KR102430462B1 - Method for transferring order information between fulfillment centers and electronic device using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to various embodiments of the present invention, an order information transferring method between distribution centers in an electronic device comprises the following steps of: checking information of a source distribution center and information of a target distribution center; checking an order backlog list of the source distribution center; obtaining filtering information for order transferring; obtaining an order transferring request; checking an order backlog set satisfying the filtering information in order backlogs stocked in the target distribution center in the order backlog list; and allocating at least a part of the order backlog set to the target distribution center in response to the order transferring request.

Description

A method for transferring order information between distribution centers and an electronic device using the same

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method of transferring order information between distribution centers and an electronic device using the same.

With the generalization of e-commerce, consumers' e-commerce is becoming more active. Many online sales platforms connect sellers and buyers through networks, and items ordered by the buyer are delivered to the delivery address set by the buyer. As described above, a trading brokerage service that provides a delivery service through direct purchase while brokering a sale between a seller and a buyer is being activated.

In recent years, as the types of delivery services are diversified, delivery times are being pushed forward. Many brokerage service platforms have their own delivery companies and provide delivery services so that delivery can be made at a time desired by buyers.

In order to provide such a delivery service, the logistics management system of the trading brokerage service platform needs to be operated efficiently. For example, by determining a distribution center to perform delivery according to a buyer's order, the distribution center may be allocated to each order.

Even if the distribution center corresponding to the order is allocated according to the already set criteria, there may be situations such as excessive workload or a case where the buyer's order is canceled and then re-issued.

For example, due to reasons such as a decrease due to a strike of picking workers at a distribution center in a specific area, the quantity of orders that can be processed at a specific distribution center on a specific day may be insufficient compared to the assigned quantity of orders. In this case, the problem of non-fulfillment can be prevented by transferring an order assigned to a distribution center in a specific area to a distribution center in another area.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure are intended to provide a method and apparatus capable of reallocating some of the orders assigned to a specific distribution center to another distribution center in preparation for various unexpected situations.

The method for transferring order information between distribution centers in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes the steps of: checking information of a source distribution center and information of a target distribution center; checking an order backlog list of the source distribution center; Obtaining filtering information for order transfer, obtaining an order transfer request, checking an order backlog set that satisfies the filtering information among order backlogs in stock in the target distribution center from the order backlog list and allocating at least a portion of the order backlog set to the target distribution center in response to the order transfer request.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a transceiver and a processor, wherein the processor checks information of a source distribution center and information of a target distribution center, checks an order backlog list of the source distribution center, and , obtaining filtering information for order transfer, obtaining an order transfer request, and identifying an order backlog set that satisfies the filtering information among order backlogs stocked in the target distribution center in the order backlog list, At least a portion of the order backlog set may be allocated to the target distribution center in response to the order transfer request.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, orders allocated to a specific distribution center may be effectively reallocated to another distribution center according to a user's condition setting. Accordingly, delivery can be made on time according to the quantity that can be processed by each distribution center.

In addition, in order to achieve the delivery deadline set for each distribution center and the delivery scheduled time set according to the buyer's order time, orders can be distributed to individual distribution centers so that delivery can be effectively performed to induce buyer satisfaction.

1 is a view for explaining an order information transfer system between distribution centers according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
3 is a schematic flowchart illustrating a method of transferring order information between distribution centers of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
4 is an exemplary diagram of a user interface for filtering information input provided in a system for transferring order information between distribution centers according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of transferring order information between distribution centers according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
6 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the provision of recommendation information for transfer of order information between distribution centers according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
7 is an exemplary view of a transfer progress information display screen according to the transfer of order information between distribution centers according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Terms used in the embodiments are selected as currently widely used general terms as possible while considering functions in the present disclosure, but may vary depending on intentions or precedents of those of ordinary skill in the art, emergence of new technologies, and the like. In addition, in a specific case, there is a term arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in detail in the corresponding description. Therefore, the terms used in the present disclosure should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the contents of the present disclosure, rather than the simple name of the term.

In the entire specification, when a part “includes” a certain component, it means that other components may be further included, rather than excluding other components, unless otherwise stated. In addition, terms such as “…unit” and “…module” described in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which is implemented as hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software. can be

The expression “at least one of a, b, and c” described throughout the specification is, 'a alone', 'b alone', 'c alone', 'a and b', 'a and c', 'b and c ', or 'all of a, b, and c'.

