Operation method of electronic device for providing information, and electronic device supporting same

Abstract

According to the present disclosure, disclosed is a method comprising the steps of: identifying information on a first general distribution center group including one or more first general distribution centers for delivery of a first item sold on a service and information on a first central distribution center for distribution management support corresponding to the first general distribution center group; determining a distribution configuration for the first item among a first distribution configuration for storing an item in each general distribution center included in a general distribution center group and delivering the item and a second distribution configuration for storing an item in a central distribution center and delivering the item; and providing first information for managing the first item to be stored in one or more distribution centers corresponding to the determined distribution configuration among the one or more first general distribution centers and the first central distribution center.

Description

Method of operation of an electronic device providing information and an electronic device supporting the same

[0001] The present invention relates to a method and device for providing information, and more particularly, to a method and an electronic device thereof for providing information for determining a logistics center for delivery of an item and managing the storage of the item in the determined logistics center.

[0002] With the advancement of electronic technology, e-commerce has become a prominent part of the shopping experience. Customers can purchase items online without having to visit a physical shopping mall or market, and items purchased online are delivered to the customer's requested delivery address.

[0003] In the case of e-commerce, providing detailed and accurate product information significantly impacts customer satisfaction, so various methods for providing more detailed and accurate information are being discussed.

[0004] In this regard, reference may be made to prior literature such as KR101756594B1 or KR101500849B1.

[0005] According to the method of the present invention, the electronic device can provide information for determining a logistics center for delivery of an item and managing the storage of the item in the determined logistics center.

[0006] The technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0007] Various embodiments may provide a method of operating an electronic device for providing information and an electronic device supporting the same.

[0008] A method for providing information by an electronic device according to various embodiments may include: a step of confirming information on a first item sold on a service provided by the electronic device; a step of confirming information on a first general logistics center group including one or more first general logistics centers for delivery of the first item and information on a first central logistics center for logistics management support corresponding to the first general logistics center group; a step of determining a logistics setting for the first item among a first logistics setting for storing and delivering an item in each general logistics center included in the general logistics center group and a second logistics setting for storing and delivering an item in a central logistics center; and a step of providing first information for managing to store the first item in one or more logistics centers corresponding to the determined logistics setting among the one or more first general logistics centers and the first central logistics center.

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment, each general logistics center included in the first general logistics center group may be set to correspond to each region for delivery of the first item to each region, and the first central logistics center may be set to correspond to a plurality of general logistics center groups for logistics management support for a plurality of general logistics center groups set to deliver each of a plurality of items sold on the service.

[0010] In an exemplary embodiment, the step of determining the logistics settings for the first item may include: setting one or more conditions for determining the logistics settings; determining, for each general logistics center included in the first general logistics center group, whether the first item satisfies the one or more conditions; and determining the logistics settings for the first item based on whether the first item satisfies the one or more conditions.

[0011] In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more conditions may include a first condition in which a first ratio of the ordered quantity unit for the first item at the logistics center divided by the scheduled delivery quantity for the first item at the logistics center is less than a preset first threshold ratio.

[0012] In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more conditions may include a second condition in which a second ratio of the order quantity unit for the first item at the logistics center divided by the product of the scheduled delivery quantity for the first item at the logistics center and the saleable period of the first item is less than a preset second threshold ratio.

[0013] In an exemplary embodiment, the step of determining the logistics settings for the first item may include the step of determining whether all of the one or more first general logistics centers included in the first general logistics center group satisfy all of the one or more conditions.

[0014] In an exemplary embodiment, the step of determining the logistics setting for the first item may include the step of determining the first logistics setting as the logistics setting for the first item if all of the one or more first general logistics centers satisfy all of the one or more conditions.

[0015] In an exemplary embodiment, when the first logistics setting is determined as a logistics setting for the first item, the first information may include information for managing to store the first item in each of the one or more first general logistics centers according to the storage quantity corresponding to each of the one or more first general logistics centers.

[0016] In an exemplary embodiment, the step of determining the logistics setting for the first item may include the step of determining the second logistics setting as the logistics setting for the first item if any one of the one or more first general logistics centers does not satisfy all of the one or more conditions.

[0017] In an exemplary embodiment, when the second logistics setting is determined as a logistics setting for the first item, the first information may include information for managing the entire quantity of the first item corresponding to the first general logistics center group to be stored in the central logistics center.

