JP2002015044A - Storage and retrieval management support system for export/import freight - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase the office work handling efficiency regarding storage and retrieval work for export/import freight to reduce the handling time and labor, and to accurately respond without a time lag to inquires on the progress of order received freight, improving customer service. SOLUTION: This system is constituted as follows: work instructions to storage and retrieval and the work progress of export/import freight in a bonded warehouse C are compiled into a database in a central data processing station A, a radio LAN is formed between the database 31, a mobile data processing terminal 13 in the bonded warehouse C and a portable radio communication terminal 20, the work progress is displayed on a control screen of the mobile data processing terminal by means of the database, and when work instructions to the storage and retrieval for each predetermined unit of export/import freight is selected depending on the progress, the information on the storage and retrieval work of the freight is, through a radio communication, displayed on an output screen of the portable radio communication terminal carried by a field worker, so that the storage and retrieval work of the freight can be performed, depending on the information on the storage and retrieval work.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to import / export freight which manages the work of importing / exporting freight stored in a bonded warehouse for customs clearance procedures and then exiting through customs clearance procedures based on a shipping order from a shipper. Related to an entry / exit management support system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, in the case of carrying out inbound and outbound management of cargo exported by a container ship or the like, generally, as shown in FIG. Work management department 2 in charge of
In accordance with the contents of the order, a work plan for loading and unloading the export cargo in the bonded warehouse 3 is created, the cargo collection section 4 is instructed to collect the export cargo, and the export cargo is collected from the shipper 1's collection destination. Warehousing department 5 which arranges for transportation to bonded storage 3 while managing the entry and exit of export cargo.
, And transmits the warehousing instruction information via the dedicated communication line.

[0003] When receiving the storage instruction information, the warehouse office 5 uses the computer means 5a to execute the storage operation instruction 5
b, sort it by the workers at the site, hand it to each worker, and store the collected export cargo into the storage location of the bonded warehouse 3 in a predetermined unit according to the receiving work instruction. . Each time the warehousing work is completed, the worker returns to the warehouse office 5 to collect the warehousing work instruction 5b from the worker and pastes the warehousing work instruction 5b on a work progress board or the like indicating the progress of the work, or determines that the work has been completed. Check the completion of the warehousing work by adding or rewriting.

[0004] Thereafter, upon receiving a shipping instruction from the shipper 1, the work management section 2 creates customs declaration information necessary for customs clearance procedures based on the warehousing information and the warehousing instruction information, and performs customs clearance processing via a dedicated communication line. In addition to the transmission to the department 6, the freight transport department 7 arranges transportation means such as a drage for transporting to the container yard near the port by telephone or facsimile, and transmits the delivery instruction information to the warehouse administration department 5.

[0005] The warehouse work department 5 newly prepares the outgoing work instruction 5c, sorts the instructions according to the workers at the site, hands them over and prepares the outgoing work instruction 5c, as in the case of receiving the goods.
In accordance with the above, the export cargo stored in the corresponding storage location is searched for and put together in a predetermined unit, and the work of leaving the warehouse is performed. Each time the unloading work is completed, the unloading work instructions 5c are collected from the workers who return to the warehouse office 5, and the unloading work instructions 5c are pasted on a work progress board or the like indicating the progress of the work, or the work has been completed. Check that the outgoing work has been completed by adding additional information.

[0006] Then, at the point of time when the above-mentioned warehouse work is completed, the warehouse administrative department 5 collectively inputs these information into the computer means 5 a and transmits it to the work management department 2. In addition, almost the same system was generally implemented for the entry and exit management of cargo imported overseas.

[0007]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional entry / exit management system, it is necessary for the warehouse administration section 5 to perform a troublesome handling operation of sorting the work instructions 5b and 5c for each worker. On the other hand, on the other hand, the worker must go from the work site to the warehouse office 5 each time to obtain the work instruction, which is extremely troublesome in the case of the multi-stored bonded warehouse 3.

In addition, when there is a change in the contents of the work instruction on the way, there is a problem that a new work instruction is created and replaced each time and handed over to the worker.
Further, each time the loading / unloading work is completed, it is necessary to collect work instructions from each worker in the warehouse office 5 and confirm the completion of the loading / unloading work by deliberately attaching the work instructions. Only after these loading / unloading operations have been completed, it is necessary to collectively perform a large amount of work completion input business processes. There was a problem that time and labor were required.