The "terminal" referred to below may be implemented as a computer or a portable terminal capable of accessing a server or other terminal through a network. Here, the computer includes, for example, a laptop, a desktop, and a laptop equipped with a web browser (WEB Browser), and the portable terminal is, for example, a wireless communication device that ensures portability and mobility. , IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution) and other communication-based terminals, smartphones, tablet PCs, etc. It may include a handheld-based wireless communication device.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail so that those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains can easily implement them. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in several different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In describing the embodiments, descriptions of technical contents that are well known in the technical field to which the present invention pertains and are not directly related to the present invention will be omitted. This is to more clearly convey the gist of the present invention without obscuring the gist of the present invention by omitting unnecessary description.

For the same reason, some components are exaggerated, omitted, or schematically illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In addition, the size of each component does not fully reflect the actual size. In each figure, the same or corresponding elements are assigned the same reference numerals.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and a method of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only these embodiments allow the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and common knowledge in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform the possessor of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

At this time, it will be understood that each block of the flowchart diagrams and combinations of the flowchart diagrams may be performed by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions may be embodied in a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or other programmable data processing equipment, such that the instructions performed by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing equipment are not described in the flowchart block(s). It creates a means to perform functions. These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-usable or computer-readable memory that may direct a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to implement a function in a particular manner, and thus the computer-usable or computer-readable memory. It is also possible for the instructions stored in the flowchart block(s) to produce an article of manufacture containing instruction means for performing the function described in the flowchart block(s). The computer program instructions may also be mounted on a computer or other programmable data processing equipment, such that a series of operational steps are performed on the computer or other programmable data processing equipment to create a computer-executed process to create a computer or other programmable data processing equipment. It is also possible that instructions for performing the processing equipment provide steps for performing the functions described in the flowchart block(s).

Additionally, each block may represent a module, segment, or portion of code that includes one or more executable instructions for executing specified logical function(s). It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations it is also possible for the functions recited in blocks to occur out of order. For example, it is possible that two blocks shown in succession are actually performed substantially simultaneously, or that the blocks are sometimes performed in the reverse order according to the corresponding function.

1 is a view for explaining an order information transfer system between distribution centers according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1 , an order information transfer system according to various embodiments may include an electronic device 100 , an external device 200 , and a network.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 (eg, a management server) may process various processes for collectively managing logistics information. For example, inventory management of goods received to the distribution center, movement management of goods in the distribution center, or management for at least one of picking, living, and packing for delivery may be processed. Picking is the process of collecting items stored in the distribution center so that they can be processed next, living is the procedure of classifying items corresponding to one delivery information based on the picked items, and packing is the process of collecting picked or empty items. It may correspond to the process of packaging for shipment.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a plurality of computer systems or computer software implemented as a network server, and may provide various information by configuring it as a web page.

For example, the electronic device 100 is connected to a subordinate device capable of communicating with another network server through a computer network such as an intranet or the Internet, receives a request to perform a task, performs the task, and performs the result It may be a computer system and computer software that provides

For another example, the electronic device 100 may be understood as a broad concept including a series of application programs that can operate on a network server and various databases built therein. The electronic device 100 may be implemented using a network server program that is provided variously according to an operating system such as DOS, Windows, Linux, UNIX, or MacOS. can

According to an embodiment, the network may function to connect the electronic device 100 and the external device 200 . For example, the network may provide an access path so that the external device 200 may be connected to the electronic device 100 to transmit/receive packet data.

Operations of the order information transfer system according to various embodiments may be implemented through the electronic device 100 . The external device 200 may be connected to the order information transfer system through a network. The electronic device 100 may store information received from the external device 200 in a database, or may provide information stored in the database to the external device 200 . Also, the order information transfer system may be implemented in the external device 200 . For example, a user may install and use an order information transfer system in the same format as an application in the external device 200 through a network.

According to one embodiment, the order information transfer system may be implemented as a single physical device. According to another embodiment, the order information transfer system may be implemented in a manner in which a plurality of physical devices are organically coupled. Some of the components included in the order information transfer system may be implemented by any one physical device, and other parts of the components included in the order information transfer system may be implemented by other physical devices.

For example, any one physical device may be implemented as a part of the electronic device 100 . Other physical devices may be implemented as part of the external device 200). In some cases, each component included in the order information transfer system is dispersedly arranged in different physical devices, and the distributed components are organically combined to perform the function and operation of the order information transfer system. can

2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 2 , the electronic device 100 according to various embodiments may include at least one of a processor 110 , a transceiver 120 , and a database 130 .

According to an embodiment, the processor 110 may control other components of the electronic device 100 and may process a series of steps for performing the order information transfer method.

