TWI899629B - Method for managing inventory transfer information, computer-readable non-transitory storage medium recording a program for executing the method, and electronic device for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses an inventory transfer information management method and an electronic device for performing the method. The inventory transfer information management method includes the following steps: confirming the first shelf identification information of the source distribution center; confirming the first inventory information, wherein the first inventory information includes the item identification information of the item corresponding to the first shelf identification information, the item quantity information, and the first inventory management code identification information of the source distribution center; confirming the second shelf identification information of the target distribution center; The second shelf identification information corresponds to the item identification information in the first inventory information; the second inventory information is confirmed, where the second inventory information is obtained by adding the second inventory management code identification information of the target distribution center for the item to the first inventory information; the actual quantity information of the target distribution center is confirmed, where the actual quantity information corresponds to the item identification information; and the item quantity information in the second inventory information is updated based on the actual quantity information.

Description

Inventory transfer information management method, non-temporary computer-readable storage medium for implementing the method, and electronic device for implementing the method

The present invention relates to a method for managing inventory transfer information and an electronic device for performing the method.

With the development of electronic technology, e-commerce has become a major player in the shopping world. Customers can purchase items online without having to visit a store or market in person, and items purchased online will be delivered to the customer's desired location.

In the context of e-commerce, delivery speed significantly impacts customer satisfaction. Therefore, various solutions are being explored to deliver products to customers more quickly. One approach to expediting delivery is establishing distribution centers in various regions. These centers store items sold online and, upon a purchase, deliver them to the customer from a distribution center near the customer. This approach involves placing items in various locations before a purchase is made. Once a purchase is made, the items are then shipped from a distribution center near the customer's location, shortening delivery times.

On the other hand, in order to smoothly carry out distribution and effectively manage distribution centers, appropriate inventory transfers must be carried out between distribution centers. Therefore, a method for storing information related to such inventory transfers is required.

For related information, please refer to previous documents such as KR 10-2020-0117666 A and KR 10-2009-0112996 A.

The object of the present invention is to provide a method for managing information related to managing inventory transfers between a source distribution center and a target distribution center by identifying information using different inventory management codes, and an electronic device for performing the method.

The technical issues achieved by the present invention are not limited to the technical issues described above; other technical issues can be inferred based on the following embodiments.

The disclosed inventory transfer information management method of one embodiment may include the following steps: confirming the first shelf identification information of the source distribution center; confirming the first inventory information, wherein the first inventory information includes the item identification information, item quantity information, and the first inventory management code identification information of the source distribution center corresponding to the first shelf identification information; confirming the second shelf identification information of the target distribution center, wherein the second shelf identification information is consistent with the first shelf identification information; The first inventory information corresponds to the item identification information; confirms the second inventory information, which is obtained by adding the second inventory management code identification information of the target distribution center for the item to the first inventory information; confirms the actual quantity information of the target distribution center, which actual quantity information corresponds to the item identification information; and updates the item quantity information of the second inventory information based on the actual quantity information.

The second inventory management code identification information can correspond to the first inventory management code identification information via the item identification information.

The first inventory information may further include at least one of the location information, expiration date, and seller identification information of the item corresponding to the first inventory management code identification information at the source distribution center.

The above-mentioned expiration date information of the above-mentioned items may include at least one of the expiration date information and the production date information.

The second inventory information may further include: location information of the item corresponding to the second inventory management code identification information at the target distribution center.

The second inventory information may further include: information regarding the reason for transfer from the source distribution center to the target distribution center, wherein the reason for transfer corresponds to the location information of the target distribution center.

The second inventory information may further include: first combination identification information corresponding to each of the second inventory management code identification information and the location information of the target distribution center.

The second inventory information may further include: second combined identification information corresponding to each of the second inventory management code identification information and the expiration date information of the item.

The above-mentioned inventory transfer information management method may further include the following step: providing third inventory information including at least a portion of the above-mentioned second inventory information to the operator terminal.

The third inventory information may include the second inventory management code identification information and the updated item quantity information.

The inventory transfer information management method may further include the following step: updating the item quantity information in the first inventory information based on the actual quantity information.

