A medical instrument inventory management system and method
By acquiring medical device expiration date data and order information, analyzing order types, formulating inventory handling plans, and optimizing inventory management, the problems of inventory backlog and expiration risks in traditional inventory management are solved, achieving efficient and safe inventory management.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGXI BOTAI MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
Traditional medical device inventory management methods rely on manual operation and static rules, which leads to inventory backlog and the risk of expired medical devices circulating, resulting in wasted funds and safety hazards.
By acquiring expiration date data and pending orders for medical devices, analyzing the types of devices in the orders, determining the expiration date of inventory, and developing inventory handling plans based on the expiration date data, the system uses device identifiers to identify shipped items and optimizes inventory management by combining historical sales data and transportation costs.
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of inventory information, identify near-expiry or expired medical devices, optimize inventory structure, reduce expiration risk, improve inventory turnover, avoid waste, and protect consumer safety.
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Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of medical devices, and in particular to a collaborative management system and method for the purchase, sale, and inventory of medical devices. Background Technology
[0002] With the increasing diversification of medical devices, the management of their expiration dates has become particularly complex, especially when these devices have limited shelf lives. The coordinated management of medical device inventory, sales, and distribution plays a crucial role in ensuring device quality, meeting regulatory requirements, reducing the risk of expired devices, and improving operational efficiency.
[0003] Traditional medical device inventory management methods typically rely on manual operations and static rules, leading to problems such as inventory backlog, circulation risks of expired medical devices, and waste of funds. However, how to efficiently manage the purchase, sale, and inventory processes of medical devices has become a key issue in the industry. Summary of the Invention
[0004] This application provides a collaborative management system and method for the purchase, sale, and inventory of medical devices to solve the above-mentioned problems.
[0005] Firstly, this application provides a method for collaborative management of the purchase, sale, and inventory of medical devices, the method comprising:
[0006] Obtain the expiration date data and pending orders for the medical devices;
[0007] Analyze the orders to be shipped to determine the types of medical devices ordered;
[0008] Based on the type of medical device in the order, analyze the expiration date data to determine the inventory expiration date;
[0009] Based on the stated shelf life of the inventory, determine the inventory disposal plan;
[0010] Obtain the device identifier of the medical device; determine the items to be shipped based on the inventory handling plan and the device identifier.
[0011] This solution acquires expiration date data and pending orders for medical devices, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of inventory information and providing a data foundation for inventory analysis and decision-making. Identifying the types of devices in orders helps identify market demand, predict sales trends, and provide a basis for inventory management and stock adjustments. Identifying near-expiration or expired medical devices prevents the sale and use of expired devices, ensuring consumers' right to know about stockpiled medical devices. Optimizing inventory structure reduces the risk of expired medical devices, improves inventory turnover, and reduces inventory backlog and waste. Accurately tracking and managing the circulation of medical devices ensures product quality and safety.
[0012] Optionally, determining the inventory disposal plan based on the inventory's expiration date includes:
[0013] Based on the ordered device type, retrieve historical sales data to determine the device sales type;
[0014] Based on the aforementioned device sales type, determine the device sales volume per unit time period;
[0015] The revenue from the destruction promotion is determined based on the sales volume of the aforementioned medical devices and the shelf life of the aforementioned inventory.
[0016] Based on the aforementioned sales revenue, determine the inventory disposal plan.
[0017] This solution analyzes historical sales data to identify medical device sales types, thereby better predicting future sales trends and providing data support for inventory management and sales strategies. Analyzing medical device sales types allows for forecasting sales volume per unit time, helping to adjust inventory levels, avoid overstocking or understocking, and optimize inventory turnover. By comparing promotional revenue and disposal costs, cost-effective inventory disposal solutions are determined, reducing the risk of expired medical devices, lowering inventory costs, and improving overall profitability. Based on the profit analysis, the optimal inventory disposal solution, such as promotion, restocking, or disposal, is selected to ensure that medical devices are effectively utilized within their shelf life, avoiding the sale of expired medical devices and protecting consumer safety.
[0018] Optionally, determining the revenue from the destruction of the product based on the sales volume of the device and the shelf life of the inventory includes:
[0019] Determine the expiration date based on the stated shelf life of the inventory;
[0020] The promotional discount will be determined based on the stated expiry date.
[0021] Obtain the device information for the ordered device type; analyze the device information to determine the usage cycle;
[0022] The saleable duration is determined based on the stated usage cycle and the stated expiration date.
[0023] The promotional revenue is determined based on the available sales period, the promotional discount, and the sales volume of the device.
[0024] Obtain the destruction cost and daily maintenance cost, and determine the destruction revenue based on the destruction cost, the promotional revenue, and the daily maintenance cost;
[0025] The destruction-promotion revenue is determined based on the promotion revenue and the destruction revenue.
[0026] This plan determines the expiration date to ensure medical devices are used appropriately within their inventory shelf life, avoiding the sale and use of expired devices and protecting consumer safety. Reasonable promotional discounts will boost sales, reduce expiration risk, and improve inventory turnover. Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of device information provides data support for inventory management and disposal plans. Identifying the usage cycle of medical devices provides a basis for sales forecasting and inventory management, preventing inventory backlog or shortages. Determining the resale period ensures full utilization of medical devices within their inventory shelf life, avoiding waste of expired devices. Promotional activities will increase sales volume and revenue, optimizing economic efficiency. The plan also obtains the disposal costs of expired medical devices, providing a basis for developing inventory disposal plans. Cost-benefit analysis will determine the disposal benefits of expired medical devices, providing decision support for inventory disposal plans. Finally, the plan determines the benefits of disposal promotions, optimizing economic efficiency and medical device quality.
[0027] Optionally, determining the inventory disposal plan based on the destruction and promotion revenue includes:
[0028] By comparing the aforementioned destruction and promotion benefits, determine whether the destruction action at the current moment is optimal;
[0029] If so, the inventory corresponding to the type of medical device in the order will be destroyed, and a transfer instruction will be determined based on the order to be shipped.
[0030] If not, then determine the usage characteristics of the medical device based on the device information;
[0031] Based on the usage characteristics and usage cycle, determine whether to perform near-expiration marking to remind consumers.
[0032] This solution enables the making of economically optimal decisions by comparing promotional revenue and disposal costs, thus avoiding losses due to expired medical devices. It ensures the proper disposal of expired medical devices, avoiding health risks to consumers and reducing inventory backlog. It ensures timely order fulfillment, improves customer satisfaction, and optimizes inventory distribution. It identifies the usage characteristics of medical devices, providing a basis for developing sales strategies and inventory management. Through near-expiration marking, it reminds consumers of the expiration dates of medical devices, promoting the sale of near-expiration devices and reducing waste. It enhances consumers' right to know and strengthens their trust.
