KR20240007361A - Method and apparatus for providing automated contract platform service - Google Patents

Abstract

A method of providing an automated contracting platform service is provided. The method includes transmitting, by a subcontract server, processing information about a product that can be produced by a subcontractor to a platform server through a contract service platform; and transmitting, by a primary contract server, drawing information about a product that the primary contractor wishes to request production. Transmitting to the platform server through the contract service platform and determining, by the platform server, a subcontractor suitable for the primary contractor through matching with the processing information based on the drawing information, The contracting service platform is a digital platform configured to provide contracting services between at least one subcontractor and at least one primary contractor, and the subcontracting server continuously connects the machine tool to the machine tool from an edge device connected to the subcontractor's machine tool. It is possible to obtain the processed information for and continuously transmit the processed information obtained from the edge device to the platform server.

Description

Method and apparatus for providing automated contract platform service}

This disclosure relates to technology for providing automated contracting platform services. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a method, device, and system for providing automated contracting platform services between primary contractors and subcontractors using a digital platform that provides contracting services.

The domestic manufacturing industry consists of a small number of large companies and the majority of small and medium-sized companies. In addition, due to the nature of the manufacturing industry, most companies are small-scale, and even for finished product manufacturers, some processes, such as turning, are mostly outsourced. This outsourcing process is a very common production method in the industry and can have a significant impact on product quality. Accordingly, outsourcing processes cannot proceed without sufficient verification between the primary contractor and subcontractors.

Because of this, there is a strong tendency for primary contractors to skip the process of finding appropriate subcontractors and only continue to do business with a few specific companies they have been doing business with for a long time. Subcontractors also operate in a way that is dependent on a small number of main contractors, and their sales are greatly affected when the number of orders from main contractors decreases. As such, the rigid contract transaction structure between primary contractors and subcontractors is likely to have a negative impact on the overall domestic industry. In addition, the existing outsourcing process is structured so that a lot of resources such as cost, manpower, and time are consumed in each process such as ordering, progress, delivery, and inspection.

Therefore, a method is needed to provide an automated and digitized outsourcing process, and a method is needed to provide reliable and objective information during subcontracting transactions so that proven subcontracting services can be used between primary and subcontractors. do.

Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1589290

The purpose of the embodiment disclosed in this disclosure is to provide a method, device, and system for providing automated contracting platform services between primary contractors and subcontractors using a digital platform that provides contracting services.

The problems to be solved by the present disclosure are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

A method of providing an automated contracting platform service according to an aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above-described technical task is to provide processing information about products that can be produced by a subcontractor to the platform server through a contracting service platform by a subcontracting server. A step of transmitting, by a primary contract server, drawing information about a product for which a primary contractor wishes to request production to the platform server through the contract service platform, and by the platform server, based on the drawing information and determining a subcontractor suitable for the primary contractor through matching with the processed information, wherein the contract service platform is a digital device configured to provide a contract service between at least one subcontractor and at least one primary contractor. It is a platform, and the subcontract server continuously obtains the processing information about the machine tool from an edge device connected to the subcontractor's machine tool, and continuously transmits the processing information obtained from the edge device to the platform server. You can.

In addition, the step of determining a subcontractor suitable for the primary contractor includes deriving product characteristics based on the drawing information by the platform server, and selecting the subcontractor based on the processing information by the platform server. A step of deriving production capacity information and performing matching based on the product characteristics and the production capacity information by the platform server to determine a subcontractor suitable for the primary contractor, wherein the product features include: , includes at least one of the shape or size of the product for which the primary contractor wishes to request production, and the production capacity information includes at least one of production volume, shape, size, main processing capacity, machine operation rate, or additional production capacity. may include.

In addition, the step of determining a subcontractor suitable for the primary contractor includes extracting, by the platform server, a vector for the product feature derived based on the drawing information and the production capacity derived based on the processing information. extracting a vector for information, measuring cosine similarity based on the vector for the product characteristics and the vector for the production capacity information, and determining a subcontractor suitable for the primary contractor based on the cosine similarity. It can be included.

In addition, it further includes the step of configuring a learning model by performing unsupervised learning based on at least one drawing information received from at least one primary contractor server by the platform server, and configuring a learning model suitable for the primary contractor. In the step of determining a subcontractor, the platform server may determine a subcontractor having the production capacity information matching the product characteristics using the learning model.

In addition, transmitting verification data measured through quality inspection of products produced by the subcontractor by the primary contract server to the platform server through the contract service platform, transmitted by the platform server from the primary contract server Accumulating evaluation data for subcontractors based on the verification data and ranking subcontractors suitable for the primary contractor based on the matching with the processed information and the accumulated evaluation data by the platform server. The step of recommending subcontractors by rating may further be included.

