Method and system for managing SIOC packaging

Abstract

The method for managing ship in original container (SIOC) packaging according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be performed by a computing device and may comprise the steps of: receiving a first order from a customer, the first order including at least one product having an SIOC flag configured therefor; and managing the SIOC flag configured for the first product according to whether the first product and at least some of remaining products other than the first product included in the first order can be packaged in the same packaging container in a delivery process. The step of managing the SIOC flag may comprise the steps of: removing the SIOC flag configured for the first product if the first product and at least some of the remaining products can be packaged in the same packaging container; and maintaining the SIOC flag configured for the first product if the first product and at least some of the remaining products cannot be packaged in the same packaging container.

Description

SIOC packaging management method and system

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a SIOC (ship in original container) packaging management method and system thereof, and more specifically, to a packaging management method and system thereof for reducing shipping costs by packaging SIOC products, which are shipped as is without additional packaging, in one packaging container together with other products to be shipped together.

[0002] SIOC products are shipped individually and not packaged together with other products in the same order, even when they could be packaged together. This means that even when SIOC products and other products could be packaged together in a single parcel, customers are receiving two or more parcels. Since most shipping costs are calculated based on the number of parcels, if something that could be packaged in a single parcel is packaged in multiple parcels, shipping costs increase. Since SIOC products are known to be the primary cause of splitting packages into multiple parcels, a packaging management method is needed to reduce shipping costs for orders containing SIOC products.

[0003] The technical problem to be solved through the embodiment of the present disclosure is to provide a method for managing packaging of SIOC products, which reduces the parcel count and increases the unit per parcel (UPP) by allowing SIOC products to be packaged together with other products in an order including SIOC products.

[0004] In addition, a technical problem to be solved through the embodiment of the present disclosure is to provide a SIOC product packaging management method that enables a user of a logistics center to efficiently manage packaging and delivery of an order containing SIOC products.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a SIOC (ship in original container) packaging management method is performed by a computing device, and includes the steps of: receiving a first order from a customer, wherein the first order includes at least one first product having an SIOC flag set; managing the SIOC flag set for the first product depending on whether the first product and at least some of the remaining products included in the first order, excluding the first product, can be packaged in the same packaging container during a delivery process; wherein the step of managing the SIOC flag may include: removing the SIOC flag set for the first product when at least some of the first product and the remaining products can be packaged in the same packaging container; and maintaining the SIOC flag set for the first product when at least some of the first product and the remaining products cannot be packaged in the same packaging container.

[0006] In one embodiment, the step of removing the SIOC flag may include the step of removing a flag having a lower priority than the SIOC flag among the flags set in the first product, and maintaining a flag having a higher priority than the SIOC flag.

[0007] In one embodiment, the flag having a lower priority than the SIOC flag is characterized by including a stand-alone flag or a fragile flag.

[0008] In one embodiment, the step of managing the SIOC flag further comprises the step of setting a combined packaging flag to the first product if at least some of the first product and the remaining products can be packaged in the same packaging container, wherein the combined packaging flag indicates which products are to be packaged together with the first product.

[0009] In one embodiment, the step of managing the SIOC flag may further include the step of maintaining the SIOC flag set on the first product if the first product cannot be packed into the largest packaging container available during the shipping process.

[0010] In one embodiment, the step of managing the SIOC flag may further include the step of maintaining the SIOC flag set for the first product when no other products except the first product exist in the first order.

[0011] In one embodiment, the step of managing the SIOC flag further includes the step of removing the SIOC flag set for the first product when an increase in unit per parcel (UPP) is greater than or equal to a preset threshold when the first product and at least some of the remaining products are packaged in the same packaging container compared to when the first product is not additionally packaged, and the step of maintaining the SIOC flag set for the first product when the increase in the UPP is less than the threshold, wherein the UPP represents the number of products per unit package.

[0012] In one embodiment, the threshold is characterized in that it is determined based on the packaging cost and the shipping cost saved when packaging at least some of the first product and the remaining products in the same packaging container.

[0013] In one embodiment, the step of managing the SIOC flag further includes the step of managing the SIOC flag set for the first product depending on whether the first product and at least some of the remaining products included in the customer's second order can be packaged in the same packaging container during the delivery process, wherein the first order and the second order are different orders that are delivered simultaneously.

