Method and electronic device for providing information

Abstract

Disclosed is a method by which an electronic device provides information. Specifically, the method by which an electronic device provides information may include the steps of: identifying a first order of a user made through a service; identifying a first value which is the number of one or more first SKUs related to the first order; identifying a second value which is the number of parcels for packing one or more second SKUs allocated to a first distribution center among at least one distribution center related to the first order; on the basis of at least one of a first comparison result between the first value and a first threshold value and a second comparison result between the second value and a second threshold value, determining whether to multi-pack the one or more second SKUs allocated to the first distribution center; and providing first information for managing such that the one or more second SKUs are packed in the first distribution center on the basis of the determination on whether to multi-pack.

Description

Methods and electronic devices for providing information

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and devices for providing information.

[0002] As internet use becomes more widespread, the e-commerce market is expanding. While the proportion of customers visiting offline stores to purchase products is declining, the proportion of customers purchasing products through e-commerce using computers or smartphones is rapidly increasing. In particular, users purchasing products through e-commerce may tend to order multiple items at once, and these items may be delivered individually packaged.

[0003] The present disclosure proposes to address the aforementioned problems and provides a method and electronic device for providing information. More specifically, the present disclosure may relate to a method and electronic device for providing information regarding whether an item corresponding to a user's order is multi-packaged when confirming the user's order through a service. The technical challenges addressed by the present embodiment are not limited to the technical challenges described above, and other technical challenges can be inferred from the following embodiments.

[0004] As a technical means for achieving the above-described task, a method for providing information by an electronic device according to a first aspect of the present disclosure may include: a step of confirming a first order of a user through a service; a step of confirming a first value which is the number of one or more first SKUs related to the first order; a step of confirming a second value which is the number of parcels for packaging of one or more second SKUs assigned to a first logistics center among at least one logistics center related to the first order; a step of determining whether one or more second SKUs assigned to the first logistics center are multi-packaged based on at least one of a first comparison result between the first value and a first threshold value and a second comparison result between the second value and the second threshold value; and a step of providing first information for managing one or more second SKUs to be packed in the first logistics center based on the determination of whether to multi-package.

[0005] According to one embodiment, the first value corresponds to the total number of one or more first SKUs or the number of SKUs assigned to each of at least one logistics center, and the first threshold value and the second threshold value may be set to either a first level threshold value for all logistics centers associated with the service or a second level threshold value for an individual logistics center.

[0006] According to one embodiment, the step of determining whether to multi-pack may include: determining multi-packing of one or more second SKUs when the first comparison result is that the first value is greater than or equal to the first threshold value or when the second comparison result is that the second value is greater than or equal to the second threshold value; and determining individual packing of one or more second SKUs when the first comparison result is that the first value is less than the first threshold value and the second comparison result is that the second value is less than the second threshold value.

[0007] According to one embodiment, the first threshold value may be determined based on at least one of first item information corresponding to each of one or more first SKUs, information about logistics centers associated with the service, and time information associated with the first order, and the second threshold value may be determined based on at least one of second item information corresponding to each of one or more second SKUs, information about the first logistics center, and time information.

[0008] According to one embodiment, the first item information and the second item information may include at least one of item quantity information, item specification information, and delivery warranty information.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the method for providing information further includes a step of identifying a third SKU among the one or more second SKUs based on at least one of shipping assurance information and specification information when the one or more second SKUs are multi-packed, and the first information may include information for managing that the third SKU is packed separately from other SKUs.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the method for providing information further comprises the step of identifying a fourth SKU having a number of parcels for packaging of an individual SKU of one or more second SKUs greater than or equal to a set number, and the first information may include information for managing the fourth SKU to be multi-packaged.

[0011] According to one embodiment, information about the first logistics center may include information about the capacity of the first logistics center, information about the number of orders assigned to the first logistics center, information about personnel in charge of multi-packaging within the first logistics center, information about the number of orders undergoing multi-packaging work at the first logistics center, and information about availability of the multi-packaging area within the first logistics center.

[0012] According to one embodiment, when the number of orders allocated to the first logistics center divided by the capacity of the first logistics center is greater than the first ratio, each of the first threshold value and the second threshold value may be set to be greater than the first default value and the second default value.

[0013] According to one embodiment, when the number of orders allocated to the first logistics center divided by the capacity of the first logistics center is less than the second ratio, each of the first threshold value and the second threshold value may be set to be less than the first default value and the second default value.

[0014] According to one embodiment, the time information includes information on whether the expected delivery time of the first order falls within a set period, and when the expected delivery time of the first order falls within the set period, each of the first threshold value and the second threshold value may be set to be greater than the first default value and the second default value.

[0015] In one embodiment, the first threshold value and the second threshold value may be further determined based on information about whether there is a delay in shipping or delivery for orders that were multi-packaged at the first logistics center.

[0016] According to one embodiment, when the proportion of orders that are delayed in shipment or delivery among orders that were multi-packaged at the first logistics center is greater than or equal to a third proportion, each of the first threshold value and the second threshold value may be set to be greater than the first default value and the second default value.

[0017] According to one embodiment, when the proportion of orders that are delayed in shipment or delivery among orders that were multi-packaged at the first logistics center is less than or equal to a fourth proportion, each of the first threshold value and the second threshold value may be set to be smaller than the first default value and the second default value.

[0018] In one embodiment, the step of determining the second value may include determining the second value, which is the number of parcels for packaging of one or more second SKUs, using a packaging recommendation algorithm.

[0019] According to one embodiment, at least one logistics center may be determined based on at least one of a first threshold value, inventory information of each of the logistics centers associated with the service, and distance information between each of the logistics centers associated with the service and the user's delivery location.

[0020] An electronic device according to a second aspect of the present disclosure includes a transceiver, one or more processors; and a memory storing one or more instructions executed by the one or more processors, wherein the one or more processors execute the one or more instructions to: confirm a first order of a user through a service; confirm a first value which is the number of one or more first SKUs related to the first order; confirm a second value which is the number of parcels for packing one or more second SKUs assigned to a first logistics center among at least one logistics center related to the first order; determine whether one or more second SKUs assigned to the first logistics center are multi-packed based on at least one of a first comparison result between the first value and a first threshold value and a second comparison result between the second value and the second threshold value; and provide first information for managing one or more second SKUs to be packed in the first logistics center based on the determination of whether to multi-pack.

[0021] A recording medium according to the third aspect of the present disclosure may be a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing a method of providing information performed by an electronic device on a computer.

[0022] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when confirming a user's order through a service, an electronic device can check the number of SKUs associated with the order and the number of parcels allocated to the logistics center associated with the order for packaging the SKUs. The electronic device can determine whether to multi-pack items corresponding to the user's order by comparing the number of SKUs with a first threshold value and the number of parcels with a second threshold value. Accordingly, when a user orders a large number of items or bulky items at once, the items can be delivered multi-packaged in packaging materials, significantly improving the user's delivery experience. Furthermore, packaging costs per order can be significantly reduced.

[0023] The effects of the invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

[0024] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a system in which a method for providing information by an electronic device according to one embodiment can be implemented.

[0025] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a system in which a method for providing information by an electronic device according to another embodiment can be implemented.

[0026] Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating how an electronic device provides information.

[0027] Figure 4 is a drawing for explaining a UI related to setting the first threshold value of the first level, which is the overall level of logistics centers.

[0028] Figure 5 is a drawing for explaining a UI related to setting the first threshold value of the second level, which is an individual logistics center level.

