KR20230137862A - Method for transferring order information between fulfillment centers and electronic device using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A method of transferring order information between distribution centers in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes the steps of checking information on a source distribution center and information on 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, and confirming an order backlog set that satisfies the filtering information among order backlogs in stock at 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.

Description

Method for transferring order information between distribution centers and electronic devices using the same {METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING ORDER INFORMATION BETWEEN FULFILLMENT CENTERS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME}

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

With the popularization of e-commerce, consumers' e-commerce is becoming more active. Many online sales platforms connect sellers and buyers through a network, and ordered items are delivered to the delivery address set by the buyer. In this way, sales brokerage services that broker transactions between sellers and buyers and provide delivery services through direct purchase are becoming more active.

Recently, as the types of delivery services have become more diverse, delivery times are getting faster. Many trading brokerage service platforms have their own delivery companies and provide delivery services to ensure delivery occurs at the time buyers want.

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, a logistics center can be assigned in response to each order by determining a logistics center to perform delivery according to the buyer's order.

Even if a logistics center that responds to an order is assigned according to already established standards, situations such as excessive workload or a buyer's order being canceled and then re-established may occur.

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

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

A method of transferring order information between distribution centers in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes the steps of checking information on a source distribution center and information on 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, and confirming an order backlog set that satisfies the filtering information among order backlogs in stock at 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, where the processor checks information on a source distribution center and information on a target distribution center, checks an order backlog list of the source distribution center, and , Obtain filtering information for order transfer, obtain an order transfer request, and check an order backlog set that satisfies the filtering information among order backlogs in stock at the target distribution center from the order backlog list, In response to the order transfer request, at least a portion of the order backlog set may be allocated to the target distribution center.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, orders assigned to a specific distribution center can be effectively reassigned to another distribution center according to the user's condition settings. Accordingly, delivery can be made on time according to the quantity that can be handled at each logistics center.

In addition, orders can be distributed to individual logistics centers to achieve the delivery cut-off time set for each distribution center and the scheduled delivery time set according to the buyer's order time, thereby ensuring buyer satisfaction.

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

The terms used in the embodiments are general terms that are currently widely used as much as possible while considering the functions in the present disclosure, but this may vary depending on the intention or precedent of a person working in the art, the emergence of new technology, etc. In addition, in certain cases, there are terms arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in detail in the relevant description. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the overall content of this disclosure, rather than simply the name of the term.

When a part in the entire specification is said to “include” a certain element, this means that it does not exclude other elements but may further include other elements, unless specifically stated to the contrary. In addition, terms such as “...unit” and “...module” used in the specification refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which is implemented as hardware or software, or as a combination of hardware and software. It can be.

The expression “at least one of a, b, and c” used throughout the specification means ‘a alone’, ‘b alone’, ‘c alone’, ‘a and b’, ‘a and c’, ‘b and c’. ', or 'all a, b, c'.

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

Below, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily practice them. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in many 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 attached drawings.

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

For the same reason, some components are exaggerated, omitted, or schematically shown in the accompanying drawings. Additionally, the size of each component does not entirely reflect its actual size. In each drawing, identical or corresponding components are assigned the same reference numbers.

The advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. The present embodiments are merely provided to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to provide common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform those who have 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 the specification.

At this time, it will be understood that each block of the processing flow diagram diagrams and combinations of the flow diagram diagrams can be performed by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be mounted on a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing equipment, so that the instructions performed through the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing equipment are described in the flow chart block(s). It creates the means to perform functions. These computer program instructions may also be stored in computer-usable or computer-readable memory that can be directed to a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to implement a function in a particular manner, so that the computer-usable or computer-readable memory It is also possible to produce manufactured items containing instruction means that perform the functions described in the flowchart block(s). Computer program instructions can also be mounted on a computer or other programmable data processing equipment, so that a series of operational steps are performed on the computer or other programmable data processing equipment to create a process that is executed by the computer, thereby generating a process that is executed by the computer or other programmable data processing equipment. Instructions that perform processing equipment may also provide steps for executing the functions described in the flow diagram 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). Additionally, it should be noted that in some alternative execution examples it is possible for the functions mentioned in the blocks to occur out of order. For example, it is possible for two blocks shown in succession to be performed substantially at the same time, or it is possible for the blocks to be performed in reverse order depending on the corresponding function.

