TW202141366A - Warehouse manpower arrangement method and warehouse manpower arrangement system capable of providing comprehensive consideration of personnel efficiency and manpower arrangement recommendations for all work projects to improve the overall execution efficiency of the warehouse operation. - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a warehouse manpower arrangement method, which is executed by a warehouse manpower arrangement system, and the method includes the following steps: reading a plurality of pieces of personnel information, and receiving a plurality of pieces of operation information, and reading a plurality of sub-process projects corresponding to operation-type information in an operation-type database according to the operation-type information of each operation information to generate a to-do-sub-process list, and setting the minimum completion time of the to-do-sub-process list as an objective function, and performing an optimization calculation based on work efficiency information of each personnel information to generate at least one project execution time and a corresponding recommended sub-process project. The method implemented by the manpower arrangement system provides recommended execution time and sub-process projects of the on-the-job personnel, and provides comprehensive consideration of personnel efficiency and manpower arrangement recommendations for all work projects to improve the overall execution efficiency of the warehouse operation.

Description

Storage manpower configuration method and storage manpower configuration system

A manpower configuration method and system, especially a warehouse manpower configuration method and configuration system.

The general logistics center is the function of collecting and distributing large quantities of goods. The goods are in a single form. The goods are temporarily stored after entering the warehouse, and are transferred out of the warehouse when the scheduled time is up or the customer has the purchase demand. No additional processing is required. The process is simple, so the processes from warehouse entry, inventory, and warehouse release are easy to predict and arrange, and the demand for manpower density is low.

In recent years, the Internet has developed, and online stores have tended to diversify and refine products, and generally customize operations based on individual customer needs. The general logistics center's mass entry and exit operation mode cannot meet the above needs, so third-party e-commerce The logistics center came into being. The third-party e-commerce logistics center provides e-commerce operators as a unified warehouse, and also provides services such as warehousing, tally, operation and delivery, and processing customer returns for e-commerce operators. According to a third-party e-commerce logistics center, the number of operations to be processed in a single day may be as high as thousands of operations and the number of operations and pending operations in a single day, depending on the number of e-commerce operators it cooperates with and the number of operations of each home appliance merchant The types are very different, and each assignment has a different combination of content and process. For example, for a shipment of a customer purchase operation, the operator needs to perform the following processes: printing, picking, packaging, and distributing according to the content of the operation; for a batch of goods to enter the warehouse, the operator needs to carry out the process There are: receiving goods, ordering goods, logging in to the system, sorting goods according to the industry and product characteristics, and putting them on shelves. In addition, in the face of the trend that e-commerce operators have increasingly stricter requirements for the speed of operations such as job delivery, how to use limited manpower to handle all operations most efficiently is a problem that third-party e-commerce operators must face.

The operators of the third-party e-commerce logistics center have multiple types of operations, cumbersome processes, and high requirements for the immediacy of operations. If you rely on the warehouse manager of the traditional logistics center to allocate manpower and operation processes on a daily or every time period based on past experience, it is often impossible Taking into account a variety of factors including job types, job numbers, operator personal efficiency, temporary jobs, etc., the overall efficiency of the logistics center is difficult to maintain stability. Therefore, the existing warehousing manpower allocation methods must be further improved.

In view of the fact that the existing warehousing manpower distribution method is difficult to efficiently solve the diversified business content of the third-party e-commerce logistics center, the present invention provides a warehousing manpower configuration method, which is executed by a processing module of an electronic device, and includes the following steps: A plurality of personnel information is read from a personnel database, and the personnel information includes plural operation efficiency information corresponding to plural sub-process items; Receive multiple pieces of job information, which includes job category information; According to the job category information of each job information, read the plural sub-process items corresponding to each job category information in a job category database, and generate a to-do sub-process list; Set a minimum completion time of the to-do sub-process list as an objective function, and perform an optimization calculation based on the work efficiency information of each person's information to generate a better personnel schedule information; among them, The preferred personnel scheduling information includes at least one project execution time corresponding to each of the personnel information and suggested sub-process items corresponding to the project execution time.

In the warehousing manpower allocation method of the present invention, a plurality of pieces of personnel information and the operation efficiency information corresponding to each sub-process item in each piece of personnel information are read first. Each of the personnel information represents the current personnel who performed the work that day, and the work efficiency information corresponding to each personnel information represents the work efficiency of each personnel who performs different sub-process items. Each operation information is each operation order that needs to be executed received on the day, and one operation information includes the operation type of the operation, such as shipping operation, warehousing operation, etc., and the content of the operation, such as product number and quantity. When a plurality of operation information is received, the operation sub-procedures required by each operation are first read from an operation type database, and then the required sub-procedures represented by each operation information are integrated into a to-do sub-procedure list. The list of to-do sub-processes contains a collection of all sub-processes that need to be completed during the period. According to the list of to-do sub-processes and the operation efficiency information corresponding to the information of each personnel, the optimal personnel scheduling information is generated through optimization calculation. The better staff schedule information contains the recommended execution process items for each staff member at different time points.

