Method and system for selling bulk materials in various bins

Abstract

The invention discloses a method and system for selling bulk materials in multiple warehouse bodies. The method comprises the following steps that a management platform obtains the stock of materials in a retail warehouse; the management platform judges whether the material stock in the retail warehouse is lower than a preset material supplementing threshold value or not; if the value is lower than the material supplementing threshold value, the management platform can automatically trigger the material supplementing process, and transfer bin screening is started; after the management platform determines the transfer warehouse, the transfer warehouse supplements materials to the retail warehouse, and the transportation process of material supplementation and the material supplementation process are monitored in real time by the management platform until material supplementation is completed; the scheme has the characteristics that the transportation cost is reduced, the supply chain efficiency is improved, the user experience is enhanced, and environmental protection and sustainable development are promoted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of bulk material sales, and in particular to a method and system for selling bulk materials in various warehouses. Background Technology

[0002] The sale, transportation, cost, and safety of bulk materials have always been technical challenges in related fields. For example, bulk cement, a type of bulk building material, is generally transported and sold in bags. This results in high usage costs, inconvenient transportation, serious environmental pollution, a high incidence of pneumoconiosis among workers, and low construction efficiency due to the need to open and empty each bag of cement individually. Therefore, the inventors developed a bulk cement silo. The related technology has been disclosed in Chinese patents CN216331664U Vertical Screw Conveyor Device and Vehicle-Mounted Cement Silo, CN217625337U Double Cone Silo Bulk Material Storage Device, CN212101067U Powder Conveyor and Powder Metering and Storage Vehicle, and CN218183457U A Material Data Acquisition and Transmission System, including technical solutions such as metering function, discharge function, and positioning function.

[0003] However, the sale and supply of bulk cement still faces some pressing technical challenges, including how to optimize the storage, transportation, and sales models of bulk cement based on different geographical conditions, transportation costs, and user needs. In particular, considering road limitations such as the width restrictions of rural roads and the need to control transportation costs, designing and using different types of cement silos to achieve an efficient, economical, and convenient bulk cement supply chain is a crucial technical issue that needs to be addressed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the inventors provide a method for selling bulk materials in various warehouses, comprising the following steps:

[0005] The management platform obtains the material inventory in the retail warehouse;

[0006] The management platform determines whether the material inventory in the retail warehouse is below the preset replenishment threshold;

[0007] If the stock level falls below the replenishment threshold, the management platform will automatically trigger the replenishment process and begin screening transit warehouses.

[0008] Once the management platform identifies the transit warehouse, the transit warehouse will replenish the retail warehouse. The transportation and replenishment processes are monitored in real time by the management platform until the replenishment is completed.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the management platform selects transfer warehouses by comprehensively evaluating the current material inventory of the transfer warehouse, the transportation distance from the retail warehouse, and the transportation cost to determine the transfer warehouses to replenish the retail warehouse.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the management platform screening of transfer warehouses further includes: the management platform obtaining the location of the transfer warehouse, and assessing the road conditions between the transfer warehouse and the retail warehouse through GIS; the management platform comprehensively assessing and determining the transfer warehouse to replenish the retail warehouse based on the current material inventory of the transfer warehouse, the transportation distance to the retail warehouse, the transportation cost, and the road conditions.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the material replenishment process and the material replenishment process further include: the management platform monitors the material transportation status in real time to ensure that the material is delivered to the retail warehouse, automatically updates the inventory information of the retail warehouse, and synchronously records the material replenishment completion status.

[0012] To achieve the above objectives, the inventors also provide a system for selling bulk materials in various warehouses, including:

[0013] Retail warehouses are used to store materials and supply materials to end users.

[0014] Transit warehouses are used to store materials and replenish materials to retail warehouses;

[0015] Storage warehouses are used to store materials and replenish materials to transfer warehouses;

[0016] The management platform is connected to the retail warehouse, transit warehouse and storage warehouse respectively, and is used to monitor and manage the retail warehouse, transit warehouse and storage warehouse in real time, as well as monitor and manage the transportation process and replenishment process of replenishment in real time.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the transshipment capacity of the retail warehouse is less than or equal to 15 tons, the transshipment capacity of the transfer warehouse is 20-30 tons, and the loading capacity of the storage warehouse is 50-70 tons.