1 is a diagram illustrating a system for transferring order information 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, management server) may process various processes for comprehensively managing logistics information. For example, inventory management of products arriving at a distribution center, movement management of products within the distribution center, or management for at least one of picking, leaving, and packing for delivery may be processed. Picking is a process of collecting stored items at a logistics center and collecting them for the next processing, rebinding is a process of sorting items corresponding to one delivery information based on the picked items, and packing is a process of collecting the picked or rebinned items. This may be a procedure for packaging for shipping.

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 in a web page.

For example, the electronic device 100 is connected to a lower-level 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, and performs the task to obtain a performance result. It may be a computer system and computer software that provides.

For another example, the electronic device 100 can be understood as a broad concept that includes 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 provided in various ways depending on the operating system such as DOS, Windows, Linux, UNIX, or MacOS. You can.

According to the embodiment, the network may function to connect the electronic device 100 and the external device 200. For example, the network may provide a connection path so that the external device 200 can be connected to the electronic device 100 and transmit and 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 provide information stored in the database to the external device 200. Additionally, the order information transfer system may be implemented in the external device 200. For example, a user can install and use an order information transfer system in the same format as an application on 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 combined. Some of the components included in the order information transfer system may be implemented by one physical device, and some of the remaining components included in the order information transfer system may be implemented by another physical device.

For example, any one physical device may be implemented as part of the electronic device 100. Other physical devices may be implemented as part of external device 200. In some cases, each component included in the order information transfer system may be distributed and placed in different physical devices, and the distributed components may be organically combined to perform the functions and operations of the order information transfer system. You can.

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the 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 process a series of steps for performing an order information transfer method.

The processor 110 may allocate a plurality of order information to a plurality of distribution centers according to predetermined standard conditions. For example, content related to a service customer's order entered into the order information transfer system may be processed by the processor 110. The service may be a type of online commerce (e.g. e-commerce) platform service. The processor 110 can check order information of customers using the service. The order information of customers using the service may include information on ordered items (e.g., products), delivery address information, and inventory information on ordered items in the distribution center. The processor 110 may determine a logistics center to process the order by considering the order information of the customer using the service, and allocate the order so that the order is processed at the determined logistics center.

The processor 110 can check item information, delivery address information, and information about the promised arrival time of individual orders based on the order information assigned 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 confirmed information.

According to the embodiment, when the order backlog is allocated to the target distribution center, the processor 110 creates an order backlog set based on the expected shipping date (ExSD) corresponding to the order backlog at the target distribution center. You can check it. For example, shipping cut-off times may vary depending on individual distribution centers. Additionally, depending on the individual logistics center, the shipping cut-off time may be set to multiple times (e.g., 0:00, 4:00, 8:00, 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 shipment deadline exceedance limit information, which is a “detailed filtering condition,” among the filtering information. “Detailed filtering conditions” may include conditions that classify reasons for which transfer is not possible. If the delivery deadline of the target distribution center is exceeded, the processor 110 may determine that the order cannot be transferred to the target distribution center. For example, at the target logistics center, picking and packing of items must be performed and such a delivery lead time is required, so if the delivery deadline is exceeded, transfer of order information may be considered impossible.