[0029] Figure 6 is a drawing for explaining a UI related to setting the second threshold value of the first level, which is the overall level of logistics centers.

[0030] Figure 7 is a drawing for explaining a UI related to setting the second threshold value of the second level, which is an individual logistics center level.

[0031] Figure 8 is a drawing for explaining a first embodiment of determining whether to multi-package SKUs allocated to each logistics center.

[0032] Figure 9 is a drawing for explaining a second embodiment of determining whether to multi-package SKUs allocated to each logistics center.

[0033] Figure 10 is a drawing for explaining a third embodiment of determining whether to multi-pack SKUs allocated to each logistics center.

[0034] Figure 11 is a drawing for explaining a fourth embodiment of determining whether to multi-pack SKUs allocated to each logistics center.

[0035] FIG. 12 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an electronic device for providing information according to one embodiment.

[0036] The terms used in the embodiments have been selected from widely used and common terms, taking into account the functions of the present disclosure. However, these terms may vary depending on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Furthermore, in certain cases, terms may be arbitrarily selected by the applicant, in which case their meanings will be described in detail in the relevant description. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should not be defined simply as names of terms, but rather based on the meanings of the terms and the overall content of the present disclosure.

[0037] When a part of the specification is said to "include" a component, this does not exclude other components, but rather implies the inclusion of other components, unless otherwise specifically stated. Furthermore, terms such as "part" and "module" used in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0038] The expression “at least one of a, b, and c” described throughout the specification may encompass “a alone,” “b alone,” “c alone,” “a and b,” “a and c,” “b and c,” or “all of a, b, and c.”

[0039] The "terminal" mentioned below may be implemented as a computer or portable terminal that can connect to a server or other terminal via a network. Here, the computer includes, for example, a notebook, desktop, laptop, etc. equipped with a web browser, and the portable terminal may include, for example, a wireless communication device that guarantees portability and mobility, and may include all types of handheld-based wireless communication devices such as communication-based terminals such as IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), smartphones, tablet PCs, etc.

[0040] Below, embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0041] In describing the embodiments, descriptions of technical details that are well known in the technical field to which the present invention pertains and are not directly related to the present invention will be omitted. This is to avoid obscuring the gist of the present invention by omitting unnecessary explanations and to convey the gist more clearly.

[0042] For the same reason, some components in the attached drawings are exaggerated, omitted, or schematically depicted. Furthermore, the dimensions of each component do not entirely reflect its actual size. Identical or corresponding components in each drawing are assigned the same reference numbers.

[0043] The advantages and features of the present invention, and the methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described in detail below together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided only to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification.

[0044] At this time, it will be understood that each block of the processing flow diagrams and combinations of the flow diagrams can be performed by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be installed in a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing equipment, so that the instructions executed by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing equipment create a means for performing the functions described in the flow diagram block(s). These computer program instructions can also be stored in a computer-available or computer-readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to implement the functions in a specific manner, so that the instructions stored in the computer-available or computer-readable memory can also produce a manufactured item that includes an instruction means for performing the functions described in the flow diagram block(s). Since the computer program instructions may be installed on a computer or other programmable data processing device, a series of operational steps may be performed on the computer or other programmable data processing device to create a computer-executable process, and the instructions that cause the computer or other programmable data processing device to perform the steps for performing the functions described in the flowchart block(s) may also provide steps for performing the functions described in the flowchart block(s).

[0045] Additionally, each block may represent a module, segment, or portion of code that contains one or more executable instructions for performing a specific logical function(s). It should also be noted that in some alternative implementation examples, the functions described in the blocks may occur out of order. For example, two blocks depicted in succession may actually be executed substantially concurrently, or the blocks may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on their respective functions.

[0046] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0047] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a system in which a method for providing pages by an electronic device according to various embodiments can be implemented.

[0048] Referring to FIG. 1, a system (10) according to various embodiments may be a system for determining whether to multi-package an SKU corresponding to a user's order through a service. The system (10) may include an electronic device (100), a first logistics center (111), a second logistics center (112), and a third logistics center (113). Here, the first logistics center (111), the second logistics center (112), and the third logistics center (113) may be logistics centers where picking, rebinding, and packaging of items corresponding to a user's order are performed. The first worker terminal (121), the second worker terminal (122), and the third worker terminal (123) may be terminals of workers who perform item packaging work in each of the logistics centers. The system (10) illustrated in FIG. 1 only illustrates components related to the present embodiment. Therefore, it will be understood by those skilled in the art related to the present embodiment that other general-purpose components may be further included in addition to the components illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0049] Each of the electronic device (100), the first worker terminal (121), the second worker terminal (122), and the third worker terminal (123) may include a transceiver, storage, and a processor. In addition, each of the electronic device (100), the first worker terminal (121), the second worker terminal (122), and the third worker terminal (123) refers to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented by hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. Meanwhile, throughout the embodiments, each of the electronic device (100), the first worker terminal (121), the second worker terminal (122), and the third worker terminal (123) is referred to as a separate device or server, but this may be a logically divided structure, and at least some of them may be implemented by a separate function in one device or server.

[0050] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100), the first worker terminal (121), the second worker terminal (122), and the third worker terminal (123) may include a plurality of computer systems or computer software implemented as network servers. For example, at least some of the electronic device (100), the first worker terminal (121), the second worker terminal (122), and the third worker terminal (123) may refer to a computer system and computer software that are connected to a lower device capable of communicating with another network server via a computer network such as an intranet or the Internet, receive a task execution request, perform the task accordingly, and provide the execution result. In addition, at least some of the electronic device (100), the first worker terminal (121), the second worker terminal (122), and the third worker terminal (123) may be understood as a broad concept that includes a series of application programs that can operate on a network server, and various databases built on internal or connected other nodes. For example, at least some of the electronic device (100), the first worker terminal (121), the second worker terminal (122), and the third worker terminal (123) may be implemented using a network server program provided in various ways according to an operating system such as DOS, Windows, Linux, UNIX, or MacOS.

[0051] The electronic device (100), the first worker terminal (121), the second worker terminal (122), and the third worker terminal (123) can communicate with each other through a network (not shown). The network includes a Local Area Network (LAN), a Wide Area Network (WAN), a Value Added Network (VAN), a mobile radio communication network, a satellite communication network, and a combination thereof, and is a comprehensive data communication network that enables each network component shown in FIG. 1 to communicate smoothly with each other, and may include wired Internet, wireless Internet, and a mobile radio communication network. Wireless communication may include, but is not limited to, wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy, Zigbee, Wi-Fi Direct (WFD), ultra wideband (UWB), infrared communication (IrDA, infrared Data Association), NFC (Near Field Communication), etc., for example.

[0052] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may confirm a first order of a user through a service, confirm a first value which is the number of one or more first SKUs related to the first order, confirm a second value which is the number of parcels for packaging one or more second SKUs assigned to a specific logistics center among at least one logistics center related to the first order, determine whether one or more second SKUs assigned to the specific logistics center are multi-packed based on at least one of a first comparison result between the first value and a first threshold value and a second comparison result between the second value and the second threshold value, and provide first information for managing the packaging of one or more second SKUs at the specific logistics center based on the determination of whether to multi-pack. As an example, the electronic device (100) may be a device that comprehensively manages whether the SKUs of an order assigned to each of the logistics centers related to the service are singulated or multi-packed. In this case, the electronic device may also be referred to as a server. Here, singulation packaging may mean that each ordered item is individually packaged in a separate parcel. Conversely, multi-packaging may mean that multiple items, at least some of the ordered items, are packaged together in a single parcel. Furthermore, a parcel is a packaging material used to package an item and may be one of various types of parcels. These different types of parcels may have different widths, lengths, heights, or inner linings to prevent breakage.