[0014] In one embodiment, the method further comprises the step of displaying information related to the delivery of the first order using a graphical user interface (GUI), wherein the information related to the delivery of the first order includes a result of managing the SIOC flag for the first product and information about a product among the remaining products that is packaged together with the first product.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a SIOC packaging management system includes a processor and a memory storing instructions, which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform the following operations: receiving a first order from a customer, the first order including at least one first product having an SIOC flag set; managing an SIOC flag set for the first product depending on whether the first product and at least some of the remaining products included in the first order, excluding the first product, can be packaged in the same packaging container during a delivery process; wherein the SIOC flag managing operation may include: removing an SIOC flag set for the first product if at least some of the first product and the remaining products can be packaged in the same packaging container; and maintaining an SIOC flag set for the first product if at least some of the first product and the remaining products cannot be packaged in the same packaging container.

[0016] In one embodiment, the operation of removing the SIOC flag may include an operation of removing a flag having a lower priority than the SIOC flag among the flags set in the first product, and maintaining a flag having a higher priority than the SIOC flag.

[0017] In one embodiment, the operation of managing the SIOC flag further comprises the operation of setting a combined packaging flag to the first product if at least some of the first product and the remaining products can be packaged in the same packaging container, wherein the combined packaging flag indicates which products are to be packaged together with the first product.

[0018] In one embodiment, the operation of managing the SIOC flag further includes an operation of removing the SIOC flag set for the first product when an increase in unit per parcel (UPP) is greater than or equal to a preset threshold when the first product and at least some of the remaining products are packaged in the same packaging container compared to when the first product is not additionally packaged, and an operation of maintaining the SIOC flag set for the first product when the increase in the UPP is less than the threshold, wherein the UPP represents the number of products per unit package.

[0019] In one embodiment, the threshold is characterized in that it is determined based on the packaging cost and the shipping cost saved when packaging at least some of the first product and the remaining products in the same packaging container.

[0020] In one embodiment, the operation of managing the SIOC flag further includes the operation of managing the SIOC flag set for the first product depending on whether the first product and at least some of the remaining products included in the customer's second order can be packaged in the same packaging container during the delivery process, wherein the first order and the second order are different orders that are delivered simultaneously.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a block diagram exemplarily showing the configuration of the entire system in which the SIOC packaging management system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure operates.

[0022] FIG. 2 is a flowchart exemplifying a SIOC packaging management method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating one embodiment of a step of removing the SIOC flag of FIG. 2.

[0024] FIGS. 4 to 8 are flowcharts showing examples of steps for managing the SIOC flag of FIG. 2.

[0025] FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a computing device for SIOC packaging management according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. The advantages and features of the present disclosure, and methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described in detail below together with the attached drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described below and may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided only to ensure that the present disclosure is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the present disclosure of the scope of the invention, and the present disclosure is defined solely by the scope of the claims.

[0027] When designating components in each drawing, it should be noted that identical components are assigned identical reference numerals whenever possible, even if they appear on different drawings. Furthermore, when describing the present disclosure, detailed descriptions of related known components or functions are omitted if they are deemed to obscure the gist of the present disclosure.

[0028] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used in the same sense as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. Furthermore, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly and specifically defined otherwise. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, singular forms also include plural forms, unless specifically stated otherwise.

[0029] Additionally, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc. may be used to describe components of the present disclosure. These terms are only intended to distinguish the components from other components, and the nature, order, or sequence of the components are not limited by the terms. When a component is described as being "connected," "coupled," or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that the component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but another component may also be "connected," "coupled," or "connected" between each component.

[0030] The terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" as used in the specification do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components, steps, operations and / or elements.

[0031] In this specification, SIOC products refer to products whose original packaging (original container) is suitable for shipping and can be shipped outbound and in the original container without additional packaging. Furthermore, flags set on the product indicate attributes related to the product's shipping method. Furthermore, in this specification, a parcel refers to one or more products contained in a single packaging container, and UPP (unit per parcel) refers to the number of products per unit package.