More specifically, the processor 110 may determine a shipping cut-off time corresponding to the order backlog based on the address information of the target distribution center and the delivery address information of the order backlog. Considering the delivery time from the address of the target distribution center to the delivery address information for the order, the processor 110 may determine a delivery cut-off time corresponding to the order backlog. For example, the processor 110 considers the delivery time (e.g., 4 hours) from the address of the target logistics center (e.g., Daegu) to the delivery address (e.g., Seoul) for the order, and determines the delivery time (e.g., 4 hours) set by the user. According to other filtering information, it can be confirmed whether a shipping cut-off time corresponding to the order backlog exists at 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 delivery address. For example, a shipping cut-off time of 19:00 may correspond to an order whose order time is within the range of 0:00 - 18:00. For another example, a shipping cut-off time of 1 o'clock may correspond to an order whose order time is within the range of 18:00 - 24:00. As another example, the shipping cut-off time for orders from customers whose order delivery address is “Daegu” may be earlier than the shipping cut-off time for orders from customers whose order delivery address is “Seoul.” This is because orders may be assigned according to the address of the distribution center where the items included in the customer's order are in stock. In other words, the shipping cut-off time according to the example order delivery address may be based on the order backlog list being created at the distribution center located in “Seoul.”

If the order backlog is allocated to the target distribution center, the processor 110 according to the embodiment may check the delivery deadline of the target distribution center corresponding to the order backlog. Additionally, the processor 110 may set shipment deadline exceedance limit information based on the shipment deadline of the target distribution center. For example, the delivery deadline exceeding limit information may be set based on a buffer time considering the “delivery lead time” from the delivery deadline of the target distribution center. The processor 110 may determine the time calculated by inverting the preset buffer time from the delivery deadline of the target distribution center as the threshold for exceeding the delivery deadline. Buffer time can be changed by the user.

Specifically, processor 110 may confirm an order for the first item at 3:00 from a source logistics center in “Seoul” to a delivery address in “Seoul.” Accordingly, the processor 110 can confirm that the shipping deadline at the source logistics center in “Seoul” is 19:00. If the user sets “Daegu” as the target logistics center, the processor 110 calculates the time by adding the delivery time (e.g., 4 hours) and the preset buffer time (e.g., 50 minutes) from the target logistics center to the delivery address. You can check (e.g. 4 hours and 50 minutes) and check whether the time added up from the target logistics center's delivery deadline has passed the current time. In this case, if the current time has passed, the processor 110 may determine that transferring the order information is impossible due to exceeding the shipping deadline. The processor 110 may set a shipping deadline exceeding time, which may correspond to shipping deadline exceeding restriction information. In other words, if the delivery deadline is exceeded, it may not be possible to transfer order information from the source logistics center to the target logistics center.

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

For example, if an order with a promised arrival time of 13:00 was assigned to a source distribution center in “Seoul,” processor 110 would determine the delivery time from the target distribution center in “Daegu” to “Seoul,” e.g. You can check whether the promised arrival time changes by considering the time), the preset buffer time (e.g., 50 minutes), and the delivery cut-off time of the target logistics center (e.g., 0:00, 8:00, 16:00). That is, if the current time is 7 o'clock, the processor 110 checks the delivery cut-off time of the target logistics center in "Daegu" at 12:50, which is 4 hours and 50 minutes from 8 o'clock, and places the order in "Daegu". It can be determined that the promised arrival time will not change if transferred to the target logistics center. Conversely, if the promised arrival time changes, the processor 110 may not be able to transfer order information from the source distribution center to the target distribution center.

For another example, the processor 110 may check when the delivery type changes from another delivery type to trunk delivery or when the promised arrival time changes. This is because when order information is transferred to a target logistics center with a different delivery area and main delivery is made, the promised arrival time may change due to an unavoidable accident.

The transceiver 120 may perform a function of transmitting information previously stored in the database 130 of the electronic device 100 to another device or receiving predetermined information from another device to the electronic device 100. For example, the transceiver 120 may receive certain 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 can 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 execution of the processor 110. Meanwhile, in an embodiment, the database 130 may have information corresponding to an individual distribution center. Additionally, order information for individual distribution centers can be managed through processing of the database 130.

