JPH1081408A - Physical distribution system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow to distribute all the collected cargoes to buyers directly without collecting at a collecting office, to improve the efficiency of the physical distrubition, and furthermore, to grasp the positions of exclusive carriages for cargo constantly, and to manage the exclusive carriages for cargo accurately. SOLUTION: To a carrying terminal 9, an input means 11 to input the identification numbers given to exclusive carriages 7 for cargo to convey the cargoes 2, and the cargo receiving informations b of the cargoes 2 housed in the exclusive carrieges 7; a memory means 14 to store the input informations; and a communication means 8 to transmit the informations stored in the memory means 14 to a processing device 5 provided to a cargo collecting office 3; are provided. And the processing device 5 distributes the cargo receiving informations b transmitted from the carrying terminal 9 to terminals 10 provided at the buyers 4 side, receives the buying orders by the buyers 4, and transmits a distribution information c to distribute the cargoes 2 to the buyers 4 directly without passing the cargo collecting office 3 depending on the received buying orders, to the carrying terminal 9.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a logistics system, more specifically, a luggage-only cart provided with an identification number and information on the receipt of a load stored in the luggage-only cart, which is input to a portable terminal, and the input data is stored in the portable terminal. The present invention relates to a distribution system that transmits to a processing device arranged at a collection point via a mobile telephone, receives information on handling of the load determined by the processing device at a mobile terminal via the mobile telephone, and efficiently distributes the load.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art At present, mobile telephones using wireless communication are rapidly spreading, and their use value is increasing in business and private use. For this reason, systems that incorporate mobile phones have been built in the distribution industry, but in the industry that handles cargo by bidding, the current receipt information is
When the cargo arrives at a center (collection place), which is a market, it is input to the terminal via human hands.

[0003]

However, inputting the receiving information to the terminal when the cargo arrives at the collection point slows down the information provided to the buyer and makes it possible to collect all the cargo once. They had to be picked up and re-carried out of the collection point, which was inefficient in terms of delivery. If the receiving information is input to the terminal of the collection point via a human hand, it is time-consuming and there is a possibility that an input error may occur.

[0004] In addition, luggage-only carts that carry loads are constantly moving, and it has been extremely difficult to ascertain their locations.

[0005] The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to collect, in real time, the cargo receiving information created at the time of collection at a collection place, and to collect all the loads at the collection place by distributing the collected information to buyers. The delivery can be made directly to the buyer without any need, and the efficiency of logistics can be increased. It is another object of the present invention to provide a logistics system capable of always grasping the location of a luggage-only cart that carries a load and accurately managing the luggage-only cart.

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems To solve the above problems, a distribution system according to the present invention is characterized by having the following requirements. (A) Different identification numbers are individually assigned to luggage-only trolleys that can be loaded on vehicles such as trucks. (B) Identification numbers assigned to the luggage-only trolleys and the luggage are assigned to mobile terminals. Input means for inputting receipt information of the load stored in the dedicated cart, storage means for storing the input identification number and receipt information, and a printer for printing a receipt created based on the input receipt information (C) The portable terminal is provided with a communication means, and the identification number and the receiving information stored in the storage means are transmitted to the processing device arranged at the collection point via the communication means. (D) A terminal arranged on the buyer side is connected to the processing device via a communication line, and distributes the receiving information transmitted from the portable terminal to the terminal, and (E) The processing device receives the purchase order via the collection point based on the purchase order transmitted from the buyer terminal. The portable terminal is configured to transmit the delivery information to be delivered directly to the buyer to the portable terminal without performing the above operation. It may be transmitted to a processing device.

Preferably, the storage means includes an external memory detachable from the portable terminal.

[0008]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an example of the flow of a physical distribution system according to the present invention.
Collects the flowers (load) 2 produced by the company and delivers it to the collection point 3,
The logistics system is a computer (processing device) 5 arranged at a collection point 3 and a luggage that stores the load 2 and is delivered by a vehicle 6 such as a truck. A dedicated cart 7, a portable terminal 9 carried by the driver of the vehicle 6 and having communication means 8, and a buyer 4
And a terminal 10 connected to the processing device 5 via a communication line.