An electronic device for managing inventory transfer information in accordance with one disclosed embodiment may include: a memory storing at least one command; and a processor, based on the at least one command, confirming first shelf identification information of a source distribution center, confirming first inventory information, the first inventory information including item identification information and item quantity information of an item corresponding to the first shelf identification information, and first inventory management code identification information of the source distribution center, and confirming second shelf information of a destination distribution center. Identification information, wherein the second shelf identification information corresponds to the item identification information in the first inventory information, confirms the second inventory information obtained by adding the second inventory management code identification information of the target distribution center for the item to the first inventory information, confirms the actual quantity information of the target distribution center, which corresponds to the item identification information, and updates the item quantity information in the second inventory information based on the actual quantity information.

Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the present invention, information related to inventory transfers between different distribution centers can be conveniently managed. More specifically, by identifying information using different inventory management codes, information related to managing inventory transfers between a source distribution center and a destination distribution center can be conveniently managed. This allows for efficient item management, thereby reducing the workload of personnel involved in at least one of warehousing, display, picking, sorting, packaging, outbound delivery, and distribution within the distribution center, allowing for more efficient procedures.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above. A person skilled in the art can clearly understand other effects not mentioned based on the description of the patent application.

100: Electronic devices

110: First operator terminal

120: Second operator terminal

210: Communications Department

220: Memory

230: Processor

400: 1st inventory information

401: Item identification information

402: Item quantity information

403: First inventory management code identification information

404: Location information on the source distribution center

405: Expiration date information

406: Production date information

407: Seller Identification Information

500: Page 1

501: Item name information

502: First inventory management code identification information

503: 1st combination identification information

504: Location information on the source distribution center

505: Item quantity information

506: 1st input field

507: 2nd input field

508: 3rd input field

511: "Application" icon

512: "Cancel" icon

600: 2nd Inventory Information

601: Actual quantity information

602: Second inventory management code identification information

603: Location information on the target distribution center

604: Transfer reason information

605: 1st combination identification information

606: Second combination identification information

607: Item quantity information

700: 3rd Inventory Information

S310: Step

S320: Step

S330: Step

S340: Step

S350: Step

S360: Steps

Figure 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a device for implementing the inventory transfer information management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an electronic device and an operator terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a flow chart illustrating the operation of an electronic device used in the inventory transfer information management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG4 is a diagram illustrating the first inventory information confirmed according to the inventory transfer information management method of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG5 illustrates a page provided to a first operator's terminal for updating the item quantity information of the second inventory information based on the actual quantity information of the target distribution center, according to an inventory transfer information management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figures 6a and 6b are diagrams used to illustrate the second inventory information confirmed according to the inventory transfer information management method of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG7 is a diagram illustrating the third inventory information provided to the second operator's terminal after confirmation according to the inventory transfer information management method of an embodiment of the present invention.

The terms used in the embodiments are selected to the greatest extent possible from commonly used terms, taking into account the functions of the present invention. However, they may vary depending on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, and so on. Furthermore, in certain cases, there may be terms arbitrarily selected by the applicant. In such cases, their meanings will be described in detail in the corresponding description. Therefore, the terms used in this invention should be defined based on their meanings and the overall content of the invention, rather than simply based on their names.

When a component is referred to throughout this specification as "including" another component, this does not exclude the inclusion of other components unless otherwise stated. Furthermore, terms such as "unit" and "module" used in this specification indicate a unit that performs at least one function or operation. Such a unit may be implemented by hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software.

The phrase "at least one of a, b, and c" throughout this specification may include "a alone," "b alone," "c alone," "a and b," "a and c," "b and c," or "all three of a, b, and c."

The "terminal" mentioned below can be implemented as a computer or portable terminal, which can be connected to a server or other terminal via a network. Here, computers include, for example, laptops, desktops, and the like equipped with a web browser. Portable terminals are wireless communication devices that ensure portability and mobility, and can include, for example, IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), and other communication terminals, as well as all types of handheld wireless communication devices such as smartphones and tablets.

The following describes an embodiment of the present invention in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in various forms and is not limited to the embodiment described here.

Below, with reference to the accompanying drawings, an embodiment of the present invention is described in detail.

When describing the embodiments, descriptions of technical contents that are well-known in the art and not directly related to the present invention are omitted. This is done to clearly convey the main points of the present invention by omitting redundant descriptions and to avoid confusion.

