E-commerce supply chain system

Abstract

An e-commerce supply chain system relates to the technical field of e-commerce. The system comprises an inventory synchronization module which collects supplier inventory data and displays the supplier inventory data on an operator interface; the demand issuing module is used for pushing commodity demand information to a supplier; the bidding response module is used for supplying suppliers to submit bidding schemes; the supplier screening engine automatically sorts the bidding schemes; the production link traceability interface allows a supplier to upload whole-process data for a purchaser to check a compliance state; the customer grading and pricing module is used for adjusting prices according to historical transaction records of purchasers; and the direct supply logistics scheduling unit allows high-reputation suppliers to directly supply purchasers. According to the system, the problems of non-transparent inventory, low supplier screening efficiency, lack of food tracing, rigid pricing and logistics redundancy in a traditional supply chain are solved. And bidding and preferential selection, full-link tracing and dynamic pricing are realized through module cooperation, so that the screening efficiency of suppliers is improved, the logistics cost is reduced, the re-purchase rate of high-reputation customers is increased, and the food safety is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of e-commerce technology, specifically to an e-commerce supply chain system. Background Technology

[0002] E-commerce, short for online marketplace, generally refers to a new business operation model in which buyers and sellers conduct various commercial activities without meeting face-to-face in the open network environment of the Internet, based on client / server applications. This model enables online shopping for consumers, online transactions between merchants, online electronic payments, and various business, transaction, financial, and related comprehensive service activities. Supply chain, on the other hand, is a network structure that combines relevant roles in the product production and distribution process according to a reasonable process. This includes raw material suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and end consumers. The supply chain is like a large network of teams, expanding from a single enterprise to multiple enterprises collaborating, and then combining these enterprises into an even larger collaborative network.

[0003] The following technical problems exist in traditional e-commerce supply chain systems:

[0004] 1. Lack of inventory transparency and stockout risk: Supplier inventory data cannot be shared in real time, which often leads to stockouts due to inventory errors (such as perishable fresh food), increasing operational losses.

[0005] 2. Low supplier selection efficiency: The operator needs to manually evaluate the bidding proposals of multiple suppliers, which is time-consuming and easily affected by subjective factors (such as ignoring logistics costs), resulting in increased procurement costs.

[0006] 3. Lack of food safety traceability: The existing system lacks full-chain data uploading (such as from raw material source to finished product transportation), and buyers cannot verify compliance status in real time, especially for food products with high safety risks.

[0007] 4. Rigid pricing strategy: The uniform price display does not take into account the differences in customer creditworthiness, which increases the churn rate of high-value customers, for example, customers with good credit do not receive price discounts.

[0008] 5. Logistics redundancy: Both low-reputation and high-reputation suppliers are forced to use the operator's warehouse for transshipment, resulting in high logistics costs and delivery delays. Summary of the Invention

[0009] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0010] In view of the above background technology, the present invention provides an e-commerce supply chain system, which solves the following key technical problems:

[0011] 1. How to achieve real-time synchronization and dynamic display of supplier inventory data to reduce the risk of stockouts;

[0012] 2. How to automate supplier selection and improve efficiency based on multi-dimensional rules (such as reputation, quality, and logistics);

[0013] 3. How to ensure traceability of the product production chain and enhance buyer trust, especially regarding food safety;

[0014] 4. How to dynamically adjust prices to maintain high-reputation customers and optimize logistics routes to reduce costs.

[0015] (II) Technical Solution

[0016] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0017] An e-commerce supply chain system, comprising:

[0018] The inventory synchronization module is used to collect real-time inventory data from multiple suppliers and dynamically display it on the operator's management interface.

[0019] The demand posting module receives product demand information posted by operators and notifies suppliers of related products of the product demand information;

[0020] The bidding response module allows suppliers to submit bidding proposals based on product demand information. The proposals include price, delivery cycle, and quality certification documents.

[0021] The supplier screening engine automatically sorts multiple bidding proposals based on preset rules, including the supplier's historical reputation score, product quality inspection report, and logistics cost.

[0022] The production chain traceability interface allows suppliers to upload data from raw material procurement to finished product delivery, and buyers can view the compliance status of each link.

[0023] The customer tiered pricing module generates a credit rating based on the buyer's historical transaction records and dynamically adjusts the displayed price of goods. The dynamic adjustment methods for the displayed price of goods include: displaying a lower price for high-credit customers and reducing discounts for low-credit customers.

