JP2001034877A - Collection/delivery management method and system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a collection/delivery management system capable of efficiently processing the job of a cargo collecting center by previously obtaining information on the delivery direction and delivery amount of cargos before the cargos actually arrive at the cargo collecting center based on information on the received cargos, and deciding distribution work and the allocation of collection/delivery vehicles by individual directions. SOLUTION: When a personnel in charge collects cargos in the collection/ delivery job of the cargo, necessary information is made into data, a bar code is issued and is added to the cargo. When a handy terminal 11 is connected to on-vehicle terminal equipment 14, data is transmitted to on-vehicle terminal equipment 14. On-vehicle terminal equipment 14 receives the data and transfers it to the cargo collecting center 2 by using the transmission medium of a radio line. In the cargo collecting center 2, the data is analyzed before the cargos actually arrive at the cargo collecting center 2. Thus, distribution work, the procuration of workers and the procuration of trucks transporting the cargos among the cargo collecting centers in respective places can previously be prepared.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a collection and delivery management system, and more particularly, to a collection and delivery management system and method for improving the efficiency of cargo collection operations such as courier service.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional pickup / delivery system such as a courier service, a pickup / delivery vehicle collects a package to be delivered from a client, collects the package, collects the package at a collection center, and sorts the package by destination area. Delivery is carried out by pickup and delivery vehicles in different directions.

[0003]

As described above, in the conventional collection and delivery system, the total amount of the packages is unknown at the collection center until the collection of all the packages is completed and the sorting and sorting are performed for each area. .

For this reason, the preparation of route flights for each area, the increase and decrease of sorting lines, the increase and decrease of workers, etc.
It depends heavily on the intuition of the manager, and if it is significantly different from the expectation, there is a possibility that the prepared trucks and workers will be left over, or conversely, shortage.

[0005] In addition, since the arrival time of luggage (collection and delivery vehicles) to a collection center or the like is not clear, if a large amount of luggage arrives suddenly or luggage arrives in several directions collectively, it is necessary to respond to this. The load increases locally and the load balance is broken.

[0006] The appropriate number of personnel according to the amount of collected luggage,
As a system for quickly drafting an operation plan for the number of pickup and delivery vehicles, smoothly shifting from pickup to delivery, and eliminating delivery delays and unnecessary cost burdens, for example, JP-A-10-3079
No. 95 discloses that at least the location where each collection / delivery vehicle collects the package to be delivered from the client, the information of the client, the destination, the number, the size, and the slip number is transmitted to the collection / delivery base via a wireless line and placed at the collection / delivery base. The proposed base device proposes a system that creates an operation plan such as delivery personnel and the number of delivery vehicles for each destination area based on information received from each collection and delivery vehicle.

[0007] Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to acquire information data of a package in advance at the time of collection in a package collection business or the like.
By transmitting before the pickup vehicle arrives at the pickup center,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a collection and delivery management system and method for improving the efficiency of processing operations at a collection center and a vehicle information acquisition device.

[0008]

According to the present invention to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a pickup / distribution vehicle which collects luggage, transmits information on the luggage to a collection center, and based on the received luggage information, Before the package actually arrives at the collection center, information on the delivery direction and the delivery amount of the package is obtained in advance, and the sorting work and the allocation of the collection / distribution vehicles for each direction are determined.

[0009] In the present invention, the pickup and delivery vehicle transmits positional information of the pickup and delivery vehicle to the pickup and delivery center, and the pickup center based on the received location information of the pickup and delivery vehicle. Predict the arrival time to.

[0010] In the present invention, the collection and delivery vehicle may include:
The collection and delivery vehicles transmit and stop, and state information on the collection and delivery personnel is transmitted to the collection center, and the collection center predicts the arrival time of the collection and delivery vehicles at the collection center based on the received information. It may be.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. According to the present invention, in a preferred embodiment, the collection center includes a database and a computer, and based on information transmitted from the collection and delivery vehicle, before the package actually reaches the collection center, a delivery destination of the package, and Analyzes the amount (size, number, weight, etc.) and type of luggage, and determines the work content of the post-process accompanied by the results, such as increase / decrease in the number of workers for sorting luggage, increase / decrease in trucks for each direction, etc. I do.

