JP2005178958A - Transportation vehicle management system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a transportation vehicle management system capable of enhancing mounting efficiency of a transportation vehicle and capable of reducing the transportation cost by calculating a wrapping form of an ordered article in accordance with obtained order information by a computer and grasping vehicle allocation information. <P>SOLUTION: This transportation vehicle management system is provided with an order information database 21 for inputting the order information, a wrapping information database 22 for storing wrapping information, a transportation information database 23 for storing transformation information, a vehicle allocation information calculation means 24 for calculating a number of allocated transportation vehicles or kinds of the vehicles based on the wrapping information database 22 and the transformation information database 23 when the order information database 21 is inputted, a vehicle allocation information inputting means 25 for inputting the vehicle allocation information of the kinds and the number of the allocated transportation vehicles prepared in advance by expectation, and a vehicle allocation information determination means 26 for comparing the vehicle allocation information calculated by the vehicle allocation information calculation means 24 and the vehicle allocation information inputted by the vehicle allocation information inputting means 25. Thus, the mounting efficiency of the transportation vehicle can be enhanced, and the transportation cost can be reduced. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a transport vehicle management system that arranges transport vehicles for delivering a required number of ordered items at a customer's designated time. In particular, when order information is obtained from a customer, the order information is included in the order information. The present invention relates to an efficient transportation vehicle allocation management method.

  Conventionally, in this type of transport vehicle management system, order information from a customer is generally obtained at least several hours (for example, 4 hours) before a designated delivery time. Therefore, as a transport vehicle management system that arranges transport vehicles for mounting the required number of ordered items as many as the required number, for example, it is compatible based on the procedure of the flowchart shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, in step 110, order information is obtained from the customer several hours before the designated delivery time (for example, 4 hours). Note that the order information represents at least the order information of the delivery location, delivery time, product type and order quantity of the ordered product, and is obtained by the transmission means.

  Then, in step 120, an instruction is given to complete the assortment of ordered items approximately one hour before the transportation vehicle departs according to the order information, and the transportation vehicle is arranged based on the prospective judgment. Then, when the assortment of goods is completed, in step 130, a necessary number of ordered items are mounted on the transport vehicle. Then, in step 140, it is determined after loading whether or not the ordered item can be mounted on the arranged transport vehicle.

  Here, if it has been installed, the process proceeds to step 150, and the transport vehicle is departed for the customer. If there is a shortage of transport vehicles in step 150, the process proceeds to step 160, where an additional flight is arranged and an order is loaded on the additional flight, and then the customer including the additional flight is included in step 170. A transportation vehicle is set to depart for. As a result, a required number of ordered items can be delivered to the customer at the time designated by the customer.

  However, according to the procedure as described above, whether or not an ordered item can be mounted on the transport vehicle is determined at the time of mounting within a limited time before the transport vehicle departs. There are times, however, when it is necessary to leave the car so that it can be delivered at a fixed time. Therefore, there is a problem that mounting efficiency is poor when the empty space is large. On the other hand, there is a case where the transport vehicle arranged in advance is not used, and the dispatch management of the transport vehicle is bad.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to take the above-mentioned points into consideration, and by installing a packaging form of an ordered item corresponding to the obtained order information by a computer and grasping the dispatch information of the transportation vehicle, the mounting of the transportation vehicle It is an object of the present invention to provide a transport vehicle management system that can increase efficiency and reduce transport costs.

  In order to achieve the above object, the technical means described in claims 1 to 5 are employed. That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the order information input means (21) for inputting order information indicating at least the delivery location, the delivery time, the type and the order quantity of the ordered product transmitted from the customer, Packaging information storage means (22) for storing at least one of the packaging information representing the external dimensions, volume and weight of the packaging form set for each product type, and for delivering the ordered product to the customer Transportation information storage means (23) for storing at least one of the transportation information indicating the volume of the loading platform, the mounted weight and the transportation route set for each vehicle type of the transportation vehicle, and order information input means (21) Is input based on the packaging information storage means (22) and the transport information storage means (23), and the minimum necessary for the transport vehicle carrying the ordered item corresponding to the order information input means (21) Is characterized by having a vehicle allocation information calculation means for vehicle type vehicle allocation number or the transport vehicle is determined (24).