[0033] Optionally, determining the shipment items based on the inventory handling plan and the device identifier includes:
[0034] Based on the device identifier, determine the shippable items;
[0035] If destroyed, the goods to be shipped shall be determined according to the aforementioned transfer order;
[0036] If the inventory handling plan is a promotion, then the shipmentable items will be marked and the marked shipmentable items will be determined as shipmentable items.
[0037] This solution uses device identifiers to accurately identify shippable medical devices, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and reducing the risk of errors and violations. It ensures that expired or non-compliant medical devices are correctly marked and destroyed, preventing expired devices from entering the market and protecting consumer safety. Promotional markings remind consumers of the expiration dates of medical devices, promoting the sale of near-expiration devices, ensuring consumers' right to know about stockpiled devices, and reducing the risk of expiration and inventory buildup.
[0038] Optionally, destroying the inventory corresponding to the ordered medical device type includes:
[0039] Mark the inventory corresponding to the ordered device type as unsellable and trigger an inventory freeze command;
[0040] Verify the inventory release status according to the aforementioned inventory freeze instruction;
[0041] Based on the inventory release status, after confirming that the inventory has been frozen, the device information is analyzed to determine its intended use.
[0042] Based on the stated purpose and attributes, a destruction plan is determined and the destruction is carried out according to the stated destruction plan.
[0043] This solution involves marking medical devices as unsaleable to prevent unauthorized resale, linking UDI codes to inventory, and implementing end-to-end monitoring to prevent the mis-sale of expired or non-compliant medical devices, thus protecting consumer safety and reducing potential risks and liabilities arising from expired medical devices. It triggers inventory freeze orders to ensure that medical devices marked as unsaleable no longer enter the sales process, preventing expired medical devices from entering the market. Verification ensures that inventory management equipment matches the actual inventory status, improving inventory accuracy and reliability. It confirms that inventory freeze orders have been correctly executed, providing a basis for destruction. It determines the intended use of medical devices, providing the necessary basis for developing a destruction plan. It develops a destruction plan that complies with environmental regulations and industry standards, ensuring the safety and proper regulation of the destruction process. Finally, it ensures that expired or non-compliant medical devices are properly destroyed, avoiding potential impacts on the environment and public health.
[0044] Optionally, determining the transfer instruction based on the order to be shipped includes:
[0045] Obtain regional inventory distribution data and transportation cost parameters;
[0046] Based on the device identifier, determine the UDI code of the device to be shipped corresponding to the order to be shipped;
[0047] Based on the orders to be shipped, the UDI codes, and the regional inventory distribution data, a set of candidate restocking routes is generated;
[0048] Based on the orders to be shipped, determine the order delivery time requirements;
[0049] Based on the weighted sum of the destruction revenue and transportation cost parameters, and the order timeliness requirements, the optimal transfer route is selected from the candidate transfer route set, and the transfer instruction is generated.
[0050] This solution collects real-time, accurate inventory distribution data and transportation cost parameters, which helps optimize inventory management and logistics decisions. UDI codes ensure the accuracy and traceability of orders awaiting shipment, improving the precision of inventory management. By analyzing inventory distribution data and transportation cost parameters, a set of candidate relocation routes is generated, providing a data foundation for selecting the optimal relocation route. Clearly defining consumer order timeliness requirements for orders awaiting shipment provides time constraints for logistics decisions. By combining the weighted sum of destruction revenue and transportation cost parameters, the relocation route with the lowest cost and meeting timeliness requirements is selected, optimizing logistics costs and time efficiency. Specific relocation instructions are generated to ensure the smooth execution of the relocation process, improving inventory turnover and customer satisfaction.
[0051] Optionally, after generating the transfer instruction, the method further includes:
[0052] Obtain the location of the warehouse containing the medical devices to be destroyed;
[0053] Determine the destruction path based on the location of the warehouse;
[0054] Determine the transfer route based on the transfer instruction;
[0055] Calculate the overlap between the transfer path and the destruction path:
[0056] The overlap is compared with a preset joint transportation threshold. If the overlap is higher than the preset joint transportation threshold, a joint transportation task is generated.
[0057] This solution identifies the warehouse location, facilitating accurate identification of medical devices to be destroyed and providing a foundation for disposal. It plans the optimal destruction route, reducing transportation costs and time while improving efficiency. It also plans the optimal relocation route, ensuring timely delivery of medical devices to their destinations to meet consumer demand. By calculating overlap, it assesses whether joint transportation can reduce transportation costs and environmental impact. By comparing the overlap with a preset joint transportation threshold, it determines whether the economic and environmental benefits of joint transportation are met, providing a basis for decision-making. If the overlap exceeds the preset threshold, a joint transportation task is generated, reducing the number of shipments, lowering costs, and reducing carbon emissions.
[0058] Optionally, the step of selecting the optimal dispatch route from the candidate dispatch route set based on the weighted sum of the destruction revenue and transportation cost parameters and the order timeliness requirements includes:
[0059] Obtain the priority identifier of the order to be shipped;
[0060] Analyze the priority identifier to determine if there are any urgent orders;
[0061] If there are urgent orders, the urgent restocking path for the urgent orders shall be determined based on the destruction revenue and the order timeliness requirements.
[0062] After generating an emergency restocking route, the expiration status of the restocked inventory is frozen in real time.
[0063] If there are no urgent orders, the optimal delivery route is selected from the set of candidate delivery routes based on the weighted sum of the destruction revenue and transportation cost parameters and the order timeliness requirements.
[0064] This solution enables the rapid identification and processing of urgent orders by acquiring their priority identifiers, ensuring timely handling of these orders. Analyzing priority identifiers helps differentiate between regular and urgent orders, providing a basis for selecting the optimal requisition route. For urgent orders, the determined emergency requisition route helps ensure the rapid delivery of medical devices to meet urgent consumer needs. Real-time freezing of the expiration status of requisitioned inventory helps prevent the sale of expired medical devices, ensuring their safety and compliance. Based on the weighted sum of destruction revenue and transportation costs, along with order timeliness requirements, selecting the optimal requisition route helps optimize inventory management and logistics, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
[0065] Secondly, this application provides a medical device inventory management system, the system comprising:
[0066] The data acquisition module is used to acquire the expiration date data and pending orders of the medical device.
[0067] The order analysis module is used to analyze the orders to be shipped and determine the type of medical device in the orders;
[0068] The data analysis module is used to analyze the expiration date data based on the type of medical device in the order and determine the expiration date of the inventory.
[0069] The solution determination module is used to determine the inventory disposal solution based on the inventory's shelf life.
[0070] The item identification module is used to obtain the device identifier of the medical device; and to determine the item to be shipped based on the inventory handling plan and the device identifier.
