KR20230139753A - Method for managing item picking information and apparatus for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

An item picking information management method according to embodiments includes the steps of checking a plurality of order information; Confirming the order intake amount of a plurality of items within a specific period based on the plurality of order information; and determining one or more items to perform aggregate picking based on the order intake quantity of the plurality of items. It may include, and the item performing the cumulative picking may be picked in response to an order of a specific cumulative order quantity.

Description

Item picking information management method and device {METHOD FOR MANAGING ITEM PICKING INFORMATION AND APPARATUS FOR THE SAME}

Disclosure of the present invention relates to a method and device for managing item picking information. Specifically, the disclosure of the present invention refers to items that accumulate order quantities above a certain standard and then pick the items according to the accumulated order quantity for items with a large quantity of shipments within a specific time, that is, 'aggregate picking'. This is about how to set it as an item.

A storage center is a facility that stores products (or products) temporarily or long-term before shipping them to customers who have ordered them. As e-commerce becomes more active, the need for product storage centers is increasing, and furthermore, the demand for more effective use of product storage centers and methods for rapid delivery is also increasing.

The logistics management system stores goods delivered from producers and stores them in a warehouse at a specific logistics center. When a buyer (customer) requests delivery of a specific product (e.g. an order), the product is shipped from the warehouse and sent to the delivery center. It can be delivered to the buyer through .

If delivery volume increases in this environment, measures are needed to handle the increased delivery volume at the logistics center. More specifically, a method and a system using the same are required to provide an efficient process for picking and packaging items to be delivered within a logistics center.

Related prior literature includes KR Registered Patent Publication 10-2277320 (2021.07.08).

The problem to be solved by this embodiment is to provide a method and device for managing item picking information.

In order to solve the above-described problem, an item picking information management method according to embodiments includes the steps of checking a plurality of order information; and confirming orders for items performing aggregate picking within the plurality of order information; It may include, and the item may be picked when the number of orders for the item performing the cumulative picking is greater than or equal to the quantity related to the cumulative picking of the item.

Additionally, the quantity related to cumulative picking of the item according to embodiments may be determined based on information about a stock keeping unit (SKU) related to a unit that packages and stores the item within a distribution center.

Furthermore, the item picking information management method according to embodiments is based on the information about the SKU and the number of orders, and the picking worker's terminal is used to select a case corresponding to the one SKU stored in the distribution center. A step of providing quantity information to be picked may be further included.

Furthermore, the item picking information management method according to embodiments includes the steps of checking identification information about a case to be picked from the picker's terminal; and providing information on whether the case corresponding to the confirmed identification information is separated based on the information on the SKU and the number of orders to the picker's terminal; can be performed.

In addition, the item picking information management method according to embodiments includes determining an item for performing the cumulative picking among a plurality of items included in the order information based on the plurality of order information; It may further include. The item for which the cumulative picking is performed according to embodiments may be determined based on the order intake amount of a plurality of items within a specific period confirmed from the plurality of order information.

Here, in the step of determining an item for performing the cumulative picking according to embodiments, an item with an order inflow amount greater than or equal to a threshold among the plurality of items may be determined as the item for performing the cumulative picking.

In addition, the step of determining the item for performing the cumulative picking according to embodiments includes the step of checking the plurality of items in order of the order inflow quantity so that the ratio of the total order inflow quantity is more than the contribution ratio. It can be included.

Furthermore, determining an item to perform the cumulative picking according to embodiments may include confirming urgency information of the one or more items corresponding to a specific category among the plurality of items. The checking step according to embodiments may further include excluding items corresponding to the first category or the second category from the items for which the cumulative picking is performed.

Furthermore, the specific category according to embodiments includes a first category to which an item whose remaining time until the delivery deadline is less than a certain time belongs, a second category related to the lead time of the item, and a third category related to general delivery. Can contain categories.

If the waiting time related to the order for the item performing the cumulative picking according to embodiments is more than the standard time or the expected delivery cut-off time for the item has passed, and the item is more than the quantity related to the cumulative picking of the item It can also be picked.

The threshold according to embodiments may be variably determined based on shipping history information including the order intake amount of the plurality of items, and the contribution ratio is based on shipping history information including the order intake amount of the plurality of items. It may be determined variably based on

Electronic devices according to embodiments can prevent pickers from performing their work inefficiently that occurs due to picking operations of items that require the same picking repeatedly, and can prevent pickers from decreasing their work motivation.

Electronic devices according to embodiments can maximize the picking efficiency of pickers by increasing the efficiency of picking within a distribution center and at the same time preventing disruption to the schedule of delivery procedures for each item.

