Material sorting method and device, readable storage medium and system

Abstract

The invention relates to a material sorting method and device, a readable storage medium and a system.The method comprises the steps that on the basis of one or more received ex-warehouse notifications, a picking order is generated, and the picking order comprises material information of all materials in the one or more ex-warehouse notifications; all the materials are grouped based on a preset grouping rule and the material information, a picking identifier corresponding to each material is obtained, and the picking identifiers comprise group identifiers corresponding to the materials; the optimal picking path of the picking list is obtained based on the material information, the picking identifiers are sorted based on the optimal picking path, and the sorting is used for indicating the picking sequence of the materials corresponding to the picking identifiers; and after picking of the picking list is completed, the corresponding materials are packaged and delivered according to the groups on the basis of the group identifiers in the picking identifiers, and the problem that the materials of multiple orders cannot be picked at the same time is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of logistics and transportation technology, and in particular to a material sorting method, device, readable storage medium and system. Background Art

[0002] The traditional manual picking process usually only supports warehouse managers to work on a single picking list in sequence, and after picking is completed, the outbound orders are combined and shipped. During the picking process, since the inventory quantity of materials in the warehouse may not meet the requirements of the outbound order, or there are multiple outbound orders for the same customer, the warehouse manager needs to search, screen and split the outbound orders that meet the requirements, forming multiple picking lists for batch picking, until all materials on the outbound order are sorted and then combined for shipment. When the warehouse area and customer base reach a certain scale, it is difficult to operate multiple orders from mixed customers at the same time. Although the cart can hold more materials at the same time, placing materials from multiple orders together will cause confusion, affecting subsequent packaging operations, so it is impossible to support picking multiple orders at the same time.

[0003] There is currently no effective solution to the problem in the prior art that materials for multiple orders cannot be picked at the same time. Summary of the invention

[0004] In this embodiment, a material sorting method, device, readable storage medium and system are provided to solve the problem in the related art that materials of multiple orders cannot be picked at the same time.

[0005] In a first aspect, a material sorting method is provided in this embodiment, and the method includes: Generate a picking list based on the received one or more outbound notifications, wherein the picking list includes material information of all materials in the one or more outbound notifications; Grouping all the materials based on a preset grouping rule and the material information to obtain a picking identifier corresponding to each material, wherein the picking identifier includes a group identifier corresponding to the material; Acquire an optimal picking path of the picking list based on the material information, and sort the picking identifiers based on the optimal picking path, wherein the sorting is used to indicate a picking order of the materials corresponding to the picking identifiers; After the picking is completed according to the picking list, the corresponding materials are packed and shipped out of the warehouse in groups based on the group identifiers in the picking identifiers.

[0006] In some embodiments, the material information includes a storage location distance, and obtaining an optimal picking path of the picking list based on the material information, and sorting the picking identifiers based on the optimal picking path includes: Based on the order of the storage location distances from small to large, an optimal picking path of the picking list is obtained, wherein the optimal picking path includes the picking order of all materials in the picking list; Based on the picking sequence, the picking identifiers of all the materials are sorted.

[0007] In some embodiments, after sorting the picking identifiers of all materials based on the picking sequence, the picking process of the picking list includes: Based on the sorted picking identifiers, picking corresponding materials in sequence; Based on the group identification in the picking identification, the corresponding materials are classified and placed.

[0008] In some embodiments, the picking of corresponding materials in sequence based on the sorted picking identifiers includes: The sorted picking marks are sent to the operation terminal in sequence and printed, and the picking marks are used to be attached to the packaging of the materials after the corresponding materials are picked.

[0009] In some embodiments, grouping all the materials based on the preset grouping rule and the material information to obtain a picking mark corresponding to each material includes: Based on a preset grouping field, materials having the same content in the grouping field in the material information are grouped together, and a corresponding group identifier is generated; Based on the group identifier and the number of rows of the material corresponding to the group, a picking identifier corresponding to each material is generated.

