JP2022162961A - Physical distribution system, physical distribution method and delivery pack - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a physical distribution system, a physical distribution method and a delivery pack with which it is possible to efficiently carry out delivery confirmation work without causing inconvenience to the person in charge of receipt at the delivery destination.SOLUTION: The physical distribution method includes: a step in which the person in charge of order acceptance at the source of delivery inputs information (delivery information) regarding delivery to a delivery destination using an input terminal and printing and outputting stored delivery information as a delivery note from an output terminal at the source of delivery; a step in which a two-dimensional code formed and stored on the basis of stored association data is outputted by printing to base paper from the output terminal at the source of delivery and load assortment is carried out on the basis of the outputted delivery note; a step in which the base paper which the two-dimensional code is printed to and the delivery note are enclosed in a delivery pack, and a delivery object is shipped to the delivery destination, with the enclosed delivery pack attached to the delivery object; and a step in which, upon arrival of the delivery object at the delivery destination, the person in charge of receipt carries out confirmation of receipt of delivery.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a physical distribution processing system, a physical distribution processing method using the physical distribution processing system, and a delivery pack used in the physical distribution processing method.

In the logistics of goods, the shipper creates a delivery slip based on the contents of the order (delivery information) received from the delivery destination, attaches it to the delivery, and ships it along with the delivery. Collate and confirm the contents described on the slip and the delivered item and receive it. Thereafter, the accounting department of the shipping source performs billing processing based on the delivery slip, while the accounting department of the delivery destination performs payment processing based on the delivery slip. The term "delivery slip" as used herein also includes slips of data related to delivery information, such as sales slips and billing slips issued together with the delivery slip.

Conventionally, a delivery slip is generally enclosed in a delivery pack as a document, attached to a delivery item, and sent to a shipping destination. However, with this method, after the delivery is completed, the department in charge of accounting at the delivery destination enters data based on the description on the delivery slip, and manages the delivery and performs payment procedures. , there is also a risk of input errors.

Therefore, in recent years, in order to improve the efficiency of paperwork, digitization of delivery slips has been promoted (see, for example, Patent Document 1). As a specific method, for example, there is a distribution processing system that provides data regarding delivery information as electronic data by e-mail or the like. However, in the case of this system, it is necessary to compare and confirm whether the content of the delivery slip provided in writing and the content of the electronic data match, and the effect of improving efficiency is limited.

In addition, the content of the delivery slip is registered as data on the website in advance by the shipper, and the document printed with the two-dimensional code associated with the delivery slip is replaced with the delivery slip and enclosed in the delivery pack. While pasting it and sending it to the delivery destination, the delivery destination reads the sent two-dimensional code, accesses and downloads the data registered on the website, and outputs the delivery slip to confirm the delivery details. A physical distribution processing system has been proposed that stores data while doing so (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

By adopting such a distribution processing system, the delivery destination can omit the work of inputting the delivery data, and the documents enclosed in the delivery pack are simplified, so the document preparation work at the shipper can be saved. can be

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However, the logistics processing system in which the above-mentioned shipping source encloses only the two-dimensional code in a delivery pack and sends it to the delivery destination, and the delivery destination downloads the delivery slip from the website based on the two-dimensional code It turned out that there was a great inconvenience in the delivery confirmation work, and it was not necessarily an efficient distribution processing system.

That is, the person in charge of receiving at the delivery destination reads the two-dimensional code with a code reader, downloads the delivery slip from the website based on the two-dimensional code, and does not display the delivery information on the display. It is not possible to immediately confirm whether the delivery has been made. Therefore, each person in charge of receiving must have a code reader for reading the two-dimensional code and a display for displaying the content of the delivery slip based on the read two-dimensional code. However, it is not easy for a person in charge of receiving a code reader or a display to check and confirm delivery items while displaying delivery information on the display.

Under these circumstances, from October 2023, it was decided that an invoice system (eligible invoice storage system) will be introduced as a method of tax deduction for purchases of consumption tax. In order to receive purchase tax deduction under this invoice system, it is necessary to issue a qualified invoice from the shipper to the delivery destination, and to save the invoice at the delivery destination. In addition to the current delivery slip (delivery information), more items are required to be entered, such as the content of the transaction, the amount of consideration calculated for each tax rate, the applicable tax rate, and the amount of consumption tax.

In this way, since the invoice contains the delivery information, by converting the contents of the invoice into electronic data, linking it with the delivery item, and converting it to a two-dimensional code, it can be used to inspect the delivery item instead of the delivery slip. Although it is possible to use it, as long as the associated two-dimensional code is used, there is a great inconvenience in the work of confirming the delivery of goods, as in the case described above.

Therefore, the present invention provides a physical distribution processing system, a physical distribution processing method, and a delivery pack capable of efficiently confirming delivery without causing inconvenience to the person in charge of receiving at the delivery destination in the physical distribution processing using the two-dimensional code. The first purpose is to A second object of the present invention is to provide a physical distribution processing system and a physical distribution processing method that can digitize bills issued at predetermined intervals and sent to delivery destinations and centrally manage them.

The present inventors conducted intensive studies and found that the above problems can be solved by the inventions described below, and completed the present invention.

The invention according to claim 1,
A logistics processing system that links a shipping source and a delivery destination,
delivery information input means for entering information on delivery to the delivery destination as delivery information;
delivery information storage means for storing the input delivery information;
association data creation means for creating data for accessing the stored delivery information as first association data;
association data storage means for storing the created first association data;
two-dimensional code output means for outputting the first two-dimensional code created and stored based on the first association data at the shipping source;
delivery slip output means for outputting the stored delivery information as a delivery slip at the shipping source;
delivery information output means for outputting the delivery information at the delivery destination based on the first two-dimensional code via the first association data,
At the shipper, the output first two-dimensional code and the delivery slip are enclosed in a delivery pack affixed to the delivery item from the shipper to the delivery destination. configured to be sent with
The distribution processing system is characterized in that the delivery is confirmed at the delivery destination based on the delivery slip, and the delivery information is output based on the first two-dimensional code. .

The invention according to claim 2,
The delivery information storage means, the associated data creation means, and the associated data storage means are provided in a server,
The server, the delivery information input means, the two-dimensional code output means, the delivery slip output means, and the delivery information output means are connected via a network, and processed using a predetermined web application. The physical distribution processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that it is configured as follows.

The invention according to claim 3,
3. The physical distribution according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein at least one of the delivery destination and the shipping source can access the stored delivery information at any time within a predetermined time limit. processing system.

The invention according to claim 4,
4. The physical distribution processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the stored delivery information is associated with an accounting processing system provided at the delivery destination and the shipping source. is.

The invention according to claim 5,
billing information input means for inputting billing information at the shipper;
billing information storage means for storing the input billing information;
bill output means for outputting the stored billing information as a bill at the shipper;
billing information output means for outputting the billing information at the delivery destination;
The billing information storage means is provided within the server,
the association data creation means further creates second association data for accessing the stored billing information;
The association data storage means further stores the created second association data,
The two-dimensional code output means further outputs a second two-dimensional code created and stored based on the second association data at the shipping source,
The output second two-dimensional code and the invoice are enclosed and sent from the shipping source to the delivery destination,
3. The physical distribution processing system according to claim 2, wherein said billing information output means outputs said billing information via said second association data based on said second two-dimensional code.

