An order processing method, device, equipment and storage medium

Abstract

The application discloses an order processing method and device, equipment and a storage medium. The method comprises the following steps: an order processing system acquires order information including the number of orders, the name of goods in each order and the number of goods in a preset time period; in the case that the number of orders is less than or equal to the worktable workable amount, the order processing system acquires the total number of the same goods name in the orders in the preset time period and sends a control instruction to a carrying device and a distribution device; the carrying device carries the storage container corresponding to the goods name to the workstation; and the distribution device distributes the corresponding number of goods corresponding to the goods name sorted according to the order information to the corresponding order. The order processing method provided by the application reduces the carrying frequency of the carrying device in the picking operation and reduces the picking cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of logistics and warehousing, and in particular relates to an order processing method, apparatus, equipment and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of e-commerce, the logistics and warehousing industry is facing unprecedented challenges. The traditional manual cart-based picking method, where people pick goods directly from the warehouse, is no longer sufficient to handle the complex order picking process, and more and more users are choosing automated picking methods where goods are picked directly from the warehouse.

[0003] The goods-to-person automated picking method uses automated equipment to transport shelves or bins to fixed picking workstations, where picking personnel then perform the picking work, reducing the workload of picking personnel and greatly improving picking efficiency.

[0004] In the implementation of this automated picking method, a single operating mode often fails to meet the diverse business needs of users. For user groups with large order volumes but a relatively small variety of items in circulation, many orders contain the same type of item, resulting in the storage containers for the same item being moved back and forth multiple times, causing unnecessary consumption of manpower and resources and increasing sorting costs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides an order processing method, apparatus, equipment, and storage medium that can reduce the number of times automated equipment handles items during picking operations, thereby reducing the consumption of manpower and material resources.

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides an order processing method, the method comprising:

[0007] The system retrieves order information for a preset time period through the order processing system. The order information includes the order quantity, the item name and quantity in each order.

[0008] If the number of orders is less than or equal to the workbench's capacity, the total number of items with the same name in orders within a preset time period is obtained through the order processing system.

[0009] The system sends handling instructions to the transport equipment and distribution instructions to the distribution equipment through the order processing system.

[0010] The transport equipment responds to handling instructions and transports the storage container corresponding to the item name to the workstation;

[0011] The distribution equipment responds to the distribution command and distributes the corresponding quantity of items, which are sorted according to the order information, to the corresponding order.

[0012] Among the possible implementations are:

[0013] When the number of orders exceeds the workbench's capacity, the order processing system clusters orders within a preset time period according to the similarity of the names of the items contained in the orders, resulting in multiple picking operation waves.

[0014] The order processing system retrieves the total quantity of items with the same name from orders in the same picking operation wave.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the distribution device, in response to a distribution command, distributes the corresponding quantity of items, sorted according to the order information, to the corresponding order, including:

[0016] In response to the distribution command, the distribution equipment distributes all items contained in the order in the same picking operation wave to the corresponding order according to the corresponding quantity of items sorted out by the item name in the order information.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the distribution equipment includes Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).

[0018] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an order processing apparatus, the apparatus comprising:

[0019] The order processing system is used to obtain order information within a preset time period. The order information includes the order quantity, the item name and quantity in each order;

[0020] The order processing system is also used to obtain the total quantity of items with the same item name in orders within a preset time period, provided that the number of orders does not exceed the worktable's processing capacity.

[0021] The order processing system is also used to send handling instructions to the transport equipment and distribution instructions to the distribution equipment;

[0022] Transport equipment is used to transport the storage containers corresponding to the item names to the workstation in response to handling instructions;

[0023] The distribution equipment is used to respond to distribution instructions and distribute the corresponding quantity of items corresponding to the item names sorted according to the order information to the corresponding orders.

[0024] In some possible implementations, the order processing system is specifically used for:

[0025] When the number of orders exceeds the workbench's capacity, orders within a preset time period are clustered according to the similarity of the names of the items contained in the orders, resulting in multiple picking operation waves.

[0026] Obtain the total quantity of items with the same item name in orders from the same picking operation wave.

[0027] In some possible implementations, the split-cast device is specifically used for:

[0028] In response to the distribution instruction, all items contained in the order in the same picking operation wave are distributed to the corresponding order according to the item name and corresponding quantity of the sorted items in the order information.

