Online logistics warehouse management system for simultaneous use of multiple warehouses

Abstract

An online logistics warehouse management system for simultaneous use of multiple warehouses is provided. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an online logistics warehouse management system for simultaneous use of multiple warehouses comprises: an API interworking unit which interworks with an external platform application programming interface (API) to receive and process data, synchronizes order information with a user terminal or a logistics company terminal, provides a notification function through a message, and allows inquiry of a user and a logistics warehouse for inventory, product information, and warehouse usage status; an automatic order history transfer unit which transfers, through the API interworking unit, order information to a cloud DB without a separate request; a client driving unit which provides information to a user terminal and a logistics company terminal; a quotation providing unit which provides a quotation on the basis of a desired service use period, item information, and item quantity of a plurality of logistics companies, all of which are listed by the client driving unit; and the cloud DB including a first DB and a second DB, wherein the first DB stores information on logistics warehouses of a plurality of logistics companies and user information, and temporarily stores generated data so as to be kept and processed, and the second DB stores data required to be kept and maintained.

Description

Online Multi-Warehouse Simultaneous Use Logistics Warehouse Management System

[0001] The present invention relates to an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system, and more specifically, to an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system that enables simultaneous use of services from multiple companies while digitizing all services.

[0002]

[0003] Generally, the primary purpose of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) is to effectively utilize management resources such as warehouse space, personnel, and handling equipment at minimal cost to enhance customer service levels; however, it also serves the function of maintaining proper records of inventory status by storage facility and item. In this context, fulfillment services are on the rise. These services utilize WMSs to allow domestic and international logistics specialists to undertake all processes—including delivery, storage, packaging, exchanges, refunds, and inventory management—on behalf of companies seeking to sell goods.

[0004] However, domestic fulfillment centers required long return periods for exchanges and refunds, while overseas fulfillment centers faced issues such as high usage fees due to separate system charges per vendor, poor accessibility for foreign companies, and difficulties in smooth business communication.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for a system that can provide fast delivery services when orders are placed in overseas sales countries and quickly process customer service tasks such as returns and exchanges upon customer request.

[0006]

[0007] In order to solve the problems of the conventional technology described above, one embodiment of the present invention aims to provide an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system that allows simultaneous use of services from multiple companies by digitizing all services without offline linkage and applying international standard codes.

[0008]

[0009] According to one aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problem, an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system is provided, comprising: an API integration unit that receives and processes data by linking with an external platform API (Application Programming Interface), synchronizes order information with a user terminal or a logistics company terminal, provides a notification function through a message, and retrieves inventory, product information, and warehouse usage status of the user and the logistics warehouse; an automatic order history transfer unit that transfers the order information to the cloud DB without a separate request through the API integration unit; a client driving unit that provides information to the user terminal and the logistics company terminal; a quotation providing unit that lists the service usage desired period, item information, and quantity of multiple logistics companies in the client driving unit and provides a quotation; and a cloud DB that stores information on the logistics warehouses of the multiple logistics companies and the user, and includes a first DB that temporarily stores data for storage and processing of generated data and a second DB that stores data requiring storage and maintenance.

[0010] In one embodiment, the client driving unit may simultaneously receive quotations from the plurality of logistics companies from the quotation providing unit and provide the plurality of quotations to a user terminal and a logistics warehouse terminal for viewing.

[0011] In one embodiment, the client driving unit may include a user information providing unit that provides inventory, product information, warehouse usage status, and partner list information to a user terminal, and a logistics company information providing unit that provides quotations, delivery requests, and inventory arrival information to a plurality of logistics company terminals.

[0012] In one embodiment, the user information providing unit may provide quotations and product information from the multiple logistics companies so that the user terminal can select a logistics warehouse according to appropriate quotations and conditions for each product.

[0013] In one embodiment, the automatic order transfer unit applies codes of GST and GS1 SSCC in accordance with international standards to facilitate linkage with other logistics service systems, and can automatically transmit a delivery request to the logistics company terminal linked to the order information.

[0014]

[0015] An online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to one embodiment of the present invention can improve the manageability of the system and connectivity with third-party services by making all services online without offline connection through an API linkage unit and a client driving unit, and by applying international standard codes, making the service process and management simple and allowing the use of services from multiple companies in conjunction.