The invention according to claim 6,
delivery item return means for registering in the server via the network as a process of returning the delivery item sent to the delivery destination to the shipping source as a refund;
6. The physical distribution processing system according to claim 5, further comprising bill return means for registering in said server via said network a process of returning said bill to said shipper as a return.

The invention according to claim 7,
The server receives the delivery information input means, the delivery information output means, the billing information input means, the billing information output means, the delivery object return means, and the invoice return means via the network. further comprising storage means for storing accesses to the server as tracking points;
7. The physical distribution processing system according to claim 6, wherein said tracking point can be accessed via said network from a terminal device located at at least one of said shipping source and said delivery destination.

The invention according to claim 8,
The storage means
The access to the server via the network by the delivery information input means or the delivery information output means is stored as a first tracking point in association with the first two-dimensional code,
storing access to the server via the network by the billing information input means or the billing information output means as a second tracking point in association with the second two-dimensional code;
After the delivery item return means accesses the server via the network, the delivery information input means accesses the server via the network and corresponds to the first two-dimensional code. stores a new tracking point different from the first tracking point,
After the bill remanding means accesses the server via the network, the billing information input means accesses the server via the network and responds to the second two-dimensional code. stores a new tracking point different from the second tracking point,
8. A physical distribution processing system according to claim 7, wherein said first tracking point, said second tracking point and said new tracking point can be accessed from said terminal device via said network.

The invention according to claim 9,
A logistics processing system that links a shipping source and a delivery destination,
delivery information input means for entering information on delivery to the delivery destination as delivery information;
delivery information storage means for storing the input delivery information;
association data creation means for creating data for accessing the delivery information as association data based on the pre-printed two-dimensional code and the stored delivery information;
association data storage means for storing the created association data;
delivery slip output means for outputting the stored delivery information as a delivery slip at the shipping source;
delivery information output means for outputting the delivery information at the delivery destination based on the two-dimensional code and via the association data,
At the shipper, the two-dimensional code and the delivery slip are sent from the shipper to the delivery destination together with the delivery item in a state enclosed in a delivery pack attached to the delivery item. configured to
The physical distribution processing system is characterized in that the delivery is confirmed at the delivery destination based on the delivery slip, and the delivery information is output based on the two-dimensional code.

The invention according to claim 10,
The delivery information storage means, the associated data creation means, and the associated data storage means are provided in a server,
The server, the delivery information input means, the delivery slip output means, and the delivery information output means are connected via a network, and are configured to be processed using a predetermined web application. The physical distribution processing system according to claim 9, characterized by:

The invention according to claim 11,
11. The physical distribution according to claim 9 or claim 10, wherein the stored delivery information can be accessed at any time by at least one of the delivery destination and the shipping source within a predetermined time limit. processing system.

The invention according to claim 12,
12. The physical distribution processing system according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the stored delivery information is associated with an accounting processing system provided at the delivery destination and the shipping source. is.

The invention according to claim 13,
A delivery pack used in the physical distribution processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

The invention according to claim 14,
A physical distribution processing method performed between a shipping source and a delivery destination using the physical distribution processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
a delivery information input step of inputting the delivery information from the input terminal of the shipping source;
a two-dimensional code output step of converting the first association data into a first two-dimensional code and outputting it;
a delivery slip output step of outputting the delivery information as a delivery slip;
a sending step of enclosing the first two-dimensional code and the delivery slip in a delivery pack and sending the same from the shipping source to the delivery destination together with the delivery;
a delivery confirmation step of confirming the delivery of the delivered item based on the delivery slip;
and a delivery information output step of outputting the delivery information based on the first two-dimensional code input from the input terminal of the delivery destination.

The invention according to claim 15,
a billing information input step of inputting the billing information from the input terminal at the shipper;
a billing information storage step of storing the input billing information;
a bill output step of outputting the stored billing information as a bill at the shipper;
a billing information output step of outputting the billing information at the delivery destination;
the step of creating associated data further includes creating second associated data for accessing the stored billing information;
The two-dimensional code output step further includes a step of outputting a second two-dimensional code created and stored based on the second association data at the shipper,
15. The physical distribution processing method according to claim 14, wherein said billing information outputting step outputs said billing information via said second association data based on said second two-dimensional code.

The invention according to claim 16,
A physical distribution processing method performed between a shipping source and a delivery destination using the physical distribution processing system according to any one of claims 9 to 12,
a delivery information input step of inputting the delivery information from the input terminal of the shipping source;
a delivery slip output step of outputting the delivery information as a delivery slip;
a sending step of enclosing the pre-printed two-dimensional code and the delivery slip in a delivery pack and sending the same from the shipping source to the delivery destination together with the delivery;
a delivery confirmation step of confirming the delivery of the delivered item based on the delivery slip;
and a delivery information output step of outputting the delivery information based on the two-dimensional code input from the input terminal of the delivery destination.

According to the present invention, there is provided a physical distribution processing system, a physical distribution processing method, and a delivery pack that enable efficient delivery confirmation work without inconveniencing the person in charge of receipt at the delivery destination in the physical distribution processing using the two-dimensional code. can. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a physical distribution processing system and a physical distribution processing method that can digitize bills issued at predetermined intervals and sent to delivery destinations and centrally manage them.

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the mechanism of a physical distribution processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a distribution processing system according to the third embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server shown in FIG. 2; FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a tracking point. FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing processing at the shipping source. FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing processing at the delivery destination.

The present invention will be specifically described below based on embodiments.

[A] Basic concept of the present invention First, the basic concept of the present invention will be described.

As described above, in the case of a physical distribution processing system that uses only two-dimensional codes, there is great inconvenience for the person in charge of receipt at the delivery destination, and it has been found that the physical distribution processing system is not necessarily efficient.

That is, the person in charge of receiving at the delivery destination reads the two-dimensional code with a code reader, downloads the delivery slip from the website based on the two-dimensional code, and does not display the delivery information on the display. It is not possible to immediately confirm whether the delivery has been made. Therefore, each person in charge of receiving must have a code reader for reading the two-dimensional code and a display for displaying the content of the delivery slip based on the read two-dimensional code. However, it is not easy for a person in charge of receiving a code reader or a display to check and confirm delivery items while displaying delivery information on the display.

Therefore, the present inventor outputs not only the two-dimensional code but also the delivery information associated with the two-dimensional code as paper information (delivery slip) in the same way as before, and encloses it in the delivery pack together with the two-dimensional code. The present invention was completed based on the idea that if the package is sent as a package, the person in charge of receipt at the delivery destination can easily confirm the content of the delivery in the same way as before.

That is, the person in charge of receiving does not inspect based on the delivery information displayed on the display after reading the two-dimensional code with a code reader, but based on the delivery slip enclosed in the delivery pack, as in the past. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently confirm delivery and perform logistics processing.

On the other hand, the two-dimensional code enclosed in the delivery pack is passed on from the person in charge of receipt to the person in charge of accounting after delivery is confirmed. The person in charge of accounting downloads the delivery information as electronic data via the associated data based on the circulated two-dimensional code. At this time, since the delivery confirmation has already been performed by the person in charge of receiving, delivery management and payment processing can be performed immediately based on the downloaded electronic data.

In this way, according to the present invention, since subsequent physical distribution processing is performed based on the delivery information entered by the shipper, input errors do not occur during the process, and data collation work is unnecessary. Therefore, it can be effective for efficient physical distribution processing. In addition, the accounting staff can easily and reliably download the delivery information entered at the shipper as electronic data based on the associated two-dimensional code, making it easy to comply with the invoice system. can do.