A GPS installed in a pickup and delivery vehicle
(Global Positioning System) such as the Global Positioning System, the collection center acquires location information from a device that knows the position, so that the location of the collection and delivery point and the current location of the collection and delivery vehicle can be determined, and the arrival time at the collection center and other information can be determined. Predictions can be made and the time for preparation for the sorting operation can be considered in advance.

[0013] Further, since it is possible to obtain information on the pickup and delivery vehicles and the information on the workers, for example, whether the workers are taking a break, are heading to the pickup and delivery center, are still picking up the cargo, and are not in charge of the pickup and delivery vehicles. By obtaining information on whether the vehicle is running, stopped, or congested by a vehicle speed sensor or the like at the collection center, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the arrival time of the collection and delivery vehicle at the collection center.

[0014] The collection and delivery vehicle of the present invention includes a handy terminal system for acquiring information on collected luggage, a navigation system including a GPS receiver for acquiring the current position of the collection and delivery vehicle, and running and stop state information of the collection and delivery vehicle. A vehicle speed sensor, a device for multiplexing and outputting the above information, and a wireless communication device for transmitting the information output from the multiplexing device via a wireless line. In addition, the current position of the collection and delivery vehicle, the state of the collection and delivery vehicle, and the state of the collection and delivery personnel are transmitted to the collection center as needed.

[0015]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a vehicle-mounted device of a pickup and delivery vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, in one embodiment of the present invention, a handy terminal 11 is used as a device for obtaining luggage information, and a navigation system 12 is used as a device for obtaining the position of a vehicle that currently picks up and distributes luggage.
And a status confirmation device 13 as a device for obtaining the status of the vehicle and the status of the driver (collection / delivery staff), and a vehicle which multiplexes and outputs information obtained from the handy terminal 11, the navigation system 12, and the status confirmation device 13. A terminal device 14, a communication device 15 for transmitting information output from the in-vehicle terminal device 14 on a wireless channel, and a communication history with various devices, information from a state confirmation device, a program of the in-vehicle terminal device, and the like. A PC card 16 for storing;
Monitor (display terminal) 17 for monitoring and confirming the status and displaying messages from the collection center
And

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a collection center according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, a computer 21 for analyzing information obtained from a wireless device to determine the quantity and type of collected and delivered luggage, the current location and the state of a vehicle, and a communication device 22 for communicating with the communication device 15 And the computer 21 is connected to the communication device 22 to transmit information.

The operation of the embodiment of the present invention configured as described above will be described below.

In the luggage collection / delivery business, when the staff in charge goes to pick up, the information described in the column of the shipper, for example, the destination, address, name, telephone number, package, number, express service, etc. of the client Necessary information is converted into data from the distinction, inquiry number, insurance, etc., and a bar code is issued and attached to the package.

The handy terminal 11 or the like that issues the bar code or reads the bar code transmits the data to the on-board terminal 14 when connected to the on-board terminal 14, and the on-board terminal 14 transmits the data. The data is transferred to the pickup and collection center 2 using a transmission medium such as a wireless line.

At the time of transfer, position information is obtained from a device that can obtain position information, such as a GPS (Global Positioning System) device, connected to the in-vehicle terminal device 14, and is attached to data and transmitted. Alternatively, the state of the vehicle, the state of the collection / delivery staff, etc. may be transmitted as the state information at the same time.

As the vehicle status information, the speed sensor, the number of mileage traveled by the vehicle speed sensor, the temperature management contact information of the cargo bed, the door opening / closing and emergency information, etc. can be transmitted by the temperature sensor.

At the collection center 2, before the package actually reaches the collection center 2, the data transferred from each vehicle device is tabulated and analyzed, and the work after arrival of the package, necessary materials, necessary personnel, necessary funds, etc. Prepare Since preparations can be made based on actual information in advance, preparations can be made without excess or deficiency.

More specifically, by analyzing the data, the number of workers for sorting packages, the number of tools required for sorting, the number of sorting lines, the number of sorting lines, and the routes for transferring packages from the collection center to other regions. It is possible to place more weight on places with large flow rates, such as arranging flights and responding to limited express flights, so that equipment can be used effectively.

In this embodiment, by obtaining positional information from a device capable of knowing the position, such as a GPS,
The collection point and the current position of the collection / delivery vehicle can be known, the arrival time at the collection center can be predicted, and the time for preparation for the sorting operation can be considered.