[0018] In an exemplary embodiment, the information providing method further includes: a step of confirming information on a plurality of items on the service that are determined to be stored and delivered in a general logistics center according to the first logistics setting; and a step of selecting some items with high priority related to logistics management from among the plurality of items, wherein each item included in the some items can be managed so that a portion of the quantity is also stored in the central logistics center.

[0019] In an exemplary embodiment, the priority may be determined based on a first priority related to the quantity in which each item included in the plurality of items is sold together with other items.

[0020] In an exemplary embodiment, the priority may be determined based on a second priority related to the quantity of each item included in the plurality of items to be discarded.

[0021] In an exemplary embodiment, the information providing method may further include: a step of confirming a total quantity of the second items included in the some of the items, which are set to be stored in one or more second general logistics centers for delivery of the second items; a step of determining an appropriate storage quantity of each of the second items set for each of the one or more second general logistics centers; a step of calculating a specific quantity of the second items to be stored in a second central logistics center for logistics management support corresponding to a group of second general logistics centers including the one or more second general logistics centers, based on the total quantity of the second items and the appropriate storage quantity; and a step of providing second information for managing the second items to be stored in the second central logistics center in the specific quantity.

[0022] In an exemplary embodiment, if the second item is purchased together with a third item stored in the second central logistics center on the service, the second item and the third item may be shipped together from the second central logistics center.

[0023] An electronic device providing information according to various embodiments comprises a processor; and one or more memories storing one or more instructions, wherein the one or more instructions, when executed, cause the processor to perform: a step of checking information on a first item sold on a service provided by the electronic device; a step of checking information on a first general logistics center group including one or more first general logistics centers for delivery of the first item and information on a first central logistics center for logistics management support corresponding to the first general logistics center group; a step of determining a logistics setting for the first item among a first logistics setting for storing and delivering an item in each general logistics center included in the general logistics center group and a second logistics setting for storing and delivering an item in a central logistics center; and a step of providing first information for managing to store the first item in one or more logistics centers corresponding to the determined logistics setting among the one or more first general logistics centers and the first central logistics center.

[0024] The various embodiments of the present disclosure described above are only some of the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, and various embodiments reflecting the technical features of the various embodiments of the present disclosure can be derived and understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art based on the detailed description to be described below.

[0025] The present invention has a technical effect in that it can improve the efficiency of item delivery by providing a method for an electronic device to determine a logistics center for delivery of an item and to provide information for managing the storage of the item in the determined logistics center.

[0026] The effects that can be obtained from the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0027] FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining an information providing system in which an operating method of an electronic device for providing information according to various embodiments can be implemented.

[0028] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a server device (100) and a user device (200) according to various embodiments.

[0029] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an operation method of a server device (100) for providing information according to various embodiments.

[0030] Figure 4 is a drawing showing an example of the appearance of a central logistics center and a general logistics center.

[0031] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of determining logistics settings for an item based on whether one or more conditions related to logistics settings are met.

[0032] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an operation method for managing some of the items that have been determined to be stored and delivered in a general logistics center by a server device (100) to also be stored in a central logistics center.

[0033] The following embodiments combine components and features of various embodiments in a predetermined form. Each component or feature may be considered optional unless explicitly stated otherwise. Each component or feature may be implemented without being combined with other components or features. Furthermore, various embodiments may be formed by combining some components and features. The order of operations described in various embodiments may be changed. Some components or features of one embodiment may be included in another embodiment or may be replaced with corresponding components or features of another embodiment.

[0034] In the description of the drawings, procedures or steps that may obscure the gist of various embodiments are not described, and procedures or steps that can be understood by a person with ordinary skill in the art are also not described.

[0035] Throughout the specification, when a part is said to "comprising" (or including) a certain component, this does not mean that other components are excluded, but rather that other components can be included, unless specifically stated otherwise. In addition, terms such as "...part," "...unit," and "module" described in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented by hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. In addition, the words "a" or "an," "one," "the," and similar related words may be used in the singular and plural sense in the context of describing various embodiments (especially in the context of the claims below) unless otherwise indicated herein or clearly contradicted by context.

[0036] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. The detailed description set forth below, together with the attached drawings, is intended to explain exemplary embodiments of various embodiments and is not intended to represent the only embodiments.

[0037] Additionally, specific terms used in various embodiments are provided to aid understanding of the various embodiments, and the use of such specific terms may be changed in other forms without departing from the technical spirit of the various embodiments.

[0038] FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining an information providing system in which an operating method of an electronic device for providing information according to various embodiments can be implemented.