[0010] In some embodiments, generating a picking list based on the received one or more outbound notifications includes: Based on the material information of all materials in the one or more delivery notices, obtaining corresponding picking parameter estimated values; The estimated value of the picking parameter is compared with a preset threshold condition, and when the preset threshold condition is met, a corresponding picking list is generated.

[0011] In a second aspect, a material sorting device is provided in this embodiment, and the device includes: A generating module, configured to generate a picking list based on the received one or more outbound notifications, wherein the picking list includes material information of all materials in the one or more outbound notifications; A grouping module, used to group all the materials based on a preset grouping rule and the material information, and obtain a picking mark corresponding to each material, wherein the picking mark includes a group mark corresponding to the material; A sorting module, used for acquiring an optimal picking path of the picking list based on the material information, and sorting the picking identifiers based on the optimal picking path, wherein the sorting is used to indicate a picking order of materials corresponding to the picking identifiers; The outbound module is used to pack and outbound the corresponding materials in groups based on the group identifier in the picking identifier after the picking is completed on the picking list.

[0012] According to a third aspect, a readable storage medium is provided in this embodiment, on which a program is stored, and when the program is executed by a processor, the steps of the material sorting method described in the first aspect are implemented.

[0013] In a fourth aspect, a material sorting system is provided in this embodiment, and the material sorting system includes: Material management unit, used to store and maintain material information; The rule management unit is used to store and maintain the picking list generation rules and material grouping rules; The material sorting engine is used to sort the inventory materials based on the material sorting method described in the first aspect.

[0014] In some of the embodiments, the material sorting system further comprises: The outbound management unit is used to store and maintain outbound notifications and picking lists, and to print picking labels.

[0015] Compared with the related art, the material sorting method provided in the present embodiment generates a picking list based on one or more received outbound notifications to obtain material information of all materials in the one or more outbound notifications; groups all materials based on preset grouping rules and material information to obtain picking identifiers corresponding to each material to distinguish the materials, and the picking identifier includes a group identifier corresponding to the material; obtains the optimal picking path of the picking list based on the material information, and sorts the picking identifiers based on the optimal picking path, and the sorting is used to indicate the picking order of the materials corresponding to the picking identifiers, and picks in the order of the optimal picking path planned by the system, thereby improving the picking efficiency; after completing the picking on the picking list, the corresponding materials are packed and shipped out of the warehouse by group based on the group identifier in the picking identifier, thereby realizing picking and sorting of multiple orders, solving the problem that materials of multiple orders cannot be picked at the same time, and improving the accuracy and distribution efficiency of material sorting and distribution.

[0016] Details of one or more embodiments of the present application are set forth in the following drawings and description to make other features, objects, and advantages of the present application more readily apparent. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings: Figure 1 is a computer hardware structure block diagram of the material sorting method of some embodiments of the present application; Figure 2 is a flow chart of a material sorting method according to some embodiments of the present application; Figure 3 is a flowchart of sorting picking marks in some embodiments of the present application; Figure 4 is a flowchart of the picking process of some embodiments of the present application; Figure 5 is a flow chart of generating picking marks in some embodiments of the present application; Figure 6 is a flow chart of generating a picking list in some embodiments of the present application; Figure 7 is a flow chart of a material sorting method according to some preferred embodiments of the present application; Figure 8 It is a structural block diagram of a material sorting device in some embodiments of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] In order to more clearly understand the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application, the present application is described and illustrated below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0019] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms involved in this application shall have the general meaning understood by people with general skills in the technical field to which this application belongs. The words "one", "a", "the", "these" and the like in this application do not indicate a quantitative limitation, and they may be singular or plural. The terms "include", "comprise", "have" and any variants thereof involved in this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions; for example, a process, method and system, product or device comprising a series of steps or modules (units) is not limited to the listed steps or modules (units), but may include unlisted steps or modules (units), or may include other steps or modules (units) inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices. The words "connect", "connected", "coupled" and the like involved in this application are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. The "multiple" involved in this application refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that there may be three relationships, for example, "A and / or B" may mean: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. Generally, the character " / " indicates that the objects associated with each other are in an "or" relationship. The terms "first", "second", "third", etc. involved in this application are only used to distinguish similar objects and do not represent a specific ordering of the objects.