[0032] FIG. 1 is a block diagram exemplarily showing the configuration of an entire system (10) in which a SIOC packaging management system (100) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure operates. Referring to FIG. 1, the entire system (10) may include a SIOC packaging management system (100), a service server (200), and a user terminal (300). The entire system (10) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may receive a customer's order according to a shopping service provided by the service server (200) through the SIOC packaging management system (100), manage the packaging process for delivery of an order including a SIOC product, and transmit the management result to a user terminal (300) of a logistics system.

[0033] The SIOC packaging management system (100) may be configured using one or more physical servers included in a server farm based on cloud technology such as a virtual machine. The SIOC packaging management system (100) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include an order receiving module (110), a flag management module (120), and an information display module (130). Meanwhile, the components (modules) of the SIOC packaging management system (100) illustrated in FIG. 1 represent functionally distinct functional elements, and it should be noted that at least one component (module) may be implemented in a form that is integrated with each other in an actual physical environment. That is, the components (modules) of the SIOC packaging management system (100) may be implemented as a single physical server, or may be implemented by dividing them into multiple servers.

[0034] More specifically, the order receiving module (110) can first receive an order containing at least one SIOC product through the service server (200). Furthermore, the flag management module (120) can determine whether the SIOC product and at least some of the remaining products can be packaged in the same packaging container (e.g., a box) during the delivery process. While each product is typically packaged in a single packaging container, multiple products may be packaged in a single packaging container in some cases to reduce the parcel count. This is because a reduced parcel count reduces the cost of the delivery process. While SIOC products are typically delivered in their original packaging containers without additional packaging, they may be packaged together with other products to reduce the parcel count. Therefore, the flag management module (120) can manage the SIOC flag set for SIOC products based on whether the SIOC product and at least some of the remaining products included in the same order, excluding the SIOC product, can be packaged in the same packaging container during the delivery process.

[0035] Here, managing the SIOC flag means either removing or maintaining the SIOC flag set on the SIOC product. For example, if it is determined that the SIOC product and at least some of the remaining products can be packaged in the same packaging container, the flag management module (120) may remove the SIOC flag set on the SIOC product.

[0036] Additionally, the flag management module (120) can additionally set a combined packaging flag, indicating that a product with the SIOC flag removed is packaged with other products. The combined packaging flag can indicate which other products will be packaged together. Furthermore, the remaining products may also include SIOC products. In other words, multiple SIOC products may be packaged together in some cases.

[0037] On the other hand, if it is determined that at least some of the SIOC products and the remaining products cannot be packaged in the same packaging container, the flag management module (120) may maintain the SIOC flag set for the SIOC product. That is, the management result of the SIOC packaging management system (100) in the present disclosure may include whether the SIOC flag was removed or maintained for the SIOC product, or whether a combined packaging flag was set.

[0038] Specifically, whether at least some of the SIOC product and the remaining products can be packaged in the same packaging container may be determined based on whether the increase in unit per parcel (UPP) when the SIOC product and at least some of the remaining products are combined is greater than a preset threshold compared to when the SIOC product and at least some of the remaining products are not combined. For example, the threshold related to the increase in UPP may be set based on the additional packaging cost incurred when combining products and the shipping cost savings due to the reduced parcel count.

[0039] In other words, if the UPP increase exceeds a preset threshold, the savings in shipping costs are significant even if additional packaging costs are incurred, and thus the SIOC product's SIOC flag can be removed. Conversely, if the UPP increase is below the threshold, the savings in shipping costs are not significant compared to the additional packaging costs, and thus the SIOC product's SIOC flag can be maintained.

[0040] SIOC products may have other types of flags set in addition to the SIOC flag. Some flags have a higher priority than the SIOC flag, while others have a lower priority. When the SIOC flag is cleared, flags with a higher priority remain, while flags with a lower priority may be cleared along with the SIOC flag.

[0041] For example, a high-priority flag is the luxury shipping flag. Products with the luxury shipping flag set are packaged individually to provide a unique aesthetic to customers, and therefore cannot be combined with other products. Therefore, if a single product has both the luxury shipping flag and the SIOC flag set, removing the SIOC flag according to the embodiments of the present disclosure will not remove the luxury shipping flag, nor will it be combined with other products.