The luggage cart 7 is large enough to be loaded on the vehicle 6 and is formed in a vertically long box shape as shown in FIG.
A movable storage shelf 15 is disposed inside, and a caster 18 for movement is attached to a lower part. A panel 17 on which an individually different identification number a is displayed is attached to an outer side surface of the luggage carrier 7. The identification number a can be read by a driver to deliver and a reader which is an input means of the portable terminal 9 described later. Numerals and bar codes etc. are displayed so that they can be read by reference numeral 11.

[0011] The panel 17 is provided with a luggage-only cart 7.
May be attached to all four sides of the luggage-only cart 7 so that it can be recognized without having to go around and search for the identification number a. The luggage carrier 7 has the panel 1
In addition to the above, a transmitter 20 for transmitting data (recognition number a) stored in advance by an electromagnetic wave transmitted from the transmitter may be provided. The transmitter 20 is composed of a magnet in which about 8 bytes of data (recognition number a) is written. The transmitted data is received by the reading device 21, and the received data is transmitted to the processing device 5 via the communication cable 22. Is done.

The luggage carrier 7 is a property of the collection point 3 and is managed by the identification number a.

The portable terminal 9 is a portable terminal in which a touch panel or a keyboard which is large enough to be held by one hand is combined with a keyboard. As shown in FIG. Keyboard 12
A liquid crystal display 13 for displaying data and the like input by the input means, a storage means 14 comprising an internal memory 14a for storing the input data and an IC card (external memory) 14b, And a connection slot 17 for connecting a modem 16.

The portable terminal 9 can transmit and receive data to and from the processing device 5 disposed at the collection point 3 by a mobile phone such as a mobile phone, a PHS, and a car phone as the communication means 8 via the connected modem 16. It is configured as follows.

The modem 16 may be constituted by a modem card and may be built in the portable terminal 9.

The processing device 5 is constituted by a computer arranged in the collection point 3. As shown in FIG. 3, the processing device 5 stores the luggage truck 7 from the storage location where the luggage truck 7 is stored. 25 for moving the vehicle to the vehicle 6
A reading device 21 that is arranged above and automatically reads the identification number a is connected. This reading device 21 receives the identification number a transmitted by the transmitter 20 when the luggage cart 7 provided with the transmitter 20 for transmitting the identification number a moves from the storage location to the vehicle through the platform 25. The received identification number a is the communication cable 22
Is input to the processing device 5 via the.

Note that, instead of the receiver, a scanner that reads an identification number a composed of a bar code or the like displayed on the panel 17 may be used. The scanner may be placed on the platform 25 at the same height as the panel so that the bar code displayed on the panel 17 can be automatically read when the luggage-only cart 7 passes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, an order / market information distribution terminal 30 and a facsimile transmission terminal 31 are connected to the processing device 5 via a LAN, and the market information input from the order / market information distribution terminal 30 and The receiving information transmitted from the portable terminal 9 is transmitted to the buyer 4 via the communication line (telephone line) 33.
At the same time as receiving the purchase order transmitted from the terminal 10 via the communication line 33, and from the facsimile transmission terminal 31 to sell to the facsimile 32 disposed on the shipper side. In addition to transmitting the stand notification e, the purchase statement f can be transmitted to the FAX 32 'arranged on the buyer 4 side.
Reference numeral 34 denotes a HUB, and 35 denotes a MODEM.

Further, the processing device 5 sends the name of the buyer who has made the purchase order, the load ordered by the buyer and the load to the moving vehicle 6 based on the purchase order from the buyer. It is configured to transmit delivery information c specifying the stored luggage-only cart and instruct the driver to deliver.

The terminal 10 arranged on the side of the buyer 4 is composed of a personal computer and has a telephone line (or ISD).
In order to receive the receiving information, market information, and the like transmitted from the order / market information distribution terminal 30 connected to the processing device 5 at the pickup place via the (N line) 33, the purchase order can be transmitted to the processing device 5. It is configured.