[0020] The material sorting method provided in the embodiment of the present application can be executed in a terminal, a computer or a similar computing device. When the method is applied to a computer, Figure 1 1 is a hardware structure block diagram of a computer for material sorting in some embodiments of the present application. Figure 1 As shown, the computer may include one or more ( Figure 1 Only one is shown in the figure) a processor 102 and a memory 104 for storing data, wherein the processor 102 may include but is not limited to a processing device such as a CPU, a microprocessor MCU or a programmable logic device FPGA. The above-mentioned computer may also include a transmission device 106 and an input and output device 108 for communication functions. It can be understood by those skilled in the art that Figure 1 The structure shown is only for illustration and does not limit the structure of the above-mentioned computer. Figure 1 More or fewer components as shown, or with Figure 1 Different configurations shown.

[0021] The memory 104 can be used to store computer programs, for example, software programs and modules of application software, such as the computer program corresponding to the material sorting method in the present embodiment. The processor 102 executes various functional applications and data processing by running the computer program stored in the memory 104, that is, to implement the above method. The memory 104 may include a high-speed random access memory, and may also include a non-volatile memory, such as one or more magnetic storage devices, flash memory, or other non-volatile solid-state memory. In some embodiments, the memory 104 may further include a memory remotely arranged relative to the processor 102, and these remote memories may be connected to the terminal via a network. Examples of the above-mentioned network include, but are not limited to, the Internet, an intranet, a local area network, a mobile communication network, and combinations thereof.

[0022] The transmission device 106 is used to receive or send data via a network. The above network includes a wireless network provided by a communication provider. In one example, the transmission device 106 includes a network adapter (Network Interface Controller, referred to as NIC), which can be connected to other network devices through a base station so as to communicate with the Internet. In one example, the transmission device 106 can be a radio frequency (Radio Frequency, referred to as RF) module, which is used to communicate with the Internet wirelessly.

[0023] In this embodiment, a material sorting method is provided. Figure 2 is a flow chart of material sorting in some embodiments of the present application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the process includes the following steps: Step S201: Generate a picking list based on one or more received delivery notices, wherein the picking list includes material information of all materials in the one or more delivery notices.

[0024] The warehouse management system can generate a delivery notice based on the customer's delivery requirements. The delivery notice can include material information of one or more materials, such as customer name, order number, material identification (such as material code), number of material lines (i.e., number of material types), material quantity, etc. The computer that executes the material sorting method in this embodiment can receive the delivery notice through network communication.

[0025] A picking list is generated based on one or more received delivery notices, and the picking list includes material information of all materials in the one or more delivery notices. Specifically, in addition to customer name, order number, number of material lines, and material quantity, the material information may also include material storage location information, such as storage location code, storage location distance, etc. The material storage location information can be obtained by querying pre-stored inventory management data based on the material identification on the delivery notice.

[0026] All materials on the picking list can be picked in one picking process. The one picking process of materials refers to the process of finding the corresponding materials and transporting them to the sorting station according to the storage locations corresponding to the materials on the picking list.

[0027] Step S202: group all materials based on a preset grouping rule and the material information to obtain a picking identifier corresponding to each material, wherein the picking identifier includes a group identifier corresponding to the material.

[0028] Since a picking list corresponds to the materials included in one or more delivery notices, and multiple delivery notices can correspond to different customers or orders, the sorting direction of different materials on the picking list can be tracked by grouping. According to the material information and the preset grouping rules, all materials on the picking list are grouped, and the group ID of each group is obtained. The picking ID of each material is generated according to the group ID. The picking ID is used to distinguish the materials during the picking process. The picking ID can also include the material information of the material, such as material ID, quantity, storage location code, etc. Among them, the grouping rule can be a content requirement for one or more fields specified in the material information.