[0016] In addition, the online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to one embodiment of the present invention is linked with the APIs of major open markets through an API linkage unit to store user order history in real time and provide change history, thereby enabling delivery requests to proceed automatically, which can improve labor cost reduction, convenience, and speed.

[0017] In addition, the online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to one embodiment of the present invention can improve work convenience by performing the acquisition and selection of quotes through exposure and bidding to multiple logistics warehouses via a quote provision unit, thereby simplifying the user's request for quotes.

[0018] In addition, the online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to one embodiment of the present invention can optimize logistics storage conditions and warehouse cost expenditures by selecting a logistics warehouse that matches the conditions of each product among multiple logistics warehouses through a client driving unit, thereby enabling the use of a logistics warehouse with optimal conditions for each product.

[0019]

[0020] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overview of an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the detailed configuration of an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the detailed configuration of a client drive unit of an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] FIG. 4 is an image of a user page of an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to an embodiment of the present invention, where FIG. 4a shows the dashboard page of the user page, FIG. 4b shows the inventory product information page of the user page, FIG. 4c shows the warehouse usage status page of the user page, and FIG. 4d shows the partner list page of the user page.

[0024] FIG. 5 is an image of a logistics company page of an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to an embodiment of the present invention, where FIG. 5a is an image of the dashboard page of the logistics company page, FIG. 5b is an image of the quotation sending page of the logistics company page, FIG. 5c is an image of the delivery request confirmation page of the logistics company page, and FIG. 5d is an image of the inventory arrival information confirmation page of the logistics company page.

[0025] FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating the detailed configuration of a cloud DB of an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] FIG. 7 is an image showing the cloud DB operation structure of an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027]

[0028] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. The present invention may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In the drawings, parts unrelated to the explanation have been omitted to clearly explain the present invention, and the same reference numerals have been used for identical or similar components throughout the specification.

[0029] Hereinafter, an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system (WMS) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

[0030] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overview of an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Referring to FIG. 1, the online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system (100) is designed to connect a user terminal and a logistics company terminal with a simplified configuration for direct overseas transactions. It provides simultaneous services to multiple logistics company terminals in the overseas location, and the entire system is made online to automatically transfer order details and effectively manage and compare quotes from multiple logistics companies, thereby improving convenience and speed of business processing when using the overseas open market by reducing logistics service costs and simplifying usage procedures for domestic sellers in the overseas open market.

[0032]

[0033] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the detailed configuration of an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Referring to FIG. 2, it may include an API integration unit (110), an order history automatic transfer unit (120), a quotation provision unit (130), a client operation unit (140), and a cloud DB (150).

[0035] The API integration unit (110) can receive and process data by linking with an external platform API (E). That is, the API integration unit (110) can receive data by linking with an external platform API (E) and process it into information required by the linked application (A). In addition, the API integration unit (110) can synchronize order information with the user terminal and the logistics company terminal at high speed. Furthermore, the API integration unit (110) can provide a notification function through messages. In addition, the API integration unit (110) can view the status of the user and the logistics warehouse and order history. That is, the API integration unit (110) can view the inventory, product information, and warehouse usage status of the user and the logistics warehouse.

[0036] In this way, the online multi-warehouse simultaneous use WMS according to one embodiment of the present invention is linked with the API (E) of a major open market through the API linkage unit (110) to store user order history in real time and provide change history, thereby allowing delivery requests to proceed automatically, thus improving labor cost reduction, convenience, and speed.

[0037] The automatic order history transfer unit (120) is linked with an external platform API (Application Programming Interface) (E) to transfer order information to a cloud DB (150) without a separate request. That is, the automatic order history transfer unit (120) is linked with an external platform API (E) to automatically transfer order information to a cloud DB (150) without a separate request. At this time, the automatic order history transfer unit (120) can set up automatic transfer by product based on an account. That is, the automatic order history transfer unit (120) can obtain product sales information according to account information. Here, the automatic order history transfer unit (120) can sort products using specific codes such as SKU and UCP among the sales information and deliver them as shipping information. In addition, the automatic order history transfer unit (120) can apply codes of GST and GS1 SSCC in accordance with international standards to facilitate direct linkage with other logistics services in addition to its own logistics service. In addition, the automatic order transfer unit (120) can automatically transmit delivery requests by linking to order information of an external platform API (E). That is, the automatic order transfer unit (120) can automatically transmit delivery requests according to order information by linking to order information of an external platform API (E).