[0018] Unlike existing technologies, the above technical solution achieves the following beneficial effects:

[0019] (1) This method and system can effectively reduce transportation costs: By rationally arranging different types of material warehouses, long-distance transportation is reduced, especially under narrow road conditions such as rural roads, transportation costs are effectively controlled;

[0020] (2) This method and system can effectively improve supply chain efficiency: Through the intelligent scheduling of the management platform, the continuity and timeliness of the supply chain of bulk materials from production to end users are ensured, and the overall operational efficiency of the supply chain is improved.

[0021] (3) This method and system can effectively enhance user experience: the self-service purchase and payment system of the retail warehouse provides end users with a convenient and fast purchase process, which improves user satisfaction;

[0022] (4) This method and system can effectively promote environmental protection and sustainable development: the optimized supply chain reduces carbon emissions during transportation, reduces environmental pollution, and is in line with the supply trend of green building materials. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating the method described in the specific implementation;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a system framework diagram for a specific implementation. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To explain in detail the technical content, structural features, objectives, and effects of the technical solution, the following description is provided in conjunction with specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a method for selling bulk materials in various warehouses; specifically, it includes the following steps;

[0027] The management platform obtains the material inventory in the retail warehouse;

[0028] The management platform determines whether the material inventory in the retail warehouse is below the preset replenishment threshold;

[0029] If the stock level falls below the replenishment threshold, the management platform will automatically trigger the replenishment process and begin screening transit warehouses.

[0030] Once the management platform identifies the transit warehouse, the transit warehouse will replenish the retail warehouse. The transportation and replenishment processes are monitored in real time by the management platform until the replenishment is completed.

[0031] In the above embodiments, the management platform's selection of transfer warehouses includes: the management platform comprehensively assesses and determines the transfer warehouses to replenish the retail warehouses based on the current material inventory of the transfer warehouses, the transportation distance from the retail warehouses, and the transportation costs. In different embodiments, the management platform's selection of transfer warehouses further includes: the management platform obtaining the location of the transfer warehouses and assessing the road conditions between the transfer warehouses and the retail warehouses through GIS; the management platform comprehensively assesses and determines the transfer warehouses to replenish the retail warehouses based on the current material inventory of the transfer warehouses, the transportation distance from the retail warehouses, the transportation costs, and the road conditions. Furthermore, during the replenishment process, the management platform monitors the transportation status of the materials in real time to ensure that the materials are delivered to the retail warehouses, automatically updates the inventory information of the retail warehouses, and synchronously records the replenishment completion status.

[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment also provides a system for selling bulk materials in various warehouses, including:

[0033] Retail warehouses, located in towns or on the outskirts of cities, are used to store materials and supply materials to end users;

[0034] Transit warehouses are used to store materials and replenish materials to retail warehouses;

[0035] Storage warehouses are located at material manufacturers or material centers and are used to store materials and replenish materials to transfer warehouses.

[0036] The management platform is connected to the retail warehouse, transit warehouse and storage warehouse respectively, and is used to monitor and manage the retail warehouse, transit warehouse and storage warehouse in real time, as well as monitor and manage the transportation process and replenishment process of replenishment in real time.

[0037] In the above embodiments, the method employs the aforementioned system, which performs the above steps. The following uses bulk cement in bulk building materials as an example to illustrate the implementation process of this method and system in detail:

[0038] This method and system optimize the efficiency and cost of the bulk cement supply chain by differentiating the capacity and size of cement silos and combining them with an intelligent management platform.

[0039] Storage silos: As the starting point of the bulk cement supply chain, storage silos are designed with maximum capacity, typically ranging from 50 to 70 tons. They are usually located at cement production plants or large logistics centers, capable of meeting large-scale bulk cement storage needs. This type of cement silo takes into account both cost-effectiveness and long-term storage stability.

[0040] Transfer Warehouse: The transfer warehouse is designed as a medium-capacity model, with a loading capacity between 20 and 30 tons. Its volume and size are designed to adapt to narrow road conditions, such as rural paths. The main function of the transfer warehouse is to serve as a transit station connecting the storage warehouse and the retail warehouse, replenishing bulk cement in a timely manner according to the needs of the retail warehouse, ensuring the continuity and flexibility of the supply chain.

[0041] Retail warehouses: Designed as the smallest capacity model, with a capacity of approximately 10 tons, the retail warehouses are compact and easy to deploy in towns or on the outskirts of cities, directly serving end users. The retail warehouses utilize a QR code system to enable users to purchase and pay independently, improving the convenience and efficiency of the purchasing process.