[0042] In contrast, flags with lower priorities include the stand-alone flag or the fragile flag. Since SIOC products are products that are not at risk of damage even if shipped in their original packaging, the stand-alone flag or the fragile flag need not be maintained when the SIOC flag is removed for combined packaging. Therefore, if a single product has the SIOC flag, the stand-alone flag, and the fragile flag all set, combined packaging will not occur if the stand-alone flag or the fragile flag is maintained when the SIOC flag is removed according to the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, flags with priorities lower than the SIOC flag should be removed together when the SIOC flag is removed.

[0043] Meanwhile, if a SIOC product cannot be packaged in the largest available container during shipment (i.e., if the SIOC product is larger than the largest available container), the SIOC product cannot be combined with other products, and the SIOC flag will remain. Furthermore, if only one SIOC product is present in a single order, the SIOC flag will remain, as there is nothing else that can be combined.

[0044] The order receiving module (110) of the SIOC packaging management system (100) may receive two or more orders from the same customer from the service server (200). For example, different orders may be distinguished by different order numbers. However, in some cases, two or more different orders may be delivered simultaneously, and in this case, products belonging to two or more different orders may be packaged and delivered together. For example, even if the SIOC products included in the first order may be packaged in the same packaging container as at least some of the remaining products included in the first order or a second order different from the first order, the SIOC flag set on the SIOC products may be removed.

[0045] The information display module (130) can display information related to the delivery of an order containing SIOC products on a user terminal (300) using a graphical user interface (GUI). For example, the information related to the delivery of an order may include the results of SIOC flag management and information on products packaged with SIOC products. Furthermore, the GUI displayed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may also display the reduced parcel count and increased UPP values ​​resulting from the combined packaging of the SIOC product and other products. This allows users of the logistics system to more efficiently manage the delivery process of orders containing SIOC products.

[0046] The service server (200) may be a computing device / system (platform) that provides shopping services to customers. For example, the service server (200) may be a computing device / system that provides an online shopping site to a customer's terminal. Among the orders received from customers, the service server (200) may provide information related to orders containing SIOC products to the SIOC packaging management system (100).

[0047] The service server (200) may be implemented by at least one computing device. For example, all functions of the service server (200) may be implemented by a single computing device, or a first function of the service server (200) may be implemented by a first computing device, and a second function may be implemented by a second computing device. Alternatively, specific functions of the service server (200) may be implemented by multiple computing devices. For example, the computing devices may include any type of device equipped with a computing means and a communication means.

[0048] The user terminal (300) may be a computing device utilized by a user (e.g., a user of a logistics center) who manages delivery of a shopping service provided by the service server (200). For example, the user terminal (300) may include a smartphone, a desktop, a laptop, etc. For example, if the user terminal (300) is a smartphone, the user can manage delivery of the shopping service provided by the service server (200) through an application on the smartphone. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the user terminal (300) may be implemented as any device.

[0049] The components illustrated in Figure 1 can communicate over a network. For example, the network can be implemented as any type of wired or wireless network, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), a Wide Area Network (WAN), a mobile radio communication network, or Wibro (Wireless Broadband Internet).

[0050] FIG. 2 is a flowchart exemplifying an SIOC packaging management method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For reference, FIG. 2 illustrates steps / operations of the SIOC packaging management method performed in the SIOC packaging management system (100) of FIG. 1. Accordingly, in the following descriptions, if the subject of a specific step / operation is omitted, it can be understood that it is performed in the SIOC packaging management system (100). The following description will be made with reference to FIG. 1 along with FIG. 2.

[0051] In step S100, a customer's first order may be received, which includes at least one first product with an SIOC flag set (i.e., an SIOC product). In step S200, the SIOC flag set for the first product may be managed based on whether the first product and at least some of the remaining products included in the customer's first order, excluding the first product, can be packaged in the same packaging container during the delivery process. Here, managing the SIOC flag may mean either removing the SIOC flag or maintaining the SIOC flag.

[0052] Specifically, in step S210, it can be determined whether the first product and the remaining products can be packaged in the same packaging container. If packaged (YES), the SIOC flag set for the first product can be removed in step S220. On the other hand, if packaged (NO), the SIOC flag set for the first product can be maintained in step S230. The result of such flag management can be transmitted to the user terminal (300) of the logistics center. In step S300, information related to the delivery of the first order can be displayed on the user terminal (300) as a graphical user interface (GUI). As described with reference to FIG. 1, the information related to the delivery of the first order can include the result of the SIOC flag management and information on products packaged together with the SIOC product.