The electronic device according to embodiments variably determines the number of orders to be accumulated in order to perform cumulative picking with this configuration, thereby enabling the picker to perform flexible and efficient picking for each order quantity and item, and improving the efficiency of the pickers. can be maximized.

With this configuration, the electronic device can reduce the number of visits to the storage location of the item within the same distribution center and improve picking efficiency by allocating and determining the picking quantity and UPC by considering information about the individual SKU of the item.

1 shows an example of internal components of an electronic device according to embodiments.
Figure 2 shows a method of performing an item picking information management method according to embodiments.
Figure 3 illustrates a method by which an electronic device determines cumulative picking target items based on the shipment quantity of items according to embodiments.
Figure 4 illustrates a method by which an electronic device determines cumulative picking target items based on the cumulative shipment quantity of items according to embodiments.
Figure 5 illustrates a method in which an electronic device determines cumulative picking target items by further considering information about items, according to embodiments.
Figure 6 illustrates a method by which an electronic device determines cumulative picking target items and picks the determined items, according to embodiments.
Figure 7 shows a method by which an electronic device calculates UPC (Unit Picking Counts) for cumulative picking target items according to embodiments.
Figure 8 shows a method of managing item picking information according to embodiments.

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 that two blocks shown in succession are actually performed in parallel, or the blocks can sometimes be performed in reverse order according to the corresponding functions.

At this time, the term '~unit' used in this embodiment refers to software or hardware components such as FPGA or ASIC, and the '~unit' performs certain roles. However, '~part' is not limited to software or hardware. The '~ part' may be configured to reside in an addressable storage medium and may be configured to reproduce on one or more processors. Therefore, as an example, '~ part' refers to components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, processes, functions, properties, and procedures. , subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuitry, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables. The functions provided within the components and 'parts' may be combined into a smaller number of components and 'parts' or may be further separated into additional components and 'parts'. Additionally, components and 'parts' may be implemented to regenerate one or more CPUs within a device or a secure multimedia card.

1 shows an example of internal components of an electronic device according to embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 1, the internal components of the electronic device 100 are not limited to only the components shown. The electronic device 100 may include at least one of a processor 110, a transceiver 120, and a memory 130.

Electronic devices according to embodiments may manage the inventory of a plurality of items stored in a distribution center, and based on incoming order information, pick and deliver items included in the order information from the storage sector of the distribution center. You can control the process to proceed. For example, the electronic device according to embodiments may determine and manage the schedule of picking workers responsible for picking items within a distribution center, and each picking worker (hereinafter referred to as a picker) ) schedule information can be provided to the terminal of each picker. Meanwhile, items stored in each distribution center may be grouped into a specific number of SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) and stored. For example, a SKU may be a storage unit in which multiple identical items are stored.

Meanwhile, some of the items stored in the distribution center may be ordered repeatedly in a short period of time, while the number of items that must be shipped per order may be small. In this case, the picker who picks the item must go through the cumbersome process of moving to the storage location of the item and handling delivery procedures for each order that is repeatedly received in a short period of time. For example, for items such as office supplies, order information is received repeatedly at short intervals, but the number of items delivered per order is small. Accordingly, the electronic device according to embodiments accumulates the order quantities above a certain standard for items for which orders are repeatedly ordered within a specific time, that is, items with a large quantity of shipments within a specific time, and then stores the corresponding items according to the accumulated order amount. It can be set as an item to be picked, that is, an item subject to ‘Aggregate Picking’.

The electronic device according to embodiments may first check the delivery quantity of each item at a specific time (e.g., 30 minutes, 1 hour, etc.) at a specific period (e.g., daily, weekly, etc.), and based on the delivery quantity This allows you to check which items are subject to cumulative picking. Thereafter, the electronic device may perform cumulative picking on items subject to cumulative picking.

Electronic devices according to embodiments may calculate the number of items (Unit Picking Counts, UPC) that must be accumulated in order to perform one picking of items subject to cumulative picking. UPC according to embodiments includes the lead time of the item, information related to the urgency of each of a plurality of orders, the shipment amount of the item within a specific time, the number of unit items in the SKU corresponding to the item, and logistics. It may be determined based on the location (sector, floor, etc.) where the item is stored in the center, destination information included in order information containing the item, etc.

Accordingly, the processor 110 according to embodiments confirms a plurality of order information, determines the order intake amount of a plurality of items within a specific period based on the plurality of order information, and orders the quantity of the plurality of items. Based on , one or more items that perform aggregate picking can be determined. Additionally, items for which cumulative picking is performed according to embodiments may be picked in response to orders of a specific cumulative order quantity.