For similar reasons, some components may be exaggerated, omitted, or shown schematically in the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the dimensions of each component do not necessarily reflect the actual dimensions. Throughout this specification, identical reference symbols may refer to identical or corresponding components.

The advantages and features of the present invention, as well as methods for achieving such advantages and features, will become apparent with reference to the accompanying drawings and the embodiments described in detail below. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and can be implemented in a variety of different forms. These embodiments are provided solely to fully disclose the present invention and enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the scope of the invention. The present invention is defined solely by the scope of the patent application. Throughout this specification, identical reference numerals denote identical components.

At this point, it should be understood that the combination of each block of the process flow chart and the flow chart can be implemented by computer program commands. These computer program commands can be loaded into a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing device, so that these commands executed by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing device will produce a method for implementing the functions described in the blocks of the flow chart. In order to implement the functions in a specific manner, these computer program commands can be stored in a computer-usable or computer-readable memory that is readable by the computer or other programmable data processing device, so that the commands stored in the computer-usable or computer-readable memory can also produce an article of manufacture that includes the following command method, which implements the functions described in the blocks of the flow chart. Computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing device, thereby executing a series of action steps on the computer or other programmable data processing device to generate a process executed by the computer. Therefore, the instructions executed by the computer or other programmable data processing device can also provide steps for performing the functions described in the blocks of the flowchart.

Furthermore, each block may represent a module, segment, or portion of code that includes one or more executable instructions for performing a specific logical function. Furthermore, it should be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions described in the blocks may not occur in the order in which they are described. For example, two blocks shown in succession may be executed simultaneously, or may occasionally be executed in the reverse order depending on the corresponding functions.

Figure 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a device for implementing the inventory transfer information management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 1 , the inventory transfer information management method of an embodiment of the present invention can be implemented in various devices. For example, the inventory transfer information management method of an embodiment of the present invention can be implemented using an electronic device 100 and a first operator terminal 110 and a second operator terminal 120 associated with the electronic device 100. In other words, the electronic device 100 and the first operator terminal 110 and the second operator terminal 120 associated with the electronic device 100 can perform the actions of the embodiment of the present invention based on the information management methods implemented by each. Furthermore, the inventory transfer information management method of an embodiment of the present invention is not limited to that shown in Figure 1 and can also be implemented using various electronic devices or servers.

In various embodiments, the electronic device 100 can be a device that communicates wired or wirelessly with a first worker terminal 110 and a second worker terminal 120 connected to the electronic device 100 and includes a memory with a large storage capacity. For example, the electronic device 100 can be a cloud device connected to the first worker terminal 110 and the second worker terminal 120. In other words, the inventory transfer information management method of the embodiments of the present invention can also be implemented on the logic components of a cloud device.

The first operator terminal 110 and the second operator terminal 120 associated with the electronic device 100 in various embodiments can be devices accessible to service users, such as desktop computers, tablet computers, and mobile terminals. Furthermore, other electronic devices performing similar functions can also serve as the first operator terminal 110 and the second operator terminal 120 associated with the electronic device 100.

According to an embodiment, electronic device 100 may be a device that manages information related to managing inventory transfers between a source distribution center and a destination distribution center by identifying information using different inventory management codes. In this case, first operator terminal 110 may be, for example, a terminal used by an operator at the source distribution center or the destination distribution center to verify inventory information. Second operator terminal 120 may be, for example, a terminal or server that receives and manages at least a portion of the inventory information verified by electronic device 100 via first operator terminal 110.

Various modules can be provided for performing the actions of the embodiments of the present invention. A module can be computer code or one or more commands that enable a physical device (e.g., electronic device 100) implementing the information management method (or included in the physical device) to perform a specified action. In other words, the physical device implementing the information management method can store multiple modules in the form of computer code in memory. When the multiple modules stored in the memory are executed, the multiple modules can cause the physical device to perform the specified actions corresponding to the multiple modules.

Figure 2 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an electronic device and an operator terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 , the electronic device 100, the first operator terminal 110, and the second operator terminal 120 connected to the electronic device 100 may each include a communication unit 210, a memory 220, and a processor 230.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100, the first operator terminal 110, and the second operator terminal 120 connected to the electronic device 100 may each further include an input unit and an output unit. The input unit and the output unit may each be various interfaces or connection ports for receiving user input or outputting information to the user.