Enclosing both the two-dimensional code and the delivery slip in the delivery pack does not impose a heavy burden on the shipper, and does not hinder efficient physical distribution processing.

As described above, when performing logistics processing using two-dimensional codes instead of delivery slips, delivery slips are usually considered unnecessary. In the past, he found that the delivery slip played an important role, which led to the completion of the present invention.

The above-mentioned two-dimensional code may be created in accordance with the input of delivery information, but as will be described later, a two-dimensional code that is printed on a mount or the like in advance and provided with the delivery pack is used to identify the delivery item. You can use the code.

[B] Specific Embodiment [1] First Embodiment In this embodiment, a specific embodiment in which a two-dimensional code is created at the time of shipment will be described.

1. Physical Distribution Processing System First, a physical distribution processing system according to the present embodiment will be described.

A physical distribution processing system according to the present embodiment is a physical distribution processing system provided between a shipping source and a delivery destination, and first includes each means described below.
(1) Delivery information input means for inputting information on delivery to a delivery destination as delivery information (2) Delivery information storage means for storing input delivery information (3) Data for accessing stored delivery information (4) Association data creating means for creating association data (4) Association data storage means for storing the created association data (5) Two-dimensional code created and stored based on the association data is output at the shipper Dimensional code output means (6) Delivery slip output means for outputting the stored delivery information as a delivery slip at the shipper Delivery information output method to be output

Then, at the shipper, the output two-dimensional code and delivery slip are sent together with the delivery item in a state enclosed in a delivery pack attached to the delivery item from the shipper to the delivery destination. On the other hand, at the delivery destination, delivery is confirmed based on the delivery slip, and delivery information is output based on the two-dimensional code.

Each of the delivery information storage means, the associated data creation means, and the associated data storage means described above is provided in the server, and the delivery information input means, the two-dimensional code output means, the delivery slip output means, and the delivery information output means. are preferably connected to a server via a network, and preferably configured to be processed using a predetermined web application. The server may be provided at the shipping source or delivery destination, or a server provided by a third party may be used. In addition to providing Web application data and a storage unit for storing each data, the server is preferably provided with a firewall for denying access from unauthorized parties.

2. Physical Distribution Processing Method Next, a specific operation of the physical distribution processing system described above, that is, a physical distribution processing method will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the mechanism of the physical distribution processing system according to the present embodiment.

The physical distribution processing according to the present embodiment is performed between the shipper and the delivery destination using the above-described physical distribution processing system according to each step described below.

(1) Delivery information input step First, the person in charge of receiving orders at the shipping source uses an input terminal to enter information (delivery information) regarding delivery to the delivery destination. The input delivery information is transmitted to the server via the network and stored in the storage unit in the server, as shown in FIG.

In parallel, in the server, data for accessing the stored delivery information is created as association data, and the created association data is stored in the storage unit.

(2) Two-dimensional code output step Next, the two-dimensional code formed and stored based on the stored association data is printed and output on a predetermined mount from the output terminal of the shipping source. In addition to the two-dimensional code, information to be noted during transportation, such as humidity conditions and temperature conditions, may be added to this mount. As a specific two-dimensional code, for example, SQRC (registered trademark) of DENSO WAVE CORPORATION can be cited.

(3) Delivery slip output step Next, the stored delivery information is printed and output as a delivery slip from the output terminal of the shipping source. Note that the delivery slip output step and the two-dimensional code output step may be reversed in order if necessary.

(4) Sending step Next, the person in charge of shipping arranges the shipment based on the output delivery slip, and then encloses the mount on which the two-dimensional code is printed and the delivery slip in the delivery pack. With the delivered delivery pack attached to the delivery item, the delivery item is sent to the delivery destination.

At this time, the shipping staff can carry out the shipping work efficiently because the shipment is sorted based on the delivery slip.

(5) Delivery Confirmation Step Next, when the delivery item arrives at the delivery destination, the person in charge of receiving confirms the delivery. Specifically, the delivery slip is taken out from the delivery pack and the delivery is confirmed based on the delivery slip. The delivery confirmation based on the delivery slip is basically the same as before, and the delivery confirmation work is performed efficiently. be able to.

In this way, it is possible to perform delivery confirmation work as efficiently as before, because the delivery pack contains not only a two-dimensional code but also a delivery slip. This effect is large.

(6) Delivery information output step Next, the person in charge of receiving circulates the two-dimensional code to the department in charge of accounting. This allows the department in charge of accounting to confirm that the delivery item has been delivered without error.

Then, the department in charge of accounting can connect to the server on a predetermined date and download the delivery information associated with the two-dimensional code circulated by the person in charge of receiving. payment can be easily processed.

On the other hand, the department in charge of accounting at the shipper can connect to the server on the specified date and download the delivery information associated with the two-dimensional code whose receipt has been confirmed. Based on this, billing can be easily processed. In addition, as a specific method for confirming the delivery at the delivery destination by the accounting department at the shipping source, for example, the person in charge of receiving at the delivery destination reads the two-dimensional code at the time of receipt A method such as providing a web application that raises a delivery confirmation flag in the

In general, the timing of the accounting process at the shipping source and delivery destination and the movement of the delivery do not match, so the delivery information stored in the storage part of the server and the associated data It is preferable that the delivery destination and/or the shipping source can be accessed at any time within a predetermined storage period.

As described above, by adopting the physical distribution processing method according to the present embodiment, in the physical distribution processing using the two-dimensional code, efficient delivery confirmation work can be performed without inconveniencing the person in charge of receipt at the delivery destination. It becomes possible. In addition, the departments in charge of accounting at the shipping source and the delivery destination can directly obtain the delivery note data and invoice data from the server to their respective accounting processing systems without processing, which greatly improves the efficiency of administrative processing. In addition, it is possible to appropriately respond to the invoice system.

[2] Second Embodiment In this embodiment, a case where a two-dimensional code is used as association data will be described separately.

A distribution processing system according to the present embodiment includes the following means.
(1) Delivery information input means for inputting information on delivery to the delivery destination as delivery information (2) Delivery information storage means for storing input delivery information (3) Pre-printed two-dimensional code and stored delivery (4) Association data storage means for storing the created association data (5) The stored delivery information is shipped. (6) delivery slip output means for outputting delivery slips as delivery slips based on the two-dimensional code, and delivery information output means for outputting delivery information at the delivery destination via associated data;

Then, at the shipper, the printed two-dimensional code and the delivery slip are sent together with the delivery item in a state enclosed in a delivery pack attached to the delivery item from the shipper to the delivery destination. On the other hand, at the delivery destination, delivery is confirmed based on the delivery slip, and delivery information is output based on the two-dimensional code.

Thus, in this embodiment, the steps from the association data creation means to the two-dimensional code output means shown in the first embodiment are different.

That is, in the present embodiment, data for accessing the delivery information is created as the association data in the association data creation means based on the two-dimensional code printed separately from the present system and the stored delivery information. Therefore, unlike the first embodiment, there is no need to output the two-dimensional code created and stored based on the association data, thus eliminating the need to provide a two-dimensional code output means. As a result, the shipper can carry out the shipping work more efficiently.

As in the first embodiment, the delivery destination can carry out the delivery work based on the delivery slip and the two-dimensional code enclosed in the delivery pack. can be processed.