[0039] Referring to FIG. 1, the information providing system according to various embodiments may be implemented in various types of electronic devices. For example, the information providing system may be implemented in a server device (100) and a user device (200). In other words, the server device (100) and the user device (200) may perform operations according to various embodiments of the present disclosure based on the information providing system implemented in each device. For example, in various embodiments according to the present disclosure, the server device (100) may provide information to a user device (200) corresponding to a manager, which manages the storage of items in a certain logistics center. Meanwhile, the information providing system according to various embodiments is not limited to that illustrated in FIG. 1, and may be implemented in a wider variety of electronic devices and servers.

[0040] According to various embodiments, a server device (100) may be a device that performs wireless and wired communication with a plurality of user devices (200) and includes storage with a large storage capacity. For example, the server device (100) may be a cloud device that is linked with a plurality of user devices (200).

[0041] The user device (200) according to various embodiments may be a device that can be used by individual users, such as a desktop PC, tablet PC, or mobile terminal. In addition, other electronic devices that perform similar functions may be used as the user device (200).

[0042] An information providing system according to various embodiments may include various modules for operation. The modules included in the information providing system may be computer codes or one or more instructions implemented so that a physical device (e.g., a server device (100) and a user device (200)) in which the information providing system is implemented (or included in a physical device) can perform a specified operation. In other words, a physical device in which the information providing system is implemented stores a plurality of modules in a memory in the form of computer codes, and when the plurality of modules stored in the memory are executed, the plurality of modules can cause the physical device to perform specified operations corresponding to the plurality of modules.

[0043] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a server device (100) and a user device (200) according to various embodiments.

[0044] Referring to FIG. 2, the server device (100) and the user device (200) may include an input / output unit (210), a transceiver (or communication unit) (220), storage (230), and a processor (240).

[0045] The input / output unit (210) may be various interfaces or connection ports that receive user input or output information to the user. The input / output unit (210) may include an input module and an output module, and the input module receives user input from the user. The user input may be in various forms, including key input, touch input, and voice input. Examples of input modules that can receive such user input include not only a traditional keypad, keyboard, or mouse, but also a touch sensor that detects the user's touch, a microphone that receives a voice signal, a camera that recognizes gestures through image recognition, a proximity sensor including at least one of an illuminance sensor or an infrared sensor that detects the user's approach, a motion sensor that recognizes the user's movement through an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor, and various other forms of input means that detect or receive various forms of user input, and the input module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of the devices listed above. Here, the touch sensor can be implemented as a piezoelectric or electrostatic touch sensor that detects touch through a touch panel or touch film attached to the display panel, an optical touch sensor that detects touch by an optical method, etc. In addition, the input module can be implemented in the form of an input interface (USB port, PS / 2 port, etc.) that connects an external input device that receives user input instead of a device that detects user input on its own. In addition, the output module can output various types of information. The output module can include at least one of a display that outputs an image, a speaker that outputs a sound, a haptic device that generates vibration, and various other forms of output means. In addition, the output module can be implemented in the form of a port-type output interface that connects the individual output means described above.

[0046] For example, an output module in the form of a display can display text, still images, and moving images. The display can include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, a flat panel display (FPD), a transparent display, a curved display, a flexible display, a 3D display, a holographic display, a projector, and various other devices capable of performing an image output function. Such a display can also be in the form of a touch display that is integrated with a touch sensor of the input module.

[0047] The transceiver (220) can communicate with other devices. Accordingly, the server device (100) and the user device (200) can transmit and receive information with other devices via the transceiver (220). For example, the server device (100) and the user device (200) can communicate with each other or with other devices using the transceiver (220).

[0048] Here, communication, i.e., transmission and reception of data, can be performed wired or wirelessly. To this end, the transceiver (220) may include a wired communication module that connects to the Internet, etc., via a LAN (Local Area Network), a mobile communication module that connects to a mobile communication network via a mobile communication base station and transmits and receives data, a short-range communication module that uses a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) series communication method such as Wi-Fi or a WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) series communication method such as Bluetooth or Zigbee, a satellite communication module that uses a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) such as a GPS (Global Positioning System), or a combination thereof.

[0049] Storage (230) can store various types of information. Storage (230) can store data temporarily or semi-permanently. For example, the storage (230) of the server device (100) can store an operating program (OS: Operating System) for operating the server device (100), data for hosting a website, a program for generating Braille, or data related to an application (e.g., a web application). In addition, the storage (230) can store modules in the form of computer code, as described above.

[0050] Examples of storage (230) may include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), flash memory, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), etc. This storage (230) may be provided as a built-in type or a detachable type.