Further, even if the loading / unloading work is actually completed at the work site, the work is not completed on the data until the information is input to the computer means 5a.
Will be asked to inquire about the progress of your order,
There has been a problem that a large time lag occurs between the actual situation and the progress on the data, an accurate answer cannot be supplied, and customer service is lacking.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, to increase the efficiency of paperwork for loading / unloading of import / export cargo, to reduce the processing time and labor, and to improve the progress of incoming cargo. An object of the present invention is to provide an entry / exit management support system that responds accurately to inquiries about the information without time lag and improves customer service.

[0011]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a customs clearance procedure from import / export cargo stored in a bonded warehouse for customs clearance based on a transport order from a shipper. In the import / export cargo entry / exit management support system that manages the work to be carried out via the warehouse, in addition to the bonded warehouse, the import / export cargo entry / exit work plan is created according to the transportation order, and the work instruction in the bonded warehouse is created. And a customs clearance bureau that declares import / export freight to customs, and stores data on import / export freight collected through a communication line so that data can be exchanged with them. A central data processing bureau for centralized management is arranged, and the work instruction bureau generates inbound data and outbound work instruction data of import / export cargo in the bonded warehouse in accordance with a transportation order. Equipped with a work instruction data processing terminal,
The bonded warehouse is a terminal that is configured to be able to travel with a communication function as well as a data input / output function, and that the storage data and the delivery work instruction transmitted from the work instruction data processing terminal via the database. The data is read and, at any time, a mobile data processing terminal that displays a list on the control screen together with the work progress status, and a wireless LAN is formed between the mobile data processing terminal and the database, and the workers individually possess the data. A portable wireless communication terminal having a data input / output function to perform, the customs clearance bureau, when the data is linked as the declaration data required for customs procedures by linking the incoming data and the outgoing work instruction data in the database, A customs data processing terminal that performs customs clearance procedures based on the customs clearance procedure and returns customs clearance permission information to the mobile data processing terminal. According to the progress of the work displayed on the control screen of the mobile data processing terminal through the database, when the entry / exit work instruction is selected for each predetermined unit of the import / export cargo, the entry / exit work information of the cargo is transmitted through wireless communication. It is displayed on the output screen of the portable wireless communication terminal, and is configured to be able to carry out the cargo entry / exit work based on the entry / exit work information.

According to the present invention, the mobile data processing terminal has a bar code label output function, while the portable radio communication terminal has a bar code reading function, and the mobile data processing terminal has a function of importing / exporting a transport order. When generating incoming data for a cargo, the incoming data is output as a barcode label and affixed to the import / export cargo, while the barcode label is read with a portable wireless communication terminal to identify the import / export cargo while entering / exiting the cargo. It is good to be constituted so that work and its management can be performed.

[0013] The present invention is characterized in that the storage location of the import / export cargo in the bonded storage is identified by bar code display, and when the import / export cargo is stored for each predetermined storage unit based on the receipt data, the portable radio communication terminal is used. It is preferable that the storage location can be read by reading the barcode label of the import / export cargo stored there, and the storage location can be registered.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a storage and retrieval management support system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a warehouse management support system according to the present invention. In this entry / exit management support system, a work instruction station B, a bonded warehouse C, a customs clearance processing station D, a cargo collection and distribution station E, and a cargo transportation station F are connected to a central data processing station A through a dedicated communication network A. A network is constructed so that data transmission and reception can be performed mutually. In this example, the work instruction station B is further connected to the shipper X of the import / export cargo by a communication line B, and EDI (electronic data exchange) communication is performed with the shipper X as well as with the central data processing station A. A network is constructed so that data can be exchanged in the system.

Shipper X includes individuals and corporations all over the country,
A business that exports or imports its own products and does business.
Using the information transmission means, the import / export freight is transported to the work instruction station B of the logistics company. The information transmission means includes a case where a transportation order is made by using a mail, a telephone, or a facsimile. In this example, an EDI communication system is used. Therefore, the shipper X is provided with a computer system 10 including at least a personal computer.