[3] Third Embodiment In the third embodiment, invoices sent at predetermined intervals (for example, once a month) are digitized and centrally managed by a server. A distribution processing system according to this embodiment is configured in the same manner as in FIG. Therefore, as described above, the delivery slip sent attached to the delivery item when the delivery item is shipped is digitized. In addition to this, the physical distribution processing system according to the present embodiment digitizes invoices that are sent separately from the items to be delivered, and centrally manages them in the server. In the following description, functions that are the same as those of the distribution processing system according to the first embodiment will not be repeated, and functions that are different will be mainly described.

Referring to FIG. 2, the distribution processing system includes a PC 102 and an input/output device 104 located at a shipping source 100 , a PC 202 and an input/output device 204 located at a delivery destination 200 , and a server 300 . PC 102 , PC 202 and server 300 are each connected to network 106 . Each of the PCs 102 and 202 can mutually communicate with the server 300 via the network 106 by means of an installed application program (hereinafter simply referred to as an application).

The PC 102 collectively represents a plurality of terminal devices (computers, etc.) arranged in each department of the shipper 100 . Each terminal device represented by the PC 102 includes an operating device (keyboard, mouse, etc.) and a display device (liquid crystal display, etc.). The PC 102 is a terminal device (billing information input means) that is installed in, for example, an accounting department, and is used by an accounting staff member to input information (hereinafter referred to as billing information) regarding bills issued at predetermined intervals (for example, one month). means In addition, regarding the shipment of deliverables, the PC 102 is, as described above, a terminal device (delivery information input means) operated by the person in charge of receiving orders at the time of inputting delivery information, or is arranged in the shipping department and It means a terminal device or the like to be operated. The input/output device 104 collectively represents an output device (such as a printer) and an input device (such as an image scanner). Depending on the terminal device represented as PC 102, the input/output capabilities of the input/output device 104 connected thereto will vary. For example, if the PC 102 is a terminal device operated by a person in charge of receiving an order, the input/output device 104 has a function as an output device, but does not have to have a function as an input device. If the PC 102 is a terminal device operated by a person in charge of shipping, the input/output device 104 has a function as an input device capable of reading a two-dimensional code (printed matter), as will be described later. It does not have to have a function.

Similarly, PC 202 represents a plurality of terminal devices (computers, etc.) arranged in each department of delivery destination 200 . Each terminal device, represented as PC 202, has an operating device and a display device. The PC 202 is, for example, a terminal device located in an accounting department and used by an accountant to access the server 300 in order to check invoices sent from the shipper 100 at predetermined intervals. In addition, regarding acceptance of deliveries from the shipping source 100, the PC 202 means a terminal device operated by a person in charge of receiving. The input/output device 204 collectively represents an output device (such as a printer) and an input device (such as an image scanner). Depending on the terminal device represented as PC 202, the input/output capabilities of the input/output device 204 connected thereto will vary. For example, if the PC 202 is a terminal device operated by an accountant, the input/output device 204 has a function as an output device (billing information output means) and a function as an input device (image scanner, etc.). there is If the PC 202 is a terminal device operated by the person in charge of receiving, the input/output device 204 has a function as an input device capable of reading a two-dimensional code (printed matter) as described later, but it also functions as an output device. It does not have to have a function.

Note that the input/output device 104 for reading the two-dimensional code (printed matter) at the shipping source 100 may be a portable terminal device (for example, a handy terminal, a smart phone, etc.) capable of wireless communication with the PC 102 . A mobile device such as a smart phone that can be directly connected to the network 106 may transmit the read two-dimensional code directly to the server 300 without going through the PC 102 . The same applies to the input/output device 204 for reading the two-dimensional code at the delivery destination 200 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , server 300 includes control unit 302 , communication unit 304 , storage unit 306 and operation unit 308 . A control unit 302 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), controls each unit, and implements various processes described later. The communication unit 304 has a function of accessing the network 106 wirelessly or by wire. The communication unit 304 receives information (delivery information, billing information, etc.) uploaded via the network 106 from the PCs 102 and 202 . Under the control of the control unit 302 , the communication unit 304 reads data (two-dimensional code, delivery data, billing data, etc.) from the storage unit 306 and transmits the data to the PCs 102 and 202 .

The storage unit 306 includes a large-capacity storage device such as a rewritable non-volatile semiconductor memory and a HDD (Hard Disk Drive). Data received by the communication unit 304 is transferred to the storage unit 306 and stored therein. The storage unit 306 stores delivery data 310 , association data 312 , two-dimensional code 314 , user data 316 , billing data 318 , tracking points 320 and master data 322 . The delivery data 310, the association data 312 and the two-dimensional code 314 are the same as those described above with respect to the first embodiment. That is, the delivery data 310 is data received by the communication unit 304 after the delivery information input to the PC 102 is uploaded via the network 106 . When the delivery data 310 is stored, the control unit 302 generates association data 312 (first association data) for accessing the delivery data 310, and based on the association data 312, a two-dimensional code 314 (first two-dimensional code).

Further, the communication unit 304 receives billing information input from the PC 102 located in the accounting department of the shipper 100 as described above via the network 106 and stores it in the storage unit 306 as billing data 318 . When billing data 318 is stored, control unit 302 generates association data 312 (second association data) for accessing billing data 318, and based on association data 312, two-dimensional code 314 (second two-dimensional code) is generated. code). The generated association data 312 and two-dimensional code 314 correspond to the delivery data 310 and the billing data 318. 1 associated data, second associated data, first two-dimensional code, or second two-dimensional code.

The tracking point 320 is data indicating that the server 300 has been accessed and a predetermined process has been completed. The configuration of tracking points 320 is arbitrary. For example, referring to FIG. 4, Tracking Point 320 includes information representing completed transactions as information representing the status of each transaction. In order to identify a transaction, the tracking point 320 includes a unique transaction number (hereinafter referred to as a transaction number) corresponding to the two-dimensional code 314, a serial number assigned to each transaction number, and the status of the transaction. and TP_No representing . Master data 322 includes TP_No and TP_Name representing the process corresponding thereto, and is referenced by tracking point 320 via TP_No. The branch number of the tracking point 320 is provided to record a part of the progress of one transaction (remand, etc., which will be described later) as a history. That is, the same transaction number can be stored multiple times in the tracking point 320, and the order in which the same transaction number is stored is represented by the branch number. The status of each transaction is specified by one data set (transaction number, branch number, TP_No). The TP_No of the tracking point 320 is used to refer to the master data 322 to identify the completed transaction (TP_Name) representing the status of the transaction. For TP_Name, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, registration, sending, remittance, completion, returned goods, etc. are set.

For example, in FIG. 4, (transaction number, branch number)=(1001001,00) and (transaction number, branch number)=(1001001,01) exist for the same transaction number=1001001. TP_No=5 is set for (transaction No, branch number)=(1001001,00), and TP_No=4 is set for (transaction No, branch number)=(1001001,01). The TP_No corresponding to branch number=01 is newer information (information stored after) than the TP_No corresponding to branch number=00. From these, it can be seen that the transaction of transaction No=1001001 is currently "completed" (TP_No=4), and "return" (TP_No=5) has occurred in the course of the transaction. Regarding transaction No=1001002, only (transaction No., branch number, TP_No)=(1001002, 00, 3) is stored, and it can be seen that the status is "remittance". Regarding transaction No=1001003, only (transaction No., branch number, TP_No)=(1001003, 00, 1) is stored, and it can be seen that the situation is "registered" (for example, registration of delivery data). .