The flow of the load and the luggage-only cart in the distribution system configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 6, and 7. FIG. The driver who was instructed to pick up the mobile phone 8 and I
The portable terminal 9 on which the C card 14b is set and the reader 1
3, the vehicle 6 is laid down on the platform 25, and the empty luggage carrier 7 stored in the storage location is moved and loaded on the vehicle 6 as shown in FIG.
2). At this time, the reading device 21 arranged on the platform 25 reads the identification number a transmitted from the transmitter 20 attached to the luggage carrier 7. The read identification number a is input to the processing device 5, and the destination number (shipper ID number) input from the keyboard of the processing device 5,
It is stored in the memory 5a together with the ID number of the driver.

The ID number of the driver may be determined by placing a reader for reading the ID card distributed to the driver in advance on the platform 25,
A keyboard for inputting an ID number may be provided.

When the vehicle 6 departs from the pickup place 3, the processing device 5 determines which luggage-only cart 7 will be
He knows to whom the shipper will be sent.

The vehicle 6 that has left the pickup place 3 is a route R1.
Arrives at the shipper (flower trader) 1 at (ST
3) Unload the empty luggage carrier 7 (ST
4) The luggage carrier 7 'containing the load 2 is loaded on the vehicle 6 (ST5). When the driver loads the luggage-only trolley 7 'onto the vehicle 6, the driver recognizes the identification number a of the luggage-only trolley 7'.
Is input to the portable terminal 9 using the input means (ST6).

The identification number a of the luggage cart 7 'is the panel 1
The barcode or the like displayed on the screen 7 is read into the portable terminal 9 using the reader 11 as an input unit. Next, the receipt information b is read (ST7). The receipt information b selects necessary items from a list (recognition sheet) in which luggage information such as the name of the shipper, the type, color, and size of the flower is displayed in a barcode or the like in advance, and The data is sequentially read and stored in the internal memory 14a and the IC card 14b. At this time, the driver operates the display 13 of the portable terminal 9.
The reader 11 is operated as an input means based on the operation instruction displayed in the above section. The keyboard 12 is used for the number of items received and the data which the reader 11 cannot read.

When all of the receipt information b is input, the portable terminal 9 creates receipt data, stores it in the internal memory 14a, stores it in the IC card 14b, and activates the built-in printer 13 by pressing a print key (not shown). Receipt d to be delivered to the shipper (S
T8).

When all the receiving processes have been completed and the issued receipt d is handed over to the shipper, the driver drives the vehicle 6 and heads for the pickup site 3 via route R2 (ST9, 10). On the way,
At a place where communication is possible, the mobile phone as the communication means 8 is set to the modem mode, the access dial of the collection point 3 is dialed up, and the portable terminal 9 is operated to transmit the identification number a and the receipt information b (ST11, 12). . By performing a transmission operation of the portable terminal 9, a call may be made to the collection point 3 by automatic dialing.

When transmitting the identification number a and the receiving information b, the driver may transmit the position information of the vehicle to the collection point. This location information is divided into blocks, and the location can be grasped by a total of 4 digits of location data (data of about 2 bytes) consisting of 2 digits of prefecture code and 2 digits of area code. After inputting the database, the driver refers to the list that lists the prefecture code and area code, selects the current location from this list, reads it with the reader of the mobile terminal, or inputs it from the numeric keypad. Then, the read position information may be transmitted to the processing device at the collection point via the mobile phone together with the identification number a and the receiving information b.

The position data may be input from a GPS navigation system mounted on the vehicle.

The receiving information b collected by the processing device 5 is as follows:
As shown in FIG. 5, it is sent to the order / market information distribution terminal 30 via the in-house network (LAN) (ST13),
The signal is modulated by the modem 35, demodulated by the modem 36 arranged on the buyer side through the telephone line 33, and stored in the memory of the terminal 10 (ST14).