[0053] With reference to FIGS. 3 to 8 below, embodiments related to managing SIOC flags will be reviewed.

[0054] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating one embodiment of a step (S220) of removing the SIOC flag of FIG. 2. Referring to FIG. 3, when the SIOC flag is removed, flags with a lower priority than the SIOC flag in step S221 may be removed together, and flags with a higher priority than the SIOC flag may be maintained in step S222. Flags with a lower priority than the SIOC flag may include a single delivery flag or a breakage warning flag, and flags with a higher priority than the SIOC flag may include a luxury delivery flag.

[0055] FIGS. 4 to 8 are flowcharts illustrating embodiments of the step (S200) of managing the SIOC flag of FIG. 2. Referring first to FIG. 4, after the SIOC flag set for the first product is removed in step S220, a combined packaging flag may be set for the first product in step S240. The combined packaging flag may indicate a product among the remaining products to be packaged together with the first product. A user of a logistics center can manage the packaging of SIOC products by confirming that the SIOC flag has been removed from an existing SIOC product and a combined packaging flag has been set.

[0056] Referring to FIG. 5, at step S250, it can be determined whether the first product can be packaged in the largest packaging container available during the shipping process. If it cannot be packaged (NO), the first product cannot be further packaged and must be shipped and delivered as an SIOC product. Therefore, at step S230, the SIOC flag set for the first product can be maintained.

[0057] Referring to FIG. 6, at step S260, it can be determined whether or not the customer's first order contains any products other than the first product. If no other products exist (NO), this indicates that only the first product exists and must be shipped and delivered as an SIOC product. Therefore, at step S230, the SIOC flag set for the first product can be maintained.

[0058] Referring to FIG. 7, in step S270, it can be determined whether the increase in UPP is greater than or equal to a preset threshold when the first product and the remaining products are packaged in the same packaging container. If it is greater than or equal to the threshold (YES), in step S220, the SIOC flag set for the first product can be removed. On the other hand, if it is less than the threshold (NO), in step S230, the SIOC flag set for the first product can be maintained. As described with reference to FIG. 1, the threshold related to the increase in UPP can be set based on the additional packaging cost incurred when combining products and the shipping cost saved due to the reduced parcel count.

[0059] Referring to FIG. 8, in step S280, it may be determined whether at least some of the remaining products included in the first product and the second order can be packaged in the same packaging container. Here, the second order may be an order that is different from the first order (e.g., has a different order number) but is shipped at the same time. If the second order can be packaged (YES), the SIOC flag set for the first product may be removed in step S220, and if the first product cannot be packaged (NO), the SIOC flag set for the first product may be maintained in step S230.

[0060] For example, step S280 may be performed after step S210 determines whether at least some of the first product and the remaining products of the first order are capable of being packaged together. Alternatively, depending on the embodiment, steps S210 and S280 may be performed simultaneously, so that it may be determined simultaneously whether at least some of the first product and the remaining products of the first and second orders are capable of being packaged together.

[0061] FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a computing device (500) for SIOC packaging management according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0062] Referring to FIG. 9, a computing device (500) may include one or more processors (510), a bus (530), a communication interface (540), a memory (520) for loading a computer program executed by the processor (510), and a storage (550) for storing a computer program (560). However, only components related to the embodiment of the present disclosure are illustrated in FIG. 9. Therefore, a person skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains will appreciate that other general components may be included in addition to the components illustrated in FIG. 9. That is, the computing device (500) may further include various components in addition to the components illustrated in FIG. 9. Furthermore, in some cases, the computing device (500) may be configured in a form in which some of the components illustrated in FIG. 9 are omitted. Hereinafter, each component of the computing device (500) will be described.

[0063] The processor (510) can control the overall operation of each component of the computing device (500). The processor (510) can be configured to include at least one of a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a Micro Processor Unit (MPU), a Micro Controller Unit (MCU), a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), or any other type of processor well known in the art of the present disclosure. In addition, the processor (510) can perform operations for at least one application or program for executing operations / methods according to embodiments of the present disclosure. The computing device (500) can include one or more processors.