In addition, the present invention also provides a warehouse manpower allocation system, including a processing module and a display unit. The processing module stores a personnel database and a job category database; wherein the job category database includes corresponding plural job categories. Information of plural sub-process item information; the personnel database includes plural personnel information, and each of the personnel information includes plural operation efficiency information corresponding to each sub-process item; the processing module executes the above-mentioned warehouse manpower allocation method to generate the The preferred personnel schedule information, and the display unit is controlled to display the preferred personnel schedule information for reference by on-site management personnel.

Through the method and system of the present invention, the processing module receives all operation information that must be executed during the working period, and reads the operation sub-processes of each operation information. The list of to-do sub-processes generated by the integrated calculation of the processes represents All the work that needs to be done during this time period or day. According to the work efficiency information corresponding to each sub-process item in the personnel information, and the to-do sub-process list for integrated calculation, a better personnel scheduling information is generated, by providing the project execution time and suggested sub-processes generated by the system Projects, for the current sub-process items that should be carried out by each staff member, or the allocation of personnel for each staff member who should switch to perform another sub-process project at a certain point in time, and propose better management suggestions.

In this way, through optimized calculations based on the work efficiency information of the personnel information and the list of to-do sub-processes, a schedule for each employee’s proposed execution of the sub-processes is generated, and all the warehouses and inbounds received on that day are calculated. The optimized allocation of manpower for all sub-processes included in the scheduled operation of the warehouse avoids uncertain factors that are difficult to be fully considered by manual manpower scheduling and allocation, and steadily improves the overall efficiency when performing a large number of operations that include complex sub-processes. .

Referring to Figure 1, the present invention provides a warehouse manpower configuration system and configuration method. The warehouse manpower configuration method includes the following steps: A plurality of personnel information is read from a personnel database, and the personnel information includes plural operation efficiency information corresponding to plural sub-process items (S101); Receive plural pieces of operation information, and the operation information includes operation type information (S102); According to the job category information of each job information, read the plural sub-process items corresponding to each job category information in a job category database, and generate a to-do sub-process list (S103); Set a minimum completion time of the to-do sub-process list as an objective function, and perform an optimization calculation based on the work efficiency information of the personnel information to generate a better personnel schedule information; (S104); wherein, The preferred personnel scheduling information includes at least one project execution time corresponding to each of the personnel information and execution sub-process items corresponding to the project execution time.

Please refer to FIG. 2, the warehouse manpower allocation system includes a processing module 11 and a display unit 12. The processing module 11 stores a personnel database and a job category database. Wherein, the operation type database includes plural sub-process item information corresponding to plural operation type information; the personnel database includes plural personnel information, and each of the personnel information includes plural operation efficiency information corresponding to each sub-process item; the processing The module 11 executes the above-mentioned warehouse manpower allocation method to generate the preferred personnel schedule information, and controls the display unit 12 to display the preferred personnel schedule information for reference by on-site management personnel.

For example, the job category information of a job information is, for example, an incoming warehouse category information or a shipment category information. Further, in terms of the warehousing operation of a product, the sub-process items that may be included include the inventory process, the return process, the processing quality control process, the warehousing process and the tally process, etc.; in the case of an order shipping operation, it may include The sub-process items include order making process, picking process, packaging process, return warehouse process, etc. In the preferred embodiment, the information of each person includes the operation efficiency corresponding to each of the above-mentioned sub-processes, that is, an average value of the number/time that the person performs each sub-process item.

Preferably, a minimum completion time of the list of to-do sub-processes is set as an objective function, and an optimization calculation step is performed based on the work efficiency information of each of the personnel information to obtain the shortest operation of the to-do sub-process function Time, and the steps of generating a better personnel scheduling information, for example, are executed by Greedy Algorithm or Dynamic Programming Algorithm.

In addition, preferably, the warehouse manpower allocation system further includes an input unit 13 electrically connected to the processing module 11. The input unit 13 is used by the on-the-job personnel to log in, record completion when completing a sub-process item, or log out when completing a working period.

Preferably, the personnel information further includes the personnel work location parameters and the scheduled work start and end time condition parameters of the current personnel. The better manpower scheduling information further includes personnel work locations and scheduled personnel rest time information.

