JP2002189783A - Safe and efficient distributing method by utilizing information system widely used to the public - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a distribution method capable of reducing the distribution cost of shipper companies by performing cooperation transportation between transport agents without constructing a special system. SOLUTION: An efficient distribution service to the shipper companies is realized without constructing a special system with the cooperative transportation obtained by combining a general motor truck transporter with a special mixed loading truck transporter by adapting to various needs of the shipper companies while maintaining transportation quality and utilizing a widely and generally used information system, such as the Internet, a fax, a portable telephone, a cargo pursuit system and an automatic cargo collection command system.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a distribution method for packages and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A shipper company first deposits products shipped from a factory in a warehouse near the factory, and outsources small-lot shipments to sales offices such as local courier companies. We will arrange transportation to the home base, which is the logistics base for the remote delivery destination, and for other products, transportation to the destination. In addition, for goods shipped to distant distribution bases, we arrange transportation from the home base to warehouses scattered in the warehouse, transportation from warehouses to destinations, and collection of returned goods, used goods, recycled goods, and the like. Or, in response to an order received from a shipper company, the carrier makes a delivery plan, transports from the factory to the transit destination and final destination, and collects returned goods, used goods, recycled goods, etc. I have.

[0003] At present, when a shipper company has a large inventory,
They need to secure storage space, and if they are not sold and cashed, they will incur interest costs. Due to such a tendency to reduce inventory, there is a growing need for frequent distribution, small-volume and just-in-time distribution of commercial cargo.

[0004] However, logistics becomes complicated for a company that receives an order, which leads to an increase in logistics costs. Therefore, the shipper company has sent a major trucking company
You will take the outsourcing of the logistics department seriously.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the invention] On the shipper company side,
It would be safer to outsource to a major trucking company with a strong brand, but in the transportation industry where SMEs are overwhelmingly large, SMEs that cannot invest in system development and independent marketing are always large. The problem is that the absurdity of having to subcontract and accept low fares, leading truckers to save money and reduce operational risks by having to hire cars.

[0006] Large special assemblers have established a nationwide network, which is very convenient for emergency transportation in the event of a shortage. Has become inevitable.

[0007] Further, due to the frequent and small-sized distribution, the loading efficiency of trucks to be delivered is reduced. Considering transportation efficiency, return cargo is required.However, under current regulations, transportation from outside the business area is a so-called `` one-legged principle '' that only cargo arriving at your business area can be carried. However, securing the return cargo is limited, and it does not work well.

An object of the present invention is to use a widely used information system such as a fax machine, a cellular phone, a telephone, and a computer which can be connected to the Internet, and to construct a carrier without using a special system. It is an object of the present invention to provide a logistics method that enables cooperative transportation between cargoes and reduces logistics costs for shippers.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems] A general freight car transport company requested to transport by a shipper company divides delivery destinations in the whole country into several blocks, selects a place suitable for the logistics base, and selects a place in the block. In cooperation with a truck terminal that is optimal for transportation and a special stowage company with a network, a general freight transport company is in charge of basic transportation from the factory to the truck terminal that is a distant logistics base. A special assorter is in charge of delivery from and collection and return to that point.

[0010] The use of such a truck terminal eliminates the need for a large facility as a base for a remote area.
Storage costs and cargo handling costs can be reduced, as well as consolidation of delivery destinations and changes in physical quantities. In addition, emergency transportation is not necessary because of the frequent transportation, and basic transportation to the truck terminal of the block to which the delivery destination belongs is a consolidation of direct transportation without transshipment, so the cost of emergency transportation and accidents The danger of is reduced. In other words, by combining the areas of specialty freight trucking operators and special launderers,
Safe and reliable transportation can be realized.

[0011] In addition, the general lorry transportation company issues the "collection and return" quantity information collected at the truck terminal or a "collection and return" request directly from the delivery destination via the Internet, fax or the like for 24 hours. It is possible to secure the return load of the nearest optimal vehicle without building a reception and special system.