On the other hand, the work instruction station B on the distribution company side
Is a department that also handles logistics sales, for example, and has a work instruction data processing terminal 11 that corresponds to EDI with shipper X and that is at least a personal computer as a transportation order reception desk. Using this data processing terminal 11,
Based on the transport order sent from the shipper X, an import / export cargo entry / exit work plan is created, and a work instruction is made in the bonded warehouse C.

The work instruction data processing terminal 11 processes the contents of the transportation order from the shipper X into necessary entry / exit work instruction data and the like necessary for carrying out import / export cargo in the bonded warehouse C. It is a data processing device to generate.
Among them, as the receipt data, the receipt control number, shipper name,
Entry date, destination, number of cargo, etc. are generated.

The bonded warehouse C stores import / export cargo for customs clearance, for example, is composed of multiple floors, and each floor has:
There is a storage area for import and export cargo. Although the storage location is not shown, a barcode label (not shown) displaying, for example, alphanumeric characters of A1, A2, A3,... On a storage storage rack installed at each location is attached to the storage location. Are configured to be identified.

In the bonded warehouse C, a plurality of communication antennas 12 are provided at appropriate places such as a ceiling, and a mobile data processing terminal 13 with casters capable of moving in the warehouse.
Is provided. The mobile data processing terminal 13 has a communication function as well as a data input / output function. For example, as shown in FIG.
4b is supported by a plurality of vertical frames 14c to form a gantry 14, and a battery 16 and an inverter 17 are mounted on a lower plate 14b in addition to a wireless repeater 15 as an access point. On the upper plate 14a,
A communication antenna 12 is attached, and a notebook personal computer 18 and a barcode label printer 19 are mounted.

When the incoming data and the outgoing work instruction data are transmitted from the work instructing station B via the central data processing station A, the mobile data processing terminal 13 automatically reads the data into the personal computer 18. At any time, a list is displayed on the control screen of the display together with the work progress status, and the entry data and the exit work instruction data are linked to generate customs declaration data required for the customs procedure. The incoming data is printed out by the barcode label printer 19 as a barcode label for identifying and managing the cargo.

As a bar code label, for example, FIG.
Two types of barcode labels L1 shown in (a) and barcode labels L2 shown in (b) are output. The bar code label L1 is a case mark a indicating the contents of the cargo.
A receipt date b, the number of cargoes c, a receipt management number d and its barcode e are recorded, and are labels attached to individual packaged cargo. The barcode label L2 is the storage date b
-In addition to the warehousing control number d and its barcode e, the destination f-The number of exteriors described below and the number of incomings g are recorded, and one representative package cargo of the import / export cargo group consisting of a predetermined number of units Label to be attached to

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the bonded warehouse C is a portable radio communication terminal provided with a bar code reader for reading a bar code, which is a handy terminal having a data input / output function individually owned by an operator. 20. These portable radio communication terminals 20 are capable of performing a loading / unloading operation and managing the same while reading the barcode labels L1 and L2 attached to the import / export cargo with a barcode reader to identify the cargo. Furthermore, when storage is performed for each group of import / export cargo in a predetermined unit, the barcode of the storage location can be read with a barcode reader, and the barcode of the representative packaged cargo stored there can be read to register the storage location. ing.

The customs processing bureau D is a department that carries out procedures for declaring import / export freight to customs, and is provided with a customs data processing terminal 25 comprising at least a personal computer or the like. Upon receiving the declaration data, the customs data processing terminal 25 performs a customs procedure based on the transmission of the declaration data, and returns the customs clearance information to the mobile data processing terminal 13.

The freight collection and delivery station E is installed, for example, adjacent to the bonded warehouse C. In the case of export, the freight collection and collection office E carries the ordered cargo to the collection location of the shipper X and transports it to the bonded warehouse C.
In the case of import, it is a transportation section for transporting the imported cargo from the bonded warehouse C to the destination of the shipper X. The cargo collection station E includes a collection / delivery data processing terminal 27 composed of a personal computer or the like, in addition to the cargo collection / delivery vehicle 26.

The freight forwarding station F is installed, for example, adjacent to the container yard Y near the harbor distant from the bonded storage yard C, and in the case of export, orders are relayed from the bonded storage yard C to the container yard Y, and In the case of import, the transport section transports the imported cargo from the port Z to the bonded warehouse C via the container yard Y. Freight Forwarder F
In addition to a cargo transport vehicle 28 such as a drage, a transport data processing terminal 29 such as a personal computer
Is provided.

