Description:FIELD OF INVENTION
[001] The present invention relates a system for tracking real time location of a multi-utility bag and a method thereof. Particularly, the present invention relates to a system for tracking real time location of a multi-utility bag ensuring protection and safety to items from damage and theft. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system for tracking real time location of a multi-utility bag utilized for packing return or forward shipments throughout supply chain via RFID tags along with ensuring enhanced protection to the items from damage as well as prevention of theft using tamper evident tags.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] There has been a rapid advancement in development of security systems to ensure safety and protection. Such security systems may include tracking devices for real time tracking of movements of vehicles, people, and packages. Such tracking devices are also required in supply chain management so as to track real-time location of packages through the supply chain, thereby preventing shipment losses and fraud. Further, there is a need to ensure enhanced protection to items inside the bag from damages resulting from mishandling of the packages and harsh environmental conditions. Furthermore, environmental friendly packages are required so as prevent damage to the environment in terms of pollution.
[003] The conventionally used packaging for customer return/forward shipment make use of single use plastic which may not be allowed by pollution board as it may impose harmful effects on the environment. Other conventionally used packaging employs the use of imported virgin paper which may pose environmental challenges. Moreover, such conventional packaging may be expensive and fails to confer protection to items inside the bag from damages resulting from mishandling of the package during transit or harsh environmental conditions. Further, such conventional packaging fails to involve tamper evident feature, making the source of fraud unidentifiable.
[004] There are several patent application that provides a system for tracking location of bag/container along with protecting items from damages and theft. One such Korean Patent Application KR101328377B1 discloses a foldable, lightweight, thermally insulated shipping container made of a polymer core and partially covered by a thermoplastic sheet layer. However, the cited prior art fails use a water resistance fabric material that enables the water to pass through the material. Further, shipping container of the cited prior art also fails to disclose tamper evident seal that may help in tracing the shipment and avoiding any loss and fraud to the shipment.
[005] In view of the above problems associated with the state of the art, there is a need of a system for tracking real time location of a cost-effective, environment friendly, multi-layered, reusable, and a multi-utility bags ensuring protection and safety to the items from damages and theft.
OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION
[006] The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a system for tracking real time location of a multi-utility bag and a method thereof.
[007] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a cost-effective, environment friendly, digitally enabled, reusable, multi-layered and multi-utility bag.
[008] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a system for tracking real time location of a multi-utility bag used for packing return or forward shipments throughout supply chain via RFID tags.
[009] Another objective of the present invention is to ensure enhanced protection to the items inside the multi-layered bag from damage resulting from mishandling as well as harsh environmental condition.
[0010] Another objective of the present invention is to prevent theft of items inside the bag by employing hand tearable tamper evident seal printed with a specific code so as sealing the bag, thereby reducing shipment loss and fraud.
[0011] Another objective is to provide a software module for evaluating real time location and stock of bags available at check in and check out point of each node from the data captured by the RFID reader.
[0012] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, the aspects of the present invention are disclosed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0013] The present invention will be better understood after reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred aspects thereof with reference to the appended drawings, in which the features, other aspects and advantages of certain exemplary embodiments of the invention will be more apparent from the accompanying drawing in which:

Figure 1 illustrates a flow chart depicting tracking of real time location of bags at each node throughout supply chain in return shipment.

[0014] Figure 2 illustrates flow chart depicting tracking of real time location of bags at each node throughout supply chain in forward shipment.

[0015] Figure 3 illustrates overview of the bag.

[0016] Figure 4 illustrates front view of the waterproof fabric of the bag.

[0017] Figure 5 illustrates front view of a tamper evident seal of the bag.

[0018] Figure 6 illustrates front view of the attachment means provided on the bag.