[0053] Referring to FIG. 1, SKUs associated with a user's first order may include SKU_1, SKU_2, ..., SKU_10. In addition, at least one logistics center associated with the first order may be determined as a first logistics center (111), a second logistics center (112), and a third logistics center (113). The SKUs assigned to the first logistics center (111) may be SKU_1, SKU_2, SKU_3, and SKU_4, the SKUs assigned to the second logistics center (112) may be SKU_5, SKU_6, and SKU_7, and the SKUs assigned to the third logistics center (113) may be SKU_8, SKU_9, and SKU_10. At this time, the electronic device (100) may determine whether the SKUs assigned to each of the first logistics center (111), the second logistics center (112), and the third logistics center (113) are multi-packaged. For example, the electronic device (100) can determine multi-packaging of an SKU assigned to a first logistics center (110) and individual packing of an SKU assigned to a second logistics center (112) and a third logistics center (113). The electronic device (100) can transmit first information for managing whether the SKUs assigned to each of the first logistics center (111), the second logistics center (112), and the third logistics center (113) are packed in accordance with the determination of whether to multi-package to the first worker terminal (121), the second worker terminal (122), and the third worker terminal (123), respectively. Accordingly, workers at each logistics center can manage whether the SKUs are multi-packaged or individually packed.

[0054] However, the embodiment of determining whether an item corresponding to an order is multi-packaged is not limited to FIG. 1. In this regard, another embodiment of determining whether an item corresponding to an order is multi-packaged will be examined with reference to FIG. 2.

[0055] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a system in which a method for providing information by an electronic device according to another embodiment can be implemented.

[0056] Referring to FIG. 2, the system (20) may include a server (200), a first logistics center (111), a second logistics center (112), and a third logistics center (113). The first worker terminal (121), the second worker terminal (122), and the third worker terminal (123) may be terminals of workers performing item packaging work in each logistics center.

[0057] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may confirm a first order of a user through a service, confirm a first value which is the number of one or more first SKUs related to the first order, confirm a second value which is the number of parcels for packing one or more second SKUs assigned to a specific logistics center among at least one logistics center related to the first order, determine whether one or more second SKUs assigned to the specific logistics center are multi-packed based on at least one of a first comparison result between the first value and a first threshold value and a second comparison result between the second value and the second threshold value, and provide first information for managing one or more second SKUs to be packed in the specific logistics center based on the determination of whether to multi-pack.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the first electronic device (201) may be a device for managing whether an SKU assigned to the first logistics center (111) is individually packaged or multi-packed. Similarly, the second electronic device (202) may be a device for managing whether an SKU assigned to the second logistics center (112) is individually packaged or multi-packed, and the third electronic device (203) may be a device for managing whether an SKU assigned to the third logistics center (113) is individually packaged or multi-packed. That is, whether an SKU assigned to each logistics center is multi-packed may be determined by an individual electronic device corresponding to each logistics center. The first electronic device (201) may obtain various information before determining whether an SKU assigned to the first logistics center (111) is multi-packed. At this time, the electronic device can obtain various information from the server (200), and the various information can include information on the SKU assigned to the first logistics center (111) and time information related to the first order. The first electronic device (201) can determine whether the SKU assigned to the first logistics center (110) is multi-packaged based on the information obtained from the server (200), as well as the item information corresponding to the SKU assigned to the first logistics center (110) and the information about the first logistics center.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may compare a first value for the number of SKUs and a second value for the number of parcels for packaging the SKUs with a first threshold value and a second threshold value, respectively. Specifically, the electronic device may determine whether multi-packaging is performed based on at least one of a comparison result between the first value and the first threshold value and a comparison result between the second value and the second threshold value.

[0060] As the proportion of multi-packed orders increases, the packaging cost per order may decrease. Conversely, in the case of multi-packing, since picking, rebinding, and packaging must all be performed for each of the multiple items packed in a single parcel, the time required for shipping the multiple items may significantly increase, and there may be concerns that delivery to the user may also be delayed. In other words, to minimize the possibility of delayed delivery to the user while simultaneously reducing the packaging cost per order, the first threshold and the second threshold may be dynamically adjusted by the electronic device. In this regard, the electronic device may adjust the first threshold and the second threshold based on various information. The first threshold may represent a threshold for the appropriate number of SKUs per order, and the second threshold may represent a threshold for the appropriate number of parcels per order. A first value greater than or equal to the first threshold may indicate that a variety of items exceeding the appropriate number of SKUs have been ordered simultaneously. A second value greater than or equal to the second threshold value may indicate a large number of items or bulky items being ordered in bulk, requiring a large number of parcels for shipment. In other words, if the first value is greater than or equal to the first threshold value, or if the second value is greater than or equal to the second threshold value, multi-packaging may be more appropriate than individual packaging.

[0061] Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating how an electronic device provides information.

[0062] Referring to FIG. 3, it can be clearly understood that some of the operations in which the electronic device provides information may be changed or substituted, or some of the order between the operations may be changed, within a scope clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains.

[0063] In step S310, the electronic device can confirm the user's first order through the service.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may correspond to the electronic device (100). Alternatively, the electronic device may correspond to one of the first electronic device (201), the second electronic device (202), and the third electronic device (203). The service may be an e-commerce service. The electronic device may check the identification information of an ordered item among the items within the service and the quantity information of the ordered item.

[0065] In step S320, the electronic device can determine a first value, which is a number of one or more first SKUs associated with the first order.

[0066] In one embodiment, the first value may be a first-level value for all of the logistics centers, and may correspond to the total number of one or more first SKUs. For example, referring to FIG. 1, the first value may be 10. However, the first value is not limited to the first-level value. For example, the first value may be a second-level value for an individual logistics center, and may correspond to the number of SKUs assigned to each of at least one logistics center. To distinguish it from the first value of the first level, the first value corresponding to the number of SKUs assigned to each of at least one logistics center may also be referred to as a third value. Referring to FIG. 1, the third value may correspond to one of 4, which is the number of SKUs assigned to the first logistics center (111), 3, which is the number of SKUs assigned to the second logistics center (112), and 3, which is the number of SKUs assigned to the third logistics center (113). That is, the first value of the first level can represent the number of SKUs at the level of all logistics centers, and the third value, which is the first value of the second level, can represent the number of SKUs at the level of an individual logistics center.

[0067] In step S330, the electronic device can determine a second value, which is the number of parcels for packaging of one or more second SKUs assigned to a first logistics center among at least one logistics center associated with the first order.

[0068] In one embodiment, the second value may be a second-level value for an individual logistics center, and may correspond to the number of parcels for packaging of SKUs assigned to the individual logistics center. For example, referring to FIG. 1, if the number of parcels for packaging of SKU_1, SKU_2, SKU_3, and SKU_4, which are SKUs assigned to the first logistics center (111), is 4, the second value may be 4. However, the second value is not limited to the second-level value. For example, the second value may be a first-level value for all logistics centers associated with the service, and may correspond to the total number of parcels for delivery of one or more first SKUs. To distinguish it from the second value of the second level, the first-level value for all logistics centers may be referred to as the 4th value. For example, referring to FIG. 1, the number of parcels for packaging SKU_1, SKU_2, SKU_3, and SKU_4 may be 4, the number of parcels for packaging SKU_5, SKU_6, and SKU_7 may be 3, and the number of parcels for packaging SKU_8, SKU_9, and SKU_10 may be 3. In this case, the fourth value may be 10. The fourth value, which is the second value of the first level, may represent the number of parcels for delivery of SKUs at the level of all logistics centers, and the second value of the second level may represent the number of parcels for delivery of SKUs at the level of individual logistics centers.