Please refer to Figure 3. In a first preferred embodiment of the present invention, before performing the step of reading a plurality of personnel information from a personnel database, the following steps are performed first: Receive a plurality of personnel registration requirements, which include the personnel identification code (S301); among them, The step of reading plural pieces of personnel information from a personnel database (S101) includes the following sub-steps: Read the person information corresponding to the person's ID code in the person's information database according to the person's ID code (S1011).

When a working period begins, the staff who arrives on the day will log in to the system. When the processing module 11 receives a person's login request, it reads the corresponding person information in the person database according to the person's personal identification code entered by the person, that is, the person's work efficiency in executing each sub-process item. When all the employees on the day have finished logging in, the processing module 11 has read the work efficiency list of all the employees on each seed process item, so as to further optimize the calculation of the pending sub-process list.

In addition, the personnel database is established based on a personnel attendance history record. For example, when an on-the-job employee completes the personnel registration and performs one of the sub-process items according to the better personnel scheduling information generated by the processing module 11, the input unit 13 will scan or scan a bar code at the input unit 13 every time a sub-process is completed. Manual input and other methods are used to record the process completion. In this way, the processing module 11 uses the completed quantity of one of the sub-process items performed by each on-the-job personnel in a working period as the personnel attendance history record of the personnel. Further, according to the completion time statistics of the process completion record, the personnel information corresponding to the work efficiency information of each sub-process item is calculated, and the information of the personnel database is added or updated.

In this way, the personnel information in the personnel database will update the work efficiency status of each personnel with the completed sub-process items and quantity of each work period, so that the processing module 11 can perform operations based on the real-time personnel work efficiency. Adjust the calculation to ensure the optimization of the better staff schedule.

Please refer to FIG. 4, preferably, each operation information read by the processing module 11 also includes priority operation condition information, and when step S103 is performed, the processing module is based on each operation information Job category information and priority job condition information, read the plural sub-process items corresponding to each job category information in a job category database, and generate a list of to-do sub-processes arranged in priority order (S103').

In addition, preferably, each of the personnel information read by the processing module 11 also includes a preferred process condition information. And when the step S104 of generating the better personnel scheduling information is executed, it is executed according to the following sub-steps: According to the preferred process condition information of each of the personnel information, the suggested sub-process item with the personnel information of the corresponding preferred process is set as the preferred process (S1041); A minimum completion time of the to-do sub-process list is set as an objective function, and an optimization calculation is performed based on the work efficiency information of the personnel information that does not have a preferred process, and the preferred personnel schedule information is generated (S1042) .

In other words, before the processing module 11 starts to perform optimization calculations based on all the personnel information and the to-do sub-process list, the processing module 11 can also set the priority conditions. The priority condition setting is, for example, a preferred process condition of a specific person or a priority order of a specific job. For example, based on business requirements, process planning experience, etc., some work processes must be prioritized on the same day. Therefore, when the to-do sub-process list is generated, it is sorted according to the priority work condition information in each work information. In this way, when performing optimization calculations, the priority operating conditions are also taken into consideration, which meets the contingency requirements of high mobility in warehousing operations.

For some workers, based on their special operation ability for specific processes, or special expertise for certain types of goods and merchants, they must be prioritized to perform specific sub-processes or certain types of operations. Therefore, the personnel of the personnel The information includes a preferred process condition, excluding the consideration of its work efficiency information, and priority is given to setting the person to execute the preferred process. The rest of the personnel who do not have the optimal process conditions are further optimized in the step of performing the optimization calculation, based on the work efficiency information of their personnel information, and the better personnel are scheduled into the information.

By setting priority conditions for specific operation information or personnel information, on-site management personnel can make the better personnel scheduling information truly meet the requirements of the urgent operation process or the ability of the personnel of the day, etc., and improve the warehousing manpower of the present invention. The adaptability and practicability of the configuration method and system.

Please refer to FIG. 5. In a second preferred embodiment of the present invention, the warehouse manpower allocation system further includes a sign-off confirmation module 14 connected between the processing module 11 and the display unit 12. When the processing module generates the preferred personnel schedule information, the processing module 11 outputs the preferred personnel schedule information to the approval confirmation module 14. The approval confirmation module 14 receives the better personnel schedule information, and determines whether each suggested sub-process item of the personnel information has a preset approval authority; if so, the personnel information, the corresponding project execution time, and The recommended sub-process item is output to the display unit; if not, it waits to receive a confirmation sign-off authority. When the confirmed sign-off authority is received, the personnel information, the corresponding project execution time, and the suggested sub-process item are output to the display Unit 12.

