be said to require a person, company, or institution
to have their own page. This page is used for those who want to know the
profile of a person or company. In addition, the personal page is also a means
of promotion and sharing information related to profiles, activities, vision
and mission, and even for business development. Especially now that making a
website is not a difficult thing, anyone can have a personal website (Rodr�guez, Svensson, & Mehl, 2020).
Almost every company has its own page or website.
There are several companies that also provide interactive chat features,
especially companies engaged in services. This is to make it easier for website
visitors to interact, find information, and also submit complaints. A bona fide
company must have a website, to make it easier for their clients to find
information. Usually on the website page, they will include the company's
company profile. Usually, clients will find out in advance the background and
performance of a company through the website. The benefits of a website for
companies are very many, especially for introducing the company to partners or
clients (Zoltners, Sinha, Sahay, Shastri, & Lorimer, 2021).
"Website is a page of the site containing a
variety of information, whether it is in the form of text, images, and video or
a kind of information, want it in the form of text, images, and videos or an
animation" (Rachmanto, 2015)
"Website is a page of information provided
through the Internet so that it can be accessed anywhere as long as you are
connected to the internet network" Based on its category, the website is
classified into 3 namely:
1. Stastis Website: Website that
has unchanged pages. The meaning is to make changes to a page done manually by
editing the code that becomes the structure of the website.
2. Dynamic Website: Website
which is structurally intended for status updates as often as possible. Usually
in addition to the main that can be accessed by the user in general, also provided
a backend page to edit the content of the website. A common example of dynamic
websites is web news or web portals in which there are news facilities, polls,
and so on.
3. Interactive Web: the web is currently
booming. One of these websites is blogs and forums. On this website users can
interact and argue about what they think. Usually this website has moderators
to arrange so that the topics discussed do not go off track:
a. Achieve a certain sales volume.
b. Earn a certain profit.
c. Support the company's growth.
The factors that must be considered
in achieving sales goals include:
a. Capital required.
b. Ability to plan.
c. Ability to determine the
right price level.
d. The ability to select the
right dealer.
e. Ability to use appropriate
promotional means.
In order for sales to be able to
compete with others, business owners must be able to manage their companies
well. So that consumers or customers do not turn to other companies. The
company is required to better understand all the needs and desires of
consumers, with good sales it will be able to increase sales and snatch prey
from the market.
D.
Distro
Distro comes
from the word Distribution Store which can be interpreted as a place / outlet /
store that specifically distributes products from a community. It usually comes
from the music community of independent bands or the term indie band and skateboarding
community. Its products usually consist of indie band albums to knick knacks
such as T-shirts and accessories and apparel products for skateboarding. In
Bandung, distro was first opened to sell products from outside bands, especially
underground bands as well as equipment and apparel for skateboarding. the first
distro to sell products from local clothing itself was Anonim. Then Flashy and
Cynical md in Jakarta. Nowadays the term distro then known as a store or retail
that specializes only sell products from various local clothing as well as
merchandise of local indie bands. So it can be concluded that Distro is an
outlet or store that functions as a distribution channel of Clothing Company
products from a community.
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