The input unit may include an input module that receives user input from the user. User input can be implemented in various forms including key input, touch input, and voice input. Examples of input modules that can receive such user input include not only traditional keypads, keyboards, and mice, but also touch sensors that detect user touch, microphones that receive voice signals, cameras that recognize gestures through image recognition, proximity sensors that include at least one of an illumination sensor or an infrared sensor to detect user proximity, motion sensors that recognize user movements through accelerometers or gyroscopes, and various other input mechanisms that sense or receive various forms of user input. The input module of embodiments of the present invention may include at least one of these devices. Here, the touch sensor can be implemented as a piezoelectric or electrostatic touch sensor that senses touch via a touch panel or touch film attached to the display panel, or an optical touch sensor that senses touch optically. Furthermore, the input module can be implemented as an input interface (such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port or PS/2 (Personal System/2) port) that connects to an external input device that receives user input, rather than a device that itself senses user input.

On the other hand, the output section may include an output module capable of outputting various types of information. The output module may include at least one of a display for outputting images, a speaker for outputting sound, a haptic device for generating vibrations, or other various types of output mechanisms. Furthermore, the output module may also be implemented as a port-type output interface connected to a single output mechanism. For example, an output module in the form of a display may display text, still images, or video. The display may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, a flat panel display (FPD), a transparent display, a curved display, a flexible display, a 3D display, a holographic display, a projector, and other devices capable of outputting images. Such a display may also be a touch display integrated with a touch sensor of an input module.

The communication unit 210 can communicate with other devices. Therefore, the electronic device 100, the first worker terminal 110, and the second worker terminal 120 connected to the electronic device 100 can each communicate with other devices via the communication unit 210. For example, the electronic device 100, the first worker terminal 110, and the second worker terminal 120 can each communicate with each other or with other devices using the communication unit 210.

Here, communication, i.e., the transmission and reception of data, can be implemented in a wired or wireless manner. To this end, the communication unit 210 may include: a wired communication module connected to the Internet via a LAN (Local Area Network), a mobile communication module connected to a mobile communication network via a mobile communication base station to transmit and receive data, a short-range communication module utilizing a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) system such as Wi-Fi or a WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) system such as Bluetooth or Zigbee, a satellite communication module utilizing a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) system such as GPS (Global Positioning System), or a combination thereof.

The memory 220 can store various types of information. The memory 220 can store data temporarily or semi-permanently. For example, the memory 220 of the electronic device 100 can store the operating system (OS) used to drive the electronic device 100, data used to host websites, or data used to generate Braille programs and applications (e.g., web applications). Furthermore, the memory 220 can store modules in the form of computer code, as described above.

Examples of memory 220 include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), flash memory, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), etc. Such memory 220 can be provided as a built-in or removable type.

The processor 230 controls the overall operation of the electronic device 100, as well as the first operator terminal 110 and the second operator terminal 120 connected to the electronic device 100. To this end, the processor 230 can perform various calculations and processing of information and control the operation of the components of the electronic device 100. For example, the processor 230 can execute a program or application for providing information. The processor 230 can be implemented as a computer or a similar device through hardware, software, or a combination thereof. In terms of hardware, the processor 230 can be implemented in the form of an electronic circuit that processes electrical signals to perform control functions, and in terms of software, it can be implemented in the form of a program that drives the hardware processor 230. On the other hand, in situations not specifically mentioned in the following description, the operations of the electronic device 100 and the first and second operator terminals 110 and 120 connected to the electronic device 100 can be interpreted as being executed under the control of the processor 230. That is, when executing the module implemented in the aforementioned information provision system, the module can be interpreted as the processor 230 controlling the electronic device 100 and the first and second operator terminals 110 and 120 connected to the electronic device 100 to execute the steps of the inventory transfer management method.

In summary, various embodiments can be implemented through various mechanisms. For example, various embodiments can be implemented through hardware, firmware, software, or a combination thereof.

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

When implemented via firmware or software, the mechanisms of various embodiments may be implemented in the form of modules, procedures, or functions that perform the functions or actions described below. For example, the software code may be stored in memory and driven by a processor. The memory may be internal or external to the processor and may communicate with the processor via various known mechanisms.