[0069] In one embodiment, the number of parcels for packaging a SKU may be calculated or determined based on a packaging recommendation algorithm. Typically, one parcel is assigned to a single SKU, so the number of SKUs and the number of parcels may be the same, but is not limited thereto. For example, even if a single SKU satisfies a set condition, such as a large number of items corresponding to the SKU, multiple parcels may be used for packaging the SKU. In this regard, the electronic device may, through an API related to the packaging recommendation algorithm, identify an optimized number of parcels that minimizes the number of parcels for packaging the SKU corresponding to the user's first order.

[0070] In step S340, the electronic device may determine whether to multi-pack one or more second SKUs assigned to the first logistics center based on at least one of a first comparison result between the first value and the first threshold value and a second comparison result between the second value and the second threshold value.

[0071] In one embodiment, the first threshold may correspond to either a first level first threshold for all logistics centers associated with the service or a second level first threshold for an individual logistics center.

[0072] For example, when the first threshold value is a value of the first level, the first threshold value of the first level may be determined based on at least one of first item information corresponding to each of one or more first SKUs, information about logistics centers related to the service, and time information related to the first order. The first threshold value of the first level may be a value compared with the first value in step S320. As another example, when the first threshold value is a value of the second level, the first threshold value of the second level may be determined based on at least one of second item information corresponding to each of one or more second SKUs, information about the first logistics center, and time information. The first threshold value of the second level may be a value compared with the third value in step S320.

[0073] In one embodiment, the second threshold may correspond to either a first level second threshold for all logistics centers associated with the service or a second level second threshold for an individual logistics center.

[0074] For example, when the second threshold value is a value of the first level, the second threshold value of the first level may be determined based on at least one of first item information corresponding to each of one or more first SKUs, information about logistics centers related to the service, and time information related to the first order. The second threshold value of the first level may be a value compared with the fourth value in step S330. As another example, when the second threshold value is a value of the second level, the second threshold value of the second level may be determined based on at least one of second item information corresponding to each of one or more second SKUs, information about the first logistics center, and time information. The second threshold value of the second level may be a value compared with the second value in step S330.

[0075] According to one embodiment, item information may include at least one of item quantity information, item specification information, and delivery warranty information. For example, the electronic device may manage items requiring special handling to be individually packaged based on the item specification information and delivery warranty information. Furthermore, the electronic device may identify an appropriate parcel to be used for packaging the item based on the item quantity information and item specification information. For example, if the item quantity is large and the item is large, the parcel used for packaging the item may be set to a parcel with a large size among parcel types. In another example, if the item is manufactured with specifications that are likely to be damaged, the parcel used for packaging the item may be set to a parcel composed of special interior materials among parcel types. The first information may include information regarding the type of parcel for packaging one or more second SKUs.

[0076] Information about a logistics center may include information about the capacity of the logistics center, the number of orders assigned to the logistics center, the number of personnel responsible for multi-packaging within the logistics center, the number of orders currently being multi-packaged within the logistics center, and the availability of a multi-packaging area within the logistics center. Here, the capacity of the logistics center may refer to the maximum number of orders that the logistics center can process per day. When the number of personnel responsible for multi-packaging within the logistics center is small, the number of orders currently being multi-packaged within the logistics center is large, and the multi-packaging area within the logistics center is available, the first and second thresholds may be set to be large. Additionally, the time information may include information about whether the expected delivery time of the first order falls within a set period.

[0077] According to one embodiment, the first threshold value and the second threshold value may be further determined based on information regarding whether a delay occurs in shipping or delivery for orders that were multi-packaged at the logistics center. For example, when the proportion of orders that experienced a delay in shipping or delivery among orders that were multi-packaged at the logistics center is greater than or equal to a third proportion, each of the first threshold value and the second threshold value may be set to be greater than the first default value and the second default value. In another example, when the proportion of orders that experienced a delay in shipping or delivery among orders that were multi-packaged at the logistics center is less than or equal to a fourth proportion, each of the first threshold value and the second threshold value may be set to be less than the first default value and the second default value.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may determine multi-packaging of one or more second SKUs when the first comparison result is that the first value is greater than or equal to the first threshold value or when the second comparison result is that the second value is greater than or equal to the second threshold value. Furthermore, the electronic device may determine individual packing of one or more second SKUs when the first comparison result is that the first value is less than the first threshold value and when the second comparison result is that the second value is less than the second threshold value. Specifically, the first comparison result may be, but is not limited to, comparing the first value of the first level with the first threshold value of the first level, and the second comparison result may be, but is not limited to, comparing the second value of the second level with the second threshold value of the second level.

[0079] According to one embodiment, if the first comparison result is that the first value is greater than or equal to the first threshold value, all SKUs assigned to each of the logistics centers related to the first order may be managed to be multi-packed regardless of the second comparison result. That is, if the total number of SKUs corresponding to the first order across all logistics centers is greater than the threshold value, the SKUs corresponding to the first order may be managed to be multi-packed regardless of the number of SKUs or parcels at the level of each logistics center, in order to enhance customer experience and minimize packaging costs. Specific embodiments for determining whether to multi-pack for each logistics center will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 to 11.

[0080] In step S350, the electronic device may provide first information to manage one or more second SKUs to be packed at the first logistics center based on the determination as to whether to multi-pack.

[0081] For example, if multi-packaging is determined, the first information may include information for managing one or more second SKUs to be multi-packaged at the first logistics center. However, among the one or more second SKUs, a third SKU may be identified as a separately packaged SKU based on delivery guarantee information and specification information. For example, an item such as a glass bottle may require care during delivery and may be an item requiring delivery guarantee. In this case, the first information may further include information for managing that an item such as a glass bottle is packaged in a parcel that includes a warning message such as "Caution, May Break." In another example, an item such as an electronic device may be individually packaged in a parcel of an appropriate size among pre-made parcels because the size is standardized. In this case, the first information may further include information for managing that an item such as an electronic device is packaged in a parcel of an appropriate size among pre-made parcels.

[0082] For example, if individual packaging has been determined, the first information may include information for managing one or more second SKUs to be individually packaged at the first logistics center. However, the electronic device may identify a fourth SKU among the one or more second SKUs that has a number of parcels for individual packaging greater than or equal to a set number. In this case, the fourth SKU may be managed to be multi-packaged. In this regard, if the number of items corresponding to a single SKU is large, even if individual packaging has been determined for the SKUs assigned to the corresponding logistics center, multi-packaging the items corresponding to the corresponding SKU into a single parcel may be more appropriate from a customer experience and packaging cost perspective.