In addition, the primary contract server, through the contract service platform, determines whether production of the product produced by the subcontractor has started based on the processing information about the subcontractor's machine tool, processing progress, compliance with the scheduled completion date, and At least one of the qualities can be searched.

Additionally, the drawing information may include a drawing in a predetermined form depending on the product that the primary contractor wishes to request production.

In addition, a system providing an automated contracting platform service according to another aspect of the present disclosure includes a platform server configured to provide contracting services between at least one subcontractor and at least one primary contractor through a contracting service platform, and a subcontractor. A subcontract server configured to transmit processing information about products that can be produced to the platform server through the contract service platform, and drawing information about products that the primary contractor wishes to request for production to the platform server through the contract service platform. and a primary contract server configured to transmit, wherein the platform server determines a subcontractor suitable for the primary contractor through matching with the processing information based on the drawing information, and the subcontract server determines a subcontractor suitable for the subcontractor. The processing information about the machine tool can be continuously obtained from an edge device connected to the machine, and the processing information obtained from the edge device can be continuously transmitted to the platform server.

In addition to this, a computer program stored in a computer-readable recording medium for execution to implement the present disclosure may be further provided.

In addition, a computer-readable recording medium recording a computer program for executing a method for implementing the present disclosure may be further provided.

According to the means for solving the above-described problem of the present disclosure, the primary contractor and subcontractors are connected using objective data based on actual production/processing information through the contract service platform, thereby establishing objective and mutual trust between the primary contractor and subcontractors. There is an effect that can be provided.

According to the means of solving the above-described problem of the present disclosure, the entire process from ordering, progress, delivery, and inspection can be digitized using a contract service platform, so time and manpower consumption can be reduced compared to the existing analog transaction method, and automated process can be provided.

The effects of the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

Figure 1 is a diagram schematically showing the existing contract transaction method between a primary contractor and a subcontractor.
Figure 2 is a diagram schematically showing a contract transaction method between a primary contractor and a subcontractor according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a diagram schematically showing a contract transaction method between a primary contractor and a subcontractor including a contract service platform according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of a system that provides an automated contracting platform service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating the production site of a subcontractor in a system that provides an automated contracting platform service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a flowchart showing a method of providing an automated contracting platform service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a flowchart showing a product verification process in a method of providing an automated contracting platform service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a flowchart showing a contract transaction process performed according to a method of providing an automated contract platform service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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 a general understanding of the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform the skilled person of the scope of the present invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

The terminology used herein is for describing embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. As used herein, singular forms also include plural forms, unless specifically stated otherwise in the context. As used in the specification, “comprises” and/or “comprising” does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements in addition to the mentioned elements. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification, and “and/or” includes each and every combination of one or more of the referenced elements. Although “first”, “second”, etc. are used to describe various components, these components are of course not limited by these terms. These terms are merely used to distinguish one component from another. Therefore, it goes without saying that the first component mentioned below may also be a second component within the technical spirit of the present invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in this specification may be used with meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Additionally, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not interpreted ideally or excessively unless clearly specifically defined.

Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout this disclosure. The present disclosure does not describe all elements of the embodiments, and general content or overlapping content between the embodiments in the technical field to which the present disclosure pertains is omitted. The term 'unit, module, member, block' used in the specification may be implemented as software or hardware, and depending on the embodiment, a plurality of 'unit, module, member, block' may be implemented as a single component, or It is also possible for one 'part, module, member, or block' to include multiple components.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be “connected” to another part, this includes not only direct connection but also indirect connection, and indirect connection includes connection through a wireless communication network. do. Additionally, when a part "includes" a certain component, this means that it may further include other components rather than excluding other components, unless specifically stated to the contrary.

Throughout the specification, when a member is said to be located “on” another member, this includes not only cases where a member is in contact with another member, but also cases where another member exists between the two members.

The identification code for each step is used for convenience of explanation. The identification code does not explain the order of each step, and each step may be performed differently from the specified order unless a specific order is clearly stated in the context. there is.

Hereinafter, the operating principle and embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

In this specification, ‘machine tool’ refers to a machine that makes or processes various machines, and an object processed by a machine tool may be referred to as a ‘workpiece’ or a ‘processed product’. In other words, a machine tool refers to a machine used to process metallic or non-metallic materials (hereinafter referred to as base materials) into shapes and dimensions using appropriate tools or to add more precise processing using various cutting or non-cutting processing methods. do.

In this specification, a 'user' may be implemented as a computer or portable terminal that can access the contract service platform through a network. Here, the computer includes, for example, a laptop equipped with a web browser, a desktop, a laptop, a tablet PC, a slate PC, etc., and the portable terminal includes, for example, portability and mobility. Covered wireless communication devices include Personal Communication System (PCS), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), Personal Digital Cellular (PDC), Personal Handyphone System (PHS), Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), and International Mobile Telecommunication (IMT). -2000, CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)-2000, W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), WiBro (Wireless Broadband Internet) terminal, smart phone, etc. based on all types of handhelds It may include wireless communication devices and wearable devices such as watches, rings, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, glasses, contact lenses, or head-mounted-device (HMD).