Throughout the embodiment, the order backlog may be transferred in various situations. For example, in a situation where it is difficult to process an order assigned to a source distribution center, the order backlog is transferred to another target distribution center that can cover the order. Thus, the transferred order can be processed at the target logistics center. However, because the work processes and location-assigned personnel of the source logistics center and the target logistics center are different, when transferring from the source logistics center to the target logistics center, the delivery cut-off time and promised arrival time for the order may change. . Additionally, as the order backlog is transferred, delivery procedures for trunk movement may be added to process orders at the target logistics center. In this case, delivery delays may occur due to order backlog transfer, which may worsen the customer experience. Therefore, filtering settings can be set to allow backlog transfer only for orders that do not cause such delivery delays. Through this, orders that may experience delivery delays can not be transferred, and if a special situation occurs, only the delivery deadline has been changed and orders that can meet the promised arrival time can also be transferred. Through this, the work load of the target logistics center can increase, but it is also possible to transfer as much of the order backlog from the source logistics center to the target logistics center as possible.

FIG. 3 is a schematic flowchart illustrating a method of transferring order information between distribution centers for electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

In S310, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1) may check information on the source distribution center and information on the target distribution center. The source logistics center may be a logistics center that corresponds to the starting point (e.g., the origin of transfer) from which order information is to be transferred in the order information transfer system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. The target logistics center may be a logistics center corresponding to the destination (e.g., destination of transfer) 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 target distribution center can be confirmed through user input.

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

At S320, the electronic device may check the source distribution center's order backlog list. 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 about the item, information about the shipping address for the order, and information about the promised arrival time for the order. The electronic device can check a list of information about orders that can be transferred based on information included in the order backlog.

The electronic device can check the order backlog list currently assigned to the source distribution center. For example, the electronic device may check the order backlog list of the source distribution center from a database (e.g., database 130 of FIG. 1) at a certain cycle. The cycle at which the electronic device checks the source distribution center's order backlog list from the database may be in real time.

At S330, the electronic device may obtain filtering information for order transfer. The filtering information may be information about a filter that can classify information on a plurality of orders being managed in the order transfer information management system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure according to a certain standard.

According to an embodiment, the filtering information includes information on the target logistics center (e.g., name information of the target logistics center), delivery company information (e.g., information on the delivery company that performs delivery for the order), and type information related to delivery ( (e.g. same-day delivery, early morning delivery, standard delivery, trunk delivery, etc.), information on the shipment type (e.g. single, multi), order quantity unit information (e.g. shipment, unit), and detailed filtering condition information (e.g. Information on restrictions on exceeding the delivery deadline, information on changes to the promised arrival time, etc.) may be included.

Filtering information according to the embodiment may be flexibly changed depending on the settings of the order transfer information management system. For example, any filtering information that can efficiently classify order information assigned to an entire distribution center may be available.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device may confirm the selection of the source distribution center and the target distribution center and obtain filtering information that can classify order information allocated to each distribution center. In this specification, filtering information is listed through an example as shown in FIG. 4 for easier explanation, but filtering information may not be provided as a common value for all distribution centers. For example, the electronic device determines 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, and then transfers the information from the first distribution center to the second distribution center. Conditions that may have an impact during transfer can be categorized and adaptively provided as filtering information.

At S340, the electronic device may obtain an order transfer request. An order transfer request can be made with user input through an external device. For example, an order transfer request may be a request to transfer and allocate an order from a source distribution center to a target distribution center according to filtering information set by the user. Additionally, the order transfer request may be a request to output a transfer progress information display screen (eg, FIG. 7) of the order transfer information system according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

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

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

According to an embodiment, when the order backlog set is confirmed in S350, the electronic device may display brief information about the backlog transfer that the user wishes to perform. Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device may display brief information in a portion where an item 417 for entering the requested quantity is displayed in response to the user's input for backlog set confirmation 420. The brief information may be the quantity of orders that can be requested to be transferred to the target distribution center according to the currently selected filtering information. For example, the brief information may be information on 20,000 ships and 25,000 units based on order quantity unit information. The user can check brief information and enter an item 417 to enter the requested quantity.