[0051] The processor (240) controls the overall operation of the server device (100) and the user device (200). To this end, the processor (240) may perform calculations and processing of various types of information and control the operation of components of the server device (100). For example, the processor (240) may execute a program or application for providing information. The processor (240) may be implemented as a computer or a similar device according to hardware, software, or a combination thereof. In terms of hardware, the processor (240) may be implemented in the form of an electronic circuit that processes electrical signals to perform control functions, and in terms of software, it may be implemented in the form of a program that drives the hardware processor (240). Meanwhile, unless otherwise specified in the following description, the operations of the server device (100) and the user device (200) may be interpreted as being performed under the control of the processor (240). That is, when the modules implemented in the above-described information provision system are executed, the modules can be interpreted as controlling the processor (240) to perform the following operations on the server device (100) and the user device (200).

[0052] In summary, the various embodiments may be implemented through various means. For example, the various embodiments may be implemented through hardware, firmware, software, or a combination thereof.

[0053] In the case of hardware implementation, the methods according to various embodiments may be implemented by one or more application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), processors, controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, etc.

[0054] When implemented via firmware or software, the methods according to various embodiments may be implemented in the form of modules, procedures, or functions that perform the functions or operations described below. For example, software code may be stored in memory and executed by a processor. The memory may be located within or external to the processor and may exchange data with the processor via various known means.

[0055] Below, various embodiments are described in more detail based on the above technical concepts. The previously described concepts may be applied to the various embodiments described below. For example, operations, functions, terms, etc. not defined in the various embodiments described below may be performed and explained based on the previously described concepts.

[0056] The following description describes various embodiments based on the assumption that the server device (100) performs an operation of providing simulation execution result information by applying an order allocation algorithm to an order allocation simulation scenario. According to various embodiments, a user device (200) for a service manager can output and provide simulation execution result information received from the server device (100).

[0057] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an operation method of a server device (100) for providing information according to various embodiments.

[0058] According to FIG. 3, information on a first item sold on a service is confirmed (301), information on a first general logistics center group including one or more first general logistics centers for delivery of the first item and information on a first central logistics center for logistics management support corresponding to the first general logistics center group are confirmed (303), a logistics setting for the first item is determined among a first logistics setting for storing and delivering an item in each general logistics center included in the general logistics center group and a second logistics setting for storing and delivering an item in the central logistics center (305), and first information for managing the first item to be stored in one or more logistics centers corresponding to the determined logistics setting can be provided (307).

[0059] According to FIG. 3, the operation of providing information for managing the storage of items by the server device (100) may be performed for a service provided by the server device (100) or a service related to the server device (100), and the service may correspond to a service in which multiple users using the service can order and purchase multiple items sold in the service. The multiple items sold in the service are not limited to the type or type of items, and may include various types or types of items registered by sellers to sell the items.

[0060] According to various embodiments, in operation 301, the server device (100) can check information about a first item sold on the service.

[0061] For example, information about the first item confirmed by the server device (100) according to operation 301 may include various information related to sales, logistics management, and / or delivery of the first item in the service, such as item identification information about the first item, storage type information about the first item, sales amount of the first item, demand amount of the first item, disposal amount of the first item, information about logistics centers that store the first item, and / or information about the saleable period of the first item.

[0062] According to various embodiments, in operation 303, the server device (100) can check information about a first general logistics center group including one or more first general logistics centers for delivery of the first item and information about a first central logistics center for logistics management support corresponding to the first general logistics center group.

[0063] For example, each general logistics center included in a general logistics center group may correspond to a logistics center identified for delivery of items to each region identified for delivery within the service. In other words, each general logistics center included in a specific general logistics center group may be a logistics center set up to correspond to each region for delivery of items within each region. Furthermore, since each item sold within the service may have different logistics centers storing the corresponding item, a general logistics center group, such as that shown in operation 303, can be understood as a group set up to correspond to each item sold within the service.

[0064] For example, a central logistics center can be configured to support or supplement logistics management for multiple general logistics center groups, each of which is configured to deliver multiple items sold on the service. A central logistics center responsible for supporting or supplementing logistics management for general logistics centers can be managed to support or supplement logistics management for multiple general logistics center groups, by having a single central logistics center respond to not only one general logistics center group but also multiple general logistics center groups.

[0065] Figure 4 is a drawing showing an example of the appearance of a central logistics center and a general logistics center.