The 'contract service platform' is a digital platform configured to provide contract services between at least one subcontractor and at least one primary contractor, and can be implemented including various contract services and functions according to embodiments of the present invention, which will be described later.

Meanwhile, the domestic manufacturing industry is comprised of a small number of large corporations and the majority of small and medium-sized enterprises. In particular, most of the companies are small businesses, and these small businesses have very weak corporate competitiveness in terms of productivity, quality, and price. In addition, small businesses, which make up most of the industry, have difficulty building smart factories due to reasons such as cost and lack of conditions. In addition, even for finished product manufacturers, it is realistically impossible to have all the facilities and technologies necessary for product production due to limitations in company scale. Therefore, 'outsourcing processing', which outsources some processes such as turning during the entire process, is used, and this has become a very common processing method in the manufacturing industry. However, outsourcing processing requires a very difficult and cumbersome process because sufficient mutual verification of the other company's transaction history, current equipment status, and production capacity must be conducted. As such, due to the nature of not being able to easily outsource, primary contractors have a strong tendency to only deal with specific subcontractors with whom they have previously dealt. Additionally, when you need to suddenly increase production, you may not be able to respond quickly because it takes time to discover and verify new subcontractors. In addition to primary contractors, subcontractors often operate in a manner dependent on one or two specific primary contractors. Therefore, a decrease in the number of orders from the primary contractor may affect the sales of the subcontractor. In addition, in the case of subcontractors, it is not easy to find new main contractors due to lack of public relations, marketing, and sales capabilities.

Figure 1 is a diagram schematically showing the existing contract transaction method between a primary contractor and a subcontractor.

According to the existing subcontracting transaction method, as shown in Figure 1, one primary contractor requests outsourcing processing to a small number of specific subcontractor(s) with which it has signed a subcontract. Subcontractors also enter into subcontracts only with specific primary contractors and deliver products only to those primary contractors. In other words, because the existing contract transaction method follows a rigid and closed transaction relationship, it is difficult to promote common interests through mutual cooperation between the primary contractor and subcontractors.

Accordingly, the present invention would like to propose a contract transaction method as described later.

Figure 2 is a diagram schematically showing a contract transaction method between a primary contractor and a subcontractor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The contract transaction method according to the present invention provides flexible and open transaction relationships between multiple primary contractors and multiple subcontractors.

For example, as shown in FIG. 2, a primary contractor may conduct subcontracting transactions with multiple subcontractors, and a subcontractor may conduct subcontracting transactions with multiple primary subcontractors. For example, the primary contractor can select a subcontractor suitable for each process for each process that requires outsourcing throughout the entire process and request the outsourcing process. In addition, subcontractors may be requested to outsource processes not only from existing primary contractors but also from new primary contractors, depending on their current production capabilities.

In other words, according to the contract transaction method according to the present invention, the primary contractor can reduce the time and cost required to find and verify new subcontractors, and can also expand the company's production capacity in a short period of time to provide flexibility in rapidly changing market conditions. You can respond accordingly. Subcontractors can automatically find new primary contractors who need the company's processing capabilities without any separate promotional, marketing, or sales processes.

The contract transaction method according to the present invention disclosed in Figure 2 can be implemented using a contract service platform, which will be described later.

Figure 3 is a diagram schematically showing a contract transaction method between a primary contractor and a subcontractor including a contract service platform according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 3, the contract service platform 10 may be a digital platform configured to provide contract services by connecting at least one subcontractor(s) 20 and at least one primary contractor(s) 30. there is.

For example, the contract service platform 10 may be SaaS (Software-as-a-Service), which means 'software as a service'. SaaS refers to providing complete software as a service. Examples include email and YouTube that users can use directly online. SaaS can be structured in such a way that software and related data are centrally hosted and users access them through a client such as a web browser. Users (i.e., primary contractors and subcontractors) who use the contract service platform 10 have almost no initial investment cost, and can use the contract service by accessing the contract service platform 10 from each user's computer.

In one embodiment, the subcontractor 20 may provide processing information about products that the subcontractor 20 can produce through the subcontract service platform 10. The primary contractor 30 can register drawing information for the product for which the primary contractor 30 wishes to request production through the contract service platform 10. The contracting service platform 10 determines the subcontractor 20 suitable for the primary contractor 30 by matching the processing information provided by the subcontractor 20 based on the drawing information outsourced by the primary contractor 30. And, the above-determined primary contractor 30 and subcontractor 20 can be connected to each other.