[0024] The direct supply logistics dispatch unit automatically triggers the supplier to supply goods directly to the buyer when the supplier's credit score is higher than the threshold, bypassing the operator's warehousing process.

[0025] Preferably, the demand publishing module supports:

[0026] Demands are pushed to users based on product categories, including fresh produce, frozen products, and organic food.

[0027] The supply and demand matching engine recommends the optimal candidate set based on the geographical distribution of suppliers' production capacity.

[0028] Preferably, the supply and demand matching engine integrates:

[0029] A regional logistics cost forecasting model calculates the estimated freight costs from suppliers to buyers;

[0030] Climate data interface to assess the risk of goods spoiling during transportation.

[0031] Preferably, the supplier screening engine further includes:

[0032] The algorithm incorporates a quality weighting system, with weighting factors including product shelf life, third-party testing and certification level, and customer return rate.

[0033] The sorting results are dynamically adjusted to respond to the priority rules manually set by the operator.

[0034] Preferably, the production chain traceability interface supports:

[0035] The blockchain evidence storage function records the source of raw materials, processing environment monitoring data, and transportation temperature and humidity on the blockchain.

[0036] Show buyers a visual compliance map, and mark abnormal processes with red warning icons.

[0037] Preferably, the customer tiered pricing module performs the following:

[0038] Credit score is calculated based on the buyer's payment fulfillment time, negative review rate, and repurchase rate;

[0039] The differentiated pricing strategy is implemented through dynamic rendering on the front-end page, displaying different price tags for the same product to different customers.

[0040] Preferably, the activation conditions for the direct supply logistics scheduling unit include:

[0041] The supplier has had no quality disputes for 12 consecutive months;

[0042] The operator has confirmed the implementation of the logistics cost optimization model.

[0043] Preferably, it further includes a risk control module for:

[0044] Monitor supplier bidding behavior and flag abnormally low prices or excessively short delivery times;

[0045] Freeze the direct supply rights of suppliers whose reputation scores are below the safety threshold.

[0046] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0047] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0048] Transparent inventory and low risk of stockouts: The inventory synchronization module enables suppliers to share their inventory data with the operator in real time, preventing stockouts caused by inventory errors and reducing operational losses.

[0049] Improved supplier screening efficiency: Through the automatic sorting of the bidding response module and supplier screening engine, as well as the algorithm based on weight factor calculation, the screening speed is improved, the influence of manual intervention and subjective factors is reduced, the confirmation time of operators is shortened, the procurement cost is reduced, and the product quality is guaranteed.

[0050] Food safety assurance: The blockchain evidence storage function of the production chain traceability interface enables buyers to verify the compliance status of each link of the product (such as food) in real time, reducing the quality dispute rate (the abnormal link warning sign enhances the buyer's trust).

[0051] Enhanced customer loyalty: The customer tiered pricing module dynamically renders prices (such as by optimizing strategies based on payment time differences), making pricing strategies more flexible and increasing repurchase rates for high-credit customers.

[0052] Reduced logistics costs: When the credit score of the direct supply logistics dispatch unit meets the standard (threshold setting), it bypasses the warehousing process, saving logistics costs and reducing delivery delays (such as fresh produce going directly to the buyer).

[0053] Overall operational efficiency optimization: The system comprehensively reduces inventory error rates and monitors abnormal behavior through the risk control module to prevent supply risks. Attached Figure Description

[0054] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the invention to explain the invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0055] Figure 1 A system architecture block diagram of the present invention is shown;

[0056] Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating the supplier selection process of this invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0057] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0058] See appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 2, an embodiment of the present invention discloses an e-commerce supply chain system, including an inventory synchronization module, a demand release module, a bidding response module, a supplier screening engine, a production link traceability interface, a customer grading pricing module, and a direct supply logistics scheduling unit; the inventory synchronization module is used to collect the commodity inventory data of multiple suppliers in real time and dynamically display it on the management interface of the operator; the demand release module receives the commodity demand information released by the operator and reminds the suppliers related to the relevant commodities of the commodity demand information; the bidding response module enables the suppliers to submit bidding plans for the commodity demand information, and the plans include price, delivery cycle, and quality certification documents; the supplier screening engine automatically sorts multiple bidding plans based on preset rules, and the sorting basis includes the historical credit scores of the suppliers, product quality inspection reports, and logistics costs; the production link traceability interface allows the suppliers to upload the full-process data from raw material procurement to finished product delivery, and the purchaser can view the compliance status of each link; the customer grading pricing module generates a credit rating based on the historical transaction records of the purchaser and dynamically adjusts the displayed price of the commodity. The dynamic adjustment method of the displayed price of the commodity includes: displaying a low price for high-credit customers and reducing the discount for low-credit customers; the direct supply logistics scheduling unit automatically triggers the direct supply of commodities from the supplier to the purchaser when the supplier's credit score is higher than the threshold, bypassing the warehousing link of the operator.