[0064] Next, the memory (520) can store various data, commands, and / or information. The memory (520) can load a computer program (560) from the storage (550) to execute operations / methods according to embodiments of the present disclosure. The memory (520) may be implemented as a volatile memory such as RAM, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0065] Next, the bus (530) can provide communication functions between components of the computing device (500). The bus (530) can be implemented as various types of buses, such as an address bus, a data bus, and a control bus.

[0066] Next, the communication interface (540) can support wired and wireless Internet communication of the computing device (500). Furthermore, the communication interface (540) can also support various communication methods other than Internet communication. To this end, the communication interface (540) can be configured to include a communication module well known in the technical field of the present disclosure.

[0067] Next, the storage (550) can non-temporarily store one or more computer programs (560). The storage (550) can be configured to include non-volatile memory such as Read Only Memory (ROM), Erasable Programmable ROM (EPROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, a hard disk, a removable disk, or any form of computer-readable recording medium well known in the art to which the present disclosure pertains.

[0068] Next, the computer program (560) may include one or more instructions that, when loaded into the memory (520), cause the processor (510) to perform operations / methods according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. That is, the processor (510) may perform operations / methods according to various embodiments of the present disclosure by executing the loaded one or more instructions.

[0069] For example, the computer program (560) may include instructions for receiving a first order from a customer that includes at least one first product having an SIOC flag set (i.e., an SIOC product), managing the SIOC flag set for the first product based on whether the first product and at least some of the remaining products included in the customer's first order, excluding the first product, can be packaged in the same packaging container during the delivery process, and displaying information related to the delivery of the first order on a user terminal (300) using a graphical user interface (GUI). Specifically, the computer program (560) may include instructions for determining whether the first product and the remaining products can be packaged in the same packaging container, and removing the SIOC flag set for the first product if they can be packaged, and maintaining the SIOC flag set for the first product if they cannot be packaged.

[0070] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when SIOC products and other products can be packaged in the same container, the SIOC flag set on the SIOC product can be removed, allowing the SIOC product to be easily packaged together with other products at the logistics center. This can reduce the parcel count and increase the UPP, thereby reducing shipping costs.

[0071] Various embodiments of the present disclosure and effects according to the embodiments have been described with reference to FIGS. 1 through 9. The effects according to the technical concept of the present disclosure are not limited to the effects described above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0072] Although all components constituting the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described as being combined or operating in combination as one, the present disclosure is not necessarily limited to such embodiments. That is, within the scope of the present disclosure, all components may be selectively combined and operated in one or more combinations.

[0073] Although operations are depicted in the drawings in a particular order, this should not be understood to imply that the operations must be performed in the particular order depicted, or in any sequential order, or that all depicted operations must be performed to achieve the desired results. In certain circumstances, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Furthermore, the separation of the various components in the embodiments described above should not be understood to imply that such separation is absolutely necessary, and it should be understood that the program components and systems described may generally be integrated together into a single software product or packaged into multiple software products.

[0074] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described with reference to the attached drawings, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present disclosure can be implemented in other specific forms without altering the technical spirit or essential features thereof. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of protection of the present disclosure should be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical ideas within a scope equivalent thereto should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the rights of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. In a SIOC (ship in original container) packaging management method performed by a computing device, A step of receiving a first order from a customer, wherein the first order includes at least one first product having a SIOC flag set; Including a step of managing the SIOC flag set on the first product depending on whether at least some of the first product and the remaining products excluding the first product included in the first order can be packaged in the same packaging container during the delivery process; The steps to manage the above SIOC flags are: A step of removing the SIOC flag set on the first product, if at least some of the first product and the remaining products can be packaged in the same packaging container; and A step of maintaining the SIOC flag set on the first product, if at least some of the first product and the remaining products cannot be packaged in the same packaging container. SIOC packaging management method.

2. In paragraph 1, Steps to remove the above SIOC flag are: A step of removing a flag having a lower priority than the SIOC flag among the flags set in the first product and maintaining a flag having a higher priority than the SIOC flag. SIOC packaging management method.