In other words, through the contract service platform 10, the subcontractor 20 can achieve the effect of attracting new customers, and the main contractor 30 can achieve the effect of discovering new partners.

Figure 4 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of a system that provides an automated contracting platform service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, a system that provides an automated contracting platform service according to an embodiment of the present invention uses the contracting service platform 110 as described above to facilitate communication between the primary contractor 310 and the subcontractor 210. Provides contract transaction services. To this end, the system providing the automated contracting platform service may include a platform server 100, a subcontracting server 200, and a primary contracting server 300.

Meanwhile, for convenience of explanation, the system according to the present invention disclosed in FIG. 4 is shown as one subcontractor 210/subcontract server 200 and one main contractor 310/primary contract server 300. It is obvious that the system according to the invention can be configured to include a plurality of subcontractors (210)/subcontract servers (200) and a plurality of primary contractors (310)/primary contract servers (300). Hereinafter, although the subcontractor 210/subcontract server 200 and the primary contractor 310/primary contract server 300 are referred to in the singular, they may include plural concepts.

The platform server 100 may provide a contract service between at least one subcontractor 210 and at least one primary contractor 310 through the contract service platform 110. For example, the platform server 100 may operate and store software and related data to provide the contract service platform 110. As described above, the contract service platform 110 may be SaaS (Software-as-a-Service), meaning 'software as a service'. That is, each user of the subcontractor 210 and the primary contractor 310 can access the contract service platform 110 provided by the platform server 100 and use various contract services. In addition, the platform server 100 may include, for example, a cloud server, which is a virtualized server on the Internet, in order to provide the contract service platform 110.

The subcontract server 200 may be a computing device that connects the subcontract service platform 110 provided by the platform server 100. For example, the subcontract server 200 may refer to a computer or portable terminal that allows users of the subcontractor 210 to access the contract service platform 110 through a network. Alternatively, the subcontract server 200 is connected to the computer or portable terminal of the subcontractor 210 user through the platform server 100 and the network so that the subcontractor 210 user can use the contract service platform 110. It may also refer to a computing device that serves as a connection.

The subcontract server 200 may transmit processing information about products that can be produced by the subcontractor 210 to the platform server 100 through the contract service platform 110.

As described above, the products produced by the subcontractor 210 are processed and produced by machine tools. Accordingly, the processing information may include information related to machine tools used by the subcontractor 210.

For example, processing information may include a list of machine tools, type and version information of the controller mounted on the machine tool, type of machine tool, and number of axes. In addition, machining information includes the operating status of the machine tool (e.g., running, stopped, standby, power off), and the tool path of the machine tool (e.g., position of each axis, load value, feed value, depth of cut). ), can include current processing information (processing program, processing LOT, number of processing to date, expected processing completion time, expected LOT completion time).

Or, as another example, machining information may include information about a machine tool at a specific point in the past. By way of example, machining information includes operating status, toolpath, machining information, machining program and usage history at the time, machining and production history for a certain period of time in the past, calibration and replacement history, and machine warning alarm and message history. It can be included.

The primary contract server 300 may be a computing device that connects the contract service platform 110 provided by the platform server 100. For example, the primary contract server 300 may refer to a computer or portable terminal through which a user of the primary contract company 310 can access the contract service platform 110 through a network. Alternatively, the primary contract server 300 is connected to the computer or portable terminal of the primary contractor 310 user through the platform server 100 and the network so that the primary contractor 310 user can use the contract service platform 110. It may also refer to a computing device that serves as a connection.

The primary contract server 300 may transmit drawing information about the product for which the primary contractor 310 wishes to request production to the platform server 100 through the contract service platform 110.

Here, the drawing information may include a drawing expressing the structure or design of the product necessary for production, processing, assembly, etc. of the product. Additionally, the drawing information may include a drawing in a predetermined form depending on the product that the primary contractor 310 wishes to request production. For example, depending on the product type, assembly drawings, partial assembly drawings, parts drawings, process drawings, detailed drawings, connection drawings, wiring drawings, piping drawings, schematic drawings, basic drawings, installation drawings, layout drawings, device drawings, developed drawings, outline drawings, etc. It may include drawings such as structural diagrams, sketch diagrams, and curved diagrams. Alternatively, depending on the product process, drawings such as plans, production drawings, order drawings, approval drawings, quotation drawings, and explanation drawings may be included. Alternatively, the drawing file format may be determined, and for example, it may include drawings drawn in a format such as a drawing file using CAD or a 3D design drawing file.

At this time, the platform server 100 selects a subcontractor 210 suitable for the primary contractor 310 through matching with the processing information transmitted by the subcontract server 200 based on the drawing information received from the primary contractor server 300. You can decide.