Based on the above technical concepts, various embodiments are described in more detail below. The above descriptions can be applied to the various embodiments described below. For example, actions, functions, and terms not defined in the various embodiments described below can be implemented and described based on the above descriptions.

The following describes various embodiments based on the premise that electronic device 100 implements the steps of the inventory transfer information management method. According to each embodiment, electronic device 100 can transmit and receive information related to the steps of the inventory transfer information management method between a first operator terminal 110 and a second operator terminal 120 connected to electronic device 100.

Figure 3 is a flow chart illustrating the operation of an electronic device used in the inventory transfer information management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 3, in step S310, the electronic device may confirm the identification information of the first shelf of the source distribution center. The source distribution center may be, for example, a distribution center responsible for at least one of the following: receiving, displaying, picking, sorting, packaging, and shipping items to a destination distribution center. The source distribution center may include the first shelf. The identification information of the first shelf may include information about the items loaded at the location corresponding to the first shelf.

In step S320, the electronic device may confirm the first inventory information, which includes the item identification information, item quantity information, and the source distribution center's first inventory management code identification information of the item corresponding to the first shelf identification information. For example, steps S310 and S320 may be performed by the first operator terminal 110, as described with reference to Figures 1 and 2, identifying the identification information corresponding to the first shelf of the source distribution center.

Item identification information is identification information assigned to a single item, item quantity information is the quantity of the item corresponding to the item identification information, and first inventory management code identification information is identification information assigned to each item. The first inventory management code identification information may be, for example, a management unit (or management code) used to manage item items in a source distribution center. According to an embodiment, multiple items with different item identification information may be associated with one first inventory management code identification information, and multiple items with different first inventory management code identification information may also be associated with one item identification information.

According to an embodiment, the first inventory information may further include at least one of the source distribution center location information, expiration date information, and seller identification information of the item corresponding to the first inventory management code identification information. The source distribution center location information may include information about the first shelf of the source distribution center. In this case, the item expiration date information may include at least one of the expiration date information and the production date information.

In step S330, the electronic device may confirm the second shelf identification information of the target distribution center, which corresponds to the item identification information in the first inventory information. The target distribution center may be, for example, a distribution center responsible for at least one of the following: receiving, displaying, picking, sorting, packaging, and shipping items from the source distribution center. The target distribution center may be, for example, a distribution center responsible for shipping items corresponding to customer orders. The target distribution center may include a second shelf. The second shelf identification information may include information about the items stored at the location corresponding to the second shelf.

According to an embodiment, the second shelf may also correspond to the first shelf of the source distribution center. In this case, the second shelf identification information may correspond to the first shelf identification information. More specifically, when the first shelf of the source distribution center is transferred to the target distribution center, the second shelf identification information may be recorded or appended to the location corresponding to the first shelf identification information.

In step S340, the electronic device can confirm the second inventory information. This second inventory information is obtained by adding the second inventory management code identification information of the target distribution center for the item to the first inventory information. For example, steps S330 and S340 can be performed by identifying the identification information corresponding to the second shelf of the target distribution center using the first operator terminal 110 as described in Figures 1 and 2.

The second inventory information may include, for example, item identification information, item quantity information, the source distribution center's first inventory management code identification information, and the destination distribution center's second inventory management code identification information. The second inventory management code identification information may, for example, be a management unit used to manage item items at the destination distribution center. The second inventory management code identification information may correspond to the first inventory management code identification information via the item identification information.

According to an embodiment, the second inventory information may further include at least one of the item's location information at the source distribution center, expiration date information, and seller identification information, where the at least one of the information corresponds to the first inventory management code identification information included in the first inventory information.

Furthermore, according to an embodiment, the second inventory information may further include location information at the target distribution center for the item corresponding to the second inventory management code identification information. The location information at the target distribution center may include information about the second shelf at the target distribution center. According to an embodiment, the location information at the target distribution center may be appended to the second inventory information by identifying the identification information corresponding to the second shelf at the target distribution center.