The central data processing station A has a host computer 30 which is connected to a data processing terminal provided at each of the work instruction station B, the bonded warehouse C, the customs clearance processing station D, the cargo collection and distribution station E and the cargo transportation station F. The system is configured so that data can be mutually transmitted and received by a dedicated communication network, all data related to import / export freight are collected, and the data is stored in the database 31 for centralized management.

In the central data processing station A, the host computer 30 prepares a database of import / export cargo loading / unloading work instructions and work progress in the bonded warehouse C, and a database 31 and a bonded warehouse. C
The work progress is displayed on the control screen of the mobile data processing terminal 13 through the database 31 by the wireless LAN system between the mobile data processing terminal 13 and the portable wireless communication terminal 20 according to the progress. When a loading / unloading work instruction is selected for each predetermined unit of the import / export cargo, the loading / unloading work information of the cargo is displayed on the output screen of the portable wireless communication terminal 20 possessed by the site worker through wireless communication, and the loading / unloading work information is displayed. It is possible to carry out the loading and unloading work of the cargo based on the.

In the storage and retrieval management support system having the above-described configuration, when a cargo order is received from the shipper X by the work instruction station B using EDI or the like in order to export cargo by a container ship, for example, FIG. The entry / exit process for the export cargo is executed through the steps shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the cargo entry / exit management step related to the export will be described with reference to FIGS.

When an order is received from the shipper 1 for a transport order, the work instruction station B first prepares an entry / exit work plan at the bonded warehouse C for the export cargo using the work instruction data processing terminal 11 in accordance with the contents of the order. (S1). Then, it instructs the freight collection and delivery office E to collect the export freight related to the order, arranges for the cargo to be collected from the collection destination of the shipper X and transported to the bonded warehouse C (S2a), while each of the bonded warehouses is arranged. C
The storage instruction information is transmitted for each transportation order to the mobile data processing terminal 13 in the storage, and the storage instruction is performed (S2).
b).

In the bonded warehouse C, when the storage instruction information is transmitted to the mobile data processing terminal 13, it is read into the personal computer 18 and is automatically generated as storage (planned) data. When the receiving instruction information is not transmitted, the receiving information is input to the personal computer 18 and converted into data by referring to the invoice of the incoming cargo carried by the collection driver of the freight collection and delivery vehicle 26. The received data is printed out as a barcode label by the barcode label printer 19 (S3). Usually, each packaged cargo is provided with a shipper-specific shipping label for identifying the content of the cargo. Therefore, when the shipping label is provided with a barcode indicating the contents of the packaged cargo, if the barcode is of a format that can be used, it can be used as it is as a cargo identification management label.

Next, in the bonded warehouse C, based on the storage instruction, the operation of entering the export cargo that has been collected and unloaded at the warehouse entrance is started. First, at the warehouse entrance, the incoming (planned) information on the barcode label is compared with the actually unloaded cargo, and a receiving check is performed. Then, the shipping mark, the number, the appearance (presence or absence of damage) of each packaged cargo are checked, and if there is a difference, the incoming data is corrected by the personal computer 18 of the mobile data processing terminal 13. Then, the bar code label L1
Is attached to each packaged cargo, and a barcode label L2 is attached to a representative packaged cargo in each cargo block, and thereafter, the export cargo is identified by these barcode labels so that entry / exit management can be performed. (S
4).

After performing the warehousing check and attaching the barcode labels L1 and L2 as described above, the site worker scans the barcode labels with the portable wireless communication terminal 20 to check the number of packaged cargoes, and summarizes them. The number of blocks of the cargo group thus obtained is visually observed, and the number is input to the portable radio communication terminal 20 and registered as the exterior number (S5). Then, the cargo is also weighed, and the weighing data is input to the personal computer 18 of the mobile data processing terminal 13,
The calibration data and the exterior quantity data are transmitted to the database 31 of the central data processing station A, respectively.