[0019] Figure 7 illustrates front view of RFID tag attached on the bag.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0020] The present invention relates to a system for tracking real time location of a multi-utility bag. The system comprises of a plurality of bags for packing return and/or forward shipments, comprising: a zip fastener stitched on edges of an opening of the bags, at least two zip runners slidably fixed on the zip fastener, a tamper evident seal fixed around the zip runners, an attachment means provided on upper side of the bag for securing free ends of the tamper evident seal with the bag, and an RFID tag attached on a strip of fabric provided on each bag; a master bag embedded with a unique identification number (UID) encases the bags assigned for a specific delivery hub; a plurality of RFID readers provided at each node of a supply chain; a computing device communicably coupled to the RFID readers via a wireless network; and a software module installed in the computing device is communicably coupled to the RFID readers via a wireless network. The RFID tag stores a specific identification number associated with the identity of the bag. The UID of the master bag is linked to the identification number stored in the RFID tags attached to the plurality of bags. The RFID readers configured to scan the RFID tags of the bags and UID of the master bag at each node throughout the supply chain and transmit scanned data to the software module. The software module configured to: evaluate real time location and stock of the master bag and/or bags at check in and check out point of each node throughout the supply chain; match the UID with the RFID tag of each bag to indicate tampering with the master bag and/or bags (102); and generate alert signals on detecting mismatching of the RFID tag of the bags with UID of the master bag, indicating tampering with the bags. The present invention also provides method for tracking real time location of a multi-utility bag throughout the supply chain.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0021] The following description describes various features and functions of the disclosed system with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, similar symbols identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative aspects described herein are not meant to be limiting. It may be readily understood that certain aspects of the disclosed system can be arranged and combined in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which have not been contemplated herein.

[0022] Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope of invention. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions are omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0023] Features that are described and/or illustrated with respect to one embodiment may be used in the same way or in a similar way in one or more other embodiments and/or in combination with or instead of the features of the other embodiments.

[0024] The terms and words used in the following description are not limited to the bibliographical meanings, but, are merely used to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the invention. Accordingly, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention are provided for illustrative purpose only and not for the purpose of limiting the invention.

[0025] It is to be understood that the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0026] It should be emphasized that the term “comprises/comprising” when used in this specification is taken to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps or components but does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, components or groups thereof. The equations used in the specification are only for computation purpose.

[0027] The present invention relates a system for tracking real time location of a multi-utility bag and a method thereof. Particularly, the present invention relates to a system for tracking real time location of a multi-utility bag ensuring protection and safety to items from damage and theft. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system for tracking real time location of a multi-utility bag utilized for packing return or forward shipments throughout supply chain via RFID tags along with ensuring enhanced protection to the items from damage as well as prevention of theft using tamper evident tags.
[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the system (100) of the present invention comprises of a plurality of bags (102) for packing return or forward shipments; a master bag (120) encasing a plurality of bags (102) a plurality of RFID reader (114) provided at each node throughout the supply chain; a computing device (116) communicably coupled to the RFID reader (114) via a wireless network; and a software module (118) installed in the computing device (116). The computing device (116) is communicably coupled to the RFID reader (114) via a wireless network. The bag (102) comprises of: a zip fastener (104) stitched on edges of an opening of the bag (102); at least two zip runners (106) slidably fixed on the zip fastener (104); a tamper evident seal (108) fixed around the zip runners (106); an attachment means (102) provided on upper side of the bag (102); an RFID tag (112) attached on a strip of fabric provided on one side of the bag (102. The components of the system (100) are described herein detail:

[0029] (A) Bags (102) – Figure 3 illustrates overview of the bag. The system (100) comprises of a plurality multi-utility bags (102) for packing return and/or forward shipments. The bag (102) is multi-layered comprising of a top layer, middle layer and a bottom layer. The top layer is composed of a waterproof fabric. The waterproof fabric protects the items inside the bag (102) from damage due to rains or accidental water spillage. The middle layer is composed of a cushioning material. The cushioning material provides cushioning effect which aids in reducing damage to items inside the bag (202) during transit. The bottom layer is composed of a fabric. In an exemplary embodiment, Figure 4 illustrates front view of the waterproof fabric of the bag for preparing the top layer may be selected from a group consisting of such as, but not limited to, polyester or nylon. In another exemplary embodiment, the cushioning material for preparing the middle layer is selected from a group consisting of such as, but not limited to, foam, or polypropylene fabric material. In yet another exemplary embodiment, the fabric for preparing the bottom layer is selected from a group consisting of such as, but not limited to, polyester, or nylon. The bag (102) is stitched at two sides with stitching thread to ensure proper bag formation. The multi-layered structure of the bag (102) protects the items inside the bag (102) from damages during transit.