The TP_Name shown in FIG. 4 is just an example, and processes to be monitored can be appropriately set according to transactions between the shipper 100 and the delivery destination 200 . It should be noted that the transaction number may be anything that uniquely corresponds to the two-dimensional code 314, and may include not only numbers but also alphabets and the like. The branch number may be any information as long as it can represent the order, and may include alphabetic characters as well as numbers. As another configuration of the tracking point 320, a set of flags provided for each transaction process may be used.

Tracking points 320 are generated when two-dimensional code 314 is generated. That is, when the delivery data 310 is stored in the storage unit 306 and the corresponding two-dimensional code 314 (first two-dimensional code) is generated, a data set (transaction_No, branch number, TP_No) is added. For example, “00” is set in the branch number, and data indicating registration of delivery data included in the master data 322 is set in TP_No. Also, when the billing data 318 is stored in the storage unit 306 and the corresponding two-dimensional code 314 (second two-dimensional code) is generated, a data set (transaction_No, branch number, TP_No) is added. For example, "00" is set in the branch number, and data indicating registration of billing data included in the master data 322 is set in TP_No. Hereinafter, the addition of a new data set to the tracking point 320 is referred to as the generation of the tracking point 320, and the setting of new data to the TP_No of the tracking point 320 according to the progress of the transaction is referred to as the tracking point. 320 update.

The user data 316 is registration data (including authentication passwords, etc.) relating to the shipper 100 and the delivery destination 200. When the PCs 102 and 202 access, the control unit 302 refers to the user data 316, and the storage unit Determines whether access to data stored in 306 is permitted and the type of access permitted (view, add, modify, etc.). Note that "addition" means registration (uploading) of delivery information and billing information, for example, and "correction" means updating the tracking point 320. FIG. Regarding access from PCs 102 and 202, it is not permitted to modify (including delete) uploaded delivery information and billing information. An operation unit 308 is a keyboard, a mouse, and the like for the administrator of the server 300 to input instructions to the control unit 302 . Note that the server 300 may include a display device (such as a liquid crystal display) for displaying information.

With reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, a specific description will be given of how the processes executed at the shipper 100 and the delivery destination 200 and the processes that are completed accordingly are recorded. Here, as an example, it is assumed that TP_Name includes the following.
・Upload of delivery data ・Download of delivery data ・Shipment of delivery ・Return of delivery ・Cancellation ・Upload of billing data ・Download of billing data is set with unique data for specifying each TP_Name.

[Processing at shipper]
The processing executed at the shipper 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The processing shown in FIG. 5 is implemented by activating a predetermined application on the PC 102 located in each department of the shipping source 100 . Specifically, by operating the PC 102 and logging in to the web application provided by the server 300, a screen for selecting a process is displayed. Here, it is assumed that options (buttons) of "shipment processing", "billing processing", "payment confirmation processing" and "cancellation processing" are displayed.

At step 400, it is determined whether or not the PC 102 is operated and "shipping process" is selected. If shipping processing is selected, control passes to step 402 . For example, the person in charge of receiving orders operates the PC 102 to select shipping processing. Otherwise, control transfers to step 410 .

At step 402, the PC 102 determines whether or not it is reshipment processing. If it is determined to be reshipment processing, control proceeds to step 406 . Otherwise control passes to step 404 . The reshipment process is performed when the delivery item is returned from the delivery destination 200, as will be described later. For example, a message and a YES/NO option (button) are displayed on the PC 102 to confirm whether it is a re-shipment process. If NO is selected, it is determined not to be reshipment processing.

At step 404, the PC 102 is operated by the person in charge of receiving orders, and delivery information is input. The delivery information includes the date of issue, transaction details (name, unit price, quantity, amount, etc.), tax information (consumption tax amount, etc.), and the like. The input delivery information is uploaded to the server 300 via the network 106 and stored (registered) in the storage unit 306 as delivery data 310 . Along with this, as described above, the association data 312 (first association data) and the two-dimensional code 314 (first two-dimensional code) corresponding to the stored delivery data 310 are generated. Also, the control unit 302 generates tracking points 320 corresponding to the two-dimensional code 314 . The control unit 302 refers to the master data 322 and sets data corresponding to “upload of delivery data” in the TP_No of the tracking point 320 . The generated two-dimensional code 314 is downloaded by the PC 102 and printed by the input/output device 104 . Control then passes to step 408 .

If the determination result in step 402 is YES, in step 406, the person in charge of receiving orders operates the PC 102 to input new delivery information for reshipment, as in step 404. FIG. As will be described later, reshipment is a process that is necessary due to the return of the delivery item, and the server 300 already has a two-dimensional code 314 corresponding to the transaction, that is, the delivery (delivery data). Therefore, unlike the case of step 404, the control unit 302 makes the two-dimensional code 314 correspond to the new delivery data 310 and does not generate a new two-dimensional code. Data representing the latest is set in the branch number. For example, when consecutive numbers starting from "00" are used as branch numbers, a number greater than any existing branch number corresponding to the same two-dimensional code is set. When the two-dimensional code (printed matter) is returned from the delivery destination 200 together with the delivery item, the returned two-dimensional code is read by the input/output device 104 . The read two-dimensional code 314 is transmitted to server 300 via network 106 . The control unit 302 associates the received two-dimensional code 314 with the new delivery data 310 . Also, the person in charge of receiving orders may operate the PC 102 to display a list of the tracking points 320, specify the transaction number (that is, the two-dimensional code 314) to be returned to the delivery item, and enter new delivery information. . The control unit 302 associates the specified two-dimensional code 314 with the new delivery data 310 . The two-dimensional code 314 is downloaded by the PC 102 and printed by the input/output device 104 . Control then passes to step 408 . If the two-dimensional code (printed matter) is returned from the delivery destination 200, the two-dimensional code does not have to be printed.

In step 408, the PC 102 located in the shipping department is operated to perform shipping processing or re-shipping processing of the delivery item. Specifically, the two-dimensional code printed in step 404 or step 406 is read by the input/output device 104 . The read two-dimensional code is transmitted to server 300 via network 106 . The control unit 302 updates the tracking points 320 corresponding to the received two-dimensional code. That is, the control unit 302 refers to the master data 322 and sets the data corresponding to “shipment of the delivery item” to the TP_No corresponding to the latest branch number among the tracking points 320 . In the shipping department, as described above, the person in charge of shipping attaches a delivery pack containing a two-dimensional code (printed matter) and a delivery slip to the delivery item, and ships the delivery item to the delivery destination 200. After that, the PC 102 is operated to log out from the Web application provided by the server 300, thereby completing the shipping process or the re-shipping process at the shipper 100. FIG. Note that the printed two-dimensional code need not be read. For example, the person in charge of shipping may operate the PC 102 to display a list of tracking points 320, select the transaction number corresponding to the item to be delivered from the list, and execute the shipping process or the reshipping station.

If the determination result in step 400 is NO, it is determined in step 410 whether or not the PC 102 has been operated and "billing process" has been selected. If billing is selected, control transfers to step 412 . For example, the PC 102 located in the accounting department is operated and billing processing is selected. Otherwise control passes to step 420 .