Thereafter, for the first time, an operation of carrying the packaged cargo from the entrance of the bonded warehouse C to the predetermined storage location is performed.
At this time, the site worker reads the barcode label attached to the storage rack of each storage location with the portable wireless communication terminal 20, and similarly reads the barcode of the cargo to be stored, and stores the storage location information. The storage location is registered in the portable radio communication terminal 20 by linking the received cargo information with the data on the data, and transmitted to the database 31 (S6). In the case of this cargo storage, when a part of the whole export cargo crosses another storage location, the corresponding number is input to the portable wireless communication terminal 20 to link the storage data and the storage cargo data. Do. Also, in addition to the length, width, and height of the stored cargo, the weight is also input and similarly linked as storage data.

On the other hand, after the cargo is stored in the storage location in this way, the shipper X sends a shipping instruction by EDI or the like to the work instruction station B.
Is received, the outgoing work instruction data input to the work instruction data processing terminal 11 at the work instruction station B is transferred to the personal computer 1 of the mobile data processing terminal 13 in the bonded warehouse C.
8 and, as shown in FIG. 5, a list is displayed on the control screen 18a together with the progress h of the work identified by the symbol (S7). On this list screen, the bonded warehouse storage code i, the closing date of shipping j, the reference number of the departure instruction k, the total number l per container l, the permission of customs clearance m, the type of container n, the loading (container loading)
The work designation date o, the presence / absence p of container arrival, and the like are displayed.

At the same time, in the work instruction station B, the work instruction data processing terminal 11 searches the database 31 to check whether there is any corresponding incoming data for the outgoing instruction data. If the corresponding incoming data exists, it is automatically linked to the data and transmitted as declaration data to the customs data processing terminal 25 of the customs processing bureau D (S8a). On the other hand, instruction information for arranging transportation means such as a drage is transmitted to the freight carrier F through the database 31 (S8).
b). The customs processing bureau D uses the customs data processing terminal 25 to perform customs procedure processing based on the declaration data. When the customs clearance procedure is completed and customs clearance is obtained, the customs clearance information is returned to the mobile data processing terminal 13 through the database 31.

On the other hand, in the bonded warehouse C, the operation of unloading the packaged cargo is started based on the unloading instruction. At this time, on the control screen 18a of the personal computer 18,
The work manager in charge monitors the progress of the displayed cargo loading status and information on the progress of customs clearance procedures, and confirms whether the picking work to remove the cargo from the storage location can be started. When the picking operation can be started, the work management person instructs the personal computer 18.
To select a picking work instruction for each container.

Then, the selected picking instruction is transmitted to the portable radio communication terminal 20 possessed by the site worker, and is displayed on the output screen for the number of instructions.
The field worker selects any of these instructions by operating the portable wireless communication terminal 20 and requests picking instruction information. Then, the portable wireless communication terminal 20
, Detailed information such as a warehouse management number, a storage location, and the number of cargoes related to the picking instruction request is displayed (S9).

It should be noted that, in many cases, a plurality of shipping containers are tailored depending on the size and quantity of the loading cargo according to the order. In this example, the personal computer 18 uses a predetermined banning plan software to convert the loading cargo into container units. A program for automatically creating a banning plan is installed so that the bunching plan can be optimally sorted, and the bunning plan is transmitted to the portable wireless communication terminal 20 of the site worker in charge as the delivery instruction information. . The on-site worker can easily determine the picking order of the cargo by referring to the banning plan.

The person in charge of the on-site work sees the detailed cargo information related to the picking request displayed on the output screen of the portable radio communication terminal 20 and stores the corresponding cargo in the storage location /
The retrieval code is searched using the entry control number as a key, the bar code label attached to the cargo is scanned by the portable radio communication terminal 20, and the exit instruction data is collated on the database 31. As a result of the collation, when it is confirmed that the cargo is to be taken out of the cargo, the cargo is put together in containers (S10).

Thereafter, at the bonded warehouse C, the loading operation is started to load the assembled cargo into a container. Before that, the bar code label is again scanned by the portable radio communication terminal 20 and the cargo is left. It is checked whether there is any (S11).

Then, on the control screen 18a of the personal computer 18, while monitoring the progress status such as the arrival status of the drage, the status of the customs procedure, and the status of the picking, the work manager checks whether the loading operation can be started. When the loading operation can be started, the personal computer 18 is operated to select a loading operation instruction, and the portable radio communication terminal 20 is used to perform a cargo loading check operation on the selected operation instruction. That is, the portable radio communication terminal 20 scans the barcode label attached to the cargo, checks the delivery instruction data on the database 31, and confirms the delivery (S12).