[0029] In some possible implementations, the broadcasting equipment includes AGVs.

[0030] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide an order processing device, which includes: a processor and a memory storing computer program instructions; when the processor executes the computer program instructions, it implements the order processing method as described in the first aspect, or any possible implementation of the first aspect.

[0031] Fourthly, embodiments of this application provide a computer storage medium storing computer program instructions, which, when executed by a processor, implement the order processing method as described in the first aspect, or any possible implementation of the first aspect.

[0032] This application provides an order processing method, apparatus, device, and storage medium. The method involves an order processing system that acquires order information, including the number of orders, the item names in each order, and the quantity of items, within a preset time period. The system then acquires the total quantity of items with the same item name from orders within the preset time period and sends a handling instruction to a transport device and a distribution instruction to a distribution device. The transport device transports the storage containers corresponding to the item names in the orders to a workbench, where pickers select the total quantity of the same item from the orders. The distribution device then distributes the items to the corresponding orders based on the order information. In this embodiment, when the transport device transports the storage containers corresponding to the item names to the workbench, the pickers, based on the total quantity of the same item in the orders to be processed within the preset time period acquired by the order processing system, select all the required items at once. This reduces the number of times the transport device handles items during the picking operation, lowers the consumption of manpower and resources, and thus reduces picking costs. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the order processing apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0035] Figure 2This is a flowchart illustrating the order processing method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating another order processing method provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the computing device for the order processing method provided in the embodiments of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The features and exemplary embodiments of various aspects of this application will be described in detail below. To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only intended to explain this application and not to limit it. For those skilled in the art, this application can be implemented without some of these specific details. The following description of the embodiments is merely to provide a better understanding of this application by illustrating examples.

[0039] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0040] Before describing the embodiments, it should be noted that in this application, an item may be described using a minimum stockkeeping unit (SKU).

[0041] In the logistics and warehousing industry, existing picking models typically divide the work area into a shelving area and a picking operation area, such as... Figure 1As shown, the picking area has a number of SKU workstations, each with a number of workbenches. The shelving area is equipped with automated transport equipment, such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), used to move storage containers of items placed on the shelves. Users divide all orders into different waves based on the workbench's capacity. Each wave handles the same number of orders as the workbench's capacity, and each order is independent. The automated equipment, according to the order information, sequentially moves the storage containers corresponding to the items in each order from the shelving area to the workbenches. Pickers then select the quantity of items in each order and distribute them to the order. In this picking mode, the storage containers of the same item need to be moved back and forth multiple times.

[0042] To address this issue, embodiments of this application provide an order processing method, an order processing apparatus, a device, and a storage medium. The method involves acquiring order information for orders within a preset time period through an order processing system, calculating the total quantity of items with the same name in each order, and then having a transport device transport the storage container containing the same item name to a workbench. Pickers then select the items corresponding to the same item name based on the total quantity, and the sorting device distributes the items to the corresponding orders according to the order information. This achieves one-time transport and picking of the same items from multiple orders, reducing the number of times automated equipment handles items during the picking process.

[0043] The embodiments of this application will now be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0044] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an order processing device provided in an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, the order processing device includes an order processing system 110, a transport device 120, and a distribution device 130.

[0045] The order processing system 110 is used to obtain order information within a preset time period. The order information includes the order quantity, the item name and the item quantity in each order; if the order quantity does not exceed the worktable's processing capacity, it obtains the total quantity of items with the same item name in the orders within the preset time period; it sends handling instructions to the transport equipment and distribution instructions to the distribution equipment.

[0046] The transport equipment 120 is used to transport the storage container corresponding to the item name to the workstation in response to handling instructions.

[0047] The distribution device 130 is used to respond to the distribution instruction and distribute the corresponding quantity of items corresponding to the item names sorted according to the order information to the corresponding orders.

[0048] The order processing system 110 can be, but is not limited to, various computer devices, mobile phones, tablets, and other terminal devices. The transport equipment 120 and the distribution equipment 130 can be, but are not limited to, AGVs, or automated equipment such as intelligent robots.