[0030] The bag (102) also aids in protecting the items from theft by using tamper evident seals (108) printed with a specific code, which is fixed around hollow head of zip runners (106). The bag (102) also comprises of an RFID tag (112). The RFID tag (112) enables tracking real time location of the bag (102) throughout the supply chain. The real time location of the bag (102) is tracked by scanning the RFID tag (112) with help of RFID reader (114), provided at each node. The components of the bag (102) are described herein detail:

[0031] (i.) Zip Fastener (104) – The zip fastener (104) is stitched on edges of an opening of the bag (102). The zip fastener (104) comprises of two parallel strips of a metal or plastic, each stitched on each edge of the opening of the bag (102). The strips comprise of toothed edges which in interlocked position binds the edges of the opening of the bag (102).

[0032] (ii.) Zip runners (106) – The bag (102) comprises of at least two zip runners (106) slidably fixed on the zip fastener (104). The zip runners (106) are configured to bind or unbind the edges of the zip fastener (104), thereby locking or unlocking of the bag (102). When the zip runners (106) are slided towards a single direction, the toothed edges of the zip fastener (104) are drawn in an interlocking position, thereby binding the edges of the opening of the bag (102) whereas sliding the zip runners (106) in an opposite direction separates the toothed edges of the zip fastener (106), thereby unbinding the opening the bag (102).

[0033] (iii.) Tamper evident seal (108) – Figure 5 illustrates a tamper evident seal (108) fixed around the zip runners (106). The tamper evident seal (108) aids in detecting unauthorized access to items inside the bag (102). The tamper evident seal (108) is inserted inside a hollow head of each zip runner (106), thereby sealing the zip runners (106). The tamper evident seal (108) is detached from the bag (102) only by tearing off or cutting the tamper evident seal (108). In an embodiment, a specific code is printed on each tamper evident seal (108) which ensures that the items inside the bag (102) are not tampered with and/or stolen during the transit. The absence of tamper evident seal (108) from the bag (102) or the specific code from the tamper evident seal (108) as the bag (102) reaches the return center indicates that the tamper evident seal (108) was torn/ cut off during the transit and/or replaced with another tamper evident seal (108) with a different code to indicate stealing of items present inside the bag (102).

[0034] (iv.) Attachment means (110) – Figure 6 illustrates front view of the attachment means. The attachment means (102) is provided on upper side of the bag (102) for securing free end of the tamper evident seal (108) with the bag (102). In an exemplary embodiment, the attachment means (110) used in the present invention may include such as, but not limited to, a flat circular punched structure. The free end of the tamper evident seal (108) is punched to the attachment means (110) so as to secure the tamper evident seal (108) with the bag (102), thereby providing enhanced safety and preventing theft of the bag (102).

[0035] (v.) RFID tag (112) – Figure 7 comprises front view of a RFID tag. The bag (102) comprises of a RFID tag (112) attached on a strip of fabric provided on each bag (102). The RFID tag (112) is either stitched or sticked to the strip of fabric provided on one side of the bag (102). In an embodiment, each RFID tag (112) stores a specific identification number associated with the identity of the bag (102), so as to track the bag (102) throughout the supply chain.

[0036] (B) Master Bag (120) – The master bag (120) encases a plurality of bags (102) assigned for a specific delivery hub. The master bag (120) is embedded with a unique identification number (UID). The UID of the master bag (120) is linked with the identification number stored in the RFID tags (112) attached to the bags (102).

[0037] (C) RFID readers (114) – The system (100) comprises of a plurality of RFID readers (114) provided at each node of a supply chain including vendor, consumable store, delivery hub, master hub, return center, and packaging center. The RFID readers (114) are configured to scan the RFID tags (112) of the bags (102) and UID of the master bag (120) at each node Scanned through barcode Readers throughout the supply chain.

[0038] (D) Software module (118) –The software module (118) is communicably coupled to the RFID readers (114) via a wireless network. The software module (118) receives data from the RFID readers (114). The software module (118) comprises of a database that stores the data received from the RFID readers (114). The software module (118) is configured to evaluate real time location and stock of the master bag(s) (120) and bags (102) at check in and check out point of each node throughout the supply chain. The software module (118) is also configured match the UID with the RFID tag (112) of each bag (102) to indicate tampering with the master bag(s) (120) and bags (102) The software module (118) generates alert signals on detecting mismatching of the RFID tag (112) of the bags (102) with UID of the master bag (120), indicating tampering with the bags.