In S360, the electronic device may assign a portion of the order backlog set to a target distribution center. The electronic device may assign the order backlog set to the target distribution center in response to the transfer request. Referring to Figure 4, the transfer request may correspond to the user's input for allocation 430. According to one example, the electronic device may attempt to allocate at least a portion of the order backlog set to a target distribution center.

Figure 4 is an example diagram of a user interface for inputting filtering information provided in an order information transfer system 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 provided through a display provided in an external device (e.g., the external device 200 of FIG. 1) or an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1). , A screen for entering condition information (e.g., filtering information) related to order transfer between distribution centers can be displayed.

According to an embodiment, the user may input filtering information for which the transfer is to be performed, referring to the filtering information input screen shown in FIG. 4 . According to one embodiment, the source distribution center may already be designated. According to another embodiment, order information transfer may be performed by selecting the source distribution center and the target distribution center on the screen of FIG. 4.

According to the embodiment, the user interface for inputting filtering information includes items 411 for entering information on the target distribution center (e.g., name of the target distribution center, FC1, FC2, etc.), order to be assigned to the target distribution center, An item (412) that allows you to enter the type of delivery company (e.g., Company A, Company B, Company C, Company D, etc.), and an item (413) that allows you to enter the type related to the delivery of the order to be assigned to the target distribution center. (e.g. same-day delivery, early morning delivery, regular delivery, trunk delivery, etc.), an item 414 where you can enter the type of packing-related shipment (e.g. full, single, multi) to be assigned to the target distribution center (e.g. , Y), an entry 415 where you can enter the type (e.g., shipment, unit) related to the units of the order quantity to be assigned to the target distribution center, detailed filtering conditions (e.g., shipment deadline exceeded, promised arrival time) It may include at least some of an item 416 in which a change (change) can be input, and an item 417 in which a request quantity can be input.

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

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

Figure 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of order information transfer between distribution centers according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

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

According to the embodiment, a series of processing related to filtering information is described as being performed in the electronic device 100, but is not limited thereto. For example, in an 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 the embodiment, the user may select a target distribution center to which order information is to be transferred through the external device 200. This may be performed in step 511. According to another embodiment, a user may select a source distribution center through the external device 200.

In step 512, information confirming quantity information for performing backlog transfer from the external device 200 to the electronic device 100 may be transmitted. Quantity information for performing backlog transfer is quantity information that can be input at 417 in FIG. 4.

In step 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 source distribution center's order backlog list may be identified in step 511 corresponding to the source distribution center that may be selected.

In step 522, the electronic device 100 may check 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 check orders that satisfy the selected filtering information among the orders assigned to the source distribution center as a backlog set.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 stores orders that satisfy the selected filtering information based on the reassignment quantity that can be processed at the target distribution center, even if the orders satisfy the selected filtering information among the orders assigned to the source distribution center. Only some of them can be identified as a backlog set.

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

According to the embodiment, after step 523 but before step 513, the user may input the requested quantity into the request quantity input item 417 of FIG. 4 . 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 based on the order information transfer request quantity through the external device 200. The transfer request may correspond to the user's input for assignment 430, in FIG. 4.

At step 524, the electronic device 100 may attempt to allocate a portion of the backlog set to a target distribution center. Attempting allocation to a target distribution center is because the order quantity included in the backlog set may be greater than the order quantity that can be processed at the target distribution center.

For example, the electronic device 100 may allocate an order quantity included in the backlog set corresponding to the user's requested quantity 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 at the target distribution center, the electronic device 100 will attempt to allocate the requested quantity to the target distribution center. You can. In this case, request quantities exceeding the order quantity that can be processed by the target distribution center may not be allocated to the target distribution center. Additionally, the electronic device 100 may recommend another target distribution center that can process the unallocated quantity.

In step 525, the electronic device 100 may allocate a portion of the backlog set to a target distribution center. Thereafter, in step 526, the electronic device 100 may check backlog transfer progress information. The backlog transfer progress information may include information about the result of allocation to the target logistics center in step 525.