3. In paragraph 2, Flags having a lower priority than the SIOC flag include a stand-alone flag or a fragile flag, SIOC packaging management method.

4. In paragraph 1, The steps to manage the above SIOC flags are: If at least some of the first product and the remaining products can be packaged in the same packaging container, further comprising the step of setting a package flag for the first product, The above packaging flag indicates what product is to be packaged together with the first product. SIOC packaging management method.

5. In paragraph 1, The steps to manage the above SIOC flags are: Further comprising the step of maintaining the SIOC flag set on the first product if the first product cannot be packed in the largest packaging container available during the shipping process. SIOC packaging management method.

6. In paragraph 1, The steps to manage the above SIOC flags are: Further comprising a step of maintaining the SIOC flag set for the first product, if no other products except the first product exist in the first order. SIOC packaging management method.

7. In paragraph 1, The steps to manage the above SIOC flags are: A step of removing the SIOC flag set for the first product when the increase in UPP (unit per parcel) is greater than a preset threshold when the first product and at least some of the remaining products are packaged in the same packaging container compared to when the first product is not additionally packaged; and If the increase amount of the above UPP is less than the above threshold, further comprising the step of maintaining the SIOC flag set in the first product, The above UPP indicates the number of products per unit package. SIOC packaging management method.

8. In paragraph 7, The above threshold is characterized in that it is determined based on the packaging cost and the shipping cost saved when packaging at least some of the first product and the remaining products in the same packaging container. SIOC packaging management method.

9. In paragraph 1, The steps to manage the above SIOC flags are: Further comprising the step of managing the SIOC flag set on the first product depending on whether at least some of the first product and the remaining products included in the customer's second order can be packaged in the same packaging container during the shipping process; The above first order and the above second order are characterized in that they are different orders that are delivered simultaneously. SIOC packaging management method.

10. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a step of displaying information related to the delivery of the first order using a graphical user interface (GUI), Information related to the delivery of the first order is characterized in that it includes the management result of the SIOC flag for the first product, and information about the products packed together with the first product among the remaining products. SIOC packaging management method.

11. Processor; and Contains memory that stores instructions, The above instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: An operation comprising: receiving a first order from a customer, wherein the first order includes at least one first product having a SIOC flag set; An operation is performed to manage the SIOC flag set on the first product depending on whether at least some of the first product and the remaining products excluding the first product included in the first order can be packaged in the same packaging container during the delivery process. The actions that manage the above SIOC flags are: An operation of removing a SIOC flag set on the first product, if at least some of the first product and the remaining products can be packaged in the same packaging container; and An operation of maintaining a SIOC flag set on the first product, if at least some of the first product and the remaining products cannot be packaged in the same packaging container. SIOC Packaging Management System.

12. In paragraph 11, The action to remove the above SIOC flag is: An operation including removing a flag having a lower priority than the SIOC flag among the flags set in the first product and maintaining a flag having a higher priority than the SIOC flag. SIOC Packaging Management System.

13. In paragraph 11, The actions that manage the above SIOC flags are: Further comprising an action of setting a combined packaging flag for the first product, if at least some of the first product and the remaining products can be packaged in the same packaging container, The above packaging flag indicates what product is to be packaged together with the first product. SIOC packaging management method.

14. In paragraph 11, The actions that manage the above SIOC flags are: An operation of removing an SIOC flag set for the first product when the increase in unit per parcel (UPP) is greater than a preset threshold when the first product and at least some of the remaining products are packaged in the same packaging container, compared to when the first product is not additionally packaged; and If the increase amount of the above UPP is less than the above threshold, further comprising an operation of maintaining the SIOC flag set in the first product, The above UPP indicates the number of products per unit package. SIOC Packaging Management System.

15. In paragraph 14, The above threshold is characterized in that it is determined based on the packaging cost and the shipping cost saved when packaging at least some of the first product and the remaining products in the same packaging container. SIOC Packaging Management System.

16. In paragraph 11, The actions that manage the above SIOC flags are: Further comprising an operation of managing an SIOC flag set on said first product depending on whether said first product and at least some of the remaining products included in said customer's second order can be packaged in the same packaging container during the shipping process; The above first order and the above second order are characterized in that they are different orders that are delivered simultaneously. SIOC packaging management method.

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