[0038] The quotation providing unit (130) can send quotation requests to multiple logistics companies from the client driving unit (140). At this time, the quotation providing unit (130) can provide a logistics warehouse for the user terminal to select based on appropriate quotations and conditions for each product. That is, the quotation providing unit (130) can provide quotations to the client driving unit (140) by listing the desired service usage period, item information, and quantity of multiple logistics companies so that the user terminal can compare and select.

[0039] In this way, the online multi-warehouse simultaneous use WMS according to one embodiment of the present invention can improve work convenience by obtaining and selecting quotes through exposure and bidding to multiple logistics warehouses via the quote provision unit (130), thereby making it easy for the user to request a quote.

[0040] The client driver (140) can provide information to user terminals and logistics company terminals. Additionally, the client driver (140) can share resources by networking the client as a service requester and the server as a service provider. That is, the client driver (140) can connect terminals such as personal servers and servers that store, process, and transmit data, and through mutual networking, each can share resources such as CPUs. Furthermore, the client driver (140) can optimize the screen using Vue.js to be compatible with web / applications and all resolutions. At this time, the client driver (140) can view information or use specific programs.

[0041] In this way, the online multi-warehouse simultaneous use WMS according to one embodiment of the present invention digitizes all services without offline linkage through the API linkage unit (110) and client driving unit (140) and applies international standard codes, thereby simplifying the service process and management and allowing the use of services from multiple companies in conjunction, thus improving the manageability of the system and connectivity with third-party services.

[0042] The cloud DB (150) is linked with the API integration unit (110) and can store information on overseas warehouses and users of multiple logistics companies. At this time, the cloud DB (150) can provide information to the client operation unit (140). In addition, the cloud DB (150) can distribute the read load by expanding the slaves with high security and reliability.

[0043]

[0044] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the detailed configuration of a client drive unit of an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an image of a user page of an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to an embodiment of the present invention, where FIG. 4a is an image of the dashboard page of the user page, FIG. 4b is an image of the inventory product information page of the user page, FIG. 4c is an image of the warehouse usage status page of the user page, and FIG. 4d is an image of the partner list page of the user page. FIG. 5 is an image of a logistics company page of an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to an embodiment of the present invention, where FIG. 5a is an image of the dashboard page of the logistics company page, FIG. 5b is an image of the quotation sending page of the logistics company page, FIG. 5c is an image of the delivery request confirmation page of the logistics company page, and FIG. 5d is an image of the inventory arrival information confirmation page of the logistics company page.

[0045] Referring to FIGS. 3 to 5, the client driving unit (140) may include a user information providing unit (141) and a logistics company information providing unit (142).

[0046] The user information provider (141) can provide the user with information regarding inventory, product information, warehouse usage status, and partner list. That is, the user information provider (141) can provide information to the user terminal by configuring a dashboard page that collects a series of transaction information so that the user can manage and find it, as shown in FIG. 4a. At this time, the user information provider (141) can provide warehouse usage status, delivery status, detailed information on out-of-stock items, the integration status of external platforms, announcements, and alarm messages through the dashboard page. Here, the user information provider (141) can provide brief information on warehouse usage status through the dashboard page. That is, the user information provider (141) can provide information such as the warehouse name, country, and the number of items stored on the dashboard page. In addition, the user information provider (141) can provide information on delivery status, such as completed, in progress, being prepared, pending, and suspended, through the dashboard page. Furthermore, the user information provider (141) can receive information on the number of orders with insufficient stock and the number of products with insufficient stock through the dashboard page.

[0047] Additionally, the user information provider (141) can provide information to a user terminal by configuring an inventory and product information page so that the user can check inventory and product information, as shown in FIG. 4b. At this time, the user information provider (141) can provide product information, warehouse information, customer information, activation status information, delivery records of the relevant logistics, logistics status information, customer attachments, and customer customized information through the inventory and product information page. That is, the user information provider (141) can provide product code numbers, warehouse and customer information, activation status, logistics inventory records, logistics current status information, customer attachments, and customer customized information on the inventory and product information page.