The processor 110 may allocate a plurality of order information to a plurality of distribution centers according to a predetermined reference condition. For example, content related to an order of a service using customer input to the order information transfer system may be processed by the processor 110 . The service may be a kind of online commerce (eg, e-commerce) platform service. The processor 110 may check order information of the customer using the service. The service user's order information may include information on an order item (eg, a product), delivery address information, and inventory information of an order item in a distribution center. The processor 110 may determine a distribution center to process an order in consideration of order information of a service using customer, and allocate an order so that the order is processed in the determined distribution center.

The processor 110 may check item information of an individual order, delivery address information, and information on the promised arrival time based on the order information allocated to the source distribution center. Here, the information confirmed by the processor 110 may be included in the order backlog of the source distribution center. The processor 110 may check the order backlog list based on the checked information.

According to an embodiment, when the order backlog is allocated to the target shipping center, the processor 110 generates an order backlog set based on an expected shipping date (ExSD) corresponding to the order backlog at the target shipping center. can be checked For example, the shipping cut-off time may be different for each individual distribution center. In addition, depending on the individual distribution center, the delivery deadline may be set to a plurality of times (eg, 0 o'clock, 4 o'clock, 8 o'clock, 13:00, etc.). The processor 110 may check the order backlog set based on the delivery deadline of the target distribution center that satisfies the filtering information selected by the user.

Specifically, the processor 110 may check the limit information of exceeding the factory deadline, which is a "detailed filtering condition" among the filtering information. "Detailed filtering conditions" may include conditions that classify reasons that cannot be transferred. The processor 110, when the delivery deadline of the target distribution center exceeds, may determine that it is impossible to transfer the order to the target distribution center. For example, in the target distribution center, picking and packing of items must be performed, and since such a delivery lead time is required, it can be seen that transfer of order information is impossible when the delivery deadline exceeds.

More specifically, the processor 110 may determine a shipment deadline corresponding to the order backlog based on the address information of the target distribution center and the delivery address information of the order backlog. Based on the address of the target distribution center, the processor 110 may determine a shipment deadline corresponding to the order backlog by considering the delivery time until the delivery address information for the order. For example, the processor 110 considers the delivery time (eg, 4 hours) to the delivery address (eg, Seoul) for the order based on the address (eg, Daegu) of the target distribution center, set by the user According to the other filtering information, it may be confirmed whether a shipment deadline corresponding to the order backlog exists in the target distribution center.

According to an embodiment, the shipping cut-off time may be determined based on the time for the order and the order shipping address. For example, an order time of 19:00 may correspond to an order within the range of 0 - 18 o'clock. For another example, the delivery deadline of 1 o'clock may correspond to an order with an order time within the range of 18:00 to 24:00. As another example, the delivery cut-off time for an order of a customer whose order delivery address is “Daegu” may be earlier than the delivery cut-off time for an order of a customer “Seoul”. This is because the order may be assigned according to the address of the distribution center where the items included in the customer's order are in stock. That is, the delivery deadline according to the order delivery address given as an example may be based on the creation of the order backlog list in the distribution center located in "Seoul".

When the order backlog is allocated to the target distribution center, the processor 110 according to the embodiment may check a shipment deadline of the target distribution center corresponding to the order backlog. In addition, the processor 110 may set the limit information for exceeding the delivery deadline time based on the delivery deadline time of the target distribution center. For example, the limit information for exceeding the delivery deadline time may be set based on a buffer time in consideration of the “shipment lead time” from the delivery deadline time of the corresponding target distribution center. The processor 110 may determine a time obtained by inverse calculation of a preset buffer time from the delivery deadline time of the target distribution center as a threshold value of exceeding the delivery deadline time. The buffer time can be changed by the user.

Specifically, the processor 110 may confirm an order at 3 o'clock for the first item from the source distribution center of "Seoul" to the delivery address of "Seoul". Accordingly, the processor 110 may confirm that the delivery deadline at the source distribution center of “Seoul” is 19:00. When the user sets as the target logistics center of “Daegu”, the processor 110 is the sum of the delivery time (eg, 4 hours) from the target logistics center to the delivery address and the preset buffer time (eg, 50 minutes) (eg, 4 hours and 50 minutes), and whether the time minus the total time from the delivery deadline of the target distribution center has passed the current time. In this case, if the current time has passed, the processor 110 may determine that the transfer of the corresponding order information is impossible due to the exceeding of the shipment deadline. The processor 110 may set a time out of the factory deadline time, which may correspond to the limit information exceeding the factory deadline time. That is, in the case of exceeding the shipment deadline time limit, it may not be possible to transfer order information from the source distribution center to the target distribution center.