In step 412, the PC 102 determines whether or not it is a re-billing process. If it is determined to be a rebilling process, control passes to step 416 . Otherwise control passes to step 414 . The re-billing process is performed when the invoice is returned from the delivery destination 200, as will be described later. For example, a message and a YES/NO option (button) are displayed on the PC 102 to confirm whether or not it is a re-billing process. If NO is selected, it is determined not to be a re-billing process.

At step 414, the accountant operates the PC 102 to input billing information. The billing information includes the date of issue, transaction details (name, unit price, quantity, amount, etc.), tax information (consumption tax amount, etc.), and the like. The input billing information is uploaded to server 300 via network 106 and stored (registered) in storage unit 306 as billing data 318 . Along with this, association data 312 (second association data) corresponding to stored billing data 318 is generated, and two-dimensional code 314 (second two-dimensional code) is generated based on association data 312 . Also, the control unit 302 generates tracking points 320 corresponding to the two-dimensional code 314 . The control unit 302 refers to the master data 322 and sets data corresponding to “upload billing data” in the TP_No of the tracking point 320 . Control then passes to step 418 .

If the determination result in step 412 is YES, in step 416 the accounting staff operates the PC 102 to input new billing information for rebilling, as in step 414 . As will be described later, re-billing is a process that is necessary due to the return of the invoice, and the server 300 already has the two-dimensional code 314 corresponding to the transaction, that is, the invoice (billing data). Therefore, unlike the case of step 414, the control section 302 makes the two-dimensional code 314 correspond to the new billing data 318 and does not generate a new two-dimensional code. Data representing the latest is set in the branch number. For example, when consecutive numbers starting from "00" are used as branch numbers, a number greater than any existing branch number corresponding to the same two-dimensional code is set. Specifically, the person in charge of accounting operates the PC 102 to display a list of the tracking points 320, specifies the transaction number (that is, the two-dimensional code 314) for which the invoice is to be returned, and enters new billing information. . The control unit 302 associates the specified two-dimensional code 314 with the new billing data 310 . In addition, the person in charge of accounting may use the input/output device 104 to read the two-dimensional code (printed matter) (for example, the one returned from the delivery destination 200). The read two-dimensional code 314 is transmitted to server 300 via network 106 . The control unit 302 associates the received two-dimensional code 314 with the new billing data 310 .

At step 418, the accountant operates the PC 102 to prepare for billing. Specifically, billing data 318 and corresponding two-dimensional code 314 are downloaded from server 300 and printed. After that, the PC 102 is operated to log out from the web application provided by the server 300 . By enclosing the printed matter and sending it to the delivery destination 200, the billing process or re-billing process at the shipper 100 ends.

If the determination result in step 410 is NO, it is determined in step 420 whether or not the PC 102 has been operated to select "payment confirmation processing". If the payment confirmation process is selected, control proceeds to step 422 . For example, the PC 102 located in the accounting department is operated to select payment confirmation processing. Otherwise, control transfers to step 430 .

At step 422, payment of the invoices sent to the delivery destination 200 for which the payment deadline has passed is confirmed. Specifically, when the PC 102 located in the accounting department is operated, the PC 102 accesses the server 300, and data corresponding to "remittance" is set in the TP_No of the tracking point 320 corresponding to the shipping source 100. The transaction number is specified by the server 300 . The PC 102 acquires the billing data 318 corresponding to the specified transaction number from the server 300, and displays the acquired billing data 318 together with confirmation/return options (buttons). The person in charge of accounting confirms whether the amount of payment to the designated account matches the billed amount of the displayed billing data. Control then passes to step 424 .

In step 424, as a result of checking in step 422, it is determined whether or not the payment was incomplete. If so, control passes to step 428 . Otherwise control passes to step 426 . For example, if the received amount does not match the billed amount, it is determined to be incomplete.

At step 426, a payment confirmation is registered. Specifically, the PC 102 is operated to select confirmation. The control unit 302 refers to the master data 322 and sets data corresponding to "payment confirmation" in the TP_No of the tracking point 320 corresponding to the confirmed billing data 318 . After that, the PC 102 is operated to log out from the Web application provided by the server 300, and the payment confirmation process at the shipper 100 ends.

If the determination result in step 424 is YES, in step 428 the person in charge of accounting requests the accounting department of the delivery destination 200 to make a repayment. The request is made by e-mail, telephone, or the like. Thereafter, the PC 102 is operated to log out from the Web application provided by the server 300, thereby temporarily suspending the payment confirmation process at the shipper 100. FIG.

If the determination result in step 420 is NO (selection of cancellation processing), in step 430 the person in charge operates the PC 102 to specify the transaction to be canceled and register the cancellation. Cancellation processing is performed, for example, when the item to be delivered is returned but is not to be shipped again. Specifically, the PC 102 causes the control unit 302 of the server 300 to identify a transaction number in which data corresponding to "remand of the delivery" is set in the TP_No of the tracking point 320, and the master data 322 to set data corresponding to "cancel". After that, the PC 102 is operated to log out from the web application provided by the server 300, and the cancellation process at the shipper 100 ends. When a two-dimensional code (printed matter) is returned from the delivery destination 200 together with the delivery item, the returned two-dimensional code may be read by the input/output device 104 in order to identify the transaction to be canceled. . The read two-dimensional code is transmitted to the server 300 via the network 106, and the control unit 302 can identify the transaction number corresponding to the received two-dimensional code.

[Processing at delivery destination]
Processing executed at the delivery destination 200 will be described with reference to FIG. The processing shown in FIG. 6 is implemented by activating a predetermined application on the PC 202 located in each department of the delivery destination 200 . Specifically, by operating the PC 202 and logging in to the web application provided by the server 300, a screen for selecting a process is displayed. Here, it is assumed that options (buttons) of "delivery processing" and "remittance processing" are displayed.

At step 500, it is determined whether or not the PC 202 is operated and "delivery processing" is selected. If delivery processing is selected, control passes to step 502 . For example, the person in charge of receiving operates the PC 202 to select delivery processing. Otherwise (for example, when the PC 202 located in the accounting department is operated and the remittance process is selected), control proceeds to step 512 .

In step 502, a screen including "accept" and "remand" as selectable buttons is displayed on the PC 202, and as shown in the first embodiment, for the delivery that has arrived at the delivery destination 200, the acceptance The person in charge confirms the delivery using the delivery slip taken out of the delivery pack. Alternatively, the person in charge of receiving may read the two-dimensional code included in the delivery pack, download the corresponding delivery data, and use it to confirm the delivery without using the delivery slip included in the delivery pack. In this case, the control unit 302 refers to the master data 322 and sets data corresponding to “download delivery data” in the TP_No of the transaction number corresponding to the read two-dimensional code among the tracking points 320 . Control then passes to step 504 .

In step 504, as a result of checking in step 502, it is determined whether or not there is a defect in the delivery item. If it is determined that there is a defect, the control moves to step 510 after selecting “remand” displayed on the PC 202 . Otherwise, “Accept” is selected and control passes to step 506 . For example, if the quantity of items to be delivered does not match the quantity stated on the delivery slip, it is determined to be defective.

In step 506, the delivery item is accepted (moved to a storage location, etc.), and the two-dimensional code (printed matter) and delivery slip included in the delivery pack attached to the delivery item are forwarded to the accounting department. Control then passes to step 508 . The person in charge of receipt operates the PC 202 as appropriate to log out from the web application provided by the server 300 .