[0031] The buyer receives the receipt information b stored in the memory.
Is displayed on the display, a purchase decision is made based on the market condition information transmitted at the same time, and a buy order is placed on the terminal 10.
Is transmitted to the processing device 5 of the collection point 3 via the
5).

The processing device 5 that has received the buy order creates a sales notice, and sends the sales notice e to the FAX 32 arranged on the shipper side via the FAX transmission terminal 31.
X is transmitted (ST16), and the purchase statement f is transmitted by fax to the FAX 32 'arranged on the buyer side (ST17). The shipper may collect the price based on the sales notice e, and the buyer may pay the price based on the purchase statement f.

Further, a search is made for a vehicle 6 loaded with a load 2 for which a purchase order has been placed, and for the moving vehicle 6, which load 2 stored in which luggage carrier 7 'is transmitted to which buyer 4. The delivery information c indicating whether delivery is performed is transmitted. The delivery information c is transmitted to the portable terminal 9 via the transmission means (mobile telephone) 8 owned by the driver through the telephone line (ST).
18). If there is no purchase order, the delivery information may be transmitted so as to return to the collection point, or if there is no delivery information, it may be determined that there is no delivery and the route 3 may be used to return to the collection point.

The mobile telephone that has received the delivery information c notifies the driver by a ringing tone or vibration. The driver who recognizes that there is an incoming call operates the portable terminal 9 and displays the delivery information c on the display 13 to confirm the delivery destination and the load. At that time, the delivery information c may be printed by operating the printer 15.

The driver changes the course from the collection point 3 to the route R4 of the designated buyer 4 'based on the delivery information c (ST19).

The driver arriving at the buyer 4 'unloads the load 2 from the vehicle 6 based on the delivery information c (S
T20). At this time, whether to unload only the load 2 or to unload the load 2 together with the luggage carrier 7 'depends on the delivery information c.

If there is an empty luggage carrier 7 used at the time of the previous delivery at the buyer 4 ', the driver loads the empty luggage carrier 7 on the vehicle 6 (ST21). At this time, the identification number a of the newly loaded luggage carrier 7 is read by the reader 11 of the portable terminal 9 (ST22). The read identification number a is stored in the internal memory 14a and also in the IC card 14b. Internal memory 14a
Is transmitted to the processing device 5 of the collection point 3 via the mobile phone 8 as the latest information of the luggage cart (ST23).

If a plurality of buyers are specified in the delivery information c, the driver performs the same operation as described above. After all the delivery of the load 2 and the collection of the empty luggage carrier 7 are completed, the route R5 is taken to the collection point 3 (ST24).

When the vehicle arrives at the collection point 3, the luggage-only cart 7 ′ containing the load 2 and the empty luggage-only cart 7 loaded on the vehicle 6 are all unloaded and the IC set in the portable terminal 9 is set.
The card 14b is taken out, set in the processing device 5 of the collection point 3, and all data stored in the IC card 14b is transferred to the processing device 5 (ST25, 26).

The operator of the processing device compares the data in the processing device 5 with the data in the IC card 14b, and based on the actual data input by the driver and the data transmitted from the portable terminal 9, the processing device 5 Check that there is no difference in the created data. This is based on the assumption that data corruption has occurred on the communication line. If there is a difference, the data stored in the IC card 14b is prioritized. Is cleared (ST27).

As described above, the receiving information created at the time of receiving the cargo and the identification number of the luggage-only cart are input in real time to the processing device, so that when the loaded vehicle arrives at the collection point, the cargo is received. With the latest data of the information and the latest data of the location of the luggage trolley stored in the processing unit, it is not necessary to input the receipt information in batches, saving time and trouble of inputting, and receiving it at the time of collection Confirmation with the shipper is also possible in the form, and accurate data can be collected.

[0042] Then, based on the collected information, the latest receiving information can be always provided to the buyer.
Buyers can get the latest information on the cargo before it arrives at the collection point. And if there is a buy order from the buyer,
It is possible to instruct the buyer to deliver the load directly to the moving vehicle without returning to the collection point, so that efficient delivery can be performed.