The processor 110 according to the embodiment may check an order backlog set based on a predicted delivery date (PDD) corresponding to the order backlog when the order backlog is allocated to the target distribution center. . The promised arrival time may be determined based on address information of a shipping center to which the order is assigned, order shipping address information, and shipping type information.

For example, if an order with a promised arrival time of 13 o'clock has been assigned to a source distribution center of "Seoul", the processor 110 determines the delivery time from the target distribution center of "Daegu" to "Seoul" (eg, 4 time), a preset buffer time (eg, 50 minutes), and a delivery deadline (eg, 0 o'clock, 8 o'clock, 16:00) of the target distribution center may be taken into consideration to determine whether the promised arrival time is changed. That is, if the current time is 7 o'clock, the processor 110 checks 12:50, which is 4 hours and 50 minutes from 8 o'clock, among the delivery deadlines of the target distribution center in "Daegu", and places the order in "Daegu" It can be determined that the promised arrival time does not change if transferred to the target distribution center of On the contrary, when the promised arrival time is changed, the processor 110 may not be able to transfer order information from the source distribution center to the target distribution center.

As another example, when the delivery type is changed from another delivery type to trunk delivery, the processor 110 may determine that the promised arrival time is changed. This is because the promised arrival time may be changed due to an unavoidable accident when delivery is performed on a trunk line by transferring order information to a target distribution center with a different delivery area.

The transceiver 120 may transmit information previously stored in the database 130 of the electronic device 100 to another device or may perform a function of receiving predetermined information from the other device to the electronic device 100 . For example, the transceiver 120 may receive predetermined user input information from an external device (eg, the external device 200 of FIG. 2 ).

The database 130 is a data structure implemented in a predetermined storage space of the electronic device 100 , and functions such as storing, searching, deleting, editing, or adding data may be freely performed.

The database 130 may store data related to various functions of the electronic device 100 . For example, the database 130 may store various information related to the distribution center, and may store instructions or data for an execution operation of the processor 110 . Meanwhile, in an embodiment, the database 130 may have information corresponding to individual distribution centers. In addition, order information of individual distribution centers may be managed through processing of the database 130 .

In all embodiments, the transfer of the order backlog may be performed in various situations, for example, in a situation where it is difficult to process the order assigned to the source distribution center, transfer the order backlog to another target distribution center that can cover the order Thus, the transferred order can be processed at the target distribution center. However, since the work process and location-allocated manpower of the source distribution center and the target distribution center are different, when transferring from the source distribution center to the target distribution center, the delivery deadline for orders and the promised arrival time may change. . In addition, according to the transfer of the order backlog, a delivery procedure for trunk movement may be added to process orders at the target distribution center. In this case, a delivery delay may occur due to the transfer of the order backlog, and the customer experience may be deteriorated. Through this, it is possible not to transfer orders that may cause delivery delays, and if special circumstances occur, only the delivery deadline is changed and transfers can be performed even for orders that can keep the promised arrival time. Through this, the workload of the target distribution center can be increased, but it is also possible to transfer as many quantities as possible out of the order backlog of the source distribution center to the target distribution center.

3 is a schematic flowchart illustrating a method of transferring order information between distribution centers of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

In S310 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1 ) may check information on the source distribution center and information on the target distribution center. The source distribution center may be a distribution center corresponding to a starting point (eg, a transfer origin) to which order information is to be transferred in the order information transfer system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. The target distribution center may be a distribution center corresponding to a destination (eg, a transfer destination) to which order information is to be transferred in the order information transfer system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device may specify a source distribution center and a target distribution center among a plurality of distribution centers. The source distribution center and the target distribution center may be identified through a user's input.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device may select or suggest a source distribution center and a target distribution center based on the distribution processing status of each distribution center. At least a portion of the order information allocated to the source distribution center may be transferred and allocated to the target distribution center.

In S320 , the electronic device may check an order backlog list of the source distribution center. The order backlog list may be a list of information on orders that can be transferred in the order information transfer system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Specifically, the order backlog may include information on items, information on delivery addresses for orders, and information on promised arrival times for orders. The electronic device may check a list of information on transferable orders based on information included in the order backlog.

The electronic device may check an order backlog list currently allocated to the source distribution center. For example, the electronic device may check the order backlog list of the source distribution center from a database (eg, the database 130 of FIG. 1 ) according to a predetermined period. The period in which the electronic device checks the order backlog list of the source distribution center from the database may be in real time.