Furthermore, according to an embodiment, the second inventory information may further include information regarding the reason for the transfer from the source distribution center to the target distribution center. The transfer reason information may correspond to the location information of the target distribution center. For example, the transfer reason information may include identification information of the source distribution center and identification information of the target distribution center. In other words, the transfer reason information may include information regarding the transfer of items from one distribution center to another. The transfer reason information may also include information regarding the reason for the transfer (e.g., simple transfer, replenishment based on a customer order, etc.). According to an embodiment, the transfer reason information may be appended to the second inventory information by identifying the identification information corresponding to each of the source distribution center and the target distribution center.

Furthermore, according to an embodiment, the second inventory information may further include at least one of: first combined identification information corresponding to each of the second inventory management code identification information and the location information on the target distribution center; and second combined identification information corresponding to each of the second inventory management code identification information and the expiration information of the item. For example, items displayed at different locations on the target distribution center and having the same second inventory management code identification information may have different first combined identification information. For example, items with different expiration dates and the same second inventory management code identification information may have different second combined identification information.

In step S350, the electronic device can confirm the actual quantity information at the target distribution center, which corresponds to the item identification information. The item quantity information in the second inventory information is managed as part of the first inventory information at the source distribution center and corresponds to the item identification information. It may differ from the actual quantity information at the target distribution center. According to an embodiment, the actual quantity information at the target distribution center can be added to the second inventory information based on input corresponding to the first operator terminal 110 described with reference to Figures 1 and 2. Thereafter, in step S360, the electronic device can update the item quantity information in the second inventory information based on the actual quantity information.

According to an embodiment, the inventory transfer information management method of an embodiment of the present invention may further include the step of updating the item quantity information of the first inventory information based on the actual quantity information. The step of updating the item quantity information of the first inventory information may include the step of subtracting the actual quantity information from the item quantity information of the first inventory information. According to an embodiment, the step of updating the item quantity information of the first inventory information may further include the step of confirming the reason information for the update (e.g., lost).

According to an embodiment, after step S360, the inventory transfer information management method of an embodiment of the present invention may further include the step of providing third inventory information, including at least a portion of the second inventory information, to the second operator terminal 120 described with reference to Figures 1 and 2. The third inventory information may, for example, include the second inventory management code identification information and the item quantity information updated in step S360. According to an embodiment, the third inventory information may further include at least one of location information at the target distribution center and item expiration information.

FIG4 is a diagram illustrating the first inventory information confirmed according to the inventory transfer information management method of an embodiment of the present invention.

4 , the first inventory information 400 may include: item identification information 401 (e.g., "1001", "1002", "1003"), item quantity information 402 (e.g., "10", "5", "3"), first inventory management code identification information 403 (e.g., "A", "B", "C"), location information on the source distribution center 404 (e.g., "1-A1-10 1", "1-A1-102", "1-A1-103"), expiration date information 405 (e.g., "2022.12.27", "2025.01.27"), production date information 406 (e.g., "2019.01.01", "2015.01.27"), and seller identification information 407 (e.g., "a", "b", "c").

For example, item identification information 401 may have a one-to-one correspondence with first inventory management code identification information 403. However, this is merely an example and the present invention is not limited thereto. Item identification information 401 may also have a one-to-one, many-to-one, one-to-many, or many-to-many correspondence with first inventory management code identification information 403. Location information 404 at the source distribution center may include location information of the first shelf at the source distribution center. Each item may, for example, include at least one of expiration date information 405 and production date information 406. However, this is merely an example and the present invention is not limited thereto. At least a portion of the items may not include both expiration date information 405 and production date information 406. For example, seller identification information 407 may have a one-to-one correspondence with item identification information 401 and first inventory management code identification information 403. However, this is merely an example and the present invention is not limited thereto. Seller identification information 407 may also have a many-to-one, one-to-many, or many-to-many correspondence with item identification information 401 and first inventory management code identification information 403.

FIG5 illustrates a page provided to a first operator's terminal for updating the item quantity information of the second inventory information based on the actual quantity information of the target distribution center, according to an inventory transfer information management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5 , a first page 500 is shown on the first operator terminal 110 described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 . The first page 500 is used to update the item quantity information 402 of the first inventory information 400 described with reference to FIG. 4 based on the actual quantity information of the target distribution center.