[0042] Management Platform: As the core of this technical solution, the management platform enables unified scheduling and management of different types of cement silos. The platform has functions such as real-time monitoring of cement silo storage status, scheduling replenishment, and recording user payments and retrieval records. Through data analysis, the platform can optimize the layout of cement silos and transportation routes based on market demand and road conditions, reducing transportation costs and improving supply chain efficiency.

[0043] Example 1:

[0044] In this embodiment, the management platform utilizes IoT technology to monitor the remaining cement levels in multiple retail warehouses in real time. When the cement levels in one or more retail warehouses are detected to be below a preset threshold, it indicates that these warehouses need restocking. At this time, the management platform will allocate suitable transfer warehouses to replenish the retail warehouses that need restocking, based on economic principles and the remaining cement levels in the transfer warehouses.

[0045] First, the management platform collects real-time cement inventory data for each retail warehouse using IoT devices such as sensors and webcams. This data is transmitted in real-time to the management platform's database via the internet, enabling the platform to have a comprehensive understanding of the inventory status of each retail warehouse.

[0046] When the cement inventory in a retail warehouse falls below a preset threshold, the management platform automatically triggers a replenishment process. The platform first assesses all available transshipment warehouses, conducting a comprehensive analysis based on factors such as their current cement inventory, distance from the retail warehouse, and transportation costs. Economic principles are a key consideration in replenishment allocation, aiming to minimize transportation and operational costs while ensuring timely replenishment.

[0047] The management platform selects the most economical transshipment warehouses—those with sufficient stock, close proximity to the target retail warehouse, and low transportation costs—as the source of replenishment. Then, the platform automatically issues replenishment instructions, scheduling the selected transshipment warehouses to prepare cement and organize transportation.

[0048] During transportation, the management platform continues to monitor the transportation status to ensure that the cement is delivered to the retail warehouse safely and on time. Once the cement is delivered, the IoT devices automatically update the inventory information in the retail warehouse, and the management platform simultaneously records the replenishment completion status.

[0049] In this way, the management platform can not only respond to the replenishment needs of retail warehouses in a timely manner, but also optimize the operating costs and efficiency of the entire bulk cement supply chain through intelligent scheduling and economic principles.

[0050] Example 2:

[0051] In this embodiment, the management platform also relies on IoT technology to monitor the remaining cement levels in multiple retail warehouses. When it is detected that one or more retail warehouses need restocking, the management platform not only considers economic principles and the remaining cement levels in the transfer warehouse, but also obtains the location of available transfer warehouses and assesses the road conditions between the transfer warehouses and the retail warehouses, thereby selecting the transfer warehouse that meets the road conditions to restock the retail warehouses.

[0052] After identifying the retail warehouses that need replenishment, the management platform first obtains the location information of all available transshipment warehouses and uses a Geographic Information System (GIS) to assess the road conditions between them and the retail warehouses requiring replenishment. This step is crucial because some transshipment warehouses may be located in areas with poor road conditions, or have width or weight restrictions, all of which can affect the feasibility and cost of transportation.

[0053] By assessing road conditions, the management platform can select transshipment warehouses that meet both economic and road requirements as replenishment sources. At this point, the platform comprehensively considers factors such as the warehouse's cement inventory, transportation distance, transportation costs, and road conditions, using intelligent algorithms to select the optimal replenishment plan.

[0054] Once a suitable transshipment warehouse is selected, the management platform will automatically issue replenishment instructions and arrange transportation. During transportation, the management platform uses IoT technology to track the location and status of the transport vehicles in real time, ensuring that the cement can be safely and smoothly delivered to the retail warehouse.

[0055] Once the cement is delivered and unloaded, the IoT devices will automatically update the retail warehouse's inventory information. The management platform will record the replenishment completion status and evaluate and optimize the entire replenishment process to improve future replenishment efficiency and accuracy.

[0056] In this way, the management platform can not only ensure that retail warehouses are replenished in a timely manner, but also intelligently select the most suitable transshipment warehouse based on actual road conditions, further improving the efficiency and economy of the bulk cement supply chain.

[0057] Example 3:

[0058] In this embodiment, a set of shared equipment includes two 50-ton storage silos, three 20-ton transfer silos, and ten 10-ton retail silos to ensure that the daily cement needs of 200,000 people in a county in the southeast of a province are met.