[0029] Step S203, obtaining an optimal picking path of the picking list based on the material information, and sorting the picking identifiers based on the optimal picking path, wherein the sorting is used to indicate the picking order of the materials corresponding to the picking identifiers.

[0030] According to the material information of all materials on the picking list, the picking path for this picking is optimized. Specifically, the shortest or optimal picking path can be planned based on the location code, location distance and other information in the material information, as well as the layout of each location, the walking habits of the warehouse pickers and other factors. There are many mature technologies in the prior art that can complete the picking path planning, and this embodiment is not limited. According to the optimal picking path, the picking order of various materials on the picking list can be obtained, and the picking marks of the materials are sorted according to the picking order to instruct the warehouse pickers to pick the materials in sequence based on the sorted picking marks, so as to complete the entire picking process according to the optimal picking path.

[0031] Step S204, after the picking is completed on the picking list, the corresponding materials are packed and shipped out in groups based on the group identifier in the picking identifier.

[0032] After completing the picking of all the materials on the picking list, the materials corresponding to the same group identifier are classified and packed for shipment according to the group identifier in the picking identifier corresponding to each material, thus completing the material sorting process. In some specific embodiments, the warehouse picker can classify and place the materials according to the group identifier during the picking process, and directly pack and ship them out by group after completing the picking; or different materials can be mixed during the picking process, and then classified and packaged by group identifier on the sorting table for shipment.

[0033] Through the above steps S201~S204, a picking list is generated based on one or more received outbound notifications, and the material information of all materials in the one or more outbound notifications is obtained; all materials are grouped based on the preset grouping rules and material information, and the picking identifier corresponding to each material is obtained to distinguish the materials, and the picking identifier includes the group identifier corresponding to the material; the optimal picking path of the picking list is obtained based on the material information, and the picking identifiers are sorted based on the optimal picking path. The sorting is used to indicate the picking order of the materials corresponding to the picking identifiers, and the materials are picked in the order of the optimal picking path planned by the system, thereby improving the picking efficiency; after the picking is completed on the picking list, the corresponding materials are packed and shipped out by group based on the group identifier in the picking identifier, thereby realizing the picking and distribution of multiple orders, solving the problem that materials of multiple orders cannot be picked at the same time, and improving the accuracy and distribution efficiency of material sorting and distribution.

[0034] In some embodiments, Figure 3 This is a flowchart of sorting picking marks in some embodiments of the present application. Figure 3 As shown, the process includes the following steps: Step S301, based on the order of the storage location distance from small to large, an optimal picking path of the picking list is obtained, and the optimal picking path includes the picking order of all materials in the picking list.

[0035] The storage location distance refers to the distance from the storage location of the material to the sorting platform. Specifically, the distance can be expressed in steps. In a specific embodiment, the picking list can be shown in the following table:

[0036] According to the storage location distance of each material in the picking list, rearrange them in order from small to large, and get the following table:

[0037] The materials in the above table are arranged in order from the smallest to the largest distance from the storage location, and the picking order of all materials in the picking list is obtained. The optimal picking path is generated based on the picking order of all materials.

[0038] Step S302: sort the picking identifiers of all materials based on the picking sequence.

[0039] According to the picking order after sorting the distance of the storage location from small to large, the picking identification of each material is sorted. The picking identification includes the material identification, quantity, storage location code and other information of the material. The sorted picking identification is used to instruct the warehouse picker to pick the corresponding materials in the corresponding storage location in turn according to the sorting of the picking identification, so as to complete the picking of the entire picking list according to the optimal picking path.

[0040] Through the above steps S301~S302, the optimal picking path of the picking list is obtained based on the order of the distance between the storage locations from small to large, and the picking order of all materials in the picking list is obtained. Based on the picking order, the picking marks of all materials are sorted, and the warehouse pickers are instructed to go to the corresponding storage locations in turn according to the order of the picking marks to complete the picking of the corresponding materials, thereby reducing unnecessary walking time and improving the picking operation efficiency.

