[Chinese Packaging Network News] Express package is also a technical activity, will pack a year can save 10 billion box it! Recently, rookie network algorithm experts, through big data and large-scale optimization technology, introduced a set of "smart Packaging algorithm technology, compared to extensive manual packaging, can save at least 5% of the packaging supplies.
This algorithm is generally speaking, it can use the algorithm to optimize, help the warehouse to pack all the goods with a smaller box. At the moment the order is generated, the system will automatically calculate how large the box is for this order, and several boxes will be installed to find the packaging method for the most provincial materials.
Cao Haoyuan, a senior algorithm expert at Cainiao Network, told reporters that the introduction of this algorithm was due to the fact that when rookie technicians exchanged information in the warehouse, they found that there was some waste in the manual packaging.
“There are usually several fixed-model boxes in the warehouse. We have found that when the workers are packing, it is often an order that can only fill half the boxes. Although some of the goods are small but heavy, they are not filled with boxes. Broken, these have caused some waste.†Seeing these all make the rookie network's technical experts feel sad, Hu Haoyuan said that after their return, their team immediately developed this algorithmic technology.
Most of the artificial packaging depends on the naked eye and experience to judge, it is difficult to accurately estimate the volume and weight of goods. Through the rookie's "smart packaging algorithm" technology, once the consumer orders, the system will immediately calculate the product's attributes, quantity, weight, volume, and even the location of the integrated, can be quickly with the length and width of the box Match the weight, and calculate the number of boxes you need. The entire calculation process is less than 1 second.
At present, this technology is being tested and run in a warehouse of a rookie. From the actual results of the operation, the cost and efficiency of the "smart packaging algorithm technology" are much better than the manual judgment package.
First of all, from the perspective of cost, since each box is packed full, space utilization is more reasonable, and the system calculation is very fast, the distribution cost per order can save 0.12 yuan, and the consumables cost can save 0.16 yuan. For a warehouse with a daily average of 100,000, it will save at least 10 million a year.
The greater significance lies in the protection of the environment, Hu Haoyuan said, using optimization and artificial intelligence algorithms, warehouses have reduced packaging materials by more than 5% over the past. what is this concept? Calculated with the approximately 467 million parcels generated on Tmall's 11th day of 2015, if this technology is used, it can save 23 million boxes a day, and can cut 80,000 trees less; and then deliver express 200 in China in 2015. With hundreds of millions of measurements, this technology can save about 1 billion boxes a year and protect 3.24 million trees.
“What we are doing is just using algorithms to better match the orders with the existing packaging in the warehouse to reduce the use of boxes. Next, we can also customize the packaging, combining the characteristics of the goods within the warehouse, with the consumer. Purchasing combination habits, custom packaging that is most suitable for warehouse use, and express packaging supplies are expected to further reduce to more than 15%.†Hu Haoyuan said that this brings huge cost reduction to the entire industry.
With the rapid development of the logistics industry, the ensuing packaging loss is a huge problem. According to estimates by experts, in 2015 alone, 8.3 billion plastic bags were consumed and 170 meters of tape was used. Although the proportion of total consumption in the society is still very small, the development trend is not tolerable. Xiao Yan.
In recent years, the rookie network has continuously thrown new measures in promoting green express delivery. Through the electronic interface, the annual consumption cost of surface paper can be saved by 1.2 billion yuan; in June this year, Cainiao Network joined 32 logistics partners worldwide to promote the use of biodegradable express packaging; through the “Green Initiative,†the rookie network hopes at the same time. Utilize the advantages of platforms and technologies to promote the information and intelligence of the industry, promote the use of more environmentally friendly products and technologies, and strengthen cooperation with partners to enhance the recycling of cartons.