The sign-off confirmation module 14 makes some of the more important and better scheduling information need to be signed and confirmed by the management personnel, and the general suggested sub-process items can be directly output through the sign-off confirmation module 14 through the default sign-off authority. show. All the suggested sub-process items corresponding to the personnel information generated by the processing module 11 will pass the approval confirmation module 14. If the suggested sub-process item has the preset approval authority, it will be directly output to the display unit 12 . The recommended sub-process items of the remaining personnel information must be confirmed or adjusted by the management personnel before being output to the display unit 12. The sign-off confirmation module 14 is, for example, a management computer or a mobile device.

The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as above in preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with the professional technology Personnel, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, when the technical content disclosed above can be used to make slight changes or modification into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, but any content that does not deviate from the technical solution of the present invention, according to the present invention Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments are still within the scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.

11: Processing module 12: Display unit 13: Input unit 14: Sign-off confirmation module

Fig. 1 is a schematic flow chart of the method for arranging warehouse manpower according to the present invention. Figure 2 is a schematic block diagram of the warehouse manpower allocation system of the present invention. Fig. 3 is a schematic flowchart of a first preferred embodiment of a method for arranging warehouse manpower according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of another flow chart of the first preferred embodiment of the method for arranging warehouse manpower according to the present invention. Fig. 5 is a block diagram of a second preferred embodiment of a warehouse manpower allocation system according to the present invention.

Claims (10)

A method for warehousing manpower configuration, executed by a processing module of a warehousing manpower configuration system, includes the following steps: a. Read plural pieces of personnel information from a personnel database, and the personnel information includes plural operation efficiency information corresponding to plural sub-process items; b. Receive plural pieces of operation information, and the operation information includes operation type information; c. According to the job category information of each job information, read the plural sub-process items corresponding to each job category information in a job category database, and generate a to-do sub-process list; d. Set a minimum completion time of the to-do sub-process list as an objective function, and perform an optimization calculation based on the work efficiency information of each person's information to generate a better personnel schedule information; among them, The preferred personnel scheduling information includes at least one project execution time corresponding to each of the personnel information and suggested sub-process items corresponding to the project execution time. The method for arranging warehouse manpower according to claim 1, wherein step d is performed by a greedy algorithm or a dynamic programming algorithm. The storage manpower configuration method described in claim 1, wherein, before step a, the following steps are performed: Receive multiple personnel login requirements, which include personnel identification codes; among them, Step a includes the following sub-steps: Read the personnel information corresponding to the personnel identification code in the personnel information database according to the personnel identification code. According to the storage manpower allocation method of claim 1, wherein each of the operation information also includes a priority operation information; wherein, when step c. is performed, it is based on the operation category information and priority operation information of each operation information, Read the plural sub-process items corresponding to each job type information in a job category database, and generate a list of to-do sub-processes arranged in priority order. The method for arranging warehouse manpower according to claim 1, wherein the personnel information further includes information on preferred process conditions; wherein, step d includes the following sub-steps: According to the preferred process condition information of each of the personnel information, the suggested sub-process item with the personnel information of the corresponding preferred process is set as the preferred process; A minimum completion time of the list of to-do sub-processes is set as an objective function, and an optimization calculation is performed based on the operation efficiency information of the personnel information that does not have a preferred process to generate the preferred personnel schedule information. The warehouse manpower allocation method according to claim 1, wherein the personnel information of the personnel database is established based on a personnel attendance history record. The method for arranging warehouse manpower according to claim 1, wherein the operation category information is an inbound category information or an outbound category information. The warehousing manpower allocation method described in claim 7, wherein: The sub-process items corresponding to the warehousing category information in the job category database include: inventory process, return process, processing quality control process, warehousing process, and tally process; The sub-process items in the job category database corresponding to the warehouse category information include: order making process, picking process, packaging process, and warehouse return process. A warehousing manpower configuration system, including: A processing module that stores a personnel database and an operation category database; wherein the operation category database contains plural sub-process items corresponding to the operation category information; the personnel database includes plural personnel information, and each of the personnel information includes Corresponding to the plural operation efficiency information of each sub-process item; the processing module executes the warehouse manpower allocation method described in request items 1 to 8; A display unit is electrically connected to the processing module, and the processing module controls the display unit to display the better personnel scheduling information. The warehousing manpower allocation system described in claim 9 further includes: A sign-off confirmation module is connected between the processing module and the display unit; wherein, when the processing module generates the better staff scheduling information, the processing module outputs the better staff scheduling information to The sign-off confirmation module; The approval confirmation module receives the better personnel scheduling information, and determines whether each suggested sub-process item of the personnel information has a preset approval authority; If yes, output the personnel information, the corresponding project execution time, and the suggested sub-process items to the display unit; if not, wait to receive a confirmation sign-off authority. When the confirmed sign-off authority is received, the personnel information , The corresponding project execution time, and the suggested sub-process items are output to the display unit.

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