[0066] In FIG. 4, for items sold on the service, there may be general logistics centers (403, 405, 407) for delivering the items to each region (409, 411, 413), and a central logistics center (401) corresponding to a group of general logistics centers including each general logistics center (403, 405, 407) for delivering the items may be set up.

[0067] The central logistics center (401) can be responsible for supporting or supplementing logistics management related to items for each general logistics center (403, 405, 407), and, if necessary, can also be responsible for directly delivering items to each region (409, 411, 413).

[0068] The central logistics center (401) may be configured to respond to other general logistics center groups including other general logistics centers for delivery of other items sold on the service in addition to one specific general logistics center group including each general logistics center (403, 405, 407) corresponding to an item sold on the service, and may also perform the role of supporting logistics management related to the other items, supplementing logistics management, or delivering the other items for the other general logistics centers.

[0069] According to various embodiments, in operation 305, the server device (100) may determine a logistics setting for the first item among a first logistics setting that stores and delivers the item to each general logistics center included in the general logistics center group and a second logistics setting that stores and delivers the item to the central logistics center.

[0070] For example, operation 305 for determining logistics settings for a first item may include an operation in which the server device (100) sets one or more conditions for determining logistics settings, determines whether the first item satisfies one or more conditions for each general logistics center included in the first general logistics center group, and determines logistics settings for the first item based on whether the first item satisfies one or more conditions. That is, the server device (100) may create one or more conditions for determining logistics settings for an item, and determine logistics settings for an item through a process of checking whether one or more conditions are satisfied for each general logistics center where the item can be stored for delivery. Here, the one or more conditions for determining logistics settings may be conditions for determining which items can be appropriately stored, kept, and smoothly delivered in a specific logistics center.

[0071] Specifically, with respect to one or more conditions for determining a logistics setting for an item, the server device (100) may determine whether all of one or more general logistics centers included in the general logistics center group satisfy all of the one or more conditions. For example, if all of one or more general logistics centers included in the general logistics center group for delivery of an item satisfy all of the one or more conditions, the server device (100) may determine a first logistics setting that stores and delivers the item in each general logistics center included in the general logistics center group as the logistics setting for the corresponding item. Conversely, if any of the one or more general logistics centers included in the general logistics center group for delivery of an item does not satisfy all of the one or more conditions, the server device (100) may determine a second logistics setting that stores and delivers the item in a central logistics center corresponding to the general logistics center group as the logistics setting for the corresponding item.

[0072] If, for the first item of FIG. 3, the first logistics setting for storing and delivering the item in each general logistics center included in the general logistics center group is determined as the logistics setting for the first item, the first information that the server device (100) provides in relation to storage management of the first item according to operation 307 may include information for managing the first item to be stored in each of one or more first general logistics centers according to the storage quantity corresponding to each of one or more first general logistics centers corresponding to the first item. In addition, for the first item of FIG. 3, if the second logistics setting for storing and delivering the item in the central logistics center is determined as the logistics setting for the first item, the first information that the server device (100) provides in relation to storage management of the first item according to operation 307 may include information for managing the entire quantity of the first item corresponding to the first general logistics center group including one or more first general logistics centers corresponding to the first item to be stored in the first central logistics center.

[0073] For example, one or more conditions for determining a logistics setup may include a first condition in which a first ratio of the number of units ordered for an item at a logistics center divided by the number of units scheduled to be delivered for the item at the logistics center is less than a first threshold ratio. Since the first condition may be determined based on the number of units ordered for an item at a logistics center and the number of units scheduled to be delivered for the item at the logistics center, whether the first condition is met may vary for each logistics center and each item.

[0074] For example, one or more conditions for determining a logistics setup may include a second condition in which a second ratio of the order quantity unit for an item at a logistics center divided by the product of the scheduled delivery quantity for the item at the logistics center and the saleable period of the item is less than a preset second threshold ratio. Similarly, since the second condition may be determined based on the order quantity unit for an item at a logistics center and the scheduled delivery quantity for the item at the logistics center, whether the second condition is met may vary for each logistics center and each item.

[0075] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of determining logistics settings for an item based on whether one or more conditions related to logistics settings are met.

[0076] In FIG. 5, for each general logistics center included in a general logistics center group confirmed for delivery of items, a first condition regarding whether the value of [order quantity unit for items at the logistics center / scheduled delivery quantity for items at the logistics center] is less than a first threshold ratio set in advance, and a second condition regarding whether the value of [order quantity unit for items at the logistics center / (scheduled delivery quantity for items at the logistics center X saleable period of items)] is less than a second threshold ratio set in advance, can be set (501).