Page 1 500 may, for example, include item name information 501 (e.g., "Orange Jam 400g"), first inventory management code identification information 502 (e.g., "A"), first combination identification information 503 (e.g., "101001"), location information 504 at the source distribution center (e.g., "1-A1-101"), and item quantity information 505 (e.g., "10 pieces"). Page 1 500 may also include a first input field 506 for inputting actual quantity information, a second input field 507 for inputting quantity discrepancy reason information, and a third input field 508 for inputting at least one of location information at the target distribution center and transfer reason information. The first input field 506 may include, for example, a GUI (Graphical User Interface) in the form of a stepper.

Page 1 500 may further include, for example, an "Apply" icon 511 and a "Cancel" icon 512. For example, based on the input corresponding to "Apply" icon 511, the information entered in the first through third input fields 506, 507, and 508 may be transmitted to the electronic device, thereby adding at least one of the actual quantity information, quantity discrepancy reason information, location information at the target distribution center, and transfer reason information to the second inventory information.

Figures 6a and 6b are diagrams used to illustrate the second inventory information confirmed according to the inventory transfer information management method of an embodiment of the present invention.

6a and 6b, the second inventory information 600 includes, in addition to the item identification information 401, item quantity information 402, first inventory management code identification information 403, source distribution center location information 404, expiration date information 405, production date information 406, and seller identification information 407 described with reference to FIG4, actual quantity information 601 (e.g. For example, "3", "2", "1"), second inventory management code identification information 602 (for example, "X", "Y", "Z"), location information 603 on the target distribution center (for example, "2-B1-201", "2-B1-202", "2-B1-203"), transfer reason information 604 (for example, "transfer from the source distribution center to the target distribution center (S to T Transfer)"), first combination identification information 605 (for example, "201001", "202002", "203003"), and second combination identification information 606 (for example, "11227001", "20101002", "10127003"). According to an embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 5 , actual quantity information 601, location information 603 of the target distribution center, and transfer reason information 604 can be confirmed via an electronic device based on input corresponding to the first operator terminal 110.

The second inventory management code identification information 602 may be different from the first inventory management code identification information 403 and may correspond to the first inventory management code identification information 403 through the item identification information 401.

According to this embodiment, when the second shelf of the target distribution center corresponds to the first shelf of the source distribution center, the location information 603 on the target distribution center may correspond to the location information 404 on the source distribution center. In other words, when the first shelf of the source distribution center is brought to the target distribution center, the location information 603 on the target distribution center may be the same as the location information 404 on the source distribution center, or at least have a one-to-one correspondence.

Referring to FIG. 6b , according to step S360 described with reference to FIG. 3 , the item quantity information 607 of the second inventory information 600 may be updated based on the actual quantity information 601 . Thereafter, the target distribution center may manage inventory based on the second inventory information 600 including the updated item quantity information 607 .

FIG7 is a diagram illustrating the third inventory information provided to the second operator's terminal after confirmation according to the inventory transfer information management method of an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7 , third inventory information 700 may include the second inventory management code identification information 602 described with reference to FIG. 6a and FIG. 6b , location information 603 at the target distribution center, and updated item quantity information 607. According to an embodiment, third inventory information 700 may further include at least one of expiration date information 405 and production date information 406. Third inventory information 700 is part of second inventory information 600 and may be information provided to second operator terminal 120 described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 . Users of second operator terminal 120 may manage inventory based on third inventory information 700.

On the other hand, this specification and accompanying drawings disclose preferred embodiments of the present invention. Although specific terms are used, these are used in a general sense to facilitate explanation of the technical content of the present invention and to facilitate understanding of 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, in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, other variations based on the technical principles of the present invention may be implemented.

The electronic device or terminal of the above-described embodiment may include a processor, a memory for storing and executing program data, a permanent storage such as a disk drive, a communication port for communicating with external devices, and a purchaser interface device such as a touch panel, keys, or buttons. The method implemented by the software module or algorithm may be stored on a computer-readable recording medium as computer-readable code or program commands executable on the processor. Here, computer-readable recording media include magnetic storage media (e.g., ROM (read-only memory), RAM (random-access memory), floppy disks, hard disks, etc.) and optical readable media (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM) and digital versatile disc (DVD)). Computer-readable recording media are distributed across networked computer systems, enabling the storage and execution of computer-readable code in a distributed manner. The media can be read by the computer, stored in memory, and executed by the processor.