That is, the platform server 100 can receive and store processing information and drawing information from a plurality of subcontractors and a plurality of primary contractors, respectively, through the contract service platform 110. Thereafter, the platform server 100 performs matching with the processing information received from subcontractors (i.e., subcontract servers) based on the drawing information received from each primary contractor (i.e., each primary contract server), and determines the corresponding primary contractor. Determine which subcontractor(s) are appropriate for your company. At this time, depending on the embodiment, the platform server 100 may select a subcontractor that best matches the original contractor that requested outsourcing production, or select appropriate subcontractors by ranking the matches and perform the selected subcontractor. You can also provide a list of companies.

As a more specific example, the platform server 100 derives product characteristics based on the drawing information received from the primary contract server 300 and the production capacity of the subcontractor 210 based on the processing information received from the subcontract server 200. Information can be derived. In addition, the platform server 100 may determine a subcontractor 210 suitable for the primary contractor 310 by performing matching based on the product characteristics and the production capacity information.

Here, the product characteristics may include at least one of the shape or size of the product for which the primary contractor 310 wishes to request production. Production capacity information may include at least one of production volume, shape, size, main processing capacity, machine operation rate, or additional production capacity.

For example, the platform server 100 determines product characteristics, such as size and shape, of the product that the primary contractor 310 wishes to request production based on the drawing information received from the primary contractor server 300, and then Subcontractors 210 with processing information similar to the characteristics can be found. As an example, the platform server 100 may select a subcontractor 210 that has a large history of processing processed products with characteristics similar to those of the product requested for production by the primary contractor 310 and has sufficient capacity for additional production. .

Depending on the embodiment, when performing matching between subcontractors and primary contractors through the contract service platform 110, similarity measurement using vectors or machine learning may be used.

In one embodiment, the platform server 100 extracts vectors for product features derived based on drawing information received from the primary contract server 300, and extracts vectors for product features derived based on processing information received from the subcontract server 200. A vector for production capacity information can be extracted. Additionally, the platform server 100 may measure similarity based on the vector for the product characteristics and the vector for the production capacity information. At this time, cosine similarity, which can be obtained by using the cosine angle between two vectors, can be used. The platform server 100 may determine a subcontractor 210 suitable for the primary contractor 310 based on the measured similarity (eg, cosine similarity).

Alternatively, in one embodiment, the platform server 100 may configure a learning model by performing unsupervised learning based on at least one or more drawing information received from at least one or more original contract server(s). For example, a learning model may be the result of unsupervised learning to extract product features based on drawing information and find a company with the capacity to produce matching products. Thereafter, the platform server 100 uses the learning model through unsupervised learning to determine a subcontractor 210 that has production capacity matching the product characteristics derived based on the drawing information of the primary contractor 310. .

As described above, when a subcontractor 210 suitable for the primary contractor 310 is determined through the contract service platform 110, a contract transaction process may proceed between the primary contractor 310 and the subcontractor 210. . For example, through the contract service platform 110, the primary contractor can proceed with a series of processes such as selecting a subcontractor, proceeding with ordering, checking processing progress, and product delivery and inspection. A detailed explanation of this will be provided later.

Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating the production site of a subcontractor in a system that provides an automated contracting platform service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 5, in the system providing an automated contracting platform service according to an embodiment of the present invention as described above, the subcontractor 210 includes at least one machine tool(s) 211 and an edge device ( 212), and the production site may be connected to the subcontract server 200.

The machine tool(s) 211 can generate processing information in real time when making or processing various machines. This processing information can be any data that can be extracted from machine tools, and all data ranging from several to tens of times per second can be stored in big data. Big data can be transmitted, stored, or queried using the big data storage of the platform server 100. For example, by recalling machining information stored at a specific point in the past, the machine tool operation situation at a specific point in the past can be reproduced, and these data can be used as back data for machine learning.

Edge device 212 may communicate with a plurality of machine tool(s) 211. An edge device may refer to a device that uses edge computing methods performed at or close to the location of the user or data. The edge device 212 may be implemented using a program that performs an edge role in the hardware of an industrial PC or mini PC. By checking the CPU load value of the edge device 212, machine tool monitoring can be performed within the range of machine tools available to one edge device 212. When processing information of the machine tool(s) 211 is transmitted from the edge device 212 to the platform server 100, it may be transmitted using encrypted communication. By way of example, there may be a plurality of edge devices 51212.

That is, the above-described machine tool(s) 211 and edge device 212 are connected to the subcontract server 200 and can transmit processing information of the machine tool continuously or in real time. For example, the subcontract server 200 continuously obtains the processing information about the machine tool(s) 211 from the edge device 212 connected to the machine tool(s) 211 of the subcontractor 210. , the processed information obtained from the edge device 212 can be continuously transmitted to the platform server 100.

In addition, the primary contract server 300 starts production of products produced by the subcontractor 210 based on processing information about the machine tool(s) 211 of the subcontractor 210 through the contract service platform 110. You can check at least one of the following: availability, processing progress, expected completion compliance, and quality.