In S330, the electronic device may obtain filtering information for order transfer. The filtering information may be information on a filter capable of classifying information of a plurality of orders managed by the order transfer information management system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure according to a predetermined criterion.

According to an embodiment, the filtering information may include information on the target distribution center (eg, name information of the target distribution center), shipping company information (eg, information on a shipping company that performs delivery for an order), type information related to delivery ( Example: Same-day delivery, early morning delivery, regular delivery, trunk delivery, etc.), shipment type information (eg single, multi), order quantity unit information (eg shipment, unit), and detailed filtering condition information (eg: information on exceeding the departure deadline time limit, information on limiting changes to the promised arrival time, etc.).

Filtering information according to the embodiment may be flexibly changed according to the setting of the order transfer information management system. For example, any filtering information capable of efficiently classifying order information allocated to the entire distribution center may be used.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device may obtain filtering information for classifying order information allocated to individual distribution centers by confirming selection of a source distribution center and a target distribution center. In the present specification, although filtering information is listed through an example such as FIG. 4 for easier explanation, the filtering information may not be provided as a common value for all distribution centers. For example, the electronic device checks a common classification of order information assigned to a first distribution center specified as a source distribution center and a second distribution center set as a target distribution center, respectively, from the first distribution center to the second distribution center By categorizing conditions that may have an effect upon migration, it can be adaptively provided as filtering information.

In S340 , the electronic device may obtain an order transfer request. The order transfer request may be made by a user input through an external device. For example, the order transfer request may be a request for transferring and allocating an order from a source distribution center to a target distribution center according to filtering information set by a user. In addition, the order transfer request may be a request for outputting a transfer progress information display screen (eg, FIG. 7 ) of the order transfer information system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

In S350 , the electronic device may check the order backlog set. The order backlog set may correspond to a plurality of order backlogs satisfying filtering information among order backlogs in stock in the target distribution center in the order backlog list.

According to an embodiment, the order backlog set satisfying the filtering information may correspond to a plurality of order backlogs satisfying a transfer condition selected by a user to perform a backlog transfer from the source distribution center to the target distribution center. That is, the filtering information may correspond to a transfer condition, and the order backlog set may be a plurality of order backlog information corresponding to the filtering information selected from the order backlog list.

According to an embodiment, upon checking the order backlog set in S350, the electronic device may display brief information about the backlog migration that the user wants to perform. Referring to FIG. 4 , the electronic device may display brief information in a portion where an item 417 for inputting a requested quantity is displayed in response to the user's input for checking the backlog set 420 . The brief information may be the quantity of orders that can be transferred to the target logistics center according to the currently selected filtering information. For example, the brief information may be information of 20000 shipments and 25000 units based on the order quantity unit information. The user may input the item 417 for inputting the requested quantity by checking brief information.

In S360 , the electronic device may allocate a part of the order backlog set to the target distribution center. The electronic device may allocate the order backlog set to the target distribution center in response to the transfer request. Referring to FIG. 4 , a transfer request may correspond to an input for an assignment 430 of a user. According to an example, the electronic device may attempt to allocate at least a portion of the order backlog set to the target distribution center.

4 is an exemplary diagram of a user interface for filtering information input provided in a system for transferring order information between distribution centers according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the order information transfer system according to the embodiment is performed through a display provided in an external device (eg, the external device 200 of FIG. 1 ) or an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1 ). , a screen for inputting condition information (eg, filtering information) related to order transfer between distribution centers may be displayed.

According to an embodiment, the user may input filtering information to be migrated with reference to the filtering information input screen shown in FIG. 4 . According to one embodiment, the source shipping center may already be designated. According to another embodiment, order information transfer may be performed by selecting a source distribution center and a target distribution center on the screen of FIG. 4 .

According to an embodiment, the user interface for filtering information input includes an item 411 (eg, the name of the target distribution center, FC1, FC2, etc.) for inputting information of the target distribution center, An item that allows you to enter a carrier type (412) (eg, Company A, Company B, Company C, Company D, etc.) (Example: Same Day Delivery, Early Morning Delivery, Standard Delivery, Trunk Delivery, etc.), an item (414) that allows you to enter the type of shipment related to the packing (e.g. Full, Single, Multi) to be assigned to the target shipping center (e.g. X . It may include at least a part of an item 416 for inputting a change) and an item 417 for inputting a requested quantity.