[0012] In recent years, the freight tracking system has already become a standard service for courier services, but from the home page of a general freight car carrier on the Internet,
Access to the homepage of a special pallier that has partnered in advance to enable direct tracking and confirmation, and also provide information on basic transportation on the homepage of a general freight car transport company, which is the same information as major companies Can provide services.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the flow of luggage according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a shipper company. Reference numeral 2 denotes a facility having a distribution center function of a general lorry transportation company. Numeral 3 is a truck terminal of a special stacker. Reference numerals 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 represent the goods delivery destinations of a shipper company such as a warehouse, a factory, and a store, respectively. A double arrow indicates a supply logistics, and a single arrow indicates a collected logistics such as a recycled product and a returned product.

The general freight car transport company 2 requested to transport by the shipper company 1 divides the delivery destinations scattered all over the country of the shipper company into several blocks, selects a place suitable for each logistics base, and selects a location suitable for the distribution base. Terminal with optimal truck terminal for transportation of cargo and special assortment 3 with network
Affiliate with etc. in advance.

The general freight car transport company 2 carries out the main transportation to each truck terminal frequently according to the instructions of the shipper company 1.

With regard to delivery from the truck terminal, the general freight car transport company 2 gives instructions by e-mail, fax, telephone, etc., and the special stacking company 3 etc. performs this. The special assembling company 3 etc. informs the general freight car transport company 2 of the shipping details by e-mail, fax or the like.

For collection and return, a special assortment company 3 or the like normally uses a system for providing information on a collection request to a nearest collection vehicle in response to a collection request by telephone,
Carry to truck terminal. In the case of collective collection and return of goods that cannot be handled by a pickup truck, a request is made by e-mail, fax, telephone, etc. to the general freight car transport company 2 or the special assortment 3.

The general lorry transport company 2 collects information on the quantity of collected and returned goods by a special laminating company 3 or the like,
Received by e-mail, fax, telephone, etc. from 5, 6, 7, 8 and assigned as a return load of the main transport truck.

At the time of the contract for the affiliated transportation, the permission to set a link from the homepage of the general freight car carrier 2 to the homepage of the special assortment trader 3 etc. is obtained, and the freight tracking system is set to the general freight car carrier 2 To be accessible from the homepage. Further, the general lorry transport company 2 provides information on basic transportation, a special
The information such as the shipping details received from the company is also posted on the homepage so that customers can freely check the delivery status directly.

[0020]

[Embodiment] Products shipped from a factory are first scattered throughout the nation of shipper companies who transport goods to a facility with a distribution center function of a general freight truck carrier 2 near the factory and sort all the shipped products. The warehouse or the delivery destination is divided into blocks, and instead of the warehouse that was previously required as a distribution center to be the base of the remote delivery destination, a special freight car carrier 2 has previously signed a special contract The transport between the truck terminal, the warehouse, and other delivery destinations, where the general freight car carrier 2 frequently carries out the main transport to the truck terminal of the cargo carrier 3 is performed by the special cargo carrier.

Until now, items that have been urgently sent to a courier company as missing items, etc., are mixed in trucks of the main transportation that frequently arrive and depart. The general freight car transport company 2 carries it.

The special assorter sorts at the truck terminal 3 and transports it to a warehouse and other delivery destinations. Incidentally, the transportation of the goods shipped from the factory to the delivery destination for the luggage that does not have a transit point may be performed by the general lorry transport company 2 in some cases.

The pickup truck of the special assorter carries the collection and returned goods to the truck terminal 3.

The general lorry carrier 2 receiving the information on the quantity of the collected and returned goods, sorts the vehicles as the return cargo of the main transport truck, and sends it to the general lorry carrier 2 by e-mail, telephone, or the like. Instruct the crew.

[0025]

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a transportation information service to a customer without using a special system and to secure a return load by using a widely used information system. In addition, it is possible to carry out cooperative transportation with partners, and this will enable efficient logistics methods,
Can be provided to shipper companies.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the flow of luggage in one of several blocks of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Shipper company 2 General freight car carrier 3 Special assorter 4 Warehouse 5 Factory 6 Delivery destination 7 Delivery destination 8 Delivery destination

Claims (1)

[Claims] [1] A general freight car transport company divides goods delivery destinations scattered throughout the nation of a shipper company into several blocks, and, for each logistics base, a special loading company having an optimal truck terminal. The main transportation between the shipper company and the distant logistics base is handled by a general freight car carrier, and the transportation between the distant logistics base and the delivery destination is
Efficient logistics methods realized without the need for special systems by using a reasonable combination of existing transportation methods, which are handled by special stackers, and widely used information systems .