With this configuration, the electronic device according to the embodiments can prevent pickers from performing their work inefficiently due to the picking operation of items that must repeatedly perform the same picking, and prevent the pickers from decreasing their work motivation. You can.

Electronic devices according to embodiments can maximize the picking efficiency of pickers by increasing the efficiency of picking within a distribution center and at the same time preventing disruption to the schedule of delivery procedures for each item.

Programs or computer-readable instructions executed by the processor 110 may be pre-stored in the memory 130 or may be received from the outside through the transceiver 120. The processor 110 may provide the first page to the display of the electronic device 100.

The transceiver 120 has a function of transmitting information stored in the memory 130 of the electronic device 100 or information processed by the processor 110 to another device, or receiving information from another device to the electronic device 100. It can be done.

The memory 130 is a component implemented in a predetermined storage space of the electronic device 100 and may include a database in which functions such as storing, searching, deleting, editing, or adding data can be freely performed. there is. For example, the memory 130 may include fields or components for processing functions such as storing, searching, deleting, editing, or adding data. The memory 130 may store data related to the electronic device 100 performing an information provision method. For example, the memory 130 may store instructions or data for execution of the processor 110. The memory 130 according to embodiments may include a database for storing information about items, etc.

Hereinafter, examples of operations of electronic devices according to embodiments will be described in detail.

Figure 2 shows a method of performing an item picking information management method according to embodiments.

Specifically, Figure 2 shows that the electronic device according to the embodiments confirms the items 202 subject to aggregate picking according to the input order information 200, and allows the picker 203 to select the items 202 for cumulative picking. This shows a method of controlling items 202 to be picked (201).

Referring to FIG. 2 , an electronic device according to embodiments may check information 200 about a plurality of orders received from a plurality of purchasers' terminals. Information 200 about a plurality of orders may include, for example, order date, delivery destination information at the time of order, information about the item, etc.

The electronic device according to embodiments may, after checking information about orders, check information about items included in each order information, check the location of each item in the distribution center, and collect each item. After determining the pickers 203 to be (picked), picking information of the item and picking-related schedule information can be provided to the terminal of the picker.

Meanwhile, some of the items stored in the distribution center may be ordered repeatedly in a short period of time, while the number of items that must be shipped per order may be small. In this case, the picker who picks the item must go through the cumbersome process of moving to the storage location of the item and handling delivery procedures for each order that is repeatedly received in a short period of time.

In the case of FIG. 2, as shown in portions 200 and 202, over time, orders are received only in small quantities, such as 1 or 2 items, but orders may be received repeatedly during a short period. In this case, when the picker 203 is instructed to pick for each order, the picking efficiency of the picker may be reduced.

Accordingly, the electronic device according to embodiments may, for items for which orders are repeatedly made within a specific time, that is, items 200 and 202 with large shipments within a specific time, accumulate the order quantities above a certain standard and then store the accumulated orders. It can be set as an item that requires picking the corresponding items according to the order quantity, that is, an item subject to 'Aggregate Picking' (202).

For example, referring to FIG. 2 , an electronic device according to embodiments shows an example in which the item shown in FIG. 2 is set as an item subject to cumulative picking 202 . Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device can make the picker wait until the item is ordered by a certain threshold (9 in FIG. 2) or perform a picking operation of another SKU or item. there is.

If the electronic device according to embodiments confirms that the cumulative order quantity of the item has reached a certain standard 202a or more, it may determine a picker 203 to instruct the picking of the item or SKU, and the determined picker (203) 203), the terminal can be used to instruct picking of the corresponding item or SKU.

Here, the specific standard (hereinafter referred to as 'threshold') 202a according to the embodiments is based on shipping history information including the incoming quantity for orders of a plurality of items confirmed by the electronic device according to the embodiments. It can be determined variably.

For example, for items for which orders are received in a very short period of time, the value of the threshold 202a can be increased to wait for picking of the item or SKU corresponding to the item until many orders come in. Also, for example, for items for which orders are received over a very long period of time, the value of the threshold 202a is lowered to control the pickers so that they can pick the item or the SKU corresponding to the item even if a small amount of orders come in. can do.

Also, for example, when one order information is input, if the average number of items to be delivered within the order information is large (e.g., items that are usually purchased in large quantities at once), increase the value of the threshold 202a. , you can wait for picking of the item or SKU corresponding to the item until many orders come in.