[0071] Optionally, when the solution determination module determines the inventory disposal solution based on the inventory expiration date, it is used to:
[0072] Based on the ordered device type, retrieve historical sales data to determine the device sales type;
[0073] Based on the aforementioned device sales type, determine the device sales volume per unit time period;
[0074] The revenue from the destruction promotion is determined based on the sales volume of the aforementioned medical devices and the shelf life of the aforementioned inventory.
[0075] Based on the aforementioned sales revenue, determine the inventory disposal plan.
[0076] Optionally, when determining the profit from the destruction promotion based on the sales volume of the medical device and the shelf life of the inventory, the solution determination module is used for:
[0077] Determine the expiration date based on the stated shelf life of the inventory;
[0078] The promotional discount will be determined based on the stated expiry date.
[0079] Obtain the device information for the ordered device type; analyze the device information to determine the usage cycle;
[0080] The saleable duration is determined based on the stated usage cycle and the stated expiration date.
[0081] The promotional revenue is determined based on the available sales period, the promotional discount, and the sales volume of the device.
[0082] Obtain the destruction cost and daily maintenance cost, and determine the destruction revenue based on the destruction cost, the promotional revenue, and the daily maintenance cost;
[0083] The destruction-promotion revenue is determined based on the promotion revenue and the destruction revenue.
[0084] Optionally, when the scheme determination module determines the inventory disposal scheme based on the destruction and promotion revenue, it is used to:
[0085] By comparing the aforementioned destruction and promotion benefits, determine whether the destruction action at the current moment is optimal;
[0086] If so, the inventory corresponding to the type of medical device in the order will be destroyed, and a transfer instruction will be determined based on the order to be shipped.
[0087] If not, then determine the usage characteristics of the medical device based on the device information;
[0088] Based on the usage characteristics and usage cycle, determine whether to perform near-expiration marking to remind consumers.
[0089] Optionally, when the item determination module determines the items to be shipped based on the inventory handling plan and the equipment identifier, it is used to:
[0090] Based on the device identifier, determine the shippable items;
[0091] If destroyed, the goods to be shipped shall be determined according to the aforementioned transfer order;
[0092] If the inventory handling plan is a promotion, then the shipmentable items will be marked and the marked shipmentable items will be determined as shipmentable items.
[0093] Optionally, when the scheme determination module destroys the inventory corresponding to the ordered medical device type, it is used to:
[0094] Mark the inventory corresponding to the ordered device type as unsellable and trigger an inventory freeze command;
[0095] Verify the inventory release status according to the aforementioned inventory freeze instruction;
[0096] Based on the inventory release status, after confirming that the inventory has been frozen, the device information is analyzed to determine its intended use.
[0097] Based on the stated purpose and attributes, a destruction plan is determined and the destruction is carried out according to the stated destruction plan.
[0098] Optionally, when the scheme determination module determines the transfer instruction based on the order to be shipped, it is used to:
[0099] Obtain regional inventory distribution data and transportation cost parameters;
[0100] Based on the device identifier, determine the UDI code of the device to be shipped corresponding to the order to be shipped;
[0101] Based on the orders to be shipped, the UDI codes, and the regional inventory distribution data, a set of candidate restocking routes is generated;
[0102] Based on the orders to be shipped, determine the order delivery time requirements;
[0103] Based on the weighted sum of the destruction revenue and transportation cost parameters, and the order timeliness requirements, the optimal transfer route is selected from the candidate transfer route set, and the transfer instruction is generated.
[0104] Optionally, the medical device inventory management system further includes a task generation module, used for:
[0105] Obtain the location of the warehouse containing the medical devices to be destroyed;
[0106] Determine the destruction path based on the location of the warehouse;
[0107] Determine the transfer route based on the transfer instruction;
[0108] Calculate the overlap between the transfer path and the destruction path:
[0109] The overlap is compared with a preset joint transportation threshold. If the overlap is higher than the preset joint transportation threshold, a joint transportation task is generated.
[0110] Optionally, when the scheme determination module selects the optimal dispatch route from the candidate dispatch route set based on the weighted sum of the destruction revenue and transportation cost parameters and the order timeliness requirements, it is used for:
[0111] Obtain the priority identifier of the order to be shipped;
[0112] Analyze the priority identifier to determine if there are any urgent orders;
[0113] If there are urgent orders, the urgent restocking path for the urgent orders shall be determined based on the destruction revenue and the order timeliness requirements.
[0114] After generating an emergency restocking route, the expiration status of the restocked inventory is frozen in real time.
[0115] If there are no urgent orders, the optimal delivery route is selected from the set of candidate delivery routes based on the weighted sum of the destruction revenue and transportation cost parameters and the order timeliness requirements. Attached Figure Description
[0116] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0117] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an application scenario provided in one embodiment of this application;
[0118] Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating a collaborative management method for the purchase, sale, and inventory of medical devices, provided as an embodiment of this application;
[0119] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a medical device inventory management system provided in one embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation
[0120] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0121] Furthermore, the term "and / or" in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article, unless otherwise specified, generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.
[0122] The embodiments of this application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0123] Traditional medical device inventory management methods typically rely on manual operations and static rules, leading to problems such as inventory backlog, circulation risks of expired medical devices, and waste of funds. However, how to efficiently manage the purchase, sale, and inventory processes of medical devices has become a key issue in the industry.
[0124] Based on this, this application provides a collaborative management system and method for the purchase, sale, and inventory of medical devices. This system acquires expiration date data and pending orders for medical devices; analyzes pending orders to determine the type of medical device in each order; analyzes expiration date data based on the type of medical device in each order to determine the expiration date of the inventory; determines an inventory disposal plan based on the expiration date of the inventory; acquires the device identifier of the medical device; and determines the items to be shipped based on the inventory disposal plan and the device identifier. Acquiring expiration date data and pending orders for medical devices ensures the accuracy and timeliness of inventory information, providing a data foundation for inventory analysis and decision-making. Determining the type of medical device in each order helps identify market demand, predict sales trends, and provide a basis for inventory management and stock adjustments. Identifying near-expiration or expired medical devices prevents the sale and use of expired medical devices and protects consumers' right to know about stockpiled medical devices. Optimizing inventory structure reduces the risk of expired medical devices, improves inventory turnover, and reduces inventory backlog and waste. Accurately tracking and managing the circulation of medical devices ensures product quality and safety.
[0125] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an application scenario provided by this application, in which the method provided by this application is applied when selling medical devices.