According to an embodiment, the user may first input items 411 to 416 and then click the check backlog set 420 . When a user input for the backlog set check 420 is received from the external device, the external device may transmit the corresponding user input information to the electronic device. The electronic device may provide the requested quantity information corresponding to the corresponding user input information as brief information.

According to an embodiment, the user may check brief information output on the display of the external device 200 and input the requested quantity of 417 within a range less than or equal to the quantity of the order transfer backlog displayed in the brief information. In addition, as the user input for the allocation 430 is received from the external device, the external device may provide the inputted requested quantity as information on the quantity to be an order transfer request to the electronic device.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of transferring order information between distribution centers according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the system for transferring order information according to various embodiments may transmit filtering information selected by a user among filtering information for order transfer from the external device 200 to the electronic device 100 in step 511 . The order transfer may mean reallocating some of the order information allocated to the source distribution center to the target distribution center to be processed in the target distribution center. The selected filtering information may include at least one of information selected from items 411 to 416 of FIG. 4 .

According to the embodiment, it is described that a series of processing related to filtering information is performed by the electronic device 100, but is not limited thereto. For example, in the order information transfer system, the electronic device 100 may perform the procedure of FIG. 5 through communication with separate servers corresponding to individual distribution centers.

According to an embodiment, the user may select a target distribution center to which the order information is to be transferred through the external device 200 . This may be performed in step 511 . According to another embodiment, the user may select a source distribution center through the external device 200 .

In operation 512 , information for checking quantity information for performing backlog migration may be transmitted from the external device 200 to the electronic device 100 . Quantity information for performing backlog migration is quantity information that can be input to 417 of FIG. 4 .

In operation 521 , the electronic device 100 may check the order backlog list of the source distribution center based on the selected filtering information received from the external device 200 . The order backlog list of the source distribution center may be identified corresponding to the source distribution center that may be selected in step 511 .

In operation 522 , the electronic device 100 may identify a backlog set that satisfies the selected filtering information based on the filtering information received from the external device 200 . For example, the electronic device 100 may identify orders satisfying the selected filtering information among orders allocated to the source distribution center as a backlog set.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 sets an order that satisfies the selected filtering information, even for orders that satisfy the selected filtering information among orders allocated to the source distribution center, based on the reassignable quantity that can be processed by the target distribution center. Only some of them can be identified as a backlog set.

In operation 523 , the electronic device 100 may provide information on the backlog set to the external device 200 . For example, the information about the backlog set may be brief information displayed in a part of the item 417 in which the requested quantity of FIG. 4 can be input.

According to an embodiment, after step 523 and before step 513 , the user may input the requested quantity into the item 417 in which the requested quantity of FIG. 4 can be input. The requested quantity corresponds to the quantity of order information to be transferred from the source distribution center to the target distribution center.

In step 513 , the user may perform an order transfer request through the external device 200 based on the order information transfer request quantity. The transfer request may correspond to an input to the user's assignment 430 in FIG. 4 .

In operation 524 , the electronic device 100 may attempt to allocate a part of the backlog set to the target distribution center. The attempt to allocate to the target shipping center is because the number of orders included in the backlog set may be greater than the number of orders that can be processed by the target shipping center.

For example, the electronic device 100 may allocate an amount corresponding to the user's requested quantity among the order quantity included in the backlog set to the target distribution center. If the order quantity included in the backlog set is equal to or greater than the requested quantity and the requested quantity is greater than the order quantity that can be processed by the target distribution center, the electronic device 100 attempts to allocate the requested quantity to the target distribution center. can In this case, the requested quantity exceeding the order quantity that can be processed by the target distribution center may not be allocated to the target distribution center. Also, the electronic device 100 may recommend another target distribution center capable of processing the unallocated quantity.

In operation 525 , the electronic device 100 may allocate a part of the backlog set to the target distribution center. Thereafter, in step 526 , the electronic device 100 may check backlog migration progress information. The backlog transfer progress information may include information on a result allocated to the target distribution center in step 525 .

In operation 527 , the electronic device 100 may transmit result information of the order assignment attempt to the target distribution center performed in operation 526 to the external device 200 . The user, in step 527, the number of orders finally allocated to the target distribution center through the external device 200, the number of orders attempted to be allocated to the target distribution center, and the number of orders requested by the user to be allocated to the target distribution center through the external device 200 At least one piece of information may be checked.

According to an embodiment, for example, although not shown, the user may receive information on a recommended distribution center for reallocating a requested quantity that is not allocated to a target distribution center according to steps 524 and 525 . The electronic device 100 may check information on the entire distribution center in the system, and may provide information on the recommended target distribution center to the external device 200 according to steps 524 and 525 .