In addition, the threshold 202a according to embodiments may include information about orders of a plurality of items confirmed by an electronic device according to embodiments (e.g., the size of the item, whether the item is stored in a distribution center, and It can be variably determined based on the number of items in the SKU and the location of the item in the distribution center.

For example, if a specific item is large in size or heavy in weight, it may be difficult to pick a large quantity at once. Therefore, if the weight of the item is more than a certain value or the size of the item is more than a certain volume, the item can be excluded from the cumulative picking 202 or the value of the threshold 202a can be lowered even if the number of orders in a short period of time is large. there is. Also, for example, if the size of a specific item is very small or a SKU (eg, packaging box) contains a large number of items, the value of the threshold 202a can be increased.

The electronic device according to embodiments variably determines the number of orders to be accumulated in order to perform cumulative picking with this configuration, thereby enabling the picker to perform flexible and efficient picking for each order quantity and item, and improving the efficiency of the pickers. can be maximized.

Meanwhile, the electronic device according to embodiments determines whether to perform aggregate picking for each type of item stored in the distribution center at every specific cycle (e.g., one day, one week, one month, etc.). You can. That is, the electronic device can periodically check and update the items for which cumulative picking is to be performed. In this regard, let's look at FIGS. 3 to 7 below.

Figure 3 illustrates a method by which an electronic device determines cumulative picking target items based on the shipment quantity of items according to embodiments.

Specifically, FIG. 3 illustrates a method in which an electronic device according to embodiments determines items 303 for which cumulative picking is to be performed before performing aggregate picking. The electronic device according to embodiments may determine whether to perform aggregate picking for each type of item stored in the distribution center at every specific cycle (e.g., one day, one week, one month, etc.). there is.

Referring to FIG. 3, an electronic device according to embodiments may select a specific picker within a distribution center or a picking process (e.g., a specific item(s) preset in a specific area (1st floor, 1st sector, etc.) within the distribution center. ) may be a work classification unit responsible for picking). You can check the shipment information (301, 302) of a plurality of items that perform picking.

Specifically, electronic devices according to embodiments may check the delivery quantity 301 of a plurality of items for a specific time (eg, 30 minutes, 1 hour, etc.) from the start of the above-described specific cycle. For example, referring to Figure 3, Item #1 recorded the highest shipment volume in 30 minutes.

Next, the electronic device according to embodiments may check the delivery rate 302 of a plurality of items. For example, the delivery ratio may refer to the amount of actual work taken up among the items handled by the picker or picking process.

Meanwhile, the electronic device may set items with a high shipment volume among a plurality of items as cumulative picking targets. Accordingly, the electronic device may set the item(s) whose shipment quantity is greater than or equal to a specific value (eg, threshold) 301a as the item 303 subject to cumulative picking. For example, after checking the delivery quantity of a plurality of items, the electronic device according to embodiments may check the items 303 whose delivery quantity is more than a specific value (e.g., threshold) 301a and select the confirmed items. It can be set as an item subject to cumulative picking. Accordingly, the electronic device according to embodiments may check information about the ordered item from the incoming order information and check whether the corresponding item is an item subject to cumulative picking.

Next, when the electronic device confirms that the order item is an item 303 subject to cumulative picking, the items that must be accumulated in order to perform picking once for each of the items selected as the item 303 subject to cumulative picking. You can calculate the number of units (UPC, Unit Picking Counts). Here, the UPC of an item is the average shipment cycle of the item, the shipment quantity of the item, the location of the item in the distribution center, the number of items included in the SKU corresponding to the item, the number of items per unit order, the lead time of the item, It may be variably determined based on information related to the size or weight of the item. For example, in the case of Item #1, since the average shipment quantity is high, it is possible to control (303a) so that many pickings are performed at once by increasing the UPC. Also, for example, in the case of Item #3, since it is a heavy item, it may be difficult to ship it at once, so the UPC can be lowered (303b).

Electronic devices according to embodiments can maximize the picking efficiency of pickers by increasing the efficiency of picking within a distribution center and at the same time preventing disruption to the schedule of delivery procedures for each item.

The electronic device according to embodiments variably determines the number of orders to be accumulated in order to perform cumulative picking with this configuration, thereby enabling the picker to perform flexible and efficient picking for each order quantity and item, and improving the efficiency of the pickers. can be maximized.

Figure 4 illustrates a method by which an electronic device determines cumulative picking target items based on the cumulative shipment quantity of items according to embodiments.

Specifically, FIG. 4 illustrates a method in which an electronic device according to embodiments determines items 403 for which cumulative picking is to be performed before performing aggregate picking. The electronic device according to embodiments may determine whether to perform aggregate picking for each type of item stored in the distribution center at every specific cycle (e.g., one day, one week, one month, etc.). there is.