[0083] In general, a shipping task for items corresponding to a first order may be assigned to a logistics center located close to the user's delivery location or a logistics center with sufficient inventory. The first threshold value of the first level and the second threshold value of the first level represent the total number of critical SKUs of the entire logistics center level and the total number of critical parcels of the entire logistics center level. The first threshold value of the first level and the second threshold value of the first level may also be used when the electronic device determines at least one logistics center corresponding to the first order among the logistics centers. In this regard, at least one logistics center may be determined based on at least one of the first threshold value of the first level, the second threshold value of the first level, inventory information of each of the logistics centers associated with the service, and distance information between each of the logistics centers associated with the service and the user's delivery location. For example, if the first threshold value is set to a small value, the electronic device may identify at least one logistics center with a smaller number than usual. Accordingly, the electronic device may provide information to the worker terminal for managing the SKUs assigned to each of at least one logistics center to be multi-packed. Conversely, if the first threshold value is set to a large value, the electronic device can identify at least one logistics center based on inventory and distance information. Accordingly, the electronic device can provide information to the worker terminal to manage the individual packaging of SKUs assigned to each of the at least one logistics center.

[0084] Figure 4 is a drawing for explaining a UI related to setting the first threshold value of the first level, which is the overall level of logistics centers.

[0085] Referring to FIG. 4, the UI (400) may be a screen for setting a first threshold value of the first level, which is the overall level of logistics centers. The first threshold value of the first level may be manually set through the UI (400) or may be dynamically adjusted based on various information. The first threshold value of the first level is a value compared to the first value in step S320 and may represent the total number of critical SKUs of logistics centers related to the order.

[0086] The value (401) may be, but is not limited to, 10, which is the default value for the total number of critical SKUs across all levels of the logistics centers. For example, the first threshold value of the first level may be dynamically determined based on at least one of the first item information corresponding to each of one or more first SKUs, information about logistics centers associated with the service, and time information associated with the first order.

[0087] In one embodiment, the first threshold value of the first level may be dynamically determined based on information about the logistics centers. For example, when the total number of orders allocated to the logistics centers divided by the total capacity of the logistics centers is greater than a first ratio (e.g., 0.7), the first threshold value of the first level may be changed to be greater than the default value of 10. For example, the first threshold value of the first level may be 12. The total capacity of the logistics centers may be calculated as the sum of the capacities of each logistics center. In another example, when the total number of orders allocated to the logistics centers divided by the capacity of the logistics centers is less than a second ratio (e.g., 0.5), the first threshold value of the first level may be changed to be less than the default value of 10. For example, the first threshold value of the first level may be 8.

[0088] In one embodiment, when the expected delivery time of the first order falls within a set period, the first threshold of the first level may be set to a value greater than the default value. Here, the set period may refer to a period during which orders through the service increase significantly compared to normal times. In other words, the set period may include periods during which orders from regular customers surge, such as the Chuseok season or Black Friday season. For example, if the expected delivery time of the first order falls on Chuseok, the first threshold of the first level may be set to 12, which is greater than the default value. Additionally, when the expected delivery time of a subsequent order does not fall within the set period, the first threshold of the first level may be reset to the default value.

[0089] In one embodiment, the first threshold value of the first level may be further determined based on information regarding whether there is a delay in shipment or delivery among orders that were multi-packed in logistics centers associated with the service. For example, when the ratio of orders that experienced a delay in shipment or delivery among orders that were multi-packed in logistics centers associated with the service is greater than or equal to a third ratio (e.g., 0.1), the first threshold value of the first level may be set to be greater than a default value. For example, the first threshold value of the first level may be set to 12. In another example, when the ratio of orders that experienced a delay in shipment or delivery among orders that were multi-packed in logistics centers associated with the service is less than or equal to a fourth ratio (e.g., 0.01), the first threshold value of the first level may be set to be less than a default value. For example, the first threshold value of the first level may be set to 8.

[0090] Figure 5 is a drawing for explaining a UI related to setting the first threshold value of the second level, which is an individual logistics center level.

[0091] Referring to FIG. 5, the UI (500) may be a screen for setting a first threshold value of the second level, which is an individual logistics center level. The first threshold value of the second level may be manually set through the UI (500) or dynamically adjusted based on various information. The first threshold value of the second level may be a value compared to the third value in step S320 and may represent the number of critical SKUs of the individual logistics center.

[0092] The area where values ​​are displayed in the UI (500) may display the number of critical SKUs for each individual logistics center. Referring to FIG. 5, the value (501) may be a first default value for the number of critical SKUs for the first logistics center, which may be 5. The value (502) may be a second default value for the number of critical SKUs for the second logistics center, which may be 5. However, the first default value and the second default value are not limited thereto. For example, the first threshold value of the second level may be determined based on at least one of item information corresponding to each SKU assigned to the individual logistics center, information about the individual logistics center, and time information. Below, an embodiment in which the first threshold value of the second level is dynamically determined when the individual logistics center is the first logistics center will be described.

[0093] In one embodiment, the first threshold value of the second level may be dynamically determined based on information about the first logistics center. For example, when the total number of orders allocated to the first logistics center divided by the capacity of the first logistics center is greater than the first ratio (e.g., 0.7), the first threshold value of the second level may be changed to be greater than the first default value of 5. For example, the first threshold value of the second level may be 7. In another example, when the total number of orders allocated to the first logistics center divided by the capacity of the first logistics center is less than the second ratio (e.g., 0.5), the first threshold value of the second level may be changed to be less than the first default value of 5. For example, the first threshold value of the second level may be 3.

[0094] In one embodiment, when the expected delivery time of the first order falls within the set period, the first threshold value of the second level may be set to be greater than the first default value of 5. For example, if the expected delivery time of the first order is on Chuseok day, the first threshold value of the second level may be set to 7, which is greater than the first default value. Additionally, when the second order is received after the Chuseok season has passed, the first threshold value of the second level may be reset to the first default value of 5.

[0095] In one embodiment, the first threshold value of the second level may be further determined based on information regarding whether there is a delay in shipment or delivery among orders that were multi-packaged at the first logistics center. For example, when the ratio of orders that are delayed in shipment or delivery among orders that were multi-packaged at the first logistics center is greater than or equal to a third ratio (e.g., 0.1), the first threshold value of the second level may be set to be greater than the first default value of 5. For example, the first threshold value of the second level may be set to 8. In another example, when the ratio of orders that are delayed in shipment or delivery among orders that were multi-packaged at the first logistics center is less than or equal to a fourth ratio (e.g., 0.01), the first threshold value of the second level may be set to be less than the first default value of 5. For example, the first threshold value of the second level may be set to 4.

[0096] Figure 6 is a drawing for explaining a UI related to setting the second threshold value of the first level, which is the overall level of logistics centers.

[0097] Referring to FIG. 6, the UI (600) may be a screen for setting a second threshold value of the first level, which is the overall level of logistics centers. The second threshold value of the first level may be manually set via the UI (600) or may be dynamically adjusted based on various information. The second threshold value of the first level may be a value compared to the fourth value in step S330 and may represent the total number of critical parcels of logistics centers related to an order.

[0098] The value (601) may be, but is not limited to, 10, which is the default value for the total number of critical parcels across all levels of the logistics centers. For example, the second threshold value of the first level may be dynamically determined based on at least one of the first item information corresponding to each of one or more first SKUs, information about logistics centers associated with the service, and time information associated with the first order.

[0099] In one embodiment, the second threshold of the first level may be dynamically determined based on information about the logistics centers. For example, when the total number of orders allocated to the logistics centers divided by the total capacity of the logistics centers is greater than a first ratio (e.g., 0.7), the second threshold of the first level may be changed to be greater than the default value of 10. For example, the second threshold of the first level may be 12. The total capacity of the logistics centers may be calculated as the sum of the capacities of each logistics center. In another example, when the total number of orders allocated to the logistics centers divided by the capacity of the logistics centers is less than a second ratio (e.g., 0.5), the second threshold of the first level may be changed to be less than the default value of 10. For example, the second threshold of the first level may be 8.