The system providing an automated contracting platform service according to an embodiment of the present invention described above may further include a communication network, and may transmit and receive data between each component through the communication network. The communication network may include at least one of a local area network, a wired communication network, and a wireless communication network.

The short-range communication network may include short-range wireless communication networks such as Bluetooth, infrared communication, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) communication, WLAN (Wireless Local Access Network) communication, NFC communication, and Zigbee communication.

Wired communication networks include not only various wired communications such as Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), or Value Added Network (VAN), but also USB (Universal Serial Bus) and HDMI (High Quality). It may include various cable communication networks such as Definition Multimedia Interface (DVI), Digital Visual Interface (DVI), recommended standard 232 (RS-232), power line communication, or plain old telephone service (POTS).

In addition to Wi-Fi and Wi-Bro (Wireless Broadband), wireless communication networks include GSM (global System for Mobile Communication), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), UMTS (universal mobile telecommunications system), and TDMA. It may include a wireless communication network that supports various wireless communication methods such as Time Division Multiple Access (Time Division Multiple Access) and LTE (Long Term Evolution).

At least one component may be added or deleted in accordance with the performance of each component shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. Additionally, it will be easily understood by those skilled in the art that the mutual positions of the components may be changed in response to the performance or structure of the system.

Meanwhile, each component shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 refers to software and/or hardware components such as Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) and Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).

Figure 6 is a flowchart showing a method of providing an automated contracting platform service according to an embodiment of the present invention. The method disclosed in FIG. 6 can be performed by a system that provides an automated contracting platform service according to an embodiment of the present invention disclosed in FIGS. 4 and 5 described above.

Referring to FIG. 6, the subcontract server 200 may transmit processing information about products that can be produced by the subcontractor 210 to the platform server 100 through the contract service platform 110 (S600).

The primary contract server 300 may transmit drawing information about the product for which the primary contractor 310 wishes to request production to the platform server 100 through the contract service platform 110 (S610).

The platform server 100 can determine a subcontractor 210 suitable for the primary contractor 310 through matching with the processing information delivered by the subcontract server 200 based on the drawing information received from the primary contractor server 300. There is (S620).

As a more specific example, the platform server 100 derives product characteristics based on the drawing information received from the primary contract server 300 and the production capacity of the subcontractor 210 based on the processing information received from the subcontract server 200. Information can be derived. In addition, the platform server 100 may determine a subcontractor 210 suitable for the primary contractor 310 by performing matching based on the product characteristics and the production capacity information.

Depending on the embodiment, when performing matching between subcontractors and primary contractors through the contract service platform 110, similarity measurement or machine learning using vectors as described above may be used. Since this was explained in detail in the embodiment of FIG. 4, detailed description will be omitted in this embodiment.

The platform server 100 may transmit information about the determined subcontractor 210 to the primary contractor server 300 (S630). At this time, the user of the primary contractor 310 can select a company by checking the matched subcontractor 210 through the contract service platform 110.

When a subcontractor 210 suitable for the primary contractor 310 is determined through the contract service platform 110, a contract transaction process may proceed between the primary contractor 310 and the subcontractor 210. For example, the primary contractor can proceed with a series of processes such as selecting a subcontractor, placing an order, checking processing progress, and product delivery and inspection through the contract service platform 110.

Figure 7 is a flowchart showing a product verification process in a method of providing an automated contracting platform service according to an embodiment of the present invention. The method disclosed in FIG. 7 can be performed by a system that provides an automated contracting platform service according to an embodiment of the present invention disclosed in FIGS. 4 and 5 described above.

As described above, when a subcontractor 210 suitable for the primary contractor 310 is determined through the contract service platform 110, a connection is made between the primary contractor 310 and the subcontractor 210 through the contract service platform 110. The following processes can be performed:

In one embodiment, the original contract server 300 may input additional information such as the production quantity and delivery date of the product to be produced through the contract service platform 110, and the platform server 100 may input additional information based on this additional information. A request for quotation can be sent to the corresponding subcontracting server 200.

The subcontract server 200, which receives a request for quotation through the contract service platform 110, determines production capacity (e.g., production availability, machine operation rate, main processing capacity, etc.) and provides a quote through the contract service platform 110. Information can be transmitted to the primary contract server (300).

The primary contracting server 300 may select a company and place an order based on the quotation information delivered by the subcontracting server 200. The subcontract server 200 may receive an order request through the contract service platform 110 and proceed with the production process of the product for which order has been requested.

At this time, the primary contract server 300, through the contract service platform 110, determines whether production of the product produced by the subcontractor 210 has started, processing progress status, etc., based on processing information about the machine tool of the subcontractor 210. You can check at least one of compliance with the scheduled completion date and quality.