Referring to FIG. 4, an electronic device according to embodiments may select a specific picker within a distribution center or a picking process (e.g., a specific item(s) preset in a specific area (1st floor, 1st sector, etc.) within the distribution center. ) may be a work classification unit responsible for picking). You can check the cumulative shipment information 402 of a plurality of items that perform picking.

Specifically, electronic devices according to embodiments may check the shipment quantity 401 of a plurality of items for a specific time (eg, 30 minutes, 1 hour, etc.) from the start of the above-described specific cycle. Electronic devices according to embodiments can check the item with the highest shipment volume (Item #1) and check the shipment ratio of the item. Afterwards, the electronic device can check the item (Item #2) with the next highest shipment quantity 401, check the shipment ratio of the item, and calculate the cumulative shipment quantity 402. The electronic device according to embodiments performs the above-described operation when the cumulative shipment amount 402 first exceeds the value of the reference information (e.g., may be referred to as contribution information, threshold information, etc.) related to the cumulative shipment amount. You can check the items subject to cumulative picking. For example, in the case of FIG. 4, assuming that the threshold value according to the embodiments is 30%, by adding Item #1, 2, and 3 as cumulative picking target items, the cumulative shipment amount 402 increases to 30%. Since it exceeds (402a), Item #1, 2, and 3 can be set as cumulative picking target items (403).

Next, when the electronic device confirms that the order item is an item 303 subject to cumulative picking, the items that must be accumulated in order to perform picking once for each of the items selected as the item 303 subject to cumulative picking. You can calculate the number of units (UPC, Unit Picking Counts).

Here, the UPC of an item is the average shipment cycle of the item, the shipment quantity of the item, the location of the item in the distribution center, the number of items included in the SKU corresponding to the item, the number of items per unit order, the lead time of the item, It may be variably determined based on information related to the size or weight of the item.

Electronic devices according to embodiments can maximize the picking efficiency of pickers by increasing the efficiency of picking within a distribution center and at the same time preventing disruption to the schedule of delivery procedures for each item.

The electronic device according to embodiments variably determines the number of orders to be accumulated in order to perform cumulative picking with this configuration, thereby enabling the picker to perform flexible and efficient picking for each order quantity and item, and improving the efficiency of the pickers. can be maximized.

Figure 5 illustrates a method in which an electronic device determines cumulative picking target items by further considering information about items, according to embodiments.

Specifically, FIG. 5 illustrates a method in which an electronic device according to embodiments determines items 505 for which cumulative picking is to be performed before performing aggregate picking. The electronic device according to embodiments may determine whether to perform aggregate picking for each type of item stored in the distribution center at every specific cycle (e.g., one day, one week, one month, etc.). there is.

The electronic device according to embodiments may determine whether or not the item has been cumulatively picked by further considering information about the item (or information related to the order of the item). Additionally, the electronic device according to embodiments may set a threshold value related to cumulative picking of the item by further considering information about the item (or information related to the order of the item).

Meanwhile, the electronic device according to embodiments may select one or more of some item(s) that are subject to cumulative picking based on information 503 related to the storage period of the item and information 504 related to the weight of the item, etc. 505-1, 505-2) can be excluded.

For example, looking at FIG. 5, electronic devices according to embodiments may be used for items with a very short storage period (for example, items that have a very short expiration date and must be shipped immediately, etc.) As for 504b), as an exception, it can be excluded (505-1) from the item(s) subject to cumulative picking so as not to perform cumulative picking. Also, for example, looking at Figure 5, the electronic device according to the embodiments, if the weight of the item is more than a certain value according to the information 504 related to the weight of the item, the cumulative picking is not performed as an exception. Quick delivery can be encouraged by excluding the item(s) subject to picking (505-2).

Figure 6 illustrates a method by which an electronic device determines cumulative picking target items and picks the determined items, according to embodiments.

Specifically, some or all of the operations shown in FIG. 6 may be performed by an electronic device according to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 .

Referring to FIG. 6, first, an electronic device according to embodiments confirms the receipt of item orders. Thereafter, the electronic device may check (600) whether delivery for each order is an urgent delivery, whether the lead time is scheduled to elapse within a certain time, or whether the lead time has already elapsed.