Further, since it is also possible to obtain information on vehicles and information on operation personnel, for example, whether the operation personnel is taking a break, heading to the pickup / delivery center, is still in the process of collecting cargo, a vehicle speed sensor, etc. Is driving by
It is also possible to obtain information such as whether the vehicle is stopped or congested, and it is possible to improve the accuracy of the arrival time.

Further, a certain route is predetermined as the route delivery, and when the present invention is applied to the business of distributing or collecting luggage according to the route, for example, the delivery of goods at a convenience store, By reading data such as information on the name, quantity, price, barcode (code that can limit the product to one) of the product, and sending it to the distribution center, it is possible to determine in real time which store, what, and how many were delivered Since the information can be managed and the position information can be transmitted at the same time, it is possible to manage whether or not arrival at the store is performed on time.

If a delay occurs for some reason, the fact that the delay is occurring at the next store can be reported. In addition, it is possible to secure the sales clerk who displays the product at the store without excess or shortage.

[0029]

As described above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

The first effect of the present invention is that, since the information on the luggage can be acquired before the vehicle arrives at the collection and distribution center, the sorting operation, the procurement of workers, and the collection between the distribution centers at various locations can be performed thereafter. It is possible to prepare in advance for procurement of trucks and the like for transporting luggage.

The second effect of the present invention is that since the vehicle position information is known in advance, it is possible to predict the arrival time at the collection center in advance. Also, because you can see the state of the workers,
The accuracy of the arrival time can be improved if information such as whether the user is going out during a break, heading to the collection center, or collecting is obtained. In this way, it is possible to prepare for the time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a pickup and delivery vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of a collection center according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Handy terminal 12 Navigation system 13 State check device 14 In-vehicle terminal device 15 Communication device 16 PC card 17 Monitor 21 Computer 22 Communication device

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page F term (reference) 3F022 LL05 MM11 MM42 PP04 PP06 QQ02 QQ08 5B049 AA02 AA06 BB33 CC11 CC21 GG03 GG06 GG07 GG09 5H180 AA15 BB12 CC12 FF01 FF05 FF10 FF13 FF33

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A collection vehicle that collects luggage at a collection destination transmits information on the luggage to a collection center, and the luggage center actually arrives at the collection center based on the received information on the luggage. Collecting the delivery direction and the delivery amount of the package beforehand, and deciding the sorting work and the assignment of the pickup / delivery vehicles for each direction. 2. The collection / delivery vehicle transmits positional information of the collection / delivery vehicle to the collection / delivery center, and the pickup center arrives at the collection center based on the received position information of the collection / delivery vehicle. 2. The collection and delivery management method according to claim 1, wherein time is predicted. 3. The collection / delivery vehicle transmits running / stop information of the collection / delivery vehicle and further status information on collection / delivery personnel to the collection center, wherein the collection center receives the information based on the received information information.
3. The collection and delivery management method according to claim 1, further comprising estimating an arrival time of the collection and delivery vehicle at the collection center. 4. A vehicle information acquisition device mounted on a pickup and delivery vehicle, comprising: first means for acquiring information on collected luggage; second means for acquiring a current position of the pickup and delivery vehicle; A third means for acquiring the state of the collection and delivery personnel, and a fourth means for multiplexing and outputting information obtained from the first to third means, and an output from the fourth means. Fifth means for transmitting information via a wireless line, and in addition to information on the package collected by the collection and delivery vehicle, the current position of the collection and delivery vehicle, the state of the collection and delivery vehicle, and the A vehicle information acquisition device for transmitting a state to a collection center. 5. The vehicle information acquiring apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said first means comprises a handy terminal, and said second means comprises a navigation system including a GPS receiver. 6. The third means includes a vehicle speed sensor,
5. The vehicle information acquisition device according to claim 4, wherein information relating to a stop of traveling of the collection and delivery vehicle is transmitted to the collection center. 7. A collection and delivery vehicle equipped with the vehicle information acquisition device according to any one of claims 4 to 6, a means for receiving information transmitted from the collection and delivery vehicle via a wireless line, and Based on the information, before the package actually arrives at the collection center, the delivery direction of the package, the acquisition of the delivery amount in advance, the sorting work, and the allocation of the collection / delivery vehicle for each direction are determined. A collection center provided with means for predicting an arrival time of the collection and delivery vehicle at the collection center based on the positional information and the state information.