As a result of the comparison, the cargo loading operation is started only when the scanned content matches the delivery instruction data.

After the cargo loading is completed, the container data is determined and transmitted to an overseas destination using, for example, EDI. At the destination, the data is expanded as the import container detailed information, the loading status of the cargo in the container is checked on the control screen using the above-mentioned vanning plan software, and the cargo unloaded from the container using the portable wireless communication terminal Scan the barcode label (attached at the place of origin) to check the import container information and confirm the receipt of goods.

Incidentally, although the entry / exit management support system according to the present invention has been applied to the entry / exit management of export-related cargo, it can also be applied to import / export management of import-related cargo.

For example, when cargo is imported by a container ship, the cargo transport vehicle 28 at the cargo transport station F
The container-laden imported cargo is conveyed from the unloading port at the port Z to the bonded warehouse C via the container yard Y.

In the above-mentioned warehouse management support system, the processing for loading and unloading the imported cargo is executed, for example, through the steps shown in FIG.

First, the work instruction bureau B creates a loading / unloading work plan for the imported cargo in the bonded warehouse C based on the bill of lading obtained (T1). In this case, the cargo information stored in the container is input to the work instruction data processing terminal 11 to generate warehousing (scheduled) data, and the mobile data processing terminal 1 of the bonded warehouse C via the database 31.
3 and issue a storage instruction (T2). This storage (plan) information is displayed as a work schedule on the control screen 18a of the mobile data processing terminal 13.

If a system in which similar cargo information is transmitted from an overseas departure place using EDI is adopted, the incoming (planned) data is automatically created by the mobile data processing terminal 13. Stored in the database 31. In addition,
If the same vanning plan software as described above is used at the place of departure overseas, the database 31 directly receives the vanning plan information and uses it as devanning information for subsequent work instructions (T3).

In the bonded warehouse C, the work manager operates the mobile data processing terminal 13 while checking the progress on the control screen 18a, selects a desired container cargo removal work, and loads the cargo from the container. A lowering operation is performed (T4).

Thereafter, based on the loading instruction information, the loading operation of the imported cargo unloaded at the warehouse entrance is started. First, the loading (planned) information and the cargo actually unloaded from the container. And compare them, and perform a warehouse check. And
Check the shipping marks, the number, the appearance of the packaged cargo (presence or absence of damage), etc., and if there is a difference, correct the data at the mobile data processing terminal 13 and update the incoming (planned) information ( T5). Subsequent work steps proceed on the basis of the updated storage (confirmation) information, where the data becomes a stock on the data.

After the receipt check, the received (confirmed) data is printed out by the bar code label printer 19 mounted on the mobile data processing terminal 13 and the bar code labels L1 and L2 for cargo management are printed out. Affixed to the packing cargo in the same way as in the case above, and thereafter used for identification and management of the cargo (T6).

After attaching the bar code label, the worker scans the bar code label with the portable radio communication terminal 20 carried to check the number of packed cargoes, and visually checks the number of blocks of the grouped cargoes. The number is input to the portable radio communication terminal 20 as the exterior number and registered (T7).

Thereafter, for the first time, a work of entering the bonded storage place C in the predetermined storage place is performed. At this time, the worker registers the storage location using the barcode reader of the portable wireless communication terminal 20 and associates the incoming data with the stored cargo data, as in the case of export (T8).

On the other hand, after the imported cargo is stored in the storage area and the work instruction station B receives a shipping instruction from the shipper X, the work instruction station B transmits the shipping instruction data to the bonded storage area C.
To the mobile data processing terminal 13 to issue a retrieval command. The retrieval instruction information is displayed in a list on the control screen 18a of the mobile data processing terminal 13 for each retrieval work mode (T9).

At the same time, in the work instruction station B, the work instruction data processing terminal 11 searches the database 31 and finds out the corresponding receipt data (stock cargo data) in response to the delivery instruction data.
Check if there is. If applicable receipt data exists,
The data is automatically linked to the data and transmitted to the customs processing bureau D as declaration data (T10a). On the other hand, it instructs the freight collection and delivery office E to arrange the freight collection and delivery vehicle 26 to pick up the freight (T10b).