In step 527, the electronic device 100 may transmit result information of the order allocation attempt to the target distribution center performed in step 526 to the external device 200. In step 527, the user, through the external device 200, determines the quantity of orders finally allocated to the target distribution center, the quantity of orders attempted to be allocated to the target distribution center, and the quantity of orders that the user requested to be allocated to the target distribution center. At least one piece of information can be confirmed.

According to an embodiment, although not shown as an example, the user may receive information about a recommended distribution center for reallocating the requested quantity not allocated to the target distribution center according to steps 524 and 525. The electronic device 100 can check information about all distribution centers in the system and provide information about the recommended target distribution center to the external device 200 in 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 of 411 for the results of 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 attempted to be allocated in steps 524 and 525 . This may be an operation to satisfy the user's transfer request quantity at once.

Figure 6 is a schematic flowchart illustrating the provision of recommended information for transferring order information between distribution centers according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

In S610, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1) may check the list of target distribution centers. The electronic device may check a list of target distribution centers to which order information can be transferred from the selected source distribution center. The list of target distribution centers to which order information can be transferred may include all distribution centers registered in the system.

According to an embodiment, the list of target distribution centers to which transfer is possible includes location information of the source distribution center, location information of other distribution centers other than the source distribution center, delivery address information, information on the delivery deadline for the order, and promise for the order. It can be determined based on information on the arrival time.

At S620, the electronic device can check the set of order backlogs 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 logistics centers other than the target logistics 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 can store a set of order backlogs 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 indicating that a distribution center other than the target distribution center according to the filtering information selected by the user is a recommended target distribution center.

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

Figure 7 is an example of a transfer progress information display screen according to order information transfer 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 containing progress information related to the execution of order backlog transfer between distribution centers through an external device (e.g., the external device 200 of FIG. 1) or an electronic device. It can be output through the display of the electronic device 100 in FIG. 1.

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

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

Referring to FIG. 7, the transfer progress information display screen is related to the “progress status” item of 730, the order quantity for which order allocation to the target distribution center was attempted (e.g., transfer attempt), and the final order to the target distribution center. It may include at least one piece of information: the order quantity for which allocation has been completed (e.g., transfer successful), or the order quantity determined to be possible for order allocation at a specific point in time (e.g., transfer possible).

According to the embodiment, as shown in 711 and 712, information on individual target logistics centers (e.g., FC1 in 711, FC2 in 712), delivery company type information (e.g., Company A, Company B, Company C), delivery and Relevant type information (e.g. same-day delivery, early morning delivery, standard delivery, trunk delivery), shipment type information related to the packing of the order (e.g. X, Y), and order quantity unit information requested for allocation (e.g. shipment, unit). , At least one of detailed filtering condition information, backlog transfer request quantity information, progress status information, worker information, and information related to the time spent on allocation (e.g., start time and end time) may be displayed.

According to an embodiment, the transfer progress information display screen shown in FIG. 7 may include information on the recommended target distribution center shown in FIG. 6 along with information 711 and 712 regarding the completion of transfer of order information between distribution centers. Information on the recommended target logistics center may be provided in parallel under each piece of information so that it can be compared with information 711 and 712 on matters in which order information transfer between each logistics center has been completed.

Meanwhile, the specification and drawings disclose preferred embodiments of the present invention, and although specific terms are used, they are used in a general sense to easily explain the technical content of the present invention and to aid understanding of the present invention. It is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. In addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that other modifications based on the technical idea of the present invention can be implemented.

Claims (1)

In a method of transferring order information from an electronic device to a distribution center,
Confirming information of the source logistics center and information of the target logistics center;
Checking the order backlog list of the source distribution center;
Obtaining filtering information for order transfer;
Obtaining an order transfer request;
identifying an order backlog set that satisfies the filtering information among order backlogs in stock at the target distribution center from the order backlog list; and
A method for transferring order information between distribution centers, comprising allocating at least a portion of the order backlog set to the target distribution center in response to the order transfer request.