For example, the recommended target distribution center may include at least one of the target distribution centers not selected in FIG. 4 . The electronic device 100 may recommend the target distribution center 411 for the results according to steps 524 and 525 based on the filtering information selected in steps 412 to 417 of FIG. 4 . The target distribution center recommended by the electronic device 100 may be different from the original target distribution center that has been allocated in steps 524 and 525 . This may be an operation to satisfy the user's transfer request quantity at once.

6 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the provision of recommendation information for transfer of order information between distribution centers according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

In S610 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1 ) may check a list of target distribution centers. The electronic device may identify a list of target distribution centers capable of transferring order information from the selected source distribution center. The list of target distribution centers capable of transferring order information may include all distribution centers registered in the system.

According to an embodiment, the list of target distribution centers that can be transferred may include location information of the source distribution center, location information of distribution centers other than the source distribution center, delivery address information, information on the delivery deadline for an order, and an appointment for an order It can be determined based on the information of the arrival time.

In S620 , the electronic device may check an order backlog set for each target distribution center. For example, the electronic device may check each order backlog set for each target distribution center included in the list of target distribution centers. This may be for distribution centers other than the target distribution center according to the filtering information selected by the user.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device may check the order backlog set for distribution centers other than the target distribution center selected by the user. The electronic device may store an order backlog set for each target distribution center as background data.

In S630, the electronic device may provide information on the recommended target distribution center. For example, based on the order backlog set confirmed in S620 , the electronic device may provide information using a distribution center other than the target distribution center according to the filtering information selected by the user as the recommended target distribution center.

According to an embodiment, according to step 526 of FIG. 5 , the electronic device may display transfer progress information as shown in FIG. 7 . In this case, the electronic device may provide the information of the recommended target distribution center checked in S630 together. For example, as shown in 711 of FIG. 7 , the electronic device may provide information on the recommended target distribution center in parallel along with transfer progress information according to an input of a user who selects the first distribution center as the target distribution center. As another example, when the number of requests that can be processed is greater than the target logistics center selected by the user, the electronic device may provide information on the recommendation target logistics center in parallel.

7 is an exemplary view of a transfer progress information display screen according to the transfer of order information between distribution centers according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the order information transfer system according to the embodiment displays a display screen including progress information related to the execution of order backlog transfer between distribution centers on an external device (eg, the external device 200 of FIG. 1 ) or an electronic device. The output may be performed through a display of (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1 ).

According to an embodiment, the display screen shown in FIG. 7 may include information 711 and 712 of items on which order information transfer between distribution centers has been completed.

According to an embodiment, the transfer progress information display screen may include information on information selected by the user from among the conditions for which the transfer is determined to be impossible in relation to the “Detailed filtering condition” item of 720 . For example, in the "detailed filtering conditions" item of 720, when the user selects the condition of "exceeding the delivery deadline", the transfer progress information display screen may provide information of "buffer time of the delivery deadline time" together.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the transfer progress information display screen is related to the “progress status” item of 730, the number of orders finally attempted to be assigned to the target distribution center (eg, transfer attempt), and finally ordered to the target distribution center It may include information about at least one of an order quantity for which allocation has been completed (eg, transfer is successful) or an order quantity determined to be able to be assigned an order at a specific time (eg, transfer is possible).

According to an embodiment, as shown in 711 and 712 , information on individual target distribution centers (eg, FC1 of 711, FC2 of 712), carrier type information (eg, company A, company B, company C), delivery and Relevant type information (e.g. same-day delivery, dawn delivery, regular delivery, arterial delivery), shipment type information related to the packing of the order (e.g. X, Y), allocation requested order quantity unit information (e.g. shipment, unit) , detailed filtering condition information, backlog transfer request quantity information, progress status information, worker information, and information related to time taken for allocation (eg, start time and end time) may be displayed.

According to an embodiment, the transfer progress information display screen of FIG. 7 may include information on the recommended target distribution center of FIG. 6 together with information 711 and 712 of items on which order information transfer between distribution centers has been completed. The information of the recommended target distribution center may be provided in parallel under each information so that it can be compared with the information 711 and 712 of the item on which the transfer of order information between the respective distribution centers is completed.