[0048] Additionally, the user information provider (141) can provide information to the user terminal by configuring a warehouse usage status page so that the user can check the warehouse usage status as shown in FIG. 4c. At this time, the user information provider (141) can provide the warehouse usage status through the warehouse usage status page. Here, the user information provider (141) can provide information such as ID, logistics name, stock keeping unit (SKU), Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP) number, number of logistics held, barcode number, whether it is a lot product, and whether it is a hazardous logistics.

[0049] Additionally, the user information provider (141) can provide information to the user terminal by configuring a partner list page so that the user can check the partner list, as shown in FIG. 4d. At this time, the user information provider (141) can provide information on multiple linked logistics companies, a quote request form creation page, and a saved quote request form page through the partner list page. Here, the user information provider (141) can provide the logo, company name, region name, company introduction, and information inquiry request for each of the multiple linked logistics companies. Here, the user information provider (141) can search for the corresponding logistics company according to the user's requirements, such as country name or region name, through the partner list page. At this time, the user information provider (141) can search for the desired region name after searching by country name through the partner list page. As a result, the user information provider (141) can provide information on logistics companies suitable for the delivery location through the partner list page.

[0050] In addition, the user information provider (141) can provide information to the user terminal by configuring quotations and product information from multiple logistics companies so that the user can directly compare and select a suitable logistics warehouse according to appropriate quotations and conditions for each product.

[0051] The logistics company information provider (142) can provide quotations, delivery requests, and inventory arrival information from multiple logistics companies. That is, the logistics company information provider (142) can provide information to the logistics company terminal by configuring a dashboard page that collects a series of transaction information so that the logistics company can manage and find it, as shown in FIG. 5a.

[0052] At this time, the logistics company information provider (142) can provide warehouse usage status, delivery status, details of out-of-stock items, number of new orders, announcements, and alarm messages through the dashboard page. Here, the logistics company information provider (142) can provide brief information on warehouse usage status through the dashboard page. That is, the logistics company information provider (142) can provide information such as customer name, country, and number of items stored on the dashboard page. In addition, the logistics company information provider (142) can provide delivery status information such as completed, in progress, being prepared, pending, and suspended through the dashboard page. Furthermore, the logistics company information provider (142) can receive information on the number of orders with out-of-stock, the number of products with out-of-stock, and the number of new orders through the dashboard page.

[0053] Additionally, the logistics company information provider (142) can provide information to the logistics company terminal by configuring a quotation sending page so that the logistics company can send a quotation, as shown in FIG. 5b. At this time, the logistics company information provider (142) can provide product information, logistics warehouse information, customer information, quotation sending method, delivery schedule, logistics status information, customer attachments, customer opinions, and quotation information through the quotation sending page. That is, the logistics company information provider (142) can provide product code numbers, logistics warehouse and customer information on the quotation sending page. In addition, the logistics company information provider (142) can provide whether a carrier is designated and the quotation sending method on the quotation sending page. For example, the quotation sending method can be selected from either an airplane or a ship. Furthermore, the logistics company information provider (142) can provide current logistics status information, customer attachments, and customer opinions on the quotation sending page. In addition, the logistics company information provider (142) can provide attachments of quotation information, quotation status, and opinions of the logistics warehouse on the quotation sending page.

[0054] Furthermore, the logistics company information provider (142) can provide information to the logistics company terminal by configuring a delivery request confirmation page so that the logistics company can check the delivery request details of the user, as shown in FIG. 5c. At this time, the logistics company information provider (142) can provide the delivery procedure status of the product, order information, delivery address, delivery status, delivery details, delivery attachments, order details, and a dialog box through the delivery request confirmation page.

[0055] In addition, the logistics company information provider (142) can provide information to the logistics company terminal by configuring an inventory arrival information verification page so that the logistics company can check the inventory arrival information of the logistics, as shown in FIG. 5d. At this time, the logistics company information provider (142) can provide inventory arrival information through the inventory arrival information verification page. Here, the logistics company information provider (142) can provide information such as inventory ID, shipment date, delivery method, country, company name, region name, progress status, logistics name, defect status, and corrective actions.