(E) Computing device (116) – The computing device (116) is communicably coupled to the RFID readers (114) via a wireless network. The computing device (116) is configured to display the data regarding: real time location of the master bag(s) (120) and bags (102) throughout the supply chain; stock of master bag(s) (120) and bags (102) at each node through the supply chain; alert signals generated by the software module (118) on a display.
[0039] In an exemplary embodiment, the computing device (116) may include, such as, but not limited to, computer, laptop, and the like.
[0040] In an embodiment, the software module (118) is installed in the computing device (116).

[0041] In an embodiment, the RFID readers (114) transmit scanned data to the software module (118) installed in the computing device (116).
[0042] In another embodiment, a bag ID is printed over the strip of fabric provided on the bag (102). The bag ID includes a single colour specific barcode. The bag ID is similar to the identification number stored in the RFID tag (112), thereby providing an additional mechanism to track real time location of the bag (102) and trace inventory of bags (102) during transit. In an exemplary embodiment, the fabric is selected from a group consisting of, such as, but not limited to, satin fabric.

[0043] In an embodiment, the software module (118) generates an alert signals on the screen of the computing device (116) in case the RFID reader fails to match UID of the master bag (120) with the identification number stored in the RFID tags of the bags (102), thereby notifying the executives to restrict the check-in and check-out the master bag(s) (120) and bags (102) at multiple nodes during supply chains. This notification to the executive indicates that master bag(s) (120) and bags (102) are considered to be tampered when the UID and identification number of RFID mismatches with each other.

[0044] In another embodiment, as the bags (102) are reused for another cycle of shipment by tearing off or cutting the tamper evident seal (108) followed by taking out the item from the bag (102) and removing the shipping label from the bag (102) as the bag (102) reaches the return center.

[0045] In yet another preferred embodiment, the bag (102) is designed to sustain 25-30 cycles of reusability, wherein 1 cycle is equal to transportation of bags (102) from delivery hub to return center.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment, Figure 1 illustrates a method for tracking real time location of a multi-utility bag for packing return shipments comprises of the following steps:
(a) transporting bulk quantities of bags (102) from a vendor to a consumable store;
(b) scanning RFID tags (112) provided on each bag (102) by a RFID reader (114);
(c) transmitting data scanned by the RFID readers (114) to a software module (118) installed in a computing device (116) via a wireless network;
(d) storing the scanned data in a database of the software module (118);
(e) storing the bags (102) in an inventory of the consumable store;
(f) packing required quantity of the bags (102) as per the requirement of each delivery hub in a master bag (120) having a unique identification number;
(g) scanning the UID embedded on the master bags (120) by the RFID reader (114);
(h) repeating steps (c-d) for tracking the master bags (120);
(i) transporting the master bags (120) from the consumable store to assigned delivery hubs;
(j) repeating steps (g-h) for tracking the master bags (120);
(k) emptying the master bags (120);
(k) repeating steps (b-d) for tracking the bags (102);
(l) packing reverse pickup shipment inside each bag (102) as per instructions provided inside the bag (102);
(m) generating a shipping label and putting the shipping label over each bag (102);
(n) packing the bags (102) received from a single delivery hub inside the master bag (120);
(o) repeating step (n) for bags (102) received from each delivery hub;
(p) repeating steps (g-h) for tracking the master bags (120);
(q) transporting the master bags (120) from the delivery hub to a master hub;
(r) repeating steps (g-h) for tracking the master bags (120);
(s) sorting the master bags (120),followed by transporting the master bags (120) from the master hub to a return center;
(t) repeating steps (g-h) for tracking the master bags (120) followed by emptying the master bags (120);
(u) repeating step (b-d) for tracking the bags (102);
(v) detaching a tamper evident seal from attachment means (110) provided on each bag (102) followed by tearing off/cutting the tamper evident seal (108) and removing the shipping label from each bag (102) followed by taking out items from each bag (102) and placing the items in the inventory;
(w) scanning empty bags (102) by RFID reader (114) during checking out from the return center;
(x) repeating step (c-d) for tracking the bags (102) ;
(y) transporting the bags (102) to the consumable store; and
(z) repeating steps (a-z) so as to re-use the bags (102) for another cycle of return shipment.

[0047] In an embodiment, the RFID readers (114) are provided at each node including vendors, consumable store, delivery hub, master hub, return center, and packaging store so as to scan the UID on master bag (120) and RFID tags (112) provided on the bags (102) at check in and check out points of each node.