[0126] Specifically, the method provided in this application can be applied to any server. The server interacts with the order management system and internal database to obtain the expiration date data and device identifiers of medical devices stored in the internal database, as well as the pending orders in the order management system. By analyzing the expiration date data and the pending orders in the order management system, an inventory handling plan is determined, and the items to be shipped are identified. Near-expiration or expired medical devices are identified to prevent the sale and use of expired medical devices and to protect consumers' right to know about stockpiled medical devices. This optimizes the inventory structure, reduces the risk of expired medical devices, improves inventory turnover, and reduces inventory backlog and waste. It also accurately tracks and manages the circulation of medical devices to ensure product quality and safety. Specific implementation methods can be found in the following embodiments.
[0127] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a collaborative management method for the purchase, sale, and inventory of medical devices, provided as an embodiment of this application. The method of this embodiment can be applied to the server in the above scenario. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the method includes:
[0128] S201. Obtain the expiration date data and pending orders for medical devices;
[0129] Medical devices can be instruments, equipment, tools, or materials used for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, the improvement of physiological structures, and the replacement, regulation, or support of physiological functions.
[0130] Shelf life data can be the effective period of a medical device.
[0131] Orders pending shipment can be sales orders that have been received but not yet shipped.
[0132] Specifically, the expiration date data of medical devices is extracted from their production records using technologies such as electronic tags, barcodes, or QR codes. Orders awaiting shipment from sales equipment are received and processed through electronic order processing devices.
[0133] S202. Analyze the orders to be shipped and determine the types of medical devices ordered;
[0134] The type of medical device in the order can be any of the medical devices listed in the order to be shipped.
[0135] Specifically, the order management equipment is used to parse the orders to be shipped, and based on the parsing results, the order device type of each medical device in the orders to be shipped is identified.
[0136] S203. Based on the type of medical device ordered, analyze the shelf life data to determine the shelf life of inventory;
[0137] Inventory expiration date can be the expiration date of medical devices in inventory.
[0138] Specifically, the order's medical device type is linked to the expiration date data in the inventory. The expiration date data for each medical device is verified. Based on the verification results, the inventory expiration date of each medical device is determined.
[0139] S204. Determine the inventory disposal plan based on the inventory's expiration date;
[0140] Inventory disposal plans can be the solutions adopted for medical devices with different expiration dates in the inventory.
[0141] Specifically, the inventory shelf life of medical devices is assessed to determine their expiration date and remaining validity period, i.e., the inventory shelf life. Based on the assessment results, devices are categorized into three different types: expired, nearing expiration, and within the normal shelf life. For nearing expiration medical devices, corresponding inventory disposal plans are developed, including promotional activities, bundled sales, and discount sales.
[0142] S205. Obtain the device identifier of the medical device; determine the items to be shipped based on the inventory handling plan and the device identifier.
[0143] The device identifier can be a unique identifier for a medical device, and can be represented by UDI.
[0144] The shipped items can be medical devices that are finalized and prepared for shipment based on orders and inventory handling plans.
[0145] Specifically, device identifiers (UDIs) are obtained from medical devices using barcode scanning and RFID technology. Based on the inventory handling plan, it is determined whether the medical device is suitable for shipment. Based on the determination result of the inventory handling plan and the device identifier (UDI), the shipment items are determined.
[0146] This solution acquires expiration date data and pending orders for medical devices, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of inventory information and providing a data foundation for inventory analysis and decision-making. Identifying the types of devices in orders helps identify market demand, predict sales trends, and provide a basis for inventory management and stock adjustments. Identifying near-expiration or expired medical devices prevents the sale and use of expired devices, ensuring consumers' right to know about stockpiled medical devices. Optimizing inventory structure reduces the risk of expired medical devices, improves inventory turnover, and reduces inventory backlog and waste. Accurately tracking and managing the circulation of medical devices ensures product quality and safety.
[0147] In some embodiments, based on the type of medical device in the order, historical sales data is retrieved to determine the type of medical device sales; based on the type of medical device sales, the sales volume of medical devices per unit time is determined; based on the sales volume of medical devices and the shelf life of inventory, the revenue from inventory clearance is determined; and based on the revenue from inventory clearance, an inventory disposal plan is determined.
[0148] Historical sales data can be sales records of medical devices over a past period, including sales time, sales quantity, sales price, and customer information. This past period can be determined based on experience or by personal preference.
[0149] Medical device sales can be categorized into seasonal sales, periodic sales, trend-based sales, and other sales types.
[0150] A unit of time can be a unit of time used to measure sales volume.
[0151] Medical device sales volume can refer to the number of medical devices sold.
[0152] Destruction promotion revenue can be the difference between the promotional revenue obtained from the sale of medical devices and the costs incurred in destroying expired medical devices.
[0153] Specifically, historical sales data is retrieved using sales management equipment. Based on the type of medical device ordered, data analysis tools are used to analyze historical sales data and identify sales types such as seasonal, cyclical, and trend-based sales. Based on the sales type, a predictive model is used to predict the sales volume of medical devices per unit time. Based on the predicted sales volume and inventory shelf life, the promotional revenue obtained through inventory disposal plans is evaluated. The disposal costs and daily maintenance costs are calculated and compared with promotional revenue to determine the disposal-promotion benefit. The disposal-promotion benefit is analyzed, and based on the analysis results, the optimal inventory disposal plan is selected.
[0154] This solution analyzes historical sales data to identify medical device sales types, thereby better predicting future sales trends and providing data support for inventory management and sales strategies. Analyzing medical device sales types allows for forecasting sales volume per unit time, helping to adjust inventory levels, avoid overstocking or understocking, and optimize inventory turnover. By comparing promotional revenue and disposal costs, cost-effective inventory disposal solutions are determined, reducing the risk of expired medical devices, lowering inventory costs, and improving overall profitability. Based on the profit analysis, the optimal inventory disposal solution, such as promotion, restocking, or disposal, is selected to ensure that medical devices are effectively utilized within their shelf life, avoiding the sale of expired medical devices and protecting consumer safety.
[0155] In some embodiments, the following steps are taken: determining the expiration date based on the inventory's shelf life; determining the promotional discount based on the expiration date; obtaining device information for the type of device ordered; analyzing the device information to determine the usage period; determining the saleable duration based on the usage period and the expiration date; determining promotional revenue based on the saleable duration, the promotional discount, and the device sales volume; obtaining the disposal cost and daily maintenance cost; determining the disposal revenue based on the disposal cost, promotional revenue, and daily maintenance cost; and determining the disposal promotional revenue based on the promotional revenue and the disposal revenue.
[0156] The expiration date can be the expiration date of a medical device.
[0157] Promotional discounts can be discounts that reduce the price of medical devices in order to boost sales.
[0158] Device information can include information such as the model, specifications, purpose, production date, expiration date, batch number, serial number, and manufacturer of the medical device.
[0159] The usage cycle can be the average time from the purchase of a medical device to its completion of use.