[0100] In one embodiment, when the expected delivery time of the first order falls within the set period, the second threshold value of the first level may be set to a value greater than the default value of 10. For example, if the expected delivery time of the first order falls on Chuseok, the second threshold value of the first level may be set to 12, which is greater than the default value. Additionally, when the expected delivery time of a subsequent order does not fall within the set period, the second threshold value of the first level may be reset to the default value of 10.

[0101] In one embodiment, the second threshold of the first level may be further determined based on information regarding whether there is a delay in shipment or delivery among orders that were multi-packed in logistics centers associated with the service. For example, when the ratio of orders that experienced a delay in shipment or delivery among orders that were multi-packed in logistics centers associated with the service is greater than or equal to a third ratio (e.g., 0.1), the second threshold of the first level may be set to be greater than a default value. For example, the second threshold of the first level may be set to 12. In another example, when the ratio of orders that experienced a delay in shipment or delivery among orders that were multi-packed in logistics centers associated with the service is less than or equal to a fourth ratio (e.g., 0.01), the second threshold of the first level may be set to be less than a default value. For example, the second threshold of the first level may be set to 8.

[0102] Figure 7 is a drawing for explaining a UI related to setting the second threshold value of the second level, which is an individual logistics center level.

[0103] Referring to FIG. 7, the UI (700) may be a screen for setting a second threshold value of the second level, which is an individual logistics center level. The second threshold value of the second level may be manually set via the UI (700) or dynamically adjusted based on various information. The second threshold value of the second level may be a value compared to the second value in step S330 and may represent the number of critical parcels of the individual logistics center.

[0104] The area where values ​​are displayed in the UI (700) may display the number of critical parcels for each individual logistics center. Referring to FIG. 7, value (701) may be a first default value for the number of critical parcels for the first logistics center, which may be 5. Value (502) may be a second default value for the number of critical parcels for the second logistics center, which may be 5. However, the first default value and the second default value are not limited thereto. For example, the second threshold value of the second level may be determined based on at least one of item information corresponding to each SKU assigned to the individual logistics center, information about the individual logistics center, and time information. Below, an embodiment in which the second threshold value of the second level is dynamically determined when the individual logistics center is the first logistics center will be described.

[0105] In one embodiment, the second threshold value of the second level may be dynamically determined based on information about the first logistics center. For example, when the total number of orders allocated to the first logistics center divided by the capacity of the first logistics center is greater than the first ratio (e.g., 0.7), the second threshold value of the second level may be changed to be greater than the first default value of 5. For example, the second threshold value of the second level may be 7. In another example, when the total number of orders allocated to the first logistics center divided by the capacity of the first logistics center is less than the second ratio (e.g., 0.5), the second threshold value of the second level may be changed to be less than the first default value of 5. For example, the second threshold value of the second level may be 3.

[0106] In one embodiment, when the expected delivery time of the first order falls within the set period, the second threshold value of the second level may be set to be greater than the first default value of 5. For example, if the expected delivery time of the first order is on Chuseok day, the second threshold value of the second level may be set to 7, which is greater than the first default value. Additionally, when the second order is received after the Chuseok season has passed, the second threshold value of the second level may be reset to the first default value of 5.

[0107] In one embodiment, the second threshold value of the second level may be further determined based on information about whether there is a delay in shipment or delivery among orders that were multi-packaged at the first logistics center. For example, when the ratio of orders that are delayed in shipment or delivery among orders that were multi-packaged at the first logistics center is greater than or equal to a third ratio (e.g., 0.1), the second threshold value of the second level may be set to be greater than the first default value of 5. For example, the second threshold value of the second level may be set to 8. In another example, when the ratio of orders that are delayed in shipment or delivery among orders that were multi-packaged at the first logistics center is less than or equal to a fourth ratio (e.g., 0.01), the second threshold value of the second level may be set to be less than the first default value of 5. For example, the second threshold value of the second level may be set to 4.

[0108] Figure 8 is a drawing for explaining a first embodiment of determining whether to multi-package SKUs allocated to each logistics center.

[0109] Referring to the first embodiment, the packaging management result (800) corresponding to the first order may be as shown in FIG. 8. The SKUs associated with the first order may include SKU_1, SKU_2, ..., and SKU_12. That is, the first value of the first level may be 12. Additionally, the first threshold value related to the SKUs of the first level may be 10. The first comparison result between the first value and the first threshold value may be that the first value is greater than the first threshold value. That is, all SKUs assigned to each of the logistics centers associated with the first order may be managed to be multi-packaged. For example, SKU_1, SKU_2, ..., and SKU_6 assigned to the first logistics center (111) can be managed to be multi-packaged, SKU_7, SKU_8, and SKU_9 assigned to the second logistics center (112) can be managed to be multi-packaged, and SKU_10, SKU_11, and SKU_12 assigned to the third logistics center (113) can be managed to be multi-packaged.

[0110] Additionally, although not specified in the first embodiment, the electronic device may determine whether to multi-pack based on a comparison result between the second value of the first level and the second threshold value of the first level. As discussed above, the second value of the first level may be the total number of parcels for shipment of the SKU across all levels of the logistics centers, and the second threshold value of the first level may be the total number of threshold parcels across the logistics centers associated with the order.

[0111] In one embodiment, if the first comparison result indicates that the first value is greater than or equal to the first threshold value, all SKUs assigned to each of the logistics centers associated with the first order may be managed to be multi-packed, regardless of the second comparison result. That is, in the first embodiment, comparisons other than the comparison between the first value of the first level and the first threshold value of the first level may be omitted, but are not limited thereto.

[0112] Figure 9 is a drawing for explaining a second embodiment of determining whether to multi-package SKUs allocated to each logistics center.

[0113] Referring to the second embodiment, the packaging management result (900) corresponding to the first order may be as shown in FIG. 9. The SKUs associated with the first order may include SKU_1, SKU_2, ..., and SKU_9. That is, the first value of the first level may be 9. Additionally, the first threshold value related to the SKUs of the first level may be 10. The first comparison result between the first value and the first threshold value may be that the first value is less than the first threshold value. The electronic device may not determine multi-packaging of the SKUs assigned to each of the logistics centers based on the first comparison result. In this regard, the electronic device may further confirm the comparison result between the first value of the second level and the first threshold value of the second level.

[0114] For example, the SKUs assigned to the first logistics center (111) may be SKU_1, SKU_2, ..., and SKU_5. That is, the first value of the second level may be 5. In addition, the first threshold value related to the SKUs of the second level of the first logistics center (111) may be 4. That is, the comparison result of the second level may indicate that the first value of the second level, 5, is greater than the first threshold value related to the SKUs of the second level, 4. That is, the electronic device may transmit information for managing the SKUs assigned to the first logistics center (111), SKU_1, SKU_2, ..., and SKU_5, to be multi-packed to the worker terminal of the first logistics center (111).