For example, when the Expected Shipping Date (ExSD) of a specific item is approaching, the item needs to be shipped quickly. That is, the electronic device according to embodiments may, if the expected delivery cut-off time (ExSD) is within a certain time (i.e., if the expected delivery cut-off time is scheduled to pass soon), even if the corresponding item is subject to cumulative picking. Even if you are accumulating the order quantity, you can immediately perform cumulative picking for the already accumulated order quantity. In other words, the electronic device can control the pickers to perform picking for items whose expected delivery cut-off time (ExSD) is not far away, even if the order quantity is not equal to the UPC.

Furthermore, when the expiration of a specific item's storage period (i.e., lead time) is approaching, it is necessary to promote rapid shipment of the item. That is, in the case of an item with a short lead time, the electronic device according to embodiments immediately performs cumulative picking for the already accumulated order quantity even if the corresponding item is accumulating an order quantity for cumulative picking. You can reduce the threshold value or UPC value according to . In other words, the electronic device can control the pickers so that picking can be performed on the item even if the order quantity for the item is not equal to the UPC.

Therefore, if the ordered delivery unit is classified as urgent or if the lead time has already elapsed (Yes), the electronic device according to embodiments sets the item as an item in progress (605) and a picking operation can be performed (606).

Meanwhile, there may be a case where the ordered delivery unit is classified as normal and not urgent, and the lead time has not yet elapsed (No). In this case, the electronic device according to embodiments may check work status information (i.e., backlog information) of the picking process (601). If the electronic device determines that the working capacity of the picking cross is sufficient (i.e., the size of the backlog is sufficiently large) (Yes), it is possible to check whether the item has been cumulatively picked (602). there is. If the electronic device determines that the working capacity of the picking cross is insufficient (No), the electronic device according to embodiments sets the item as an item in simple picking progress without aggregate picking. (605), and the picking operation can be performed (606).

The electronic device according to embodiments may check (602) whether the corresponding item is a cumulative picking target item (e.g., according to the method shown in FIGS. 2 to 5), and if it is confirmed that the corresponding item is a cumulative picking target item, the corresponding item may be selected. The UPC information determined for can be compared with the cumulative order quantity of the item (603). If the cumulative order quantity 603 is greater than or equal to the value of the UPC information of the item (Yes), a decision can be made to perform cumulative picking of the item (605), and the picker is controlled to perform cumulative picking accordingly ( 606) You can. If the cumulative order quantity 603 is less than the UPC information value of the item (No), you can check the incoming orders and wait until the cumulative order quantity 603 is greater than the UPC information value of the item (604 ).

If, while waiting until the cumulative order quantity (603) is greater than the UPC information value of the item, the incoming order unit corresponds to an urgent order (Urgent) or an order unit whose lead time has elapsed is incoming (600 , Yes), aggregate picking can be performed (605, 606) on all orders, including pending orders.

Electronic devices according to embodiments pick SKUs in which multiple physical items are packaged in a case and can be stocked/displayed until the order quantity of the SKU corresponding to the same picking location in the distribution center accumulates to the quantity in the case. Allocations can be held.

Meanwhile, aggregate picking according to embodiments may be performed by, for example, at least one of a case picking method and a unit picking method.

Case picking is, for example, when multiple items are stored in one bundle, that is, when multiple items are stored within one stock keeping unit (SKU). This may mean collecting (picking) by unit. For example, if the corresponding items are stored in one case in units of 20 in a distribution center, one SKU may include 20 items. Therefore, if the number of cumulative picking items is 500, 25 cases (i.e., 25 SKUs) can be collected and picked.

Electronic devices according to embodiments may first check the UPC, which is the cumulative number of picked items, and the order quantity of the accumulated items. Next, the electronic device may divide the accumulated order quantity of items by the number of items included in one SKU (i.e., the number of items included in the SKU) and pick cases for the quantity corresponding to that share. In other words, case picking refers to 1 SKU, where N unit items are packed in a small box with physical inventory, and 1 SKU is limited to SKUs for which N units/case information is stored in the system. The method involves picking each case.

The cumulative picking method using the case picking method according to embodiments may be a picking method applied when there is information about the SKU of an item in the electronic device. Here, if there is information about the SKU of the item, the electronic device can control the pickers to perform picking on a SKU basis to fill the actual order quantity with the shipment quantity, and the number of items to be shipped when picking on a SKU basis is It can be reduced by the number of items included in the SKU. And the electronic device can instruct the pickers to unpack the cases of the SKU for the rest.

Meanwhile, a case corresponding to one SKU may include identification information (eg, barcode, QR code, etc.) corresponding to the case. If the picker's terminal identifies the corresponding identification information and transmits information about the case to the electronic device, the electronic device according to embodiments determines whether to 1) unpack the case, 2) determine whether to unpack the case based on the identification information. Information indicating whether to perform picking immediately without unpacking, or 3) to collect a specific number of items individually within the unpacked case because an unpacked case already exists, can be transmitted to the picker's terminal.