[0049] In one embodiment, the order processing system 110 communicates with the transport equipment 120, SKU workstations, and distribution equipment 130 in the picking area via a network. The order processing system 110 obtains order information within a preset time period, including the order quantity, item name, and item quantity in each order; divides the picking operation into waves according to the order quantity; obtains the total quantity of items with the same item name in the orders of each picking operation wave; sends handling instructions to the transport equipment 120 and distribution instructions to the distribution equipment 130, and synchronizes the information to the SKU workstations.

[0050] In this embodiment, the transport equipment 120 receives handling instructions via the network and transports the storage containers corresponding to the item names to the SKU workstations. Each SKU workstation is equipped with at least one picking person, who picks out the corresponding number of items according to the total quantity information of items with the same item name in that wave, synchronized by the order processing system, and places them in the SKU transfer station. The SKU transfer station is equipped with an automatic conveyor device that can transport the picked items to the sorting operation area. The automatic conveyor device may be, but is not limited to, a conveyor belt.

[0051] In this embodiment, the splitting device 130 receives a splitting instruction via the network and splits the corresponding quantity of items corresponding to the item names sorted according to the order information to the corresponding orders.

[0052] In some embodiments, the splitting device 130 is specifically used to, in response to a splitting instruction, split all items contained in an order in the same picking operation wave, according to the corresponding quantity of items sorted out from the order information, to the corresponding order.

[0053] The order processing device provided in this application embodiment obtains order information of orders within a preset time period through the order processing system, counts the items contained in the orders within the preset time period and the total quantity of each item, and sends instructions to the transport equipment and the distribution equipment. After the transport equipment moves the storage container corresponding to the item to the workstation, the picking personnel pick the items corresponding to the item name based on the total quantity of the same item name, and then the distribution equipment distributes them to the corresponding orders according to the order information. This realizes one-time transport and picking of the same items in all orders within the preset time period, reducing the number of times the automated equipment handles the items during the picking operation.

[0054] The above embodiments describe an order processing device; the following, in conjunction with the appendix, will further describe the device. Figure 2 The order processing method provided in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail.

[0055] like Figure 2 As shown, the order processing method may include steps S210-S250.

[0056] S210. Obtain order information within a preset time period through the order processing system.

[0057] To provide users with fast and efficient service, shopping platforms impose corresponding requirements on delivery time. Failure to meet the stipulated delivery time will result in penalties and compensation to the user. In addition, users can estimate the number of orders they may receive within a certain period based on past order data. This application embodiment comprehensively considers the stipulated delivery time and the number of orders to be received, pre-setting a time period for processing orders received within that period. This avoids the waste of manpower and resources caused by either an excessive backlog of orders, delayed processing, or too few orders requiring individual picking.

[0058] In one embodiment, a user places an order on a shopping platform using a mobile phone, computer, or other terminal device. The shopping platform's order management system then generates an order. The order processing system retrieves order information within a preset time period. This order information includes the order quantity, the item names and quantities in each order.

[0059] S220. When the number of orders is less than or equal to the worktable's work capacity, obtain the total number of items with the same item name in orders within a preset time period through the order processing system.

[0060] Understandably, the number of orders in each picking cycle cannot exceed the workstation's processing capacity. Therefore, after obtaining the number of orders for a preset time period, the order processing system compares this number with the workstation's processing capacity.

[0061] If the number of orders received within a preset time period is less than or equal to the workbench's processing capacity, in order to reduce the number of times the transport equipment needs to be moved, the order processing system aggregates identical items from all pending orders within the preset time period and obtains the total quantity of each identical item. For the storage container corresponding to each item in all orders within the preset time period, the transport equipment only needs to move it once, greatly reducing the number of times the transport equipment needs to be moved.

[0062] Specifically, the order processing system obtains order information for all pending orders within a preset time period, including the names and quantities of items contained in the orders. Based on the order information, the system calculates all items contained in all orders, aggregates identical items, and tallies the total quantity of each item with the same name. It should be noted that the item names and total quantities of all orders within the preset time period are synchronized to the terminal display of the SKU workstation for picking personnel to perform their tasks.

[0063] S230. Send handling instructions to the transport equipment and distribution instructions to the distribution equipment through the order processing system.

[0064] The order processing system uses computer instructions to send handling instructions to the transport equipment via the network. Specifically, the order processing system transmits the item name information to the transport equipment control center via the network, instructing the transport equipment to move the storage container corresponding to the item name.