[0048] In another embodiment, Figure 2 illustrates a method for tracking real time location of a multi-utility bag for packing forward shipments. The method comprises of the following steps:
(a) transporting bulk quantities of bags (102) from a vendor to a packaging store;
(b) scanning RFID tags (112) provided on each bag (102) by a RFID reader (114);
(c) transmitting data scanned by the RFID readers (114) to a software module (118) installed in a computing device (116) via a wireless network;
(d) storing the scanned data in a database of the software module (118);
(e) storing the bags (102) in an inventory of the packaging store;
(f) packing required quantity of the bags (102) as per the requirement of each delivery hub in a master bag (120) having a unique identification number;
(g) scanning the UID embedded on the master bags (120) by the RFID reader (114);
(h) repeating steps (c-d) for tracking the master bags (120);
(i) applying a shipping label on each bags (102);
(j) packing each bags (102) inide the master bag (120);
(k) repeating steps (g-h) for tracking the master bags (120);
(l) sorting and transmitting the packed master bags (120) to the delivery hub;
(m) repeating steps (g-h) for verifying the bags (102) while the bags (102) are checked in at the delivery hub;
(n) transporting the bags (102) for stock conciliation at the packaging store;(o) updating the software module based on the check in of the bags (102).

[0049] In an alternate embodiment, the delivery hub stores a plurality of bags (102) upon confirmation of the bags (102) by the RFID scanners. When any user places an order for an open box product, the wish master picks it up from the delivery hub and delivers it to the consumer. The delivery hub offers users open box/bag products. The open box products have no seal ID attached to them.

[0050] In an embodiment, the software module (118) is configured to evaluate real time location and stock of the master bag(s) (120) and bags (102) at check in and check out point of each node throughout the supply chain. The software module (118) is also configured match the UID with the RFID tag (112) of each bag (102) to indicate tampering with the master bag(s) (120) and bags (102) The software module (118) generates alert signals on detecting mismatching of the RFID tag (112) of the bags (102) with UID of the master bag (120), indicating tampering with the bags and thus the movement/transport of the master bag(s) (120) containing bags (102) to further units of the supply chain is stopped.

[0051] In an embodiment, the system (100) of the present invention may also be utilized for tracking real time location of a multi-utility bag utilized for packing forward shipments.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment, size of the bag (102) used in the present invention may vary depending on the manufacturer.

[0053] The present invention exhibits following advantages:

(a) The present invention provides a cost-effective, environmental friendly, digitally enabled, reusable, multi-layered, and multi-utility bag for packing return or forward shipments and ensuring protection to the items inside the bag from damage as well as prevention of theft during transit by using tamper evident tags.

(b) The multi-layered structure of the bag protects the items inside the bag from damages resulting from mishandling, rains or accidental spillage of water during transit.

(c) The hand tearable tamper evident seal with a specific identification code aids in detecting unauthorized access to items inside the bag.

(d) The bag can be used for intra warehouse movement of goods as well as for forward shipment where additional product features need to be imparted in terms of delivery of the product to the customer i.e. open box delivery.