Thereafter, the subcontractor 210 can deliver the product to the primary contractor 310 when production of the product is completed. The primary contractor 310 may perform a product verification process as shown in FIG. 7 on the delivered product.

Referring to FIG. 7, the primary contract server 300 can perform a quality inspection of a product produced and delivered by a subcontractor 210 (S700), and sends the verification data measured through the quality inspection to the contract service platform 110. ) can be transmitted to the platform server 100 (S710).

The platform server 100 may accumulate evaluation data for the subcontractor 210 based on the verification data transmitted from the primary contractor server 300 (S720). At this time, verification data and evaluation data can be automatically transmitted to and collected in big data.

The platform server 100 may further use the accumulated evaluation data to perform matching between subcontractors and primary contractors. That is, the platform server 100 can rank subcontractors suitable for the primary contractor using the accumulated evaluation data when performing matching with processing information based on the drawing information described above, and based on this, the subcontractors can be recommended (S730).

Figure 8 is a flowchart showing a contract transaction process performed according to a method of providing an automated contract platform service according to an embodiment of the present invention. The method disclosed in FIG. 8 can be performed by a system that provides an automated contracting platform service according to an embodiment of the present invention disclosed in FIGS. 4 and 5 described above.

Referring to Figure 8, the primary contractor may request a quote from the subcontractor (S800).

For example, a user of a primary contractor 310 that requires outsourced processing may upload a drawing of a product for which a quotation is requested to the contract service platform 110. At this time, the platform server 100 analyzes the drawing, extracts product characteristics such as shape and size of the product for which a quotation is requested, produces a product matching this, and subcontractors (s) with the production capacity to start production immediately. ) can be selected. Afterwards, the primary contractor 310 user can input information such as drawings, production quantity, delivery date, etc. into the contract service platform 110 based on the selected subcontractor(s), and the platform based on the inputted information. The server 100 can request a quotation from the relevant subcontractor through the contract service platform 110 (that is, it can send a quotation request). At this time, an automatic alarm function may be provided to the subcontractor 210 user who has received the request for quotation through a mobile device or homepage.

The subcontractor can submit a quotation to the primary contractor (S810).

For example, the subcontractor 210 user reviews whether the quotation requested product can currently be produced (i.e., whether there is production capacity) based on the received quotation request, and if it is determined that production is possible, the subcontractor service platform 110 You can submit a quote via ).

The primary contractor can select a subcontractor and place an order based on the quotation provided by the subcontractor (S820).

For example, the user of the primary contractor 310 reviews the quotations of subcontractors and the production capacity information of subcontractors received through the contract service platform 110, selects a company to outsource processing, and selects a company to outsource processing to the subcontractor service platform 110. You can request an order from the selected company (i.e., send an order form) through .

The primary contractor can check the processing progress of the subcontractor (S830).

For example, the user of the primary contractor 310 can always check the real-time operation status of each subcontractor's machine tool through the contract service platform 110, and through this, determine whether the production of the product has started, progress status, and compliance with the scheduled completion date. You can check the schedule for availability, quality, etc.

The subcontractor delivers the product to the primary contractor, and the primary contractor can inspect the product (S840).

For example, a user of the primary contractor 310 can measure the quality of a product delivered from a subcontractor as a digital value, and the measured data can be automatically transmitted to and accumulated in big data. At this time, the accumulated data can be used as basic data for the subcontractor's quality control capabilities.

Subcontractors can process transaction statements or tax invoices (S850).

For example, when the subcontractor's product delivery and the primary contractor's inspection are completed, the contract service platform 110 can automatically issue a transaction statement or tax invoice. This can be registered as the company's transaction performance on the contract service platform 110 and used as company trust information in the future.

The steps in FIGS. 6 to 8 are described as being executed sequentially, but this is merely an illustrative explanation of the technical idea of the embodiment according to the present invention, and it is necessary for those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the embodiment according to the present invention belongs. It is possible to apply various modifications and variations by executing by changing the order shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 or executing one or more of the steps in parallel without departing from the essential characteristics of the embodiment according to the present invention. Therefore, Figures 6 to 8 are not limited to the time series order.

According to the present invention described above, since the primary contractor and subcontractors are connected through a contract service platform, mutual trust between the primary contractor and subcontractors can be provided and an organic relationship can be established. In addition, the facility utilization rate of related companies can be improved through flexible transactions between primary contractors and subcontractors.

According to the present invention described above, in the case of a primary contractor, the time and cost required to find and verify new subcontractors can be significantly reduced, and as a result, the company's production capacity can be expanded in a short period of time and is flexible in rapidly changing market conditions. You can respond accordingly. In addition, subcontractors can use matching services through the subcontract service platform, so they can automatically secure new customers tailored to the company's production capacity without separate promotion, marketing, or sales processes. In addition, by securing new customers, the utilization of idle equipment of subcontractors can be maximized and further competitiveness can be strengthened.