[0077] When the first condition and the second condition are set, it can be determined whether the first condition and the second condition are satisfied for each general logistics center for the item (503), and if all general logistics centers satisfy both the first condition and the second condition, a first logistics setting in which the item is stored in each general logistics center and delivered through each general logistics center can be determined for the item (505), and conversely, if none of the general logistics centers satisfy both the first condition and the second condition, a second logistics setting in which the item is stored in the central logistics center and delivered through the central logistics center can be determined for the item (507).

[0078] According to various embodiments, in operation 307, the server device (100) may provide first information for managing to store the first item in one or more logistics centers corresponding to the determined logistics settings.

[0079] For example, the first information provided by the server device (100) according to operation 307 may be information set per item sold on the service.

[0080] For example, the server device (100) can set information designating one or more logistics centers to store items according to logistics settings determined in response to each item sold on the service, and can also set a list that synthesizes this in a form such as the example in [Table 1].

[0081] [Table 1]

[0082]

[0083] According to Table 1, for each item, general logistics centers capable of delivering the item and the corresponding central logistics center can be identified, and for each general logistics center, information on whether the first and second conditions are met and the logistics settings determined for the item accordingly and the logistics centers designated to store the item can be recorded as a list.

[0084] For example, in the case of the first item, for general logistics centers 1, 2, 3, etc., which are confirmed to be capable of delivering the first item, each general logistics center may be set to store the first item according to the first logistics setting since both the first and second conditions are satisfied. On the other hand, in the case of the second item, for general logistics centers 4, 5, etc., which are confirmed to be capable of delivering the second item, since general logistics center 5 does not satisfy the second condition, the second item may be set to be stored at central logistics center 2 according to the second logistics setting. In the case of the third item, since both general logistics centers that do not satisfy the first condition and general logistics centers that do not satisfy the second condition are confirmed, the third item may be set to be stored at central logistics center 1 according to the second logistics setting.

[0085] For convenience, the list in [Table 1] only includes information on the first to third items, but other items sold on the service in addition to the first to third items can also have information set and recorded as a list in the same format as [Table 1].

[0086] Meanwhile, the server device (100) can support or supplement logistics management for each general logistics center more efficiently through a central logistics center capable of responding to multiple general logistics centers. Even if an item is determined to be stored and delivered in general logistics centers according to the first logistics setting, the central logistics center can manage to store a portion of the item in consideration of the logistics management priority for the item. The specific operating method of the server device (100) for this purpose can be as shown in FIG. 6.

[0087] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an operation method for managing some of the items that have been determined to be stored and delivered in a general logistics center by a server device (100) to also be stored in a central logistics center.

[0088] The server device (100) can check information on a plurality of items on a service that are determined to be stored and delivered in a general logistics center according to the first logistics setting (601), and among such a plurality of items, some items with high priority can be selected as items to be stored in the central logistics center in consideration of priorities related to logistics management (603).

[0089] The server device (100) can manage some of the items selected as having high priority in relation to logistics management so that some of the quantities of each item included in the items are also stored in the central logistics center (605).

[0090] For example, the priority to be considered for an item that is determined to be stored and delivered in a general logistics center but is selected by the server device (100) to store some quantity in the central logistics center may be determined based on the first priority related to the quantity of each item included in the plurality of items sold together with other items. The greater the quantity of a specific item sold together with other items, the higher the possibility that it will be shipped together with other items, and thus the need for logistics management support through the central logistics center also increases. Therefore, the server device (100) may manage to secure a certain amount of inventory of the specific item in the central logistics center.

[0091] For example, the priority considered for an item that is determined to be stored and delivered in a general logistics center but is selected by the server device (100) to store some quantity in the central logistics center may be determined based on a second priority related to the quantity of each item included in the plurality of items to be discarded. The greater the quantity of a specific item discarded in a general logistics center, the higher the need to minimize the inventory of the specific item in the general logistics center. Therefore, the server device (100) may manage the inventory of the specific item to a certain extent in the central logistics center.

[0092] In order to select items that are determined to be stored and delivered in a general logistics center but have some quantity stored in a central logistics center, the first priority and the second priority may be set to be reflected individually or integratedly.