[0054] While this invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
, Claims:WE CLAIM:
1. A system for tracking real time location of a multi-utility bag, comprising:
● A plurality of bags (102) for packing return and/or forward shipments, comprising:
o a zip fastener stitched on edges of an opening of the bags (102);
o at least two zip runners (106) slidably fixed on the zip fastener (104);
o a tamper evident seal (108) fixed around the zip runners (106);
o an attachment means (102) provided on upper side of the bag (102) for securing free ends of the tamper evident seal (108) with the bag (102); and
o an RFID tag (112) attached on a strip of fabric provided on each bag (102);
● a master bag (120) embedded with a unique identification number (UID) encases the bags (102) assigned for a specific delivery hub;
● a plurality of RFID readers (114) provided at each node of a supply chain;
● a computing device (116) communicably coupled to the RFID readers (114) via a wireless network; and
● a software module (118) installed in the computing device (116) is communicably coupled to the RFID readers (114) via a wireless network;
wherein,
(I) the RFID tag (112) stores a specific identification number associated with the identity of the bag (102);
(II) the UID of the master bag (120) is linked to the identification number stored in the RFID tags (112) attached to the plurality of bags (102);
(III) the RFID readers (114) configured to scan the RFID tags (112) of the bags (102) and UID of the master bag (120) at each node throughout the supply chain and transmit scanned data to the software module (118); and
(IV) the software module (118) configured to: evaluate real time location and stock of the master bag(s) (120) and bags (102) at check in and check out point of each node throughout the supply chain; match the UID with the RFID tag (112) of each bag (102) to indicate tampering with the master bag(s) (120) and bags (102); and generate alert signals on detecting mismatching of the RFID tag (112) of the bags (102) with UID of the master bag (120), indicating tampering with the bags;
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the strip of fabric is printed with a bag ID similar to the identification number stored in the RFID tag (112) of the bags (102), so as to provide additional mechanism to track real time location of the bag (102) and trace inventory of bags (102) during transit.
3. The system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the bag ID is a single colour specific barcode.
4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bags (102) are multi-layered comprising of a top layer, a middle layer and a bottom layer.
5. The system as clamed in claim 4, wherein the top layer of the bag (102) is composed of a waterproof fabric; the middle layer of the bag (102) is composed of a cushioning material; and bottom layer of the bag (102) is composed of a fabric.
6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bags (102) may vary in size depending on the manufacturer.
7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the RFID readers (114) are provided at each node including vendors, consumable store, delivery hub, master hub, return center, and packaging store.
8. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bags (102) are reused for another cycle of shipment by tearing off or cutting the tamper evident seal (108) followed by taking out the item from the bag (102) and removing the shipping label from the bag (102) as the bag (102) reaches the return center.
9. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the alert signals generated by the software module (118) notifies the executives to restrict the check-in and check-out the master bag(s) (120) and bags (102) at multiple nodes during supply chains.

10. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the computing device (116) is configured to display the data regarding: real time location of the master bag(s) (120) and bags (102) throughout the supply chain; stock of master bag(s) (120) and bags (102) at each node through the supply chain; alert signals generated by the software module (118) on a display.
11. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the software module (118) comprises of a database configured to store the data received from the RFID readers (114).
12. A method for tracking real time location of a multi-utility bag for packing return shipments as claimed in claim 1, comprising steps of:
(a) transporting bulk quantities of bags (102) from a vendor to a consumable store;
(b) scanning RFID tags (112) provided on each bag (102) by a RFID reader (114);
(c) transmitting data scanned by the RFID readers (114) to a software module (118) installed in a computing device (116) via a wireless network;
(d) storing the scanned data in a database of the software module (118);
(e) storing the bags (102) in an inventory of the consumable store;
(f) packing required quantity of the bags (102) as per the requirement of each delivery hub in a master bag (120) having a unique identification number;
(g) scanning the UID embedded on the master bags (120) by the RFID reader (114);
(h) repeating steps (c-d) for tracking the master bags (120);
(i) transporting the master bags (120) from the consumable store to assigned delivery hubs;
(j) repeating steps (g-h) for tracking the master bags (120);
(k) emptying the master bags (120);
(k) repeating steps (b-d) for tracking the bags (102);
(l) packing reverse pickup shipment inside each bag (102) as per instructions provided inside the bag (102);
(m) generating a shipping label and putting the shipping label over each bag (102);
(n) packing the bags (102) received from a single delivery hub inside the master bag (120);
(o) repeating step (n) for bags (102) received from each delivery hub;
(p)repeating steps (g-h) for tracking the master bags (120);
(q) transporting the master bags (120) from the delivery hub to a master hub;
(r) repeating steps (g-h) for tracking the master bags (120);
(s) sorting the master bags (120) at shipment level, followed by transporting the master bags (120) from the master hub to a return center;
(t) repeating steps (g-h) for tracking the master bags (120) followed by emptying the master bags (120);
(u) repeating step (b-d) for tracking the bags (102);
(v) detaching a tamper evident seal from attachment means (110) provided on each bag (102) followed by tearing off/cutting the tamper evident seal (108) and removing the shipping label from each bag (102) followed by taking out items from each bag (102) and placing the items in the inventory;
(w) scanning empty bags (102) by RFID reader (114) during checking out from the return center;
(x) repeating step (c-d) for tracking the bags (102) ;
(y) transporting the bags (102) to the consumable store; and
(z) repeating steps (a-z) so as to re-use the bags (102) for another cycle of return shipment.