[0065] The order processing system uses computer instructions to send distribution instructions to the distribution equipment via the network. Specifically, the order processing system transmits the item names and quantities of each order to the distribution equipment control center via the network, instructing the distribution equipment to distribute the orders.

[0066] S240. In response to a handling instruction, the transport equipment transports the storage container corresponding to the item name to the workstation.

[0067] In one embodiment, the order processing system transmits item name information to the transport equipment control center via a network. The transport equipment's information system stores the storage location information of each item. In response to the handling instructions sent by the order processing system, the transport equipment automatically searches for the location of the storage container corresponding to the received item name information. After the search is complete, the transport equipment starts, retrieves the storage container corresponding to the item name from the corresponding location in the shelf area, and transports it to the SKU workstation.

[0068] The SKU workstation pickers select the corresponding number of items according to the total number of items displayed on the terminal screen and place them on the automatic transfer device in the SKU transfer station. The automatic transfer device operates to transport the items to be distributed to the distribution operation area.

[0069] S250: Responding to the distribution instruction through the distribution equipment, the corresponding quantity of items sorted according to the order information are distributed to the corresponding order.

[0070] In one embodiment, the order processing system transmits the item names and quantities of each order to the distribution equipment control center via a network. The distribution equipment's information system stores information on each pending order, including the order number, the item names, and the quantities contained in each order. Responding to distribution instructions issued by the order processing system, when items to be distributed arrive at the distribution work area, the distribution equipment retrieves the quantities of each item in each pending order according to its corresponding item name and distributes the corresponding quantities of that item to the relevant orders, thus aggregating different items from each order.

[0071] In this embodiment, an order processing system obtains order information, including the number of orders, the item name, and the quantity of each item within a preset time period. The system then obtains the total quantity of items with the same item name from orders within the preset time period and sends a handling instruction to the transport equipment and a distribution instruction to the distribution equipment. The transport equipment transports the storage containers corresponding to the item names in the orders to the workbench, where pickers select the total quantity of the item in that wave of orders. The distribution equipment then distributes the items to the corresponding orders based on the order information. When the transport equipment transports the storage containers corresponding to the item names to the workbench, the pickers, based on the total quantity of the same item in the orders to be processed within the preset time period obtained by the order processing system, select all the required items at once. This reduces the number of times the transport equipment handles items during the picking process, lowers the consumption of manpower and resources, and thus reduces picking costs.

[0072] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the order processing method also includes:

[0073] S260. When the number of orders exceeds the worktable's capacity, the order processing system clusters orders within a preset time period according to the similarity of the names of the items contained in the orders, resulting in multiple picking operation waves.

[0074] If the number of orders received within a preset time period exceeds the workbench's processing capacity, the workbench cannot process all pending orders at once. In this case, all orders need to be divided into multiple picking waves based on the workbench's processing capacity, with the number of orders assigned to each picking wave not exceeding the workbench's processing capacity. Orders are clustered based on the similarity of the item names they contain, grouping orders with high similarity in item names into the same picking wave. This minimizes the number of times the transport equipment needs to be moved during subsequent picking.

[0075] Understandably, the similarity of items in an order refers to the degree of overlap in item names between different pending orders.

[0076] In one embodiment, the order processing system uses the obtained item name information and a pre-set computer program algorithm to obtain the similarity of the items contained in each order to be processed, and divides the orders with high similarity of item names into the same picking operation wave.

[0077] S270. Obtain the total quantity of items with the same item name in orders from the same picking operation wave through the order processing system.

[0078] The order processing system aggregates identical items from each pending order in the same picking operation wave and obtains the total quantity of each identical item in that operation wave. For each item's corresponding storage container in that wave of orders, the transport equipment only needs to handle it once, greatly reducing the number of times the transport equipment needs to handle the items.

[0079] It should be noted that the higher the similarity of the item names in the orders of the same picking operation wave, the fewer times the transport equipment needs to be moved, and the better the technical effect achieved by the embodiments of this application.

[0080] In one embodiment, the order processing system acquires order information for each wave of orders, including the names and quantities of items contained in the order. Based on the order information, the system calculates all items contained in each wave of orders, aggregates identical items, and calculates the total quantity of each item with the same name. It should be noted that the item names and total quantities for each picking wave are synchronized to the terminal display of the SKU workstation for picking personnel to perform their tasks.