[0093] For example, for an item that is determined to be stored and delivered in a general logistics center but has been selected to store some quantity in a central logistics center as well, the server device (100) may determine the appropriate quantity of each item to be stored in each general logistics center and, based on this, determine the quantity of the item to be stored in the central logistics center. For example, in FIG. 4, for a second item included in some of the items selected to be stored in a central logistics center, the server device (100) may first confirm the total quantity of the second item set to be stored in one or more second general logistics centers for delivery of the second item, and may also determine the appropriate storage quantity of each second item set for each of the one or more second general logistics centers. Based on the total quantity of the second item and the appropriate storage quantity for each general logistics center, the server device (100) may calculate a specific quantity of the second item to be stored in the second central logistics center for logistics management support corresponding to a group of second general logistics centers including one or more second general logistics centers. Here, the appropriate storage quantity of each second item set for each of the one or more second general logistics centers may be determined by considering the discard quantity, delivery quantity, and / or storage capacity of each general logistics center included in the one or more second general logistics centers for the second items. In addition, the specific quantity of the second items to be stored in the second central logistics center may be calculated by subtracting the sum of the appropriate storage quantities of each second item set for each of the one or more second general logistics centers from the total quantity of the second items set to be stored in the one or more second general logistics centers.

[0094] In the case where the server device (100) calculates the quantity of items to be stored in the central logistics center in the above manner, the server device (100) may also provide information for managing the storage of the corresponding items in the central logistics center in the calculated quantity.

[0095] For example, if an item that is determined to be stored and delivered in a general logistics center but is also selected to be stored in a certain quantity in a central logistics center is purchased together with another item stored in the central logistics center on the service, the server device (100) can manage the integrated delivery of the item and the other item through the central logistics center.

[0096] It is obvious that each piece of information can be combined in various forms in the process of performing the operation method for providing information that manages the server device (100) to store items according to FIGS. 3 to 6.

[0097] The embodiments of the present invention disclosed in this specification and drawings are merely specific examples to easily explain the technical content of the present invention and to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In other words, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other modifications based on the technical concept of the present invention are possible. Furthermore, the above-described embodiments can be combined and operated as needed. For example, all embodiments of the present invention can be implemented as a system by combining parts with each other.

[0098] In addition, the method according to the system or the like according to the present invention may be implemented in the form of program commands that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium.

[0099] As such, various embodiments of the present invention can be implemented as computer-readable code on a computer-readable recording medium in certain aspects. A computer-readable recording medium is any data storage device capable of storing data that can be read by a computer system. Examples of computer-readable recording media can include read-only memories (ROMs), random access memories (RAMs), compact disk-read-only memories (CD-ROMs), magnetic tapes, floppy disks, optical data storage devices, and carrier waves (such as data transmission over the Internet). A computer-readable recording medium can also be distributed across network-connected computer systems, so that the computer-readable code is stored and executed in a distributed manner. Additionally, functional programs, codes, and code segments for achieving various embodiments of the present invention can be easily interpreted by programmers skilled in the field to which the present invention is applied.

[0100] It will also be appreciated that devices and methods according to various embodiments of the present invention can be implemented in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. Such software may be stored in a volatile or non-volatile storage device, such as a ROM, for example, regardless of whether it is erasable or rewritable, or in a memory, such as a RAM, a memory chip, a device, or an integrated circuit, or in a storage medium that is optically or magnetically recordable and machine-readable (e.g., a computer), such as a compact disk (CD), a DVD, a magnetic disk, or a magnetic tape. It will be appreciated that methods according to various embodiments of the present invention can be implemented by a computer including a control unit and a memory, or a vehicle including such a memory or a computer, and such a memory is an example of a machine-readable storage medium suitable for storing a program or programs including commands for implementing embodiments of the present invention.

[0101] Accordingly, the present invention encompasses a program containing code for implementing the devices or methods described in the claims of this specification, and a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a computer) storing such a program. Furthermore, such a program may be transmitted electronically via any medium, such as a communication signal transmitted via a wired or wireless connection, and the present invention appropriately encompasses equivalents thereof.

[0102] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to embodiments, the embodiments of the present invention disclosed in this specification and drawings are merely specific examples to easily explain the technical content of the present invention and assist in understanding the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention described above are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent embodiments are possible. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be defined by the following claims.

Claims

1. In the method of providing information by an electronic device, A step of checking information on a first item sold on a service provided by the electronic device; A step of confirming information about a first general logistics center group including one or more first general logistics centers for delivery of the first item and information about a first central logistics center for logistics management support corresponding to the first general logistics center group; A step of determining a logistics setting for the first item among a first logistics setting that stores and delivers items in each general logistics center included in a general logistics center group and a second logistics setting that stores and delivers items in a central logistics center; and A step of providing first information for managing to store the first item in one or more logistics centers corresponding to the determined logistics settings among the one or more first general logistics centers and the first central logistics center, How to provide information.