According to the present invention described above, the entire process from ordering, progress, delivery, and inspection can be digitized using a contract service platform, thereby reducing time and manpower consumption compared to the existing analog transaction method and providing an automated process. You can.

The method according to the present invention described above may be implemented as a program (or application) and stored in a medium in order to be executed in conjunction with a hardware computer.

Meanwhile, the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in the form of a recording medium that stores instructions executable by a computer. Instructions may be stored in the form of program code, and when executed by a processor, may create program modules to perform operations of the disclosed embodiments. The recording medium may be implemented as a computer-readable recording medium.

Computer-readable recording media include all types of recording media storing instructions that can be decoded by a computer. For example, there may be Read Only Memory (ROM), Random Access Memory (RAM), magnetic tape, magnetic disk, flash memory, optical data storage device, etc.

As described above, the disclosed embodiments have been described with reference to the attached drawings. A person skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains will understand that the present disclosure may be practiced in forms different from the disclosed embodiments without changing the technical idea or essential features of the present disclosure. The disclosed embodiments are illustrative and should not be construed as limiting.

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In a method of providing an automated contracting platform service,
Transmitting, by the subcontract server, processing information about products that can be produced by the subcontractor to the platform server through the subcontract service platform;
Transmitting, by the primary contract server, drawing information on a product for which the primary contractor wishes to request production, to the platform server through the contract service platform; and
A step of determining, by the platform server, a subcontractor suitable for the primary contractor through matching with the processing information based on the drawing information,
The contract service platform is a digital platform configured to provide contract services between at least one subcontractor and at least one primary contractor,
The subcontracted server is,
A method of continuously obtaining the processing information about the machine tool from an edge device connected to the subcontractor's machine tool, and continuously transmitting the processing information obtained from the edge device to the platform server. According to paragraph 1,
The step of determining a subcontractor suitable for the primary contractor is,
Deriving product features based on the drawing information, by the platform server;
Deriving, by the platform server, production capacity information of the subcontractor based on the processing information; and
A step of determining, by the platform server, a subcontractor suitable for the primary contractor by performing matching based on the product characteristics and the production capacity information,
The product characteristics include at least one of the shape or size of the product that the primary contractor wishes to produce,
The production capacity information includes at least one of production volume, shape, size, main processing capacity, machine operation rate, or additional production capacity. According to paragraph 2,
The step of determining a subcontractor suitable for the primary contractor is,
By the platform server, a vector for the product feature derived based on the drawing information is extracted, a vector for the production capacity information derived based on the processing information is extracted, a vector for the product feature and measuring cosine similarity based on a vector for the production capacity information; and
Method comprising: determining a subcontractor suitable for the primary contractor based on the cosine similarity. According to paragraph 2,
Constructing a learning model by performing unsupervised learning based on at least one drawing information received from at least one original contract server by the platform server,
The step of determining a subcontractor suitable for the primary contractor is,
Determining, by the platform server, a subcontractor with the production capacity information matching the product characteristics using the learning model. According to paragraph 1,
Transmitting verification data measured through quality inspection of products produced by the subcontractor by the primary contract server to the platform server through the contract service platform;
Accumulating, by the platform server, evaluation data for a subcontractor based on the verification data transmitted from the primary contract server; and
Recommending a subcontractor by ranking, by the platform server, subcontractors suitable for the primary contractor based on the matching with the processed information and the accumulated evaluation data. According to paragraph 1,
The primary contract server is,
Through the subcontracting service platform, based on the processing information on the subcontractor's machine tool, inquire at least one of whether production has started, processing progress, compliance with the scheduled completion date, and quality of the product produced by the subcontractor. , method. According to paragraph 1,
The drawing information includes a drawing of a predetermined form according to the product that the primary contractor wishes to request production. A computer program combined with a computer as hardware and stored in a computer-readable recording medium to execute the method of any one of claims 1 to 7. A computer-readable recording medium coupled to a hardware computer and storing a computer program for executing the method of any one of claims 1 to 7. In a system that provides automated contracting platform services,
A platform server configured to provide contract services between at least one subcontractor and at least one primary contractor through a contract service platform;
a subcontract server configured to transmit processing information about products that can be produced by a subcontractor to the platform server through the contract service platform; and
It includes; a primary contract server configured to transmit drawing information about a product for which the primary contractor wishes to request production to the platform server through the contract service platform;
The platform server determines a subcontractor suitable for the primary contractor through matching with the processing information based on the drawing information,
The subcontracted server is,
A system that continuously obtains the processing information about the machine tool from an edge device connected to the subcontractor's machine tool, and continuously transmits the processing information obtained from the edge device to the platform server.

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