At step 508, the delivery data 310 is downloaded by operating the PC 202 located in the accounting department. Specifically, the two-dimensional code circulated to the accounting department in step 506 is read by the input/output device 204 . The read two-dimensional code is transmitted to server 300 via network 106 . The control unit 302 transmits to the PC 202 delivery data 310 corresponding to the received two-dimensional code. Accordingly, the control unit 302 updates the tracking points 320 corresponding to the received two-dimensional code. Specifically, the control unit 302 refers to the master data 322 and sets data corresponding to “download delivery data” in the TP_No of the tracking point 320 . The downloaded delivery data 310 is input to the accounting processing system of the delivery destination 200 . After that, the PC 202 is operated to log out from the Web application provided by the server 300, thereby completing the delivery process at the delivery destination 200. FIG.

If the determination result in step 504 is YES, in step 510, the return of the delivery item is registered. Specifically, the two-dimensional code enclosed in the delivery pack is read by the input/output device 204 by operating the PC 202 by the person in charge of receipt. The read two-dimensional code is sent to the server 300 via the network 106 together with information indicating the return. The control unit 302 updates the tracking points 320 corresponding to the received two-dimensional code. Specifically, the control unit 302 refers to the master data 322 and sets data corresponding to "remand of the delivery" to the TP_No of the tracking point 320 corresponding to the received two-dimensional code among the tracking points 320. do. After that, the PC 202 is operated to log out from the Web application provided by the server 300 , thereby temporarily suspending the delivery process at the delivery destination 200 . It is optional (depending on the operation) how to handle the two-dimensional code (printed matter) attached to the delivery item to be sent back. That is, the two-dimensional code may be returned to the shipper 100 together with the item to be delivered and the delivery slip. The two-dimensional code does not have to be returned to the shipper 100 . When the two-dimensional code (printed matter) is returned to the shipper 100, as described above, when new delivery information is registered (see step 406) or canceled (see step 430) at the shipper 100, The returned two-dimensional code can be used.

If the determination result in step 500 is NO (selection of remittance process), then in step 512, a process of confirming the billing details is performed. Specifically, the two-dimensional code is read by the input/output device 204 by operating the PC 202 located in the accounting department. This two-dimensional code (second two-dimensional code) was enclosed in an envelope or the like together with the invoice and sent from the shipper 100 in step 418 of FIG. The read two-dimensional code is transmitted to server 300 via network 106 . Control unit 302 transmits billing data 318 corresponding to the received two-dimensional code to PC 202 . Accordingly, the control unit 302 updates the tracking points 320 corresponding to the received two-dimensional code. That is, the control unit 302 refers to the master data 322 and sets data corresponding to “download of billing data” in the TP_No of the tracking point 320 . Once the billing data 318 has been downloaded, control transfers to step 514 after a screen is displayed on the PC 202 that includes "Approve" and "Reject" as selectable buttons.

The downloaded billing data 318 is entered into the accounting system of the delivery destination 200 . If journal conditions (for example, account items used in the accounting processing system of the delivery destination 200) are registered in the server 300, the billing data 318 will be journaled according to the registered journal conditions (for example, account information data format).

At step 514, the bill is reconciled by an accountant. Specifically, the delivery data input to the accounting processing system in step 508 and the billing data input to the accounting processing system in step 512 are collated.

At step 516, it is determined whether or not the invoice was incomplete as a result of the collation performed at step 514. If it is determined that there is a problem, the control moves to step 522 after selecting “remand” displayed on the PC 202 . For example, if the sum of the amounts on the delivery slip (delivery data) corresponding to the invoice (billing data) does not match the billed amount, it is determined to be incomplete. If there are no deficiencies, “Approve” displayed on PC 202 is selected, and control proceeds to step 518 .

At step 518, the claim is approved. Specifically, the two-dimensional code read in step 512 is sent from PC 202 to server 300 via network 106 along with information indicating “approval” selected in step 516 . The control unit 302 updates the tracking points 320 corresponding to the received two-dimensional code. That is, the control unit 320 refers to the master data 322 and sets the data corresponding to “billing approval” in the TP_No of the tracking point 320 .

At step 518, payment processing is performed. Specifically, after the accountant performs remittance processing to the bank account or the like designated by the shipper 100, the PC 202 is operated to log in to the Web application provided by the server 300 and perform the remittance processing. Identify the transaction number corresponding to the invoice. The control unit 302 refers to the master data 322 and sets data corresponding to "remittance" in TP_No of the identified transaction number. After that, the PC 202 is operated to log out from the Web application provided by the server 300, thereby completing the remittance process at the delivery destination 200. FIG.

If the determination result of step 516 is YES, step 522 registers the return of the invoice. Specifically, the two-dimensional code read in step 512 is transmitted from PC 202 to server 300 via network 106 along with information indicating “remand” selected in step 516 . The control unit 302 updates the tracking points 320 corresponding to the received two-dimensional code. That is, the control unit 320 sets the TP_No of the tracking point 320 to data corresponding to “remand invoice” by referring to the master data 322 . Thereafter, the PC 202 is operated to log out from the Web application provided by the server 300, thereby temporarily suspending the remittance process at the delivery destination 200. FIG. The person in charge of accounting appropriately informs the accounting department of the shipping source 100 of the inadequacies in the invoice and requests reissuance of the invoice.

It is optional (depending on the operation) whether or not to return the two-dimensional code (printed matter) attached to the invoice to be returned to the shipping source 100 . When the two-dimensional code (printed matter) is returned to the shipper 100, the returned two-dimensional code is used when new billing information is registered (see step 416) at the shipper 100 as described above. can be

As described above, in the same manner as in the first embodiment, when shipping a delivery item from the shipping source 100, the delivery data 310 is stored in the server 300, and the corresponding association data 312 (first association data), the second A dimension code 314 (first two-dimensional code) and tracking points 320 are generated, and their data are centrally managed. Therefore, the person in charge of receipt at the delivery destination 200 can efficiently confirm the delivery. Also, when invoices are sent from the shipper 100 for each predetermined period, the billing data 318 is stored in the server 300, and the corresponding association data 312 (second association data), two-dimensional code 314 (second dimension code) and tracking points 320 are generated, and their data are centrally managed. Therefore, the person in charge of accounting at the delivery destination 200 can efficiently perform the billing amount confirmation process and the remittance process.

In the server 300, delivery data 310 and billing data 318 are centrally managed, tracking points 320 corresponding to them are provided, and the tracking points 320 are updated according to the progress of transactions. The data (delivery data 310, billing data 318 and tracking points 320) stored in the server 300 can be browsed by both the shipper 100 and the delivery destination 200. As a result, each person in charge at the shipping source 100 and the delivery destination 200 can easily check the progress of the physical distribution and commercial distribution between the shipping source 100 and the delivery destination 200, and can efficiently perform the tasks in charge.

In particular, delivery slips and invoices are digitized, tracking points 320 (TP_No) are updated according to each process in transactions, and by referring to tracking points 320 (TP_No) by reading two-dimensional codes, etc., the following Understand the processing (business). That is, the system according to the third embodiment described above is a data-driven system in physical distribution and a system capable of tracking the transaction status (data-driven tracking system for the physical distribution industry). From the viewpoint of preventing falsification of slips (delivery slips and invoices), the pertinent data stored in the server 300 is not corrected after sending the slips (after uploading the delivery data and billing data). As a result, even if the item to be delivered (delivery slip) or invoice is returned, the relevant data remains as a history in a state that can be viewed by both the shipping source 100 and the delivery destination 200 . Changes in tax calculation (rounding up, rounding down, rounding off, etc.) or unsettled slips such as short sales can be checked at a glance, and tax fraud can be prevented.