Unit picking, for example, involves collecting specific items individually when they are stored individually, and unpacking the case when multiple items are stored in a bundle within a case. This may mean a method of directly collecting the items in the case individually. In other words, if one relevant item is stored within one storage unit (SKU, Stock Keeping Unit), this may mean collecting (picking) each item. Additionally, if multiple items are included in my storage unit (SKU), this may mean unpacking the case and collecting one item at a time.

With this configuration, the electronic device can reduce the number of visits to the storage location of the item within the same distribution center and improve picking efficiency by allocating and determining the picking quantity and UPC by considering information about the individual SKU of the item. Density is further improved.

Figure 7 shows a method by which an electronic device calculates UPC (Unit Picking Counts) for cumulative picking target items according to embodiments.

Specifically, FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a method by which an electronic device according to embodiments determines and confirms cumulative picking target items and determines UPCs of the determined cumulative picking target items according to embodiments. Some or all of the operations shown in FIG. 7 may be performed by an electronic device according to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 to 7 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , the electronic device according to embodiments may check cumulative picking target items (700) based on order information of items arriving first and the quantity of items shipped within a specific time.

Referring to FIG. 7, the electronic device according to embodiments determines a UPC for each of the cumulative picking target items (702) based on information about the cumulative picking target items and/or order-related information (701). )can do. For example, the electronic device according to embodiments may include information related to the storage of each item, the quantity of each item shipped (or the shipment ratio, i.e., contribution ratio) within the above-described specific period, and the SKU of each item. Based on the number of corresponding items (units/case), the average number of items per unit order (average of units/shipment), and information about the destination included in the order information (e.g., average delivery distance, etc.) The UPC for each of the cumulative picking target items can be determined (702).

For example, the electronic device according to embodiments may set the UPC to be small when the storage period of the item is short (for example, in the case of dairy products or items that must maintain freshness). That is, the electronic device can determine the UPC of an item in proportion to the storage period of the item.

Also, for example, in electronic devices according to embodiments, the UPC may be set high when the shipment volume (i.e., the degree of frequent shipment) within a specific period is high. In other words, the electronic device can set the UPC in proportion to the shipment quantity of the item within a specific period.

Electronic devices according to embodiments may set the UPC to be small when the average number of items per unit order (shipment) is large. For example, in this case, the electronic device may set the UPC of the item to be close to the average number of unit orders or the number of incoming orders. If the number of items per average unit order is small, the UPC can be set high.

Electronic devices according to embodiments may set the UPC to be high when the number of items stored within the SKU (or within a case) is large. For example, in this case, the electronic device according to embodiments may set the UPC as a multiple of the number of items included in the SKU. With this configuration, the electronic device can be induced to perform case picking according to embodiments when cumulatively picking the corresponding items. Furthermore, electronic devices according to embodiments may flexibly set the UPC based on information on the average arrival location of the corresponding item.

The electronic device according to embodiments variably determines the number of orders to be accumulated in order to perform cumulative picking with this configuration, thereby enabling the picker to perform flexible and efficient picking for each order quantity and item, and improving the efficiency of the pickers. can be maximized.

With this configuration, the electronic device can reduce the number of visits to the storage location of the item within the same distribution center and improve picking efficiency by allocating and determining the picking quantity and UPC by considering information about the individual SKU of the item.

Figure 8 shows a method of managing item picking information according to embodiments.

Some or all of the operations shown in FIG. 8 may be performed by the electronic device according to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 to 7.

Referring to FIG. 8 , an electronic device according to embodiments may confirm a plurality of order information (800).

Referring to FIG. 8 , an electronic device according to embodiments may confirm orders for items for which aggregate picking is performed within the plurality of order information (801). Here, the item according to embodiments may be picked when the number of orders for the item performing the cumulative picking is greater than or equal to the quantity related to the cumulative picking of the item.

Here, the quantity related to the cumulative picking of items according to embodiments may be determined based on information about a stock keeping unit (SKU) related to a unit that packages and stores the item within a distribution center. Additionally, the electronic device according to embodiments may determine an item to perform the cumulative picking among a plurality of items included in the order information based on a plurality of order information.