[0160] The saleable duration can be the length of time a medical device can be sold within its shelf life.
[0161] Promotional revenue can be the revenue obtained from selling medical devices through promotional activities.
[0162] The cost of destruction can include processing fees, transportation fees, environmental treatment fees, and other expenses incurred in destroying expired medical devices.
[0163] Daily maintenance costs can be the routine expenses required to maintain the inventory status of medical devices.
[0164] Specifically, based on the inventory shelf life of medical devices, calculate the expiration date of use for each device. Using this expiration date, determine the promotional discount using price optimization tools. Obtain device information such as specifications, intended use, and usage cycle from the medical device information equipment. Analyze this information using statistical analysis methods to determine the usage cycle of each medical device, i.e., the average time from purchase to completion. Based on the usage cycle and expiration date, calculate the saleable duration, i.e., the length of time the medical device will be sold within its inventory shelf life. Based on historical sales data and market demand analysis, predict device sales volume. Calculate the projected revenue during the promotion period based on the discounted selling price and the projected sales volume. Calculate the projected revenue during the promotion period based on the saleable duration, promotional discount, and projected sales volume. Subtract promotional costs such as advertising expenses and promotional material costs from the projected revenue to obtain the promotional revenue. Obtain disposal costs such as processing fees, transportation costs, and environmental disposal fees, and calculate the daily maintenance cost required to maintain the medical device inventory. Calculate the disposal revenue based on the disposal costs, daily maintenance costs, and projected sales volume. Use cost-benefit analysis to compare the disposal revenue with the promotional costs. Based on the comparison results, the profit from destruction and promotion is determined.
[0165] This plan determines the expiration date to ensure medical devices are used appropriately within their inventory shelf life, avoiding the sale and use of expired devices and protecting consumer safety. Reasonable promotional discounts will boost sales, reduce expiration risk, and improve inventory turnover. Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of device information provides data support for inventory management and disposal plans. Identifying the usage cycle of medical devices provides a basis for sales forecasting and inventory management, preventing inventory backlog or shortages. Determining the resale period ensures full utilization of medical devices within their inventory shelf life, avoiding waste of expired devices. Promotional activities will increase sales volume and revenue, optimizing economic efficiency. The plan also obtains the disposal costs of expired medical devices, providing a basis for developing inventory disposal plans. Cost-benefit analysis will determine the disposal benefits of expired medical devices, providing decision support for inventory disposal plans. Finally, the plan determines the benefits of disposal promotions, optimizing economic efficiency and medical device quality.
[0166] In some embodiments, the destruction and promotion benefits are compared to determine whether the destruction action at the current moment is optimal; if so, the inventory corresponding to the type of medical device in the order is destroyed, and a transfer instruction is determined based on the order to be shipped; if not, the usage characteristics of the medical device are determined based on the device information; based on the usage characteristics and usage cycle, it is determined whether to perform near-expiration marking to remind consumers.
[0167] Destruction can be the process of physically destroying expired or non-compliant medical devices.
[0168] Inventory destruction can be the process of destroying medical devices in stock.
[0169] A transfer order can be an order to transfer medical devices from other warehouses or suppliers.
[0170] Usage characteristics can refer to the frequency of use, usage method, and maintenance requirements of medical devices during use.
[0171] Specifically, financial analysis tools are used to compare promotional revenue and disposal costs to determine if the current disposal action is optimal. If disposal revenue exceeds promotional revenue, disposal is initiated. Inventory management equipment is used to mark the medical devices to be disposed of, and inventory disposal is initiated. Based on pending orders, inventory status is analyzed, and logistics management equipment is used to generate transfer instructions. If disposal revenue is less than promotional revenue, usage characteristics such as frequency of use, usage method, and maintenance requirements of the medical devices are analyzed based on device information. Based on the usage cycle and characteristics, the near-expiration markings for the medical devices are determined. Near-expiration markings are added to the sales equipment to remind consumers to see the near-expiration markings before purchasing.
[0172] This solution enables the making of economically optimal decisions by comparing promotional revenue and disposal costs, thus avoiding losses due to expired medical devices. It ensures the proper disposal of expired medical devices, avoiding health risks to consumers and reducing inventory backlog. It ensures timely order fulfillment, improves customer satisfaction, and optimizes inventory distribution. It identifies the usage characteristics of medical devices, providing a basis for developing sales strategies and inventory management. Through near-expiration marking, it reminds consumers of the expiration dates of medical devices, promoting the sale of near-expiration devices and reducing waste. It enhances consumers' right to know and strengthens their trust.
[0173] In some embodiments, the shippable items are determined based on the device identifier; if the items are to be destroyed, the shippable items are determined based on the transfer order; if the inventory disposal plan is a promotion, the shippable items are marked and the marked shippable items are determined to be shippable items.
[0174] Shippable items can be medical devices in inventory that meet the order requirements and are within their expiration date.
[0175] Specifically, based on the device identifier, the system extracts device information such as expiration date and inventory status for the ordered device type. Medical devices that meet the order requirements and are within their expiration date are identified as shippable items. If destruction is selected, a transfer order is generated based on the destruction requirements. The transfer operation is executed according to the transfer order. The transferred medical devices are then designated as shippable items. If the inventory handling plan is promotion, the selected medical devices for promotion are marked, and these marked medical devices are set as shippable items. Promotional activities are conducted on the shippable items according to the inventory handling plan. Shipped items are determined based on the sales performance of the promotional activities and pending orders.
[0176] This solution uses device identifiers to accurately identify shippable medical devices, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and reducing the risk of errors and violations. It ensures that expired or non-compliant medical devices are correctly marked and destroyed, preventing expired devices from entering the market and protecting consumer safety. Promotional markings remind consumers of the expiration dates of medical devices, promoting the sale of near-expiration devices, ensuring consumers' right to know about stockpiled devices, and reducing the risk of expiration and inventory buildup.
[0177] In some embodiments, the inventory corresponding to the order device type is marked as unsellable and an inventory freeze instruction is triggered; the inventory release status is verified according to the inventory freeze instruction; and after confirming that the inventory has been frozen according to the inventory release status, the device information is analyzed to determine the usage attribute; and a destruction plan is determined according to the usage attribute and the destruction is carried out according to the destruction plan.
[0178] An inventory freeze order can be an order issued to medical devices in inventory that are not for sale, requiring a halt to all outbound and sales activities of these unsaleable medical devices.
[0179] The status of inventory outbound can be either "outbound," "outbound," or "partially outbound," indicating whether the inventory item can be outbound.
[0180] The purpose attribute can be whether the medical device is recyclable or reusable, etc.
[0181] A destruction plan can be a detailed plan for destroying expired or non-compliant medical devices.