[0081] After the order processing system obtains the total quantity of items with the same item name in orders from the same picking operation wave, it executes steps S230-S250, which will not be described in detail here for the sake of brevity.

[0082] In some embodiments, in response to a distribution instruction, the distribution device distributes the corresponding quantity of items, sorted according to the order information and corresponding to the item names, to the corresponding orders, including:

[0083] The distribution equipment responds to the distribution command and distributes all items contained in the order in the same picking operation wave to the corresponding order according to the corresponding quantity of items sorted out by the item name in the order information.

[0084] Specifically, the order processing system transmits the names and quantities of all items in each order within each picking cycle to the distribution equipment control center via the network. The distribution equipment's information system stores details of each pending order. Responding to distribution commands issued by the order processing system, when items to be distributed arrive at the distribution area, the distribution equipment retrieves the quantity of each item in each pending order based on its name and distributes the corresponding quantity of that item to the appropriate order, thus aggregating different items from different orders within the same picking cycle. This process continues until all items in the picking cycle have been distributed before starting the next picking cycle.

[0085] In this embodiment, after dividing the orders into different work waves according to the similarity of the names of the items contained in the orders to be processed, the transport equipment transports the storage containers corresponding to the names of the items contained in the same picking wave to the workbench, and picks out the total quantity of the items contained in the order in that wave at one time, thereby minimizing the number of times the transport equipment moves during the picking operation.

[0086] In some embodiments, the sorting device can be an AGV. The use of AGVs replaces manual order sorting by picking personnel, reducing labor costs while improving sorting efficiency.

[0087] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a computing device for the order processing method provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0088] The electronic device 400 may include a processor 410 and a memory 420 storing computer program instructions.

[0089] Specifically, the processor 410 may include a central processing unit (CPU), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or one or more integrated circuits that can be configured to implement the embodiments of this application.

[0090] Memory 420 may include mass storage for data or instructions. For example, and not limitingly, memory 420 may include a hard disk drive (HDD), floppy disk drive, flash memory, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, magnetic tape, or Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive, or a combination of two or more of these. Where appropriate, memory 420 may include removable or non-removable (or fixed) media. Where appropriate, memory 420 may be internal or external to the integrated gateway disaster recovery device. In a particular embodiment, memory 420 is non-volatile solid-state memory.

[0091] Memory may include read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), disk storage media devices, optical storage media devices, flash memory devices, and electrical, optical, or other physical / tangible memory storage devices. Therefore, typically, memory includes one or more tangible (non-transitory) computer-readable storage media (e.g., memory devices) encoded with software including computer-executable instructions, and when the software is executed (e.g., by one or more processors), it is operable to perform the operations described with reference to the order processing method according to the first aspect of this application.

[0092] The processor 410 implements any of the order processing methods described in the above embodiments by reading and executing computer program instructions stored in the memory 420.

[0093] In one example, the electronic device 400 may also include a communication interface 430 and a bus 440. For example, Figure 4 As shown, the processor 410, memory 420, and communication interface 430 are connected via bus 440 and communicate with each other.

[0094] The communication interface 430 is mainly used to realize communication between various modules, devices, units and / or equipment in the embodiments of this application.

[0095] Bus 440 includes hardware, software, or both, that couples components of electronic device 400 together. For example, and not limitingly, the bus may include Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) or other graphics buses, Enhanced Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) buses, Front Side Bus (FSB), HyperTransport (HT) interconnects, Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) buses, Infinite Bandwidth Interconnects, Low Pin Count (LPC) buses, memory buses, Microchannel Architecture (MCA) buses, Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) buses, PCI-Express (PCI-X) buses, Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) buses, Video Electronics Standards Association Local (VLB) buses, or other suitable buses, or combinations of two or more of these. Where appropriate, bus 440 may include one or more buses. Although specific buses are described and illustrated in embodiments of this application, this application contemplates any suitable bus or interconnect.

[0096] This electronic device 400 can achieve integration Figure 2 and Figure 3 The order processing method is described.

[0097] Furthermore, in conjunction with the order processing methods in the above embodiments, this application embodiment can provide a computer storage medium for implementation. The computer storage medium stores computer program instructions; when these computer program instructions are executed by a processor, they implement any of the order processing methods in the above embodiments.