On the other hand, in the bonded warehouse C, the import cargo is to be discharged based on the release instruction. At this time, as in the case of export, the release schedule is monitored while monitoring the control screen 18a of the mobile data processing terminal 13. Confirm and select the cargo picking work instruction. Then, the detailed information of the cargo related to the picking is displayed on the output screen of the portable wireless communication terminal 20 (T11).

Now, the worker in charge of the site works out the corresponding cargo by using the storage location / warehouse management number as a key while looking at the detailed cargo information relating to the picking displayed on the output screen of the portable radio communication terminal 20. The barcode label affixed to the cargo is scanned by the barcode reader of the portable wireless communication terminal 20, and the delivery instruction data is collated on the database 31. As a result of the collation, when it is confirmed that the cargo is to be taken out, the cargo is grouped for each pickup form unit (T12).

The freight collection / delivery vehicle 2 arranged at the freight collection / delivery station E
When 6 arrives, the receipt of the import freight carried by the driver in charge of collection and delivery is received at the reception, and the delivery receipt is handed to the driver in charge of collection and delivery in exchange. The delivery instruction number has a bar code display on the cargo delivery note. Then, at the cargo exit of the bonded warehouse C, the worker in charge of the cargo release check receives the cargo delivery note from the driver in charge of collection and delivery, scans the bar code display with the portable wireless communication terminal 20, and then takes over The barcode label of the imported cargo corresponding to the document is scanned to confirm the delivery, and the entry / exit management of the imported cargo is completed (T13).

The imported cargoes whose delivery has been confirmed are piled up on the cargo collection / delivery vehicle 26 and delivered to the destination of the shipper X.

In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the entry / exit management support system of the present invention is applied to a case where import / export is carried out by a ship such as a container ship. It is needless to say that the present invention can be applied to a case where management is performed in a storage room.

[0062]

According to the present invention configured as described above, the following effects can be obtained.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the central data processing bureau makes a database of the entry and exit work instructions and the work progress in the bonded warehouse, and displays the work on the control screen of the mobile data processing terminal through the database. When the progress status is displayed and the entry / exit work instruction is selected for each predetermined unit of the import / export cargo in accordance with the progress status, the entry / exit work information of the cargo is transmitted to the portable wireless communication terminal carried by the field worker through wireless communication. Is displayed on the output screen, and it is possible to carry out the loading / unloading operation of the cargo based on the loading / unloading operation information. On the other hand, workers do not need to go from the work site to the warehouse office to obtain work instructions,
(2) Even if there is a change in the contents of the work instruction on the way, there is no need to create a new work instruction and replace it each time. (3) When the warehouse operation is completed, the warehouse administration department There is no need to collect work instructions from each worker and confirm the completion of the entry / exit work by attaching the work instruction, etc. (4) After the completion of the entry / exit work, a large amount of work completion input processing is performed. This eliminates the hassle of performing all at once, and as a result, paperless warehouse operations can be achieved, as well as the efficiency of paperwork related to the loading and unloading of import / export cargo, and the time and labor required for paperwork can be significantly reduced. .

In addition, the central data processing bureau compiles a warehouse entry / exit work instruction and a work progress status in the bonded warehouse as a database, and wirelessly communicates the database with the mobile data processing terminal and the portable wireless communication terminal. By forming a LAN, it is possible to quickly and accurately respond to inquiries regarding the progress of import / export cargo without a time lag between the actual situation and the progress on data as in the past, greatly improving customer service. Can be improved.

Further, all the cargo information related to the transportation order stored in the database of the central data processing office is transferred by the mobile data processing terminal through the mobile data processing terminal without using the warehouse office. By adopting a system configuration that transmits data directly to the terminal, the warehouse administrative department, which was previously indispensable for performing warehouse management tasks, is no longer required, and as a result, office space in the bonded warehouse is not required. Accordingly, the entire warehouse space can be effectively used, and the number of office workers can be significantly reduced, so that the overall operation cost can be reduced.

In the bonded warehouse, a mobile data processing terminal that has a data input / output function and a communication function and is configured to be able to travel and that displays a list of the work progress on a control screen is used for wireless communication. Even if it is a multi-storey building, you can easily check the progress of work by looking at the screen anywhere in the warehouse, while giving instructions to the workers on each floor accurately and quickly through the screen. It can be performed.