[0115] Also, for example, the SKUs assigned to the second logistics center (112) may be SKU_6 and SKU_7. That is, the first value of the second level may be 2. Also, the first threshold value related to the SKUs of the second level of the second logistics center (112) may be 3. That is, the comparison result of the second level may indicate that the first value of the second level, 2, is smaller than the first threshold value related to the SKUs of the second level, 3. That is, the electronic device may transmit information for managing the SKUs SKU_6 and SKU_7 assigned to the second logistics center (112) to be individually packaged to the worker terminal of the second logistics center (112). A similar process is applicable to determining whether or not to multi-package the SKUs assigned to the third logistics center (113). Accordingly, the electronic device can transmit information to the worker terminal of the third logistics center (113) to manage that SKU_8 and SKU_9, which are SKUs assigned to the third logistics center (113), are individually packaged.

[0116] Figure 10 is a drawing for explaining a third embodiment of determining whether to multi-pack SKUs allocated to each logistics center.

[0117] Referring to the third embodiment, the packaging management result (1000) corresponding to the first order may be as shown in Fig. 10. The electronic device may further determine whether to multi-package the SKUs assigned to each logistics center based on the second comparison result between the second value of the second level and the second threshold value of the second level.

[0118] For example, the SKUs assigned to the first logistics center (111) may be three, SKU_1, SKU_2, and SKU_3. The number of parcels for delivery of the SKUs assigned to the first logistics center (111) may be 10. That is, the comparison result of the second level may indicate that the first value of the second level, 3, is less than the first threshold value related to the SKU of the second level, 4. In addition, the second comparison result may indicate that the second value of the second level, 10, is greater than the second threshold value related to the parcel of the second level, 8. That is, the electronic device may transmit information for managing the SKUs assigned to the first logistics center (111), SKU_1, SKU_2, and SKU_3, to be multi-packed to the worker terminal of the first logistics center (111).

[0119] Although not illustrated in FIG. 10, SKU_2 may be identified as a separately packaged SKU based on delivery guarantee information and specification information. For example, the item corresponding to SKU_2 may be an item classified under the electronic device category or an item guaranteed for safe delivery, requiring special packaging. In this case, the electronic device may transmit information to the worker terminal of the first logistics center (111) to manage multi-packaging of SKU_1 and SKU_3, which are SKUs assigned to the first logistics center (111), and to manage individual packaging of SKU_2, which is a SKU assigned to the first logistics center (111).

[0120] Also, for example, the SKUs assigned to the second logistics center (112) may be two, SKU_4 and SKU_5. The number of parcels for delivery of the SKUs assigned to the second logistics center (112) may be two. That is, the comparison result of the second level may indicate that the first value of the second level, 2, is less than the first threshold value of 3 related to the SKUs of the second level. In addition, the second comparison result may indicate that the second value of the second level, 2, is less than the second threshold value of 5 related to parcels of the second level. That is, the electronic device may transmit information for managing the SKUs assigned to the second logistics center (112), SKU_4 and SKU_5, to be individually packaged, to the worker terminal of the second logistics center (112). A similar process may be applied to determining whether or not to multi-package the SKUs assigned to the third logistics center (113). Accordingly, the electronic device can transmit information to the worker terminal of the third logistics center (113) to manage that SKU_6, which is a SKU assigned to the third logistics center (113), is individually packaged.

[0121] Figure 11 is a drawing for explaining a fourth embodiment of determining whether to multi-pack SKUs allocated to each logistics center.

[0122] Referring to the fourth embodiment, the packaging management result (1100) corresponding to the first order may be as shown in FIG. 11. Even if multi-packaging of SKUs assigned to a logistics center has been determined, the electronic device may identify SKUs requiring separate packaging and provide information to the worker terminal to manage the identified SKUs so that they are packaged separately. Alternatively, even if individual packaging of SKUs assigned to a logistics center has been determined, the electronic device may identify SKUs requiring multi-packaging and provide information to the worker terminal to manage the identified SKUs so that they are packaged multiple times.

[0123] For example, the SKUs assigned to the first logistics center (111) may be three, SKU_1, SKU_2, and SKU_3. The number of parcels for delivery of the SKUs assigned to the first logistics center (111) may be seven. That is, the comparison result of the second level may indicate that the first value of the second level, 3, is less than the first threshold value related to the SKU of the second level, 4. In addition, the second comparison result may indicate that the second value of the second level, 7, is less than the second threshold value related to the parcel of the second level, 8. However, since the number of parcels corresponding to SKU_1, 5, may be greater than the set number of 4, SKU_1 may be identified as a SKU requiring multi-packaging. That is, the electronic device can provide the worker terminal with information on managing SKU_2 and SKU_3, excluding SKU_1, among the SKUs allocated to the first logistics center (111), to be individually packaged, and information on managing SKU_1 to be multi-packaged. That is, by managing the items corresponding to SKU_1 to be multi-packaged, the total number of parcels for packaging the items corresponding to the first order can be reduced.

[0124] FIG. 12 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an electronic device for providing information according to one embodiment.

[0125] The electronic device (1200) of FIG. 12 may correspond to the electronic device in the present specification. For example, the electronic device (1200) of FIG. 12 may correspond to the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1, the first electronic device (201), the second electronic device (202), and the third electronic device (203) of FIG. 2. The electronic device (1200) may include, according to an embodiment, a transceiver (1201), storage (1202), and one or more processors (1203). The electronic device (1200) illustrated in FIG. 12 only illustrates components related to the present embodiment. Therefore, it will be understood by those skilled in the art related to the present embodiment that other general-purpose components may be further included in addition to the components illustrated in FIG. 12.

[0126] For example, the electronic device (1200) may include a transceiver (1201) according to one embodiment. The transceiver (1201) is a device for performing wired / wireless communication and may communicate with an external electronic device. When the electronic device (1200) corresponds to the electronic device (100), the external electronic device may be a worker terminal of each logistics center. Alternatively, when the electronic device (1200) corresponds to the first electronic device (201), the external electronic device may be a server. In addition, the communication technologies used by the transceiver (1201) may include GSM (global system for mobile communication), CDMA (code division multi access), LTE (long term evolution), 5G, WLAN (wireless LAN), Wi-Fi (wireless-fidelity), Bluetooth, RFID (radio frequency identification), infrared data association (IrDA), ZigBee, and NFC (near field communication). According to one embodiment, the transceiver (1201) may transmit first information for managing one or more second SKUs to be packed in the first logistics center to a terminal of a worker in the first logistics center.

[0127] Storage (1202) can store information for performing at least one method described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12. Storage (1202) can store one or more commands executed by one or more processors (1203). Storage (1202) can be referred to as memory and can be volatile memory or non-volatile memory. Storage (1202) can store a first threshold value of a first level, a second threshold value of the first level, a first threshold value of the second level, and a second threshold value of the second level, which are dynamically controlled by processor (1203). In addition, storage (1202) can store item information, information about a logistics center, time information related to an order, and information about whether there was a delay in shipping or delivery for orders that were multi-packaged at a logistics center.

[0128] One or more processors (1203) can control the overall operation of the electronic device (1200) and process data and signals. The one or more processors (1203) can perform one of the methods described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12 . The one or more processors (1203) can be configured as at least one hardware unit. In addition, the one or more processors (1203) can operate by one or more software modules generated by executing one or more commands stored in the storage (1202). The one or more processors (1203) can control embodiments performed by the electronic device (1200) through interaction with the transceiver (1201) and the storage (1202), and further with components that the electronic device (1200) may include.

[0129] According to one embodiment, the processor (1203) may execute one or more commands to confirm a first order of a user through a service, confirm a first value which is the number of one or more first SKUs related to the first order, confirm a second value which is the number of parcels for packing one or more second SKUs assigned to a first logistics center among at least one logistics center related to the first order, determine whether one or more second SKUs assigned to the first logistics center are multi-packaged based on at least one of a first comparison result between the first value and a first threshold value and a second comparison result between the second value and the second threshold value, and provide first information for managing one or more second SKUs to be packed in the first logistics center based on the determination of whether to multi-package.