[0182] Specifically, in the inventory management system, inventory corresponding to the ordered medical device type is marked as unsellable. Based on this unsellable mark, an inventory freeze instruction is triggered, changing the inventory from a sellable state to a frozen state. The inventory management system is then used to verify the inventory release status. Based on the verification results, the frozen status of the medical device's inventory release in the inventory management system is confirmed. Based on the device information, the recyclability and reusability of the medical device are determined. Based on the recyclability and device characteristics, a destruction plan compliant with environmental regulations and industry standards, including physical destruction, chemical decomposition, and recycling, is developed. Destruction is carried out according to the destruction plan, meeting regulatory requirements.
[0183] This solution involves marking medical devices as unsaleable, linking UDI codes to inventory, and monitoring the entire process to prevent the mis-sale of expired or non-compliant medical devices, ensuring consumer safety and reducing potential risks and liabilities arising from expired medical devices. It triggers inventory freeze orders to ensure that medical devices marked as unsaleable no longer enter the sales process, preventing expired medical devices from entering the market. Verification ensures that inventory management equipment matches the actual inventory status, improving inventory accuracy and reliability. It confirms that inventory freeze orders have been correctly executed, providing a basis for destruction. It determines the intended use of medical devices, providing the necessary basis for developing a destruction plan. It develops a destruction plan that complies with environmental regulations and industry standards, ensuring the safety and proper regulation of the destruction process. Finally, it ensures that expired or non-compliant medical devices are properly destroyed, avoiding potential impacts on the environment and public health.
[0184] In some embodiments, regional inventory distribution data and transportation cost parameters are obtained; the UDI code of the medical device to be shipped corresponding to the order to be shipped is determined according to the medical device identifier; a candidate transfer route set is generated according to the order to be shipped, the UDI code and the regional inventory distribution data; the order timeliness requirement is determined according to the order to be shipped; the optimal transfer route is selected from the candidate transfer route set based on the weighted sum of destruction revenue and transportation cost parameters and the order timeliness requirement, and a transfer instruction is generated.
[0185] Regional inventory distribution data can include information on the inventory quantity, inventory status, and inventory levels (such as overstocking or understocking) of medical devices in warehouses in different geographical locations.
[0186] Transportation cost parameters can include factors such as transportation distance, transportation method, transportation time, transportation weight, and transportation volume that affect the transportation cost of medical devices.
[0187] Devices awaiting shipment can be medical devices that have already received orders and need to be retrieved from the warehouse and sent to consumers.
[0188] The candidate restocking path set can be multiple restocking paths generated based on pending orders, UDI codes, and regional inventory distribution data.
[0189] Order timeliness requirements can be the consumer's requirements for the delivery time of the order.
[0190] Destruction benefits can be the losses avoided by destroying expired or non-compliant medical devices.
[0191] Weighted sums can be used in the decision-making process to assign different weights to parameters such as destruction revenue and transportation costs according to their importance, and then calculate the total cost after weighting.
[0192] The optimal delivery route is the one with the lowest cost and that meets the order's timeliness requirements, selected from all candidate delivery routes after comprehensively considering factors such as transportation cost parameters and time.
[0193] Specifically, regional inventory distribution data and transportation cost parameters, such as inventory quantity, geographical location, transportation distance, transportation time, and transportation costs, are collected from inventory management and logistics equipment. Medical devices in the inventory are matched with the device identifiers provided in the pending orders to ensure consistency in the UDI codes of the devices to be shipped. Based on the pending orders, UDI codes, and regional inventory distribution data, a set of candidate relocation routes is generated using a logistics optimization algorithm. Order timeliness requirements, such as estimated delivery time and service level, are determined based on customer needs and business objectives. A weighted sum is calculated for each candidate relocation route based on the weighted sum of destruction revenue and transportation cost parameters. Combining the order timeliness requirements and the weighted sum, an optimization algorithm selects the optimal route from the candidate relocation route set. A relocation instruction is generated based on the selected optimal relocation route.
[0194] This solution collects real-time, accurate inventory distribution data and transportation cost parameters, which helps optimize inventory management and logistics decisions. UDI codes ensure the accuracy and traceability of orders awaiting shipment, improving the precision of inventory management. By analyzing inventory distribution data and transportation cost parameters, a set of candidate relocation routes is generated, providing a data foundation for selecting the optimal relocation route. Clearly defining consumer order timeliness requirements for orders awaiting shipment provides time constraints for logistics decisions. By combining the weighted sum of destruction revenue and transportation cost parameters, the relocation route with the lowest cost and meeting timeliness requirements is selected, optimizing logistics costs and time efficiency. Specific relocation instructions are generated to ensure the smooth execution of the relocation process, improving inventory turnover and customer satisfaction.
[0195] In some embodiments, the location of the warehouse where the medical device to be destroyed is located is obtained; the destruction path is determined based on the location of the warehouse; the transfer path is determined based on the transfer instruction; the overlap between the transfer path and the destruction path is calculated; the overlap is compared with a preset joint transportation threshold; if the overlap is higher than the preset joint transportation threshold, a joint transportation task is generated.
[0196] Medical devices to be destroyed are those that are expired, damaged, or no longer meet the standards for use and therefore need to be destroyed.
[0197] The warehouse location can be the specific warehouse information for storing the medical devices to be destroyed.
[0198] The destruction route can be a transportation route from the location of the warehouse to the destruction and processing site.
[0199] The relocation route can be a transportation route from the source warehouse to the destination.
[0200] Overlap can refer to the degree of overlap between the transfer path and the destruction path.
[0201] The preset joint transportation threshold can be a pre-defined standard used to determine whether the overlap between the transfer route and the destruction route is high enough. It is pre-stored in the server and retrieved when needed.
[0202] Combined transport missions can be missions that combine the transport of medical devices for relocation and disposal.
[0203] Specifically, the warehouse location of medical devices to be destroyed is queried using inventory management equipment. Based on the warehouse location, a destruction route is planned using logistics planning tools. Transfer instructions are parsed, and the transfer route for the medical devices is determined using logistics planning tools based on the source warehouse location and destination. Geographic Information System (GIS) equipment is used to calculate the overlap between the transfer route and the destruction route. A preset joint transportation threshold is set based on cost-benefit analysis, transportation efficiency, and other factors. The calculated overlap is compared with the preset joint transportation threshold. If the overlap is higher than the preset joint transportation threshold, a joint transportation task is generated.