[0059] In the actual use process, through the cooperation of multiple modular structures, that is, the inventory synchronization module collects and displays supplier data in real time, the demand release module broadcasts the demand, the bidding response module processes the plan, the supplier screening engine automatically sorts, the production link traceability interface uploads the full-process data, the customer grading pricing module dynamically adjusts the price, and the direct supply logistics scheduling unit directly supplies when the credit meets the standard, this system solves the problems of "opaque inventory, low screening efficiency, lack of safety traceability, rigid pricing, and redundant logistics" in the core supply chain, integrates and optimizes the closed loop of suppliers - operators - purchasers, improves the overall efficiency, and reduces the comprehensive cost.

[0060] It should be noted that the "inventory synchronization module, demand release module, bidding response module, supplier screening engine, and direct supply logistics scheduling unit" in this e-commerce supply chain system are background operations of the e-commerce platform and are not displayed to the purchaser.

[0061] Furthermore, the reminder methods for "reminding the commodity demand information" in the demand release module include broadcasting, flashing, vibration, etc.

[0062] Refer to the appendix Figure 1 and the appendix Figure 2To address the issue of inaccurate demand publishing (such as wasted resources due to non-targeted pushes) and enhance the processing of food categories (such as fresh produce), this embodiment incorporates the following design: Specifically, the demand publishing module supports: targeted demand pushes based on product categories, including fresh produce, frozen products, and organic food; and a supply and demand matching engine that recommends the optimal candidate set based on the geographical distribution of supplier production capacity.

[0063] Through the design of the above scheme, after the operator publishes the product demand, the demand publishing module can push the product demand information to the suppliers associated with the product based on the product category. The supply and demand matching engine can recommend the optimal candidate set to the operator based on the geographical distribution of the supplier's production capacity, which improves the accuracy and response rate of demand, reduces invalid matching, and enhances the processing of food categories.

[0064] See appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 To address the issues of inaccurate logistics cost forecasting and climate risks (such as food spoilage), this embodiment incorporates the following design: a supply and demand matching engine integration; a regional logistics cost forecasting model to calculate estimated freight costs from suppliers to buyers; and a climate data interface to assess the risk of goods spoilage during transportation.

[0065] Through the design of the above scheme, the supply and demand matching engine integrates a logistics cost model (to calculate estimated freight costs) and a climate data interface (to assess the risk of product spoilage), thereby reducing the logistics error rate and minimizing the loss of fresh produce.

[0066] See appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 To optimize supplier screening weights, avoid human bias, and address the issue of subjective quality assessments, this embodiment incorporates the following design: Specifically, the supplier screening engine further includes: embedding a quality weighting algorithm, with weighting factors including product shelf life, third-party testing and certification levels, and customer return rates; dynamically adjusting the sorting results to respond to priority rules manually set by the operator.

[0067] The above design clarifies the parameter types of the algorithm and supports manual rule adjustment, thereby improving the accuracy of the filtering.

[0068] See appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 To enhance the transparency and security of the production chain (especially for food) and address the risk of non-traceability, the following design was implemented in this embodiment. Specifically, the production chain traceability interface supports: blockchain evidence storage function, which records the source of raw materials, processing environment monitoring data, and transportation temperature and humidity on the chain; and displays a visual compliance map to the buyer, with abnormal links marked with red warning signs.

[0069] The above solution allows buyers to directly view the compliance status of each process and identify any abnormal steps. The entire process is traceable, resulting in greater transparency and security in the production chain, increased buyer trust, and reduced security incidents.

[0070] See appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 To address the issue of customer churn caused by a single pricing strategy, this embodiment incorporates the following design: Specifically, the customer-tiered pricing module calculates a reputation score based on the buyer's payment due date, negative review rate, and repurchase rate; the differentiated pricing strategy is implemented through dynamic rendering on the front-end page, displaying different price tags for the same product to different customers.

[0071] Through the design of the above scheme, operators can calculate customers' credit scores (payment duration, negative review rate, repurchase rate) based on the customer tiered pricing module, and dynamically render price tags according to customer credit scores. That is, for the same product, customers with higher credit scores pay lower prices, thereby increasing the repurchase rate of high-credit customers.