2. In paragraph 1, Each general logistics center included in the above first general logistics center group is set up to correspond to each region for delivery of the above first item to each region, The above first central logistics center is set to correspond to a plurality of general logistics center groups to support logistics management for a plurality of general logistics center groups set for delivery of each of a plurality of items sold on the service. How to provide information.

3. In paragraph 1, The step of determining the logistics settings for the above first item is: A step of setting one or more conditions for determining logistics settings; For each general logistics center included in the first general logistics center group, a step of determining whether the first item satisfies one or more of the conditions; and A step of determining a logistics setting for the first item based on whether the first item satisfies one or more of the conditions, How to provide information.

4. In paragraph 3, The one or more conditions include a first condition in which a first ratio of the order quantity unit for the first item at the logistics center divided by the scheduled delivery quantity for the first item at the logistics center is less than a preset first threshold ratio. How to provide information.

5. In paragraph 3, The one or more conditions include a second condition in which a second ratio of the order quantity unit for the first item at the logistics center divided by the product of the scheduled delivery quantity for the first item at the logistics center and the saleable period of the first item is less than a preset second threshold ratio. How to provide information.

6. In paragraph 3, The step of determining the logistics settings for the above first item is: Including a step of determining whether all of the one or more first general logistics centers included in the first general logistics center group satisfy all of the one or more conditions, How to provide information.

7. In paragraph 6, The step of determining the logistics settings for the above first item is: Including a step of determining the first logistics setting as a logistics setting for the first item, if all of the one or more first general logistics centers satisfy all of the one or more conditions. How to provide information.

8. In paragraph 7, If the first logistics setting is determined as a logistics setting for the first item, the first information includes information for managing to store the first item in each of the one or more first general logistics centers according to the storage quantity corresponding to each of the one or more first general logistics centers. How to provide information.

9. In paragraph 6, The step of determining the logistics settings for the above first item is: Including a step of determining the second logistics setting as the logistics setting for the first item, if any one of the first general logistics centers does not satisfy all of the one or more conditions. How to provide information.

10. In paragraph 9, If the second logistics setting is determined as the logistics setting for the first item, the first information includes information for managing the entire quantity of the first item corresponding to the first general logistics center group to be stored in the central logistics center. How to provide information.

11. In paragraph 1, The method of providing the above information is: A step of checking information on a plurality of items on the service that are determined to be stored and delivered in a general logistics center according to the first logistics setting; and Among the above multiple items, a step of selecting some items with high priority related to logistics management is further included. Each item included in some of the above items is managed so that some quantity is stored in the central logistics center. How to provide information.

12. In paragraph 11, The above priority is determined based on the first priority related to the quantity in which each item included in the above multiple items is sold together with other items. How to provide information.

13. In paragraph 11, The above priority is determined based on the second priority related to the quantity of each item included in the above plurality of items to be discarded. How to provide information.

14. In paragraph 11, The method of providing the above information is: For a second item included in some of the above items, a step of checking the total quantity of the second item set to be stored in one or more second general logistics centers for delivery of the second item; A step of determining an appropriate storage quantity of each of the second items set for each of the one or more second general logistics centers; A step of calculating a specific quantity of the second item to be stored in a second central logistics center for logistics management support corresponding to a second general logistics center group including one or more second general logistics centers, based on the total quantity of the second item and the respective appropriate storage quantities; and Further comprising a step of providing second information for managing the storage of the second item in the second central logistics center in the specific quantity. How to provide information.

15. In paragraph 14, If the second item is purchased together with the third item stored in the second central logistics center on the above service, the second item and the third item are delivered together from the second central logistics center. How to provide information.

16. In an electronic device that provides information, processor; and Contains one or more memories that store one or more instructions, The one or more instructions, when executed, cause the processor to: A step of checking information on a first item sold on a service provided by the electronic device; A step of confirming information about a first general logistics center group including one or more first general logistics centers for delivery of the first item and information about a first central logistics center for logistics management support corresponding to the first general logistics center group; A step of determining a logistics setting for the first item among a first logistics setting that stores and delivers items in each general logistics center included in a general logistics center group and a second logistics setting that stores and delivers items in a central logistics center; and Controlling the processor to perform a step of providing first information for managing to store the first item in one or more logistics centers corresponding to the determined logistics settings among the one or more first general logistics centers and the first central logistics center; Electronic devices.

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