[0041] In some embodiments, Figure 4 is a flowchart of the picking process of some embodiments of the present application. Figure 4 As shown, the process includes the following steps: Step S401, based on the sorted picking identifiers, picking of corresponding materials is performed in sequence.

[0042] In a specific embodiment, the sorted picking identifications are sent to the warehouse pickers in sequence, and the warehouse pickers complete the picking of the corresponding materials according to the material identification, quantity, storage location code and other information in the picking identifications.

[0043] In a further embodiment, the sorted picking marks may be sent to the operation terminal in sequence and printed, and the picking marks are used to be attached to the packaging of the material after the corresponding material is picked.

[0044] The warehouse picker prints out the sorted picking labels through the operation terminal, and during the picking process, after picking each material, sticks the corresponding picking label on the material packaging and binds the picking label to the material to avoid sorting errors caused by the mismatch between the actual material and the picking record.

[0045] Step S402: Based on the group identifier in the picking identifier, the corresponding materials are classified and placed.

[0046] The warehouse pickers can classify and place the materials according to the picking mark on the material packaging during the picking process or according to the group mark in the picking mark at the sorting table, and classify and pack the materials according to the group mark after picking is completed. This can realize picking and sorting at the same time, and improve the efficiency of picking and subsequent outbound and delivery.

[0047] Through the above steps S401~S402, the picking of corresponding materials is performed in sequence based on the sorted picking identification, so that the picking order conforms to the optimal picking path, thereby improving the picking operation efficiency; by classifying and placing the corresponding materials based on the group identification in the picking identification, picking and sorting are realized, thereby improving the picking and subsequent warehousing and delivery efficiency.

[0048] In some embodiments, Figure 5 is a flow chart of generating picking marks in some embodiments of the present application. Figure 5 As shown, the process includes the following steps: Step S501: based on a preset grouping field, materials with the same content of the grouping field in the material information are grouped into one group, and a corresponding group identifier is generated.

[0049] The grouping field may be a preset field in the material information. The field may be predetermined or customized based on the sorting requirements. Specifically, the material information may include customer name, upstream order number, outbound notification number, storage location code, etc. According to the preset grouping field, the content of the grouping field corresponding to each material in the material information is obtained, materials with the same content are grouped together, and a unique group identifier is generated. In a specific embodiment, the grouping field is the customer name, and each material is grouped according to the corresponding customer name.

[0050] Step S502: Generate a picking identifier corresponding to each material based on the group identifier and the number of rows of the material corresponding to the group.

[0051] For each group, a corresponding number of picking marks are generated according to the number of rows of materials in the group. The picking mark includes the group mark and the material information corresponding to the material, such as the material mark, quantity, and storage location code.

[0052] Through the above steps S501~S502, materials with the same content of the grouping field in the material information are grouped into a group based on the preset grouping field, and a corresponding group identifier is generated. While realizing the simultaneous picking of multiple orders, materials in different sorting directions are tracked through the group identifier; based on the group identifier and the number of rows of the material corresponding to the group, a picking identifier corresponding to each material is generated, and the physical material, material information and group identifier are bound during the picking process. On the one hand, sorting errors caused by the inability to correspond to the actual material and the picking record are avoided, and on the other hand, picking and sorting based on the group identifier is realized to improve the sorting efficiency.

[0053] In some embodiments, Figure 6 is a flowchart of generating a picking list in some embodiments of the present application. Figure 6 As shown, the process includes the following steps: Step S601, based on the material information of all materials in one or more delivery notices, obtain the corresponding picking parameter estimated values.

[0054] In order to improve the efficiency of picking, it is usually hoped that more materials can be picked in one picking process, while manual picking operations need to consider the constraints of factors such as transportation tools and picking time. Picking parameters can be parameters used to describe constraint conditions, including but not limited to material size, material weight, picking operation duration, etc. Material information can include information such as material size, weight, quantity, and storage location distance. Based on the material information of all materials in one or more outbound notifications, the estimated values ​​of picking parameters for all materials can be calculated or evaluated. For example, based on the sum of the weights of each material, the weight of all materials can be calculated.