[0130] Meanwhile, the present specification and drawings disclose preferred embodiments of the present invention. Although specific terms have been used, they are used in a general sense only to easily explain the technical contents of the present invention and to assist in understanding the invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other modified examples based on the technical concept of the present invention are possible in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

[0131] The electronic device or terminal according to the above-described embodiments may include a processor, a memory for storing and executing program data, permanent storage such as a disk drive, a communication port for communicating with an external device, a user interface device such as a touch panel, a key, an icon, etc. The methods implemented as software modules or algorithms may be stored on a computer-readable recording medium as computer-readable codes or program commands that can be executed on the processor. Here, the computer-readable recording medium includes a magnetic storage medium (e.g., read-only memory (ROM), random-access memory (RAM), floppy disk, hard disk, etc.) and an optical reading medium (e.g., CD-ROM, DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)). The computer-readable recording medium may be distributed to computer systems connected to a network, so that the computer-readable code can be stored and executed in a distributed manner. The medium is readable by a computer, stored in a memory, and executed by a processor.

[0132] The present embodiment may be represented by functional block configurations and various processing steps. These functional blocks may be implemented by various hardware and / or software configurations that perform specific functions. For example, the embodiment may employ direct circuit configurations such as memory, processing, logic, look-up tables, etc., which may perform various functions under the control of one or more microprocessors or other control devices. Similarly, the present embodiment may be implemented in a programming or scripting language such as C, C++, Java, assembler, Python, etc., including various algorithms implemented as a combination of data structures, processes, routines, or other programming configurations. Functional aspects may be implemented as algorithms that execute on one or more processors. Furthermore, the present embodiment may employ conventional techniques for electronic configuration, signal processing, and / or data processing. Terms like "mechanism," "element," "means," and "composition" can be used broadly and are not limited to mechanical or physical components. These terms can also encompass a series of software routines, such as those associated with a processor.

[0133] The above-described embodiments are merely examples, and other embodiments may be implemented within the scope of the claims set forth below.

Claims

1. In the method of providing information by an electronic device, Step of confirming the user's first order through the service; A step of checking a first value which is the number of one or more first SKUs associated with the first order; A step of checking a second value, which is the number of parcels for packaging of one or more second SKUs assigned to a first logistics center among at least one logistics center related to the first order; A step of determining whether one or more second SKUs assigned to the first logistics center are multi-packaged based on at least one of a first comparison result between the first value and the first threshold value and a second comparison result between the second value and the second threshold value; and A step of providing first information for managing the one or more second SKUs to be packed at the first logistics center based on the decision on whether to multi-package, How to provide information.

2. In paragraph 1, The above first value is, corresponding to the total number of said one or more first SKUs or the number of SKUs assigned to each of said at least one logistics center, and The first threshold value and the second threshold value are, Set as either a first level threshold for all logistics centers related to the above service or a second level threshold for an individual logistics center, How to provide information.

3. In paragraph 1, The step of determining whether or not to multi-package the above is: A step of determining multi-packaging of one or more second SKUs when the first comparison result is that the first value is greater than or equal to the first threshold value or when the second comparison result is that the second value is greater than or equal to the second threshold value; and A step of determining individual packaging of the one or more second SKUs when the first comparison result is that the first value is less than the first threshold value and the second comparison result is that the second value is less than the second threshold value, How to provide information.

4. In paragraph 1, The above first threshold value is, It is determined based on at least one of first item information corresponding to each of the one or more first SKUs, information about logistics centers related to the service, and time information related to the first order, and The above second threshold value is, It is determined based on at least one of the second item information corresponding to each of the one or more second SKUs, information about the first logistics center, and the time information, How to provide information.

5. In paragraph 4, The above first item information and the above second item information, Containing at least one of item quantity information, item specification information, and delivery guarantee information; How to provide information.

6. In paragraph 5, When the one or more second SKUs are multi-packaged, the step of identifying a third SKU among the one or more second SKUs is further included based on at least one of the delivery guarantee information and the specification information, and The above first information is, Including information to manage that the third SKU is packaged separately from other SKUs; How to provide information.

7. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a step of identifying a fourth SKU having a number of parcels for packaging of an individual SKU among the one or more second SKUs equal to or greater than a set number, and The above first information is, Including information for managing the above 4th SKU to be multi-packaged, How to provide information.

8. In paragraph 4, Information about the above first logistics center is: Information on the capacity of the first logistics center, information on the number of orders allocated to the first logistics center, information on personnel in charge of multi-packaging within the first logistics center, information on the number of orders undergoing multi-packaging work at the first logistics center, and information on availability of the multi-packaging area within the first logistics center. How to provide information.

9. In paragraph 8, When the number of orders allocated to the first logistics center divided by the capacity of the first logistics center is greater than the first ratio, each of the first threshold value and the second threshold value is set to be greater than the first default value and the second default value. How to provide information.

10. In paragraph 8, When the number of orders allocated to the first logistics center divided by the capacity of the first logistics center is less than the second ratio, each of the first threshold value and the second threshold value is set to be smaller than the first default value and the second default value. How to provide information.

11. In paragraph 4, The above time information is, Includes information on whether the expected delivery time of the above first order falls within the set period, and When the expected delivery time of the first order is included within the set period, each of the first threshold value and the second threshold value is set to be greater than the first default value and the second default value. How to provide information.

12. In paragraph 4, The first threshold value and the second threshold value are, Based on further information on whether there will be a delay in shipping or delivery for orders that were multi-packaged at the above first logistics center, it is determined, How to provide information.

13. In paragraph 12, When the ratio of orders that are delayed in shipment or delivery among the orders that were multi-packaged in the first logistics center is greater than the third ratio, each of the first threshold value and the second threshold value is set to be greater than the first default value and the second default value. How to provide information.

14. In paragraph 12, When the ratio of orders that are delayed in shipment or delivery among the orders that were multi-packaged in the first logistics center is less than or equal to the fourth ratio, each of the first threshold value and the second threshold value is set to be smaller than the first default value and the second default value. How to provide information.

15. In paragraph 1, The step of checking the above second value is: A step of determining the second value, which is the number of parcels for packaging of the one or more second SKUs, using a packaging recommendation algorithm, How to provide information.

16. In paragraph 1, At least one of the above logistics centers, It is determined based on at least one of the first threshold value, inventory information of each of the logistics centers related to the service, and distance information between each of the logistics centers related to the service and the user's delivery location. How to provide information.

17. As an electronic device, transceiver; one or more processors; and A memory that stores one or more instructions to be executed by the one or more processors, The one or more processors, by executing the one or more instructions, Confirm the user's first order through the service, Check the first value, which is the number of one or more first SKUs associated with the first order, Check the second value, which is the number of parcels for packaging of one or more second SKUs assigned to the first logistics center among at least one logistics center related to the first order, Based on at least one of a first comparison result between the first value and the first threshold value and a second comparison result between the second value and the second threshold value, determining whether one or more second SKUs assigned to the first logistics center are multi-packaged, and Based on the decision on whether to multi-package, first information is provided to manage the one or more second SKUs to be packed in the first logistics center. Electronic devices.

18. A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the method of any one of clauses 1 to 16 on a computer.

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