Although the present invention has been described above based on the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. It should be noted that various modifications can be made to the above-described embodiment within the same and equivalent range as the present invention.

100 Shipping source 102, 202 PC
104, 204 input/output device 106 network 200 delivery destination 300 server 302 control unit 304 communication unit 306 storage unit 308 operation unit 310 delivery data 312 association data 314 two-dimensional code 316 user data 318 billing data 320 tracking point 322 master data

Claims (16)

A logistics processing system that links a shipping source and a delivery destination,
delivery information input means for entering information on delivery to the delivery destination as delivery information;
delivery information storage means for storing the input delivery information;
association data creation means for creating data for accessing the stored delivery information as first association data;
association data storage means for storing the created first association data;
two-dimensional code output means for outputting the first two-dimensional code created and stored based on the first association data at the shipping source;
delivery slip output means for outputting the stored delivery information as a delivery slip at the shipping source;
delivery information output means for outputting the delivery information at the delivery destination based on the first two-dimensional code via the first association data,
At the shipper, the output first two-dimensional code and the delivery slip are enclosed in a delivery pack affixed to the delivery item from the shipper to the delivery destination. configured to be sent with
The physical distribution processing system is characterized in that the delivery is confirmed at the delivery destination based on the delivery slip, and the delivery information is output based on the first two-dimensional code. The delivery information storage means, the associated data creation means, and the associated data storage means are provided in a server,
The server, the delivery information input means, the two-dimensional code output means, the delivery slip output means, and the delivery information output means are connected via a network, and processed using a predetermined web application. 2. A physical distribution processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that it is configured as follows. 3. The physical distribution according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein at least one of the delivery destination and the shipping source can access the stored delivery information at any time within a predetermined time limit. processing system. 4. The physical distribution processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the stored delivery information is associated with an accounting processing system provided at the delivery destination and the shipping source. . billing information input means for inputting billing information at the shipper;
billing information storage means for storing the input billing information;
bill output means for outputting the stored billing information as a bill at the shipper;
billing information output means for outputting the billing information at the delivery destination;
The billing information storage means is provided within the server,
the association data creation means further creates second association data for accessing the stored billing information;
The association data storage means further stores the created second association data,
The two-dimensional code output means further outputs a second two-dimensional code created and stored based on the second association data at the shipping source,
The output second two-dimensional code and the invoice are enclosed and sent from the shipping source to the delivery destination,
3. The physical distribution processing system according to claim 2, wherein said billing information output means outputs said billing information via said second association data based on said second two-dimensional code. delivery item return means for registering in the server via the network as a process of returning the delivery item sent to the delivery destination to the shipping source as a refund;
6. The physical distribution processing system according to claim 5, further comprising bill remanding means for registering in said server via said network a process of returning said bill to said shipper as a remand. The server receives the delivery information input means, the delivery information output means, the billing information input means, the billing information output means, the delivery object return means, and the invoice return means via the network. further comprising storage means for storing accesses to the server as tracking points;
7. The physical distribution processing system according to claim 6, wherein said tracking point can be accessed via said network from a terminal device located at at least one of said shipping source and said delivery destination. The storage means
The access to the server via the network by the delivery information input means or the delivery information output means is stored as a first tracking point in association with the first two-dimensional code,
storing access to the server via the network by the billing information input means or the billing information output means as a second tracking point in association with the second two-dimensional code;
After the delivery item return means accesses the server via the network, the delivery information input means accesses the server via the network and corresponds to the first two-dimensional code. stores a new tracking point different from the first tracking point,
After the bill remanding means accesses the server via the network, the billing information input means accesses the server via the network and responds to the second two-dimensional code. stores a new tracking point different from the second tracking point,
8. The logistics processing system according to claim 7, wherein said first tracking point, said second tracking point and said new tracking point can be accessed from said terminal device via said network. A logistics processing system that links a shipping source and a delivery destination,
delivery information input means for entering information on delivery to the delivery destination as delivery information;
delivery information storage means for storing the input delivery information;
association data creation means for creating data for accessing the delivery information as association data based on the pre-printed two-dimensional code and the stored delivery information;
association data storage means for storing the created association data;
delivery slip output means for outputting the stored delivery information as a delivery slip at the shipping source;
delivery information output means for outputting the delivery information at the delivery destination based on the two-dimensional code and via the association data,
At the shipper, the two-dimensional code and the delivery slip are sent from the shipper to the delivery destination together with the delivery item in a state enclosed in a delivery pack attached to the delivery item. configured to
A physical distribution processing system, wherein the delivery is confirmed at the delivery destination based on the delivery slip, and the delivery information is output based on the two-dimensional code. The delivery information storage means, the associated data creation means, and the associated data storage means are provided in a server,
The server, the delivery information input means, the delivery slip output means, and the delivery information output means are connected via a network, and are configured to be processed using a predetermined web application. 10. The physical distribution processing system according to claim 9, characterized by: 11. The physical distribution according to claim 9 or claim 10, wherein the stored delivery information can be accessed at any time by at least one of the delivery destination and the shipping source within a predetermined time limit. processing system. 12. The physical distribution processing system according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the stored delivery information is associated with an accounting processing system provided at the delivery destination and the shipping source. . A delivery pack used in the physical distribution processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 12. A physical distribution processing method performed between a shipping source and a delivery destination using the physical distribution processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
a delivery information input step of inputting the delivery information from the input terminal of the shipping source;
a two-dimensional code output step of converting the first association data into a first two-dimensional code and outputting it;
a delivery slip output step of outputting the delivery information as a delivery slip;
a sending step of enclosing the first two-dimensional code and the delivery slip in a delivery pack and sending the same from the shipping source to the delivery destination together with the delivery;
a delivery confirmation step of confirming the delivery of the delivered item based on the delivery slip;
and a delivery information output step of outputting the delivery information based on the first two-dimensional code input from the input terminal of the delivery destination. a billing information input step of inputting billing information from the input terminal at the shipper;
a billing information storage step of storing the input billing information;
a bill output step of outputting the stored billing information as a bill at the shipper;
a billing information output step of outputting the billing information at the delivery destination;
the step of creating associated data further includes creating second associated data for accessing the stored billing information;
The two-dimensional code output step further includes a step of outputting a second two-dimensional code created and stored based on the second association data at the shipper,
15. The physical distribution processing method according to claim 14, wherein said billing information outputting step outputs said billing information via said second association data based on said second two-dimensional code. A physical distribution processing method performed between a shipping source and a delivery destination using the physical distribution processing system according to any one of claims 9 to 12,
a delivery information input step of inputting the delivery information from the input terminal of the shipping source;
a delivery slip output step of outputting the delivery information as a delivery slip;
a sending step of enclosing the pre-printed two-dimensional code and the delivery slip in a delivery pack and sending the same from the shipping source to the delivery destination together with the delivery;
a delivery confirmation step of confirming the delivery of the delivered item based on the delivery slip;
and a delivery information output step of outputting the delivery information based on the two-dimensional code input from the input terminal of the delivery destination.

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