[0055] Step S602: compare the estimated value of the picking parameter with a preset threshold condition, and generate a corresponding picking list when the preset threshold condition is met.

[0056] If the estimated value of the picking parameter meets the preset threshold condition, for example, the size or weight of the material is less than the preset size threshold or weight threshold, it can be determined that one picking process can complete the picking of all materials and generate the corresponding picking list.

[0057] Through the above steps S601~S602, the corresponding estimated values ​​of picking parameters are obtained based on the material information of all materials in one or more outbound notifications, and the estimated values ​​of picking parameters are compared with the preset threshold conditions. When the preset threshold conditions are met, the corresponding picking list is generated, and the size, weight, quantity or storage location of the materials to be picked are evaluated. When it is determined that one picking process can complete the picking of all materials, a picking list is generated, thereby ensuring the success rate and safety of the picking process.

[0058] The present embodiment is described and illustrated below through preferred embodiments. Figure 7 is a flow chart of a material sorting method according to some preferred embodiments of the present application, such as Figure 7 As shown, the process includes the following steps: Step S701, before starting the picking operation, obtain the to-be-processed delivery notice from the system, the delivery notice includes material information, the material information includes customer name, order number, material name (or material code), material quantity, and storage location distance; Step S702: based on a preset threshold condition, obtain one or more delivery notices that meet the threshold condition and generate a picking list, where the picking list includes material information of all materials in the delivery notice; Step S703, based on the preset grouping field, grouping materials with the same content in the grouping field in the material information into one group, and generating a corresponding group number; Step S704, based on the group number and the number of rows of the material corresponding to the group, generate a picking barcode corresponding to each material, the picking barcode including the group number and material information; Step S705, based on the order of the distance between the storage locations from small to large, the optimal picking path of the picking list is obtained, and the optimal picking path includes the picking order of all materials in the picking list; Step S706, sorting the picking barcodes of all materials based on the picking order; Step S707, the sorted picking barcodes are transmitted to the warehouse pickers in sequence and printed in sequence, so that the warehouse pickers can pick the goods in sequence; Step S708: After picking up each material, the warehouse picker will affix the corresponding picking barcode on the material packaging; Step S709, placing the materials according to the group numbers in the picking barcode; Step S710, the materials classified by group number are packed and shipped out in groups.

[0059] Through the above steps S701~S710, while realizing the simultaneous picking of multiple orders, all materials are grouped and group numbers are generated based on the preset grouping rules and material information, materials in different sorting directions are tracked, and picking barcodes corresponding to each material in each group are generated to distinguish the materials. In the picking process, the physical materials, material information and group numbers are bound through the picking barcodes. On the one hand, sorting errors caused by the mismatch between actual materials and picking records are avoided, and on the other hand, picking and sorting based on group numbers are realized to improve sorting efficiency; the sorted picking barcodes are transmitted to the warehouse pickers in turn and printed sequentially, so that the warehouse pickers pick according to the optimal picking path sequence planned by the system, thereby improving picking efficiency; picking and sorting of multiple orders is realized, solving the problem that materials of multiple orders cannot be picked at the same time, thereby improving the accuracy and distribution efficiency of material sorting and distribution.

[0060] It should be noted that the steps shown in the above process or the flowchart in the accompanying drawings can be executed in a computer system such as a set of computer executable instructions, and although a logical order is shown in the flowchart, in some cases, the steps shown or described can be executed in an order different from that shown here.

[0061] In some embodiments, the present application also provides a material sorting device, Figure 8 is a structural block diagram of a material sorting device in some embodiments of the present application, such as Figure 8 As shown, the device comprises: A generating module 81, configured to generate a picking list based on one or more received delivery notices, wherein the picking list includes material information of all materials in the one or more delivery notices; A grouping module 82, used to group all materials based on a preset grouping rule and the material information, and obtain a picking mark corresponding to each material, wherein the picking mark includes a group mark corresponding to the material; A sorting module 83, used to obtain an optimal picking path of a picking list based on the material information, and sort the picking identifiers based on the optimal picking path, wherein the sorting is used to indicate a picking order of materials corresponding to the picking identifiers; The outbound module 84 is used to pack and outbound the corresponding materials by group based on the group identifier in the picking identifier after the picking is completed on the picking list.