The present embodiment may be represented by a functional block structure and various processing steps. These functional blocks may be implemented by different numbers of hardware and/or software components that perform specific functions. For example, the embodiment may be implemented using an integrated circuit structure that can perform various functions, such as memory, processing, logic, look-up tables, etc., under the control of one or more microprocessors or other control devices. The components may be executed by software programs or software components. Similarly, the present embodiment includes algorithms implemented as a combination of data structures, programs, routines, or other program structures, and thus may be implemented by programming or scripting languages such as C, C++, Java, assemblers, and Python. Functionally, this can be achieved through algorithms executed on one or more processors. Furthermore, this embodiment can utilize existing technologies for electronic environment configuration, signal processing, and/or data processing. Terms such as "mechanism," "element," "mechanism," and "configuration" are used broadly and are not limited to mechanical or physical configurations. These terms can be associated with processors and other devices and include software routines.

The above embodiment is merely an example, and other embodiments may be implemented within the scope of the invention application described below.

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A method for managing inventory transfer information, performed electronically, comprises the following steps: Confirming first shelf identification information of a source distribution center; Confirming the first inventory information, wherein the first inventory information includes item identification information, item quantity information, and first inventory management code identification information of the source distribution center corresponding to the first shelf identification information; Confirming second shelf identification information of a target distribution center, wherein the second shelf identification information corresponds to the item identification information of the first inventory information; Confirming second inventory information, wherein the second inventory information is obtained by adding the second inventory management code identification information of the target distribution center for the item to the first inventory information; Confirming the actual quantity information of the target distribution center, wherein the actual quantity information corresponds to the item identification information; Updating the item quantity information of the second inventory information based on the actual quantity information; and Providing a third inventory information including a portion of the second inventory information to a second operator terminal; Wherein, the second inventory management code identification information corresponds to the first inventory management code identification information via the item identification information; Wherein, the second inventory information further includes: information obtained from the first operator terminal regarding the reason for transfer of the item from the source distribution center to the target distribution center; Wherein, the third inventory information includes the second inventory management code identification information and the updated item quantity information. As in claim 1, the inventory transfer information management method, wherein the first inventory information further includes: at least one of the location information, expiration information and seller identification information of the item at the source distribution center corresponding to the first inventory management code identification information. In the inventory transfer information management method of claim 2, the above-mentioned expiration information of the above-mentioned items includes at least one of expiration date information and production date information. The inventory transfer information management method of claim 1, wherein the second inventory information further includes: location information of the item at the target distribution center corresponding to the second inventory management code identification information. As in the inventory transfer information management method of claim 4, the transfer reason information corresponds to the location information of the target distribution center. As in claim 4, the inventory transfer information management method, wherein the second inventory information further includes: a first combination identification information corresponding to each of the second inventory management code identification information and the location information on the target distribution center. As in claim 4, the inventory transfer information management method, wherein the second inventory information further includes: a second combination identification information corresponding to each of the second inventory management code identification information and the expiration information of the item. The inventory transfer information management method of claim 1 further includes the following steps: updating the item quantity information of the first inventory information based on the actual quantity information. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium records a program for executing the method of any one of claims 1 to 8 on a computer. An electronic device for managing inventory transfer information comprises: a memory storing one or more commands; and a processor configured, based on the one or more commands, to: confirm first shelf identification information of a source distribution center; confirm the first inventory information, wherein the first inventory information includes item identification information of an item corresponding to the first shelf identification information, item quantity information, and first inventory management code identification information of the source distribution center; confirm second shelf identification information of a destination distribution center, wherein the second shelf identification information corresponds to the item identification information of the first inventory information; Confirming second inventory information, the second inventory information being obtained by adding the second inventory management code identification information of the target distribution center for the item to the first inventory information; Confirming actual quantity information of the target distribution center, the actual quantity information corresponding to the item identification information; Updating the item quantity information in the second inventory information based on the actual quantity information; and Providing third inventory information including a portion of the second inventory information to a second operator terminal; wherein the second inventory management code identification information corresponds to the first inventory management code identification information via the item identification information; The second inventory information further includes: information regarding the reason for transferring the item from the source distribution center to the target distribution center, obtained from a first operator terminal; The third inventory information includes the second inventory management code identification information and updated quantity information for the item.