Here, the item for which cumulative picking is performed may be determined based on the order intake amount of a plurality of items within a specific period confirmed from the plurality of order information. Also, for example, among the plurality of items, an item whose order quantity is greater than or equal to a threshold may be determined as the item for which the cumulative picking is performed. Furthermore, the electronic device may check the plurality of items in order of the order inflow quantity so that the ratio of the total order inflow quantity is greater than the contribution ratio, and the one item corresponding to a specific category among the plurality of items. A step of checking urgency information of the above items may also be included. Meanwhile, specific categories according to embodiments include a first category including items whose remaining time until the delivery deadline is a certain time or less, a second category related to the lead time of the item, and a third category related to general delivery. It can be included. The electronic device according to embodiments may exclude items corresponding to the first category or the second category from the items for which the cumulative picking is performed.

Meanwhile, when the waiting time related to an order for an item performing cumulative picking is longer than the reference time or the expected delivery deadline for the item has passed, the electronic device according to embodiments may perform cumulative picking of the item and Picking is also possible if the quantity exceeds the relevant quantity.

The threshold according to embodiments may be variably determined based on shipping history information including the order intake amount of the plurality of items, and the contribution rate may be determined based on shipping history information including the order intake amount of the plurality of items. It can be determined variably.

Electronic devices according to embodiments can prevent pickers from performing their work inefficiently that occurs due to picking operations of items that require the same picking repeatedly, and can prevent pickers from decreasing their work motivation.

Electronic devices according to embodiments can maximize the picking efficiency of pickers by increasing the efficiency of picking within a distribution center and at the same time preventing disruption to the schedule of delivery procedures for each item.

The electronic device according to embodiments variably determines the number of orders to be accumulated in order to perform cumulative picking with this configuration, thereby enabling the picker to perform flexible and efficient picking for each order quantity and item, and improving the efficiency of the pickers. can be maximized.

With this configuration, the electronic device can reduce the number of visits to the storage location of the item within the same distribution center and improve picking efficiency by allocating and determining the picking quantity and UPC by considering information about the individual SKU of the item.

Meanwhile, the electronic device according to embodiments may, based on the information about the SKU and the number of orders, determine the quantity to be picked of the case corresponding to the one SKU stored in the distribution center through the picking worker's terminal. Additional informational steps can be taken. Furthermore, the electronic device according to embodiments may include the steps of checking identification information about a case to be picked from the picker's terminal; and providing information on whether the case corresponding to the confirmed identification information is separated based on the information on the SKU and the number of orders to the picker's terminal; You can do more.

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.

The electronic device or terminal according to the above-described embodiments includes a processor, memory for storing and executing program data, permanent storage such as a disk drive, a communication port for communicating with an external device, a touch panel, and a key. ), user interface devices such as buttons, etc. may be included. Methods implemented as software modules or algorithms may be stored on a computer-readable recording medium as computer-readable codes or program instructions executable on a processor. Here, computer-readable recording media include magnetic storage media (e.g., ROM (read-only memory), RAM (random-access memory), floppy disk, hard disk, etc.) and optical read media (e.g., CD-ROM). ), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), etc. The computer-readable recording medium is distributed among computer systems connected to a network, so that computer-readable code can be stored and executed in a distributed manner. The media may be readable by a computer, stored in memory, and executed by a processor.

This embodiment can be represented by functional block configurations and various processing steps. These functional blocks may be implemented as any number of hardware or/and software configurations that execute specific functions. For example, embodiments include integrated circuit configurations such as memory, processing, logic, look-up tables, etc. that can execute various functions under the control of one or more microprocessors or other control devices. can be hired. Similar to how the components can be implemented as software programming or software elements, this embodiment includes various algorithms implemented as combinations of data structures, processes, routines or other programming constructs, such as C, C++, Java ( It can be implemented in a programming or scripting language such as Java), assembler, etc. Functional aspects may be implemented as algorithms running on one or more processors. Additionally, this embodiment may employ conventional technologies for electronic environment settings, signal processing, and/or data processing. Terms such as “mechanism,” “element,” “means,” and “configuration” may be used broadly and are not limited to mechanical and physical configurations. The term may include the meaning of a series of software routines in connection with a processor, etc.

The above-described embodiments are merely examples and other embodiments may be implemented within the scope of the claims described below.

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 an item picking information management method performed by an electronic device,
determining items to perform aggregate picking;
Confirming a plurality of order information; and
Confirming orders for items performing the cumulative picking within the plurality of order information,
The item is picked when the number of orders for the item performing the cumulative picking is greater than or equal to the quantity associated with the cumulative picking of the item,
The step of determining the item to perform the cumulative picking is
Confirming the shipment quantity of a plurality of items within a specific period; and
Comprising the step of determining an item whose shipment quantity is greater than or equal to a threshold as an item for performing the cumulative picking.
How to manage item picking information.

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