Supplier Picking Lists Using ERP Templates and Wave Tasks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing e-commerce ERP systems face inefficiencies in generating product picking lists for suppliers when multiple suppliers are involved, leading to slow processing and increased errors due to manual classification of orders, especially in cross-border transactions where products from different suppliers are combined in a single order.
Innovation Solution
A supplier-side product picking list generation method and system that utilizes predefined templates and wave rules within the e-commerce ERP system to automatically generate product picking lists, incorporating fixed and variable information areas, enabling efficient and accurate product identification and shipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional wave shipment method is used for supplier-side picking, then product sorting and outbounding can be managed through shelves and cargo locations, but the method requires merchants to establish unified internal management systems and has higher requirements on merchant scale
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an e-commerce ERP system as an intermediary platform that connects merchants and suppliers. The system automatically generates product picking lists for suppliers based on order information, eliminating the need for merchants to establish complex unified internal management systems. The ERP system handles the coordination, information management, and picking list generation, allowing suppliers to pick products directly according to the generated lists without requiring sophisticated merchant-side infrastructure.
2Productivity
If existing product picking list method is used, then products can be shipped from merchant to buyer, but the process is long and shipping efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by generating product picking lists for suppliers in advance, immediately when order information is received. The ERP system automatically creates these picking lists without waiting for the traditional sequence of merchant receiving orders, then separately coordinating with suppliers. This preliminary generation of picking lists enables suppliers to begin preparation immediately, significantly reducing the overall operation time and improving shipping efficiency.
3Reliability
If manual classification of orders is performed for multiple suppliers, then product picking lists can be generated, but processing is slow and errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the e-commerce ERP system to automatically generate product picking lists for multiple suppliers without manual intervention. The system automatically receives order information, identifies relevant products and suppliers, classifies orders by supplier, and generates accurate picking lists. This automated self-service process eliminates manual classification errors while maintaining high processing speed, as the system handles the entire classification and generation process programmatically.
Data Source
AI summary
A supplier-side product picking list generation method and system, used for the order management module of the e-commerce ERP system or the e-commerce system, where the order management module receives order information of a target store, obtains product information contained therein, extracts corresponding product picking list template according to the product information, generates the first information group based on the product picking list template and the product information, generates wave tasks based on the order information and preset wave rules, generate the second information group based on the wave task and the product picking list template, generates the product picking list based on the first information group, the second information group and the extracted product picking list template. The embodiments are suitable for the order execution mode in which the supplier completes the picking after the merchant receives the order or the supplier picks the products before shipping.