Further, when the vehicle arrives at the collection point,
Since data stored in the IC card at the time of input to the mobile terminal can be compared with data in the processing device transmitted through the mobile phone, accurate data processing can be performed.

When the location of the luggage-only cart is changed at the time of collection or delivery, the identification number of the luggage-only cart is provided to the processing unit at the collection point via the communication means each time, so that the luggage is always provided. It is possible to establish a logistics system that is effective for asset management such as overall quantity management, depreciation, and purchase, as it is possible to reliably grasp the location of the dedicated cart and facilitate the collection of luggage-only carts that have passed the amortization period. it can.

The logistics system described above is applicable to a flower distribution system if the distribution of fruits and vegetables and other fruits and vegetables, the distribution of fresh fish such as fish, and other cargoes are delivered to a collection point by a luggage truck. Without limitation, the applicability of this system is extensive.

[0046]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to input the receiving information to the processing device at the collection point when receiving the load from the shipper, and to distribute the receiving information to the buyer at the time of input. By doing so, it becomes possible to receive an advance order from a buyer, and as a result, a case occurs in which a sale is made without bidding at a pickup place, and efficient distribution can be realized.

Since the receiving information is transmitted to the processing device at the time of collection, there is no need to input the receiving information to the processing device via human hands at the time when the cargo arrives at the collection point as in the conventional case. In addition, time loss, labor, input errors, and the like are eliminated.

Further, an identification number is given to the luggage-only cart, and information on the luggage-only cart can be collected at the collection point every time the location changes, so that the location of the luggage-only cart can be always grasped, and in particular, depreciation can be made. It is possible to easily collect the completed luggage trolley, and to provide a distribution system effective for managing the quantity of the entire luggage trolley and managing assets such as amortization and purchase.

According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1, it is possible to centrally manage and grasp where the cargo received from the shipper is currently moving at the collection point, and , An accurate instruction of the destination can be issued, and efficient delivery without waste can be performed.

According to the invention of claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1, it is possible to collate and confirm the data sent to the processing device via the communication means with the data actually input to the portable terminal. Therefore, accurate data processing can be performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the movement of a cargo and luggage-only cart in a distribution system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a luggage-only cart.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of inputting an identification number when loading a luggage-only cart.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a mobile terminal.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a connection form between a processing device at a pickup location, terminals of a buyer and a shipper, and a fax.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the movement of the first half of the luggage and the luggage carrier.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the movement of the latter half of the luggage and the luggage carrier.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Shipper 2 Load 3 Pickup point 4 Buyer 5 Processing unit 6 Vehicle 7 Luggage trolley 8 Communication means 9 Portable terminal 10 Terminal 11 Input means (leader) 14 Storage means 15 Printer a Identification number b Receiving information c Delivery information

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A physical distribution system having the following requirements. (A) Different identification numbers are individually assigned to luggage-only trolleys that can be loaded on vehicles such as trucks. (B) Identification numbers assigned to the luggage-only trolleys and the luggage are assigned to mobile terminals. Input means for inputting receipt information of the load stored in the dedicated cart, storage means for storing the input identification number and receipt information, and a printer for printing a receipt created based on the input receipt information (C) The portable terminal is provided with a communication means, and the identification number and the receiving information stored in the storage means are transmitted to the processing device arranged at the collection point via the communication means. (D) A terminal arranged on the buyer side is connected to the processing device via a communication line, and distributes the receiving information transmitted from the portable terminal to the terminal, and (E) The processing device receives the purchase order via the collection point based on the purchase order transmitted from the buyer terminal. Configuration to transmit to the mobile terminal delivery information to be delivered directly to the buyer without performing 2. The physical distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the portable terminal transmits the position information of the vehicle to the processing device together with the identification number of the luggage cart and the receiving information. 3. The distribution system according to claim 1, wherein said storage means includes an external memory detachable from said portable terminal.