[0204] This solution identifies the warehouse location, facilitating accurate identification of medical devices to be destroyed and providing a foundation for disposal. It plans the optimal destruction route, reducing transportation costs and time while improving efficiency. It also plans the optimal relocation route, ensuring timely delivery of medical devices to their destinations to meet consumer demand. By calculating overlap, it assesses whether joint transportation can reduce transportation costs and environmental impact. By comparing the overlap with a preset joint transportation threshold, it determines whether the economic and environmental benefits of joint transportation are met, providing a basis for decision-making. If the overlap exceeds the preset threshold, a joint transportation task is generated, reducing the number of shipments, lowering costs, and reducing carbon emissions.
[0205] In some embodiments, the priority identifier of the order to be shipped is obtained; the priority identifier is analyzed to determine whether there is an urgent order; if there is an urgent order, the urgent transfer path of the urgent order is determined according to the destruction revenue and the order timeliness requirements; after the urgent transfer path is generated, the expiration status of the transferred inventory is frozen in real time; if there is no urgent order, the optimal transfer path is selected from the candidate transfer path set based on the weighted sum of the destruction revenue and transportation cost parameters and the order timeliness requirements.
[0206] Priority identifiers can be markers used to distinguish the processing priority of orders awaiting shipment.
[0207] Urgent orders are those that require immediate or priority processing.
[0208] An emergency restocking route can be the fastest and most direct transportation route planned to fulfill urgent orders.
[0209] The inventory to be transferred can be medical device inventory that has been allocated from the warehouse to fulfill orders to be shipped.
[0210] The expiration date can be information such as the production date and expiration date of the medical device.
[0211] Specifically, priority identifiers for orders awaiting shipment are retrieved from the order management system. Based on these priority identifiers, the existence of urgent orders is identified. If urgent orders exist, the destruction benefits of the medical devices are analyzed, and the timeliness requirements of these urgent orders are assessed. Based on the destruction benefits and timeliness requirements, a logistics optimization algorithm is used to determine an urgent relocation route. According to the determined urgent relocation route, the expiration status of the medical devices in the relocated inventory is set to frozen. If no urgent orders exist, a weighted sum of candidate relocation routes is calculated based on destruction benefits and transportation cost parameters. The timeliness requirements of the candidate relocation routes for the orders awaiting shipment are assessed. Combining the weighted sum and the timeliness requirements, the optimal relocation route is selected from the candidate relocation route set.
[0212] This solution enables the rapid identification and processing of urgent orders by acquiring their priority identifiers, ensuring timely handling of these orders. Analyzing priority identifiers helps differentiate between regular and urgent orders, providing a basis for selecting the optimal requisition route. For urgent orders, the determined emergency requisition route helps ensure the rapid delivery of medical devices to meet urgent consumer needs. Real-time freezing of the expiration status of requisitioned inventory helps prevent the sale of expired medical devices, ensuring their safety and compliance. Based on the weighted sum of destruction revenue and transportation costs, along with order timeliness requirements, selecting the optimal requisition route helps optimize inventory management and logistics, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
[0213] Figure 3A schematic diagram of a medical device inventory management system provided in one embodiment of this application is shown below. Figure 3 As shown, the medical device inventory management system 300 of this embodiment includes: a data acquisition module 301, an order analysis module 302, a data analysis module 303, a solution determination module 304, and an item determination module 305.
[0214] The data acquisition module 301 is used to acquire the expiration date data and pending shipment orders of the medical device;
[0215] Order analysis module 302 is used to analyze the orders to be shipped and determine the type of medical device in the orders;
[0216] Data analysis module 303 is used to analyze the expiration date data based on the type of medical device in the order to determine the expiration date of the inventory;
[0217] The solution determination module 304 is used to determine the inventory disposal solution based on the inventory expiration date.
[0218] The item identification module 305 is used to obtain the device identifier of the medical device; and to determine the item to be shipped based on the inventory processing plan and the device identifier.
[0219] Optionally, when the scheme determination module 304 determines the inventory disposal scheme based on the inventory expiration date, it is used to:
[0220] Based on the ordered device type, retrieve historical sales data to determine the device sales type;
[0221] Based on the aforementioned device sales type, determine the device sales volume per unit time period;
[0222] The revenue from the destruction promotion is determined based on the sales volume of the aforementioned medical devices and the shelf life of the aforementioned inventory.
[0223] Based on the aforementioned sales revenue, determine the inventory disposal plan.
[0224] Optionally, when determining the profit from the destruction of inventory based on the sales volume of the medical device and the shelf life of the inventory, the scheme determination module 304 is used for:
[0225] Determine the expiration date based on the stated shelf life of the inventory;
[0226] The promotional discount will be determined based on the stated expiry date.
[0227] Obtain the device information for the ordered device type; analyze the device information to determine the usage cycle;
[0228] The saleable duration is determined based on the stated usage cycle and the stated expiration date.
[0229] The promotional revenue is determined based on the available sales period, the promotional discount, and the sales volume of the device.
[0230] Obtain the destruction cost and daily maintenance cost, and determine the destruction revenue based on the destruction cost, the promotional revenue, and the daily maintenance cost;
[0231] The destruction-promotion revenue is determined based on the promotion revenue and the destruction revenue.
[0232] Optionally, when the scheme determination module 304 determines the inventory disposal scheme based on the destruction and promotion revenue, it is used to:
[0233] By comparing the aforementioned destruction and promotion benefits, determine whether the destruction action at the current moment is optimal;
[0234] If so, the inventory corresponding to the type of medical device in the order will be destroyed, and a transfer instruction will be determined based on the order to be shipped.
[0235] If not, then determine the usage characteristics of the medical device based on the device information;
[0236] Based on the usage characteristics and usage cycle, determine whether to perform near-expiration marking to remind consumers.
[0237] Optionally, when the item determination module 305 determines the item to be shipped based on the inventory handling plan and the equipment identifier, it is used to:
[0238] Based on the device identifier, determine the shippable items;
[0239] If destroyed, the goods to be shipped shall be determined according to the aforementioned transfer order;
[0240] If the inventory handling plan is a promotion, then the shipmentable items will be marked and the marked shipmentable items will be determined as shipmentable items.
[0241] Optionally, when the scheme determination module 304 destroys the inventory corresponding to the ordered medical device type, it is used to:
[0242] Mark the inventory corresponding to the ordered device type as unsellable and trigger an inventory freeze command;
[0243] Verify the inventory release status according to the aforementioned inventory freeze instruction;
[0244] Based on the inventory release status, after confirming that the inventory has been frozen, the device information is analyzed to determine its intended use.
[0245] Based on the stated purpose and attributes, a destruction plan is determined and the destruction is carried out according to the stated destruction plan.