[0072] See appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 To ensure the reliable activation of direct supply logistics and prevent the abuse of credit, the following design was implemented in this embodiment. Specifically, the activation conditions for the direct supply logistics scheduling unit include: the supplier has had no quality disputes for 12 consecutive months; and the operator confirms the activation of the logistics cost optimization mode.

[0073] The above scheme is designed so that the direct supply logistics scheduling unit can only be activated when the supplier meets the direct supply activation conditions (i.e., no quality disputes for 12 consecutive months) and the operator confirms the use of the direct supply mode (i.e., logistics cost optimization mode). After the unit is activated, not only can logistics costs be saved, but also because the unit has certain activation conditions / thresholds (e.g., no quality disputes, i.e., high reputation), the unit is more stable and the direct supply success rate is higher.

[0074] It should be noted that the appendix Figure 2 The factors used in calculating the supplier reputation score include "the supplier has had no quality disputes for 12 consecutive months" in this embodiment.

[0075] See appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 To address bidding fraud and low reputation risks (such as abnormally low prices) and protect system security, this embodiment incorporates the following design: specifically, it also includes a risk control module for: monitoring supplier bidding behavior, marking abnormally low prices or ultra-short delivery time schemes; and freezing the direct supply rights of suppliers with reputation scores below the security threshold.

[0076] Through the design of the above scheme, the risk control module can monitor the bidding behavior among suppliers, mark abnormalities (such as ultra-low prices, ultra-short delivery times, etc.) and freeze the direct supply rights of suppliers with low credit ratings, thereby effectively reducing the occurrence of risk events.

[0077] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0078] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0079] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An e-commerce supply chain system, characterized in that, include: The inventory synchronization module is used to collect real-time inventory data from multiple suppliers and dynamically display it on the operator's management interface. The demand posting module receives product demand information posted by operators and notifies suppliers of related products of the product demand information; The bidding response module allows suppliers to submit bidding proposals based on product demand information. The proposals include price, delivery cycle, and quality certification documents. The supplier screening engine automatically sorts multiple bidding proposals based on preset rules, including the supplier's historical reputation score, product quality inspection report, and logistics cost. The production chain traceability interface allows suppliers to upload data from raw material procurement to finished product delivery, and buyers can view the compliance status of each link. The customer tiered pricing module generates a credit rating based on the buyer's historical transaction records and dynamically adjusts the displayed price of goods. The dynamic adjustment methods for the displayed price of goods include: displaying a lower price for high-credit customers and reducing discounts for low-credit customers. The direct supply logistics dispatch unit automatically triggers the supplier to supply goods directly to the buyer when the supplier's credit score is higher than the threshold, bypassing the operator's warehousing process.

2. The e-commerce supply chain system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The demand publishing module supports: Demands are pushed to users based on product categories, including fresh produce, frozen products, and organic food. The supply and demand matching engine recommends the optimal candidate set based on the geographical distribution of suppliers' production capacity.

3. The e-commerce supply chain system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The supply and demand matching engine integration: A regional logistics cost forecasting model calculates the estimated freight costs from suppliers to buyers; Climate data interface to assess the risk of goods spoiling during transportation.

4. An e-commerce supply chain system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The supplier screening engine also includes: The algorithm incorporates a quality weighting system, with weighting factors including product shelf life, third-party testing and certification level, and customer return rate. The sorting results are dynamically adjusted to respond to the priority rules manually set by the operator.

5. An e-commerce supply chain system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The production chain traceability interface supports: The blockchain evidence storage function records the source of raw materials, processing environment monitoring data, and transportation temperature and humidity on the blockchain. Show buyers a visual compliance map, and mark abnormal processes with red warning icons.

6. An e-commerce supply chain system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The customer tiered pricing module executes as follows: Credit score is calculated based on the buyer's payment fulfillment time, negative review rate, and repurchase rate; The differentiated pricing strategy is implemented through dynamic rendering on the front-end page, displaying different price tags for the same product to different customers.

7. An e-commerce supply chain system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The activation conditions for the direct supply logistics scheduling unit include: The supplier has had no quality disputes for 12 consecutive months; The operator has confirmed the implementation of the logistics cost optimization model.

8. An e-commerce supply chain system according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, It also includes a risk control module for: Monitor supplier bidding behavior and flag abnormally low prices or excessively short delivery times; Freeze the direct supply rights of suppliers whose reputation scores are below the safety threshold.

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