[0098] It should be clarified that this application is not limited to the specific configurations and processes described above and shown in the figures. For the sake of brevity, detailed descriptions of known methods are omitted here. In the above embodiments, several specific steps are described and shown as examples. However, the method process of this application is not limited to the specific steps described and shown. Those skilled in the art can make various changes, modifications, and additions, or change the order of steps, after understanding the spirit of this application.

[0099] It should also be noted that the exemplary embodiments mentioned in this application describe methods or systems based on a series of steps or apparatus. However, this application is not limited to the order of the above steps; that is, the steps can be performed in the order mentioned in the embodiments, or in a different order, or several steps can be performed simultaneously.

[0100] The aspects of this application have been described above with reference to flowchart illustrations and block diagrams of methods, apparatuses, and devices according to embodiments of this application. It should be understood that each block in the flowchart illustrations and block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to create a machine such that these instructions, executable by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, enable the implementation of the functions or actions specified in one or more blocks of the flowchart illustrations and block diagrams. Such a processor can be, but is not limited to, a general-purpose processor, a special-purpose processor, a special application processor, or a field-programmable logic circuit. It is also understood that each block in the block diagrams and flowchart illustrations, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and flowchart illustrations, can also be implemented by dedicated hardware performing the specified functions or actions, or can be implemented by a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0101] The above description is merely a specific implementation of this application. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, modules, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here. It should be understood that the protection scope of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An order processing method, characterized in that, Applied to an order processing apparatus, the order processing apparatus including an order processing system, transport equipment, and distribution equipment, the method includes: The order information within a preset time period is obtained through the order processing system. The order information includes the order quantity, the item name and the quantity of each item in each order. If the number of orders is less than or equal to the workbench's capacity, the total number of items with the same name in orders within a preset time period is obtained through the order processing system. The order processing system sends handling instructions to the transport equipment and distribution instructions to the distribution equipment. In response to the handling command, the transport equipment transports the storage container corresponding to the item name to the workstation. In response to the distribution instruction, the distribution device distributes the corresponding quantity of items corresponding to the item names sorted according to the order information to the corresponding orders. When the number of orders exceeds the workbench's capacity, the order processing system clusters orders within a preset time period according to the similarity of the names of the items contained in the orders, resulting in multiple picking operation waves. The order processing system retrieves the total quantity of items with the same name from orders in the same picking operation wave. The step of responding to the distribution instruction via the distribution device and distributing the corresponding quantity of items corresponding to the item names sorted according to the order information to the corresponding orders includes: In response to the distribution instruction, the distribution device distributes all items contained in the order in the same picking operation wave to the corresponding order according to the item name and corresponding quantity of the sorted items in the order information.

2. The order processing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The broadcasting equipment includes an automated guided vehicle (AGV).

3. An order processing device, characterized in that, The device includes: The order processing system is used to obtain order information within a preset time period. The order information includes the order quantity, the item name and quantity in each order; The order processing system is also used to obtain the total quantity of items with the same item name in orders within a preset time period, provided that the number of orders does not exceed the worktable's processing capacity. The order processing system is also used to send handling instructions to the transport equipment and to the distribution equipment; A transport device, used to transport the storage container corresponding to the item name to the workstation in response to the handling instruction; A distribution device is used to respond to the distribution instruction and distribute the corresponding quantity of items corresponding to the item names sorted according to the order information to the corresponding orders. Specifically, the order processing system is used for: When the number of orders exceeds the workbench's capacity, orders within a preset time period are clustered according to the similarity of the names of the items contained in the orders to obtain multiple picking operation waves. Obtain the total quantity of items with the same item name in orders from the same picking operation wave; The broadcasting equipment is specifically used for: In response to the distribution instruction, all items contained in the order in the same picking operation wave are distributed to the corresponding order according to the corresponding quantity of items sorted out from the order information.

4. An order processing device, characterized in that, The order processing device includes: a processor and a memory storing computer program instructions; The processor reads and executes the computer program instructions to implement the order processing method as described in any one of claims 1 to 2.

5. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores computer program instructions that, when executed by a processor, implement the order processing method as described in any one of claims 1 to 2.

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