On the other hand, in the present specification and drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed, and although specific terms are used, these are only used in a general sense to easily explain the technical content of the present invention and help the understanding of the present invention, It is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains that other modifications based on the technical spirit of the present invention can be implemented in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims (18)

In the method of transferring order information between distribution centers performed by an electronic device,
checking, by the electronic device, information on a source distribution center and information on a target distribution center;
checking, by the electronic device, an order list including order information of unprocessed orders among a plurality of orders allocated to the source distribution center;
obtaining, by the electronic device, filtering information corresponding to a transfer condition for confirming a transferable order in the order list;
obtaining, by the electronic device, an order transfer request;
identifying, by the electronic device, an order set satisfying the filtering information among orders in stock in the target distribution center from the order list; and
and allocating, by the electronic device, at least a portion of the order set to the target distribution center in response to the order transfer request. According to claim 1,
The order information of the orders includes item information, delivery address information, and information on the promised arrival time, the method of transferring order information between distribution centers. The method of claim 1,
The filtering information includes information on limiting the delivery deadline time limit,
The step of confirming the order set is
When the order is assigned to the target distribution center, the method comprising the step of confirming the order set based on the delivery deadline corresponding to the order in the target distribution center in the target distribution center, order information transfer method between distribution centers. 4. The method of claim 3,
The delivery deadline corresponding to the order in the target distribution center is determined based on the address information of the target distribution center and the delivery address information of the order, order information transfer method between distribution centers. According to claim 1,
The filtering information includes promised arrival time change restriction information,
The step of confirming the order set is
when the order is assigned to the target distribution center, confirming the order set based on the promised arrival time corresponding to the order at the target distribution center. The method of claim 1,
The promised arrival time corresponding to the order in the target distribution center is determined based on the address information of the target distribution center, the delivery address information of the order, and the delivery type information of the target distribution center, order information between distribution centers transfer method. According to claim 1,
The filtering information includes type information related to shipping, processing type information related to packing, and type information related to a unit of order quantity,
The step of confirming the order set is
when the order is assigned to the target shipping center, identifying the set of orders based on a type related to a shipment corresponding to the order in the target shipping center, a processing type related to packing, and a type related to a unit of order quantity A method for transferring order information between shipping centers, comprising the steps. The method of claim 1,
checking, by the electronic device, when the order is assigned to the target distribution center, the shipment deadline of the target distribution center corresponding to the order; and
Further comprising the step of setting, by the electronic device, limit information exceeding the shipment deadline time based on the shipment deadline time of the target distribution center corresponding to the order, order information transfer method between distribution centers. 9. The method of claim 8,
The delivery deadline time limit limit information is set in consideration of the buffer time preset from the delivery deadline time of the target distribution center corresponding to the order, order information transfer method between distribution centers. According to claim 1,
The step of allocating to the target distribution center
and attempting to allocate at least a portion of the order set to the target distribution center. 11. The method of claim 10,
The step of confirming the order set is
Including the step of confirming the order set based on the total order quantity of the source distribution center that satisfies the filtering information, order information transfer method between distribution centers. 12. The method of claim 11,
Further comprising, by the electronic device, displaying order information transfer progress information related to the step of allocating to the target distribution center, order information transfer method between distribution centers. 13. The method of claim 12,
The order information transfer progress information includes at least one information of the total order quantity of the source distribution center, the order quantity attempted to be allocated to the target distribution center, or the order quantity allocated to the target distribution center. How to transfer your order information. 14. The method of claim 13,
Further comprising at least one of the target distribution center information, order quantity unit information, and the filtering information, order information transfer method between distribution centers. The method of claim 1,
The step of confirming the information of the target logistics center
Including the step of checking a list of target distribution centers capable of transferring orders from the source distribution center,
The step of confirming the order set is
Including the step of checking the order set satisfying the filtering information for each target distribution center included in the target distribution center list, order information transfer method between distribution centers. 16. The method of claim 15,
The method of transferring order information between distribution centers, further comprising, by the electronic device, providing information on a recommended target distribution center to which the order set is to be allocated based on the confirmed order set for each target distribution center. In an electronic device,
transceiver; and
including a processor;
The processor is
Check the information of the source shipping center and the information of the target shipping center,
Check an order list including order information of unprocessed orders among a plurality of orders assigned to the source distribution center,
Obtaining filtering information corresponding to a transfer condition for confirming transferable orders from the order list,
Obtain an order transfer request;
Checking an order set that satisfies the filtering information among orders in stock in the target distribution center from the order list,
Allocating at least a portion of the order set to the target distribution center in response to the order transfer request. A computer-readable non-transitory recording medium in which a program for executing the method of claim 1 in a computer is recorded.

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