[0246] Optionally, when the scheme determination module 304 determines the transfer instruction based on the order to be shipped, it is used to:
[0247] Obtain regional inventory distribution data and transportation cost parameters;
[0248] Based on the device identifier, determine the UDI code of the device to be shipped corresponding to the order to be shipped;
[0249] Based on the orders to be shipped, the UDI codes, and the regional inventory distribution data, a set of candidate restocking routes is generated;
[0250] Based on the orders to be shipped, determine the order delivery time requirements;
[0251] Based on the weighted sum of the destruction revenue and transportation cost parameters, and the order timeliness requirements, the optimal transfer route is selected from the candidate transfer route set, and the transfer instruction is generated.
[0252] Optionally, the medical device inventory management system further includes a task generation module 306, used for:
[0253] Obtain the location of the warehouse containing the medical devices to be destroyed;
[0254] Determine the destruction path based on the location of the warehouse;
[0255] Determine the transfer route based on the transfer instruction;
[0256] Calculate the overlap between the transfer path and the destruction path:
[0257] The overlap is compared with a preset joint transportation threshold. If the overlap is higher than the preset joint transportation threshold, a joint transportation task is generated.
[0258] Optionally, when the scheme determination module 304 selects the optimal dispatch route from the candidate dispatch route set based on the weighted sum of the destruction revenue and transportation cost parameters and the order timeliness requirements, it is used for:
[0259] Obtain the priority identifier of the order to be shipped;
[0260] Analyze the priority identifier to determine if there are any urgent orders;
[0261] If there are urgent orders, the urgent restocking path for the urgent orders shall be determined based on the destruction revenue and the order timeliness requirements.
[0262] After generating an emergency restocking route, the expiration status of the restocked inventory is frozen in real time.
[0263] If there are no urgent orders, the optimal delivery route is selected from the set of candidate delivery routes based on the weighted sum of the destruction revenue and transportation cost parameters and the order timeliness requirements.
[0264] The system in this embodiment can be used to execute the methods of any of the above embodiments, and its implementation principle and technical effect are similar, so they will not be described again here.
Claims
1. A method for collaborative management of the purchase, sale, and inventory of medical devices, characterized in that, include: Obtain the expiration date data and pending orders for the medical devices; Analyze the orders to be shipped to determine the types of medical devices ordered; Based on the type of medical device in the order, analyze the expiration date data to determine the inventory expiration date; Based on the stated shelf life of the inventory, determine the inventory disposal plan; Obtain the device identifier of the medical device; Based on the inventory handling plan and the medical device identifier, the items to be shipped are determined; The step of determining the inventory disposal plan based on the inventory's expiration date includes: Based on the ordered device type, retrieve historical sales data to determine the device sales type; Based on the aforementioned device sales type, determine the device sales volume per unit time period; The revenue from the destruction promotion is determined based on the sales volume of the aforementioned medical devices and the shelf life of the aforementioned inventory. Based on the aforementioned sales revenue, determine the inventory disposal plan; The process of determining an inventory disposal plan based on the aforementioned sales revenue includes: By comparing the aforementioned destruction and promotion benefits, determine whether the destruction action at the current moment is optimal; If so, the inventory corresponding to the type of medical device in the order will be destroyed, and a transfer instruction will be determined based on the order to be shipped. If not, then determine the usage characteristics of the medical device based on the device information; Based on the aforementioned usage characteristics and usage cycle, determine whether to perform near-expiration marking to remind consumers; The step of determining the transfer instruction based on the order to be shipped includes: Obtain regional inventory distribution data and transportation cost parameters; Based on the device identifier, determine the UDI code of the device to be shipped corresponding to the order to be shipped; Based on the orders to be shipped, the UDI codes, and the regional inventory distribution data, a set of candidate restocking routes is generated; Based on the orders to be shipped, determine the order delivery time requirements; Based on the weighted sum of destruction revenue and transportation cost parameters, and the order timeliness requirements, the optimal transfer route is selected from the candidate transfer route set, and the transfer instruction is generated. The selection of the optimal dispatch route from the candidate dispatch route set based on the weighted sum of the destruction revenue and transportation cost parameters and the order timeliness requirements includes: Obtain the priority identifier of the order to be shipped; Analyze the priority identifier to determine if there are any urgent orders; If there are urgent orders, the urgent restocking path for the urgent orders shall be determined based on the destruction revenue and the order timeliness requirements. After generating an emergency restocking route, the expiration status of the restocked inventory is frozen in real time. If there are no urgent orders, the optimal delivery route is selected from the set of candidate delivery routes based on the weighted sum of the destruction revenue and transportation cost parameters and the order timeliness requirements.
2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The determination of sales revenue based on the sales volume of the medical device and the shelf life of the inventory includes: Determine the expiration date based on the stated shelf life of the inventory; The promotional discount will be determined based on the stated expiry date. Obtain the device information for the ordered device type; analyze the device information to determine the usage cycle; The saleable duration is determined based on the stated usage cycle and the stated expiration date. The promotional revenue is determined based on the available sales period, the promotional discount, and the sales volume of the device. Obtain the destruction cost and daily maintenance cost, and determine the destruction revenue based on the destruction cost, the promotional revenue, and the daily maintenance cost; The destruction-promotion revenue is determined based on the promotion revenue and the destruction revenue.
3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of determining the outgoing goods based on the inventory handling plan and the medical device identifier includes: Based on the device identifier, determine the shippable items; If destroyed, the goods to be shipped shall be determined according to the aforementioned transfer order; If the inventory handling plan is a promotion, then the shipmentable items will be marked and the marked shipmentable items will be determined as shipmentable items.
4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The destruction of inventory corresponding to the ordered medical device type includes: Mark the inventory corresponding to the ordered device type as unsellable and trigger an inventory freeze command; Verify the inventory release status according to the aforementioned inventory freeze instruction; Based on the inventory release status, after confirming that the inventory has been frozen, the device information is analyzed to determine its intended use. Based on the stated purpose and attributes, a destruction plan is determined and the destruction is carried out according to the stated destruction plan.
5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, After generating the transfer instruction, the process also includes: Obtain the location of the warehouse containing the medical devices to be destroyed; Determine the destruction path based on the location of the warehouse; Determine the transfer route based on the transfer instruction; Calculate the overlap between the transfer path and the destruction path: The overlap is compared with a preset joint transportation threshold. If the overlap is higher than the preset joint transportation threshold, a joint transportation task is generated.
6. A collaborative management system for the purchase, sale, and inventory of medical devices, characterized in that, The method applied to any one of claims 1-5 includes: The data acquisition module is used to acquire the expiration date data and pending orders of the medical device. The order analysis module is used to analyze the orders to be shipped and determine the type of medical device in the orders; The data analysis module is used to analyze the expiration date data based on the type of medical device in the order and determine the expiration date of the inventory. The solution determination module is used to determine the inventory disposal solution based on the inventory's shelf life. The item identification module is used to obtain the device identifier of the medical device; and to determine the item to be shipped based on the inventory handling plan and the device identifier.