[0059] First, the management platform uses IoT devices to monitor the cement inventory in real time in two 50-ton storage silos in the East and West districts, as well as the cement inventory in 10 retail silos distributed across 3 streets and 7 townships in the county. Simultaneously, the platform also tracks the location and status of three 20-ton transfer silos, ensuring they can efficiently transfer cement between storage and retail silos as needed.

[0060] Once the management platform detects that the cement inventory of a retail warehouse is below a preset threshold, indicating that the warehouse needs replenishment, the platform will automatically initiate the replenishment process. Considering the geographical distribution of a county and the distribution of retail warehouses, the management platform first identifies the transfer warehouse closest to the warehouse that needs replenishment and assesses whether the transfer warehouse has sufficient cement inventory to complete the replenishment task.

[0061] If the transshipment warehouse has sufficient stock, the management platform further evaluates the optimal transportation route from the transshipment warehouse to the retail warehouse. Since transshipment warehouses may not have fixed locations, the management platform calculates the most efficient transportation route based on current road conditions, traffic flow, and potential transportation obstacles such as road construction, area restrictions, and temporary traffic control. During this process, the management platform also considers factors such as weather conditions, transportation costs, and estimated arrival time to ensure that the cement can be delivered to its destination safely, quickly, and economically.

[0062] If the cement inventory at the transfer warehouse is insufficient to meet replenishment needs, the management platform will dispatch cement from other transfer warehouses or directly allocate cement from the storage warehouse to the retail warehouse requiring replenishment. In this case, the management platform will prioritize the option with the shortest distance and lowest transportation cost, and arrange suitable transport vehicles for dispatch.

[0063] During cement transportation, the management platform continuously tracks the location and status of the transport vehicles to ensure that any problems encountered during transportation can be detected and resolved in a timely manner. Once the cement safely arrives at the retail warehouse, IoT devices will automatically update the inventory information and notify relevant personnel through the platform to complete unloading and inventory recording.

[0064] It should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described herein, this does not limit the scope of patent protection of the present invention. Therefore, any changes and modifications made to the embodiments described herein based on the innovative concept of the present invention, or equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of the present invention's specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applying the above technical solutions to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for selling bulk materials in multiple warehouses, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: The management platform obtains the material inventory in the retail warehouse; The management platform determines whether the material inventory in the retail warehouse is below the preset replenishment threshold; If the stock level falls below the replenishment threshold, the management platform will automatically trigger the replenishment process and begin screening transit warehouses. Once the management platform identifies the transit warehouse, the transit warehouse will replenish the retail warehouse. The transportation and replenishment processes are monitored in real time by the management platform until the replenishment is completed.

2. The method for selling bulk materials in multiple warehouses according to claim 1, characterized in that, The management platform selects transit warehouses based on a comprehensive assessment of the current material inventory, transportation distance from the retail warehouse, and transportation costs.

3. The method for selling bulk materials in multiple warehouses according to claim 1, characterized in that: The management platform's screening of transfer warehouses also includes: the management platform obtaining the location of the transfer warehouse, and using GIS to assess the road conditions between the transfer warehouse and the retail warehouse. The management platform comprehensively evaluates and determines the transfer warehouse to replenish the retail warehouse based on the current material inventory of the transfer warehouse, the transportation distance from the retail warehouse, the transportation cost, and the road conditions.

4. The method for selling bulk materials in multiple warehouses according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The replenishment process also includes: the management platform monitors the transportation status of materials in real time to ensure that materials are delivered to the retail warehouse, automatically updates the inventory information of the retail warehouse, and records the replenishment completion status simultaneously.

5. A system for selling bulk materials in multiple storage units, characterized in that, include: Retail warehouses are used to store materials and supply materials to end users. Transit warehouses are used to store materials and replenish materials to retail warehouses; Storage warehouses are used to store materials and replenish materials to transfer warehouses; The management platform is connected to the retail warehouse, transit warehouse and storage warehouse respectively, and is used to monitor and manage the retail warehouse, transit warehouse and storage warehouse in real time, as well as monitor and manage the transportation process and replenishment process of replenishment in real time.

6. The system for selling bulk materials in multiple warehouses according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transshipment capacity of the retail warehouse is less than or equal to 15 tons, the transshipment capacity of the transfer warehouse is 20-30 tons, and the loading capacity of the storage warehouse is 50-70 tons.

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