[0056] In this way, the online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention selects a logistics warehouse that matches the conditions of each product among multiple logistics warehouses through a client driving unit (140), thereby enabling the use of a logistics warehouse with optimal conditions for each product, thus improving the logistics storage condition and optimizing warehouse cost expenditure.

[0057] Furthermore, the online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention can simultaneously monitor and manage the use of each logistics warehouse service by multiple logistics companies in overseas locations.

[0058]

[0059] FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating the detailed configuration of a cloud DB of an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] Referring to FIG. 6, the cloud DB (150) may include a first DB (151) and a second DB (152).

[0061] The first DB (151) can temporarily store data generated for storage and processing. That is, the first DB (151) can temporarily store data required for the current operation for storage and processing. In addition, the first DB (151) can be linked with the application (A) and the second DB (152) to temporarily store and provide information.

[0062] The second DB (152) can store data that needs to be stored and maintained. That is, the Storage DB (112b) can permanently store data so that data needed for current and future operations can be stored and maintained. In addition, the second DB (152) can be linked with the application (A) to permanently store and provide information. For example, the second DB (152) may be a Storage DB.

[0063]

[0064] FIG. 7 is an image showing the cloud DB operation structure of an online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Referring to FIG. 7, the cloud DB (150) operation structure of the online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system (100) can collect and process data through a single system application (A) without dualizing the processing of requests from user terminals and logistics company terminals. That is, the cloud DB (150) operation structure can collect and process data by unifying the reception of requests from user terminals and logistics company terminals through the application (A) without individually configuring them. At this time, the cloud DB (150) operation structure allows the first DB (151) to be linked with the application (A) and the second DB (152) to temporarily store and provide information. Additionally, the cloud DB (150) operation structure allows the second DB (152) to be directly linked with the application (A) to permanently store and provide information. As a result, the cloud DB (150) operation structure can minimize DB generation and improve server processing speed through structural simplification.

[0066]

[0067] Although an embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the concept of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented in this specification. Those skilled in the art who understand the concept of the present invention may easily propose other embodiments within the scope of the same concept by adding, changing, deleting, or adding components, and such embodiments shall also be considered to fall within the scope of the concept of the present invention.

Claims

1. An API integration unit that receives and processes data by linking with an external platform API (Application Programming Interface), synchronizes order information with a user terminal or a logistics company terminal, provides notification functions via messages, and allows viewing of inventory, product information, and warehouse usage status of the user and the logistics warehouse; An automatic order history transfer unit that transfers the order information to the cloud DB without a separate request through the API integration unit; Client driving unit that provides information to user terminals and logistics company terminals; A quotation providing unit that lists the desired service usage period, item information, and quantity of multiple logistics companies in the above client driving unit and provides a quotation; and A cloud DB comprising a first DB that stores information on the logistics warehouses of the aforementioned multiple logistics companies and the user, and temporarily stores data generated for storage and processing, and a second DB that stores data requiring storage and maintenance; An online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system including 2. In Paragraph 1, The above client drive unit is, Simultaneously receiving quotations from the aforementioned multiple logistics companies from the aforementioned quotation providing unit, and An online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system that provides multiple quotations to be viewed via user terminals and warehouse terminals.

3. In Paragraph 1, The above client drive unit is, A user information provider that provides inventory, product information, warehouse usage status, and partner list information to a user terminal; and A logistics company information provider that provides quotations, delivery requests, and inventory arrival information to multiple logistics company terminals; An online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system including 4. In Paragraph 3, The above user information providing unit is, An online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system that provides quotations and product information from the aforementioned multiple logistics companies so that a user terminal can select a logistics warehouse according to appropriate quotations and conditions for each product.

5. In Paragraph 1, The above automatic order history transfer unit is, To facilitate integration with other logistics service systems, we apply GST and GS1 SSCC codes in accordance with international standards, and An online multi-warehouse simultaneous use logistics warehouse management system that automatically transmits delivery requests to the logistics company terminal linked to the above order information.

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