[0062] The material sorting device of this embodiment generates a picking list based on one or more received outbound notifications through a generating module 81, and obtains the material information of all materials in the one or more outbound notifications; groups all materials based on preset grouping rules and material information through a grouping module 82, obtains a picking identifier corresponding to each material to distinguish the materials, and the picking identifier includes a group identifier corresponding to the material; obtains the optimal picking path of the picking list based on the material information through a sorting module 83, and sorts the picking identifiers based on the optimal picking path, and the sorting is used to indicate the picking order of the materials corresponding to the picking identifiers, and picks according to the optimal picking path sequence planned by the system, thereby improving the picking efficiency; after the picking is completed on the picking list, the outbound module 84 packs the corresponding materials into groups based on the group identifier in the picking identifier for outbound delivery, thereby realizing picking and sorting of multiple orders, solving the problem that materials of multiple orders cannot be picked at the same time, and improving the accuracy and distribution efficiency of material sorting and distribution.

[0063] In addition, in combination with the material sorting method provided in the above embodiments, a readable storage medium may be provided in this embodiment to implement the material sorting method. The readable storage medium stores a program, and when the program is executed by the processor, any material sorting method in the above embodiments is implemented.

[0064] It should be noted that the specific examples in this embodiment can refer to the examples described in the above embodiments and optional implementation modes, and will not be repeated in this embodiment.

[0065] In some embodiments, the present application further provides a material sorting system, the material sorting system comprising: Material management unit, used to store and maintain material information; The rule management unit is used to store and maintain the picking list generation rules and material grouping rules; The material sorting engine is used to sort the inventory materials based on the material sorting method in the above embodiment.

[0066] In a specific embodiment, the material management unit includes a material subunit and a storage location subunit. The material subunit is used to store and maintain basic information of the material, including but not limited to the material name, code, weight, size, quantity, etc. The storage location subunit is used to store and maintain basic information of the storage location, including but not limited to the storage location code, storage location distance, inventory data, etc.

[0067] The rule management unit is used to store and maintain the picking list generation rules and material grouping rules. The picking list generation rules may include a preset threshold condition, which is used to determine whether a corresponding picking list can be generated based on one or more outbound notifications. The material grouping rules may include a preset grouping field, which may be a custom field in the material information, and the grouping of all materials in the picking list can be achieved according to the grouping field.

[0068] The material sorting engine obtains the material information and storage location information stored in the material management unit, as well as the picking list generation rules and material grouping rules in the rule management unit, based on the material sorting method in the above embodiment, and sorts the inventory materials.

[0069] The material sorting system of this embodiment realizes the simultaneous picking and sorting of multiple orders through the material sorting engine, solves the problem that materials of multiple orders cannot be picked at the same time, improves the accuracy and efficiency of material sorting and distribution; enables warehouse pickers to pick according to the optimal picking path sequence planned by the system, and improves picking efficiency.

[0070] In some embodiments, the material sorting system further includes a warehouse delivery management unit for storing and maintaining warehouse delivery notifications and picking lists, and printing picking labels.

[0071] The material sorting system of this embodiment combines one or more outbound notifications into a picking list through the outbound management unit, thereby realizing the picking of multiple orders at the same time and improving the picking efficiency; the picking mark is printed by the outbound management unit, and the physical material, material information and group number are bound during the picking process. On the one hand, sorting errors caused by the mismatch between actual materials and picking records are avoided, and on the other hand, picking and sorting based on group numbers are realized, thereby improving the sorting efficiency.

[0072] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the application, rather than to limit it. Based on the embodiments provided in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the protection scope of this application.