According to the second aspect of the present invention,
While the mobile data processing terminal has a barcode label output function, the mobile wireless communication terminal has a barcode reading function, and when the mobile data processing terminal generates import / export cargo receipt data, the portable data communication terminal transmits the import data. The barcode label is output and attached to the import / export cargo, while the barcode is read by the portable wireless communication terminal to identify the import / export cargo, so that import / export operations and management can be performed. Cargo entry / exit management is performed accurately and promptly, and overall work management can be made more efficient.

According to the third aspect of the present invention,
The storage location of the import / export cargo in the bonded warehouse is identified by a bar code display.When the export / import cargo is stored for each predetermined storage unit based on the incoming data, the storage location is read by the portable wireless communication terminal, The storage location can be registered simply by reading the barcode label of the imported / exported cargo stored there, eliminating the trouble associated with the cumbersome storage location registration work that was conventionally done manually. The registration work of the place can be processed accurately and promptly.

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FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of an import / export cargo entry / exit management support system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a mobile data processing terminal.

FIG. 3 is a configuration explanatory view showing an example of a barcode label for identifying and managing cargo.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an entry / exit management process for export cargo.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a control screen of a mobile data processing terminal for displaying a list of work progress statuses;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an entry / exit management process for imported cargo.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a conventional system configuration for managing the entry and exit of export cargo.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A Central data processing station B Work instruction station C Bonded storage D Customs clearance processing station E Cargo collection and distribution station F Cargo transport station L1, L2 Barcode label X Shipper 11 Work instruction data processing terminal 13 Mobile data processing terminal 18a Control screen 20 Mobile Wireless communication terminal 25 Customs clearance data processing terminal b. Communication network

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[Submission date] July 5, 2000 (2007.5.5)

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[Claims] Claims: 1. An import / export cargo entry / exit management support system for managing import / export cargo stored in a bonded warehouse for customs clearance and then exiting through customs clearance based on a transport order from a shipper. In addition to the above-mentioned bonded warehouse, a work instruction bureau that prepares an import / export cargo entry / exit work plan according to a transportation order and issues work instructions at the bonded warehouse, and a procedure for filing import / export cargo with customs. And a central data processing station that centrally manages data related to import / export cargo collected by connecting them via a communication line so that data can be sent and received between them, and centrally manages them. A work instruction data processing terminal for generating inbound and outbound cargo entry and exit work instruction data in the bonded storage in accordance with the transportation order; A terminal that is configured to be able to travel with a communication function together with an input / output function, and that incoming work data and outgoing work instruction data transmitted from the work instruction data processing terminal via the database are read, and at any time, A mobile data processing terminal that displays a list on the control screen together with the progress of the work, and a wireless LAN is formed between the mobile data processing terminal and the database, and has a data input / output function individually owned by the operator. When the customs processing bureau links the incoming data and the outgoing work instruction data in the database and is transmitted as the declaration data necessary for the customs procedure, the customs processing bureau performs the customs procedure based on the data. Together with a customs data processing terminal for returning customs clearance permission information to the mobile data processing terminal, According to the progress of the work displayed on the control screen of the mobile data processing terminal, when the entry / exit work instruction is selected for each predetermined unit of import / export cargo,
The cargo entry / exit work information is displayed on the output screen of the portable wireless communication terminal through wireless communication, and cargo entry / exit work can be performed based on the entry / exit work information. Import / export cargo entry / exit management support system. 2. The mobile data processing terminal has a bar code label output function, while the portable wireless communication terminal has a bar code reading function, and the mobile data processing terminal is a mobile data processing terminal which is capable of handling import / export freight related to a transportation order. When generating warehousing data, the warehousing data is output as a barcode label and affixed to the import / export cargo, while the barcode label is read by the portable wireless communication terminal to identify the import / export cargo, and the warehousing and loading operations are performed. 2. The import / export cargo entry / exit management support system according to claim 1, wherein the system is configured to perform the management. 3. A storage location of the import / export cargo in the bonded warehouse is identified by a bar code display, and when the import / export cargo is stored for each predetermined storage unit based on the incoming data, the portable radio communication terminal stores the import / export cargo. 3. The system according to claim 2, wherein the location is read, and the storage location is registered by reading the barcode label of the import / export cargo stored therein. Outbound management support system.