[0073] Obviously, the drawings are only some examples or embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in the field, the present application can also be applied to other similar situations based on these drawings without creative work. In addition, it is understandable that although the work done in this development process may be complicated and lengthy, for ordinary technicians in the field, certain changes in design, manufacturing or production based on the technical content disclosed in this application are only conventional technical means and should not be regarded as insufficient content disclosed in this application.

[0074] The term "embodiment" in this application refers to a specific feature, structure or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment that can be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of this phrase in various locations in the specification does not necessarily mean the same embodiment, nor does it mean that it is mutually exclusive with other embodiments and is independent or optional. It is clearly or implicitly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments described in this application can be combined with other embodiments without conflict.

[0075] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of patent protection. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A material sorting method, characterized in that: The method comprises: Generate a picking list based on the received one or more outbound notifications, wherein the picking list includes material information of all materials in the one or more outbound notifications; Grouping all the materials based on a preset grouping rule and the material information to obtain a picking identifier corresponding to each material, wherein the picking identifier includes a group identifier corresponding to the material; Acquire an optimal picking path of the picking list based on the material information, and sort the picking identifiers based on the optimal picking path, wherein the sorting is used to indicate a picking order of the materials corresponding to the picking identifiers; After the picking is completed according to the picking list, the corresponding materials are packed and shipped out of the warehouse in groups based on the group identifiers in the picking identifiers.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The material information includes a storage location distance, and the acquiring the optimal picking path of the picking list based on the material information, and sorting the picking identifiers based on the optimal picking path includes: Based on the order of the storage location distances from small to large, an optimal picking path of the picking list is obtained, wherein the optimal picking path includes the picking order of all materials in the picking list; Based on the picking sequence, the picking identifiers of all the materials are sorted.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that After sorting the picking identifiers of all the materials based on the picking sequence, the picking process of the picking list includes: Based on the sorted picking identifiers, picking corresponding materials in sequence; Based on the group identification in the picking identification, the corresponding materials are classified and placed.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that The picking of corresponding materials in sequence based on the sorted picking identifiers includes: The sorted picking marks are sent to the operation terminal in sequence and printed, and the picking marks are used to be attached to the packaging of the materials after the corresponding materials are picked.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The grouping of all the materials based on the preset grouping rule and the material information to obtain the picking mark corresponding to each material includes: Based on a preset grouping field, materials having the same content in the grouping field in the material information are grouped together, and a corresponding group identifier is generated; Based on the group identifier and the number of rows of the material corresponding to the group, a picking identifier corresponding to each material is generated.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The step of generating a picking list based on the received one or more delivery notifications includes: Based on the material information of all materials in the one or more delivery notices, obtaining corresponding picking parameter estimated values; The estimated value of the picking parameter is compared with a preset threshold condition, and when the preset threshold condition is met, a corresponding picking list is generated.

7. A material sorting device, characterized in that: The device comprises: A generating module, configured to generate a picking list based on the received one or more outbound notifications, wherein the picking list includes material information of all materials in the one or more outbound notifications; A grouping module, used to group all the materials based on a preset grouping rule and the material information, and obtain a picking mark corresponding to each material, wherein the picking mark includes a group mark corresponding to the material; A sorting module, used for acquiring an optimal picking path of the picking list based on the material information, and sorting the picking identifiers based on the optimal picking path, wherein the sorting is used to indicate a picking order of materials corresponding to the picking identifiers; The outbound module is used to pack and outbound the corresponding materials in groups based on the group identifier in the picking identifier after the picking is completed on the picking list.

8. A readable storage medium having a program stored thereon, characterized in that: When the program is executed by a processor, the steps of the material sorting method described in any one of claims 1 to 6 are implemented.

9. A material sorting system, characterized in that: The material sorting system comprises: Material management unit, used to store and maintain material information; The rule management unit is used to store and maintain the picking list generation rules and material grouping rules; A material sorting engine is used to sort inventory materials based on the material sorting method described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

10. The material sorting system according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes: The outbound management unit is used to store and maintain outbound notifications and picking lists, and to print picking labels.

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