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the order information input means (21) is input, the dispatch information calculating means (24) for obtaining the number of transport vehicles or the type of transport vehicle is obtained. In the stage where there is time before installation, the number of transport vehicles or the type of transport vehicle according to the order can be calculated.For example, the volume or weight of the packaging form per flight is large, and the number of dispatch vehicles If there is a shortage, or if the volume or weight of the packaging form per flight is small and the vacant space in the transport vehicle becomes large, it is possible to adjust changes in advance with customers, delivery time, delivery quantity, etc. Therefore, it is possible to improve the mounting efficiency of the transportation vehicle and reduce the transportation cost. In addition, the operation management of the transportation vehicle can be finely managed by grasping the dispatch information of the transportation vehicle in advance.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the order information input means (21) for inputting the order information indicating at least the delivery location, the delivery time, the product type and the order quantity of the ordered product transmitted from the customer, Packaging information storage means (22) for storing at least one of the packaging information representing the outer dimensions, volume and weight of the packaging form set in the above, and a transport vehicle for delivering the ordered product to the customer The transportation information storage means (23) for storing at least one of the transportation information representing the volume, loading weight and transportation route set for each vehicle type and the order information input means (21) are input. When necessary, the minimum number of vehicles to be transported on the basis of the packaging information storage means (22) and the transportation information storage means (23), the transportation vehicle carrying the ordered goods corresponding to the order information input means (21). The vehicle allocation information calculating means (24) for which the vehicle type of the transport vehicle is required, the vehicle allocation information input means (25) for inputting the vehicle type and the number of vehicle allocation of the transport vehicle arranged in advance according to the prospect, and the vehicle allocation information calculation means (24 The vehicle allocation information determining means (26) for comparing the vehicle allocation information obtained by (1) with the vehicle allocation information input by the vehicle allocation information input means (25).

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the vehicle allocation information determining unit (24) for comparing the vehicle allocation information obtained by the vehicle allocation information calculating unit (24) with the vehicle allocation information input by the vehicle allocation information input unit (25). 26), it is possible to make a determination at an early stage before mounting whether the vehicle type and the number of transport vehicles arranged in advance according to the prospect are appropriate. Thus, for example, when the volume or weight of the packaging form per flight is large and the number of vehicles dispatched is insufficient, or when the volume or weight of the packaging form per flight is small and the vacant space becomes large in the transport vehicle. This makes it possible to adjust changes in the customer, delivery time, delivery quantity, etc. in advance, so that the mounting efficiency of the transportation vehicle can be improved and the transportation cost can be reduced.

  The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the dispatch information calculation means (24) obtains the ordered product before mounting it on the transport vehicle. According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to maintain a good mounting efficiency state without mounting on a transport vehicle. Thereby, the transportation cost can be reduced.

  In the invention according to claim 4, the dispatch information determining means (26) determines whether or not the dispatch information input by the dispatch information input means (21) is appropriate before the ordered product is mounted on the transport vehicle. It is characterized by being able to confirm. According to invention of Claim 4, there exists an effect similar to Claim 3.

  In the invention according to claim 5, the packaging information storage means (22) is arranged such that the packaging information when the packaging information representing the outer dimensions, volume and weight of the packaging form is not stored in the packaging information storage means (22). It is characterized in that at least one of the packaging information representing the outer dimensions, volume and weight of the packaging form is additionally stored via the measuring means (27) for measuring the packaging form. According to the invention described in claim 5, for example, a weight scale for measuring weight is used as the measuring means (27), and weight information with higher accuracy is obtained from the weight information detected by the weight scale. 22).

  In addition, the code | symbol in the bracket | parenthesis of each said means shows a corresponding relationship with the specific means of embodiment mentioned later.

  Hereinafter, a transport vehicle management system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the transport vehicle management system, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the transport management system. The transport vehicle management system according to the present embodiment is a management system that arranges transport vehicles for delivering a required number of ordered items to a customer. As shown in FIG. And determining means. Specifically, an order information database 21 that is an order information input means for inputting order information indicating at least a delivery location, a delivery time, a product type and an order quantity of an ordered product transmitted from a customer, and for each product type of the ordered product. A packaging information database 22 that is packaging information storage means for storing at least one of the packaging information representing the external dimensions, volume and weight of the set packaging form, and for delivering the ordered product to the customer A transport information database 23 serving as a transport information storage means for storing at least one of the transport information representing the volume, loading weight and transport route set for each type of transport vehicle, and the order information database 21 Is entered into the order information database 21 based on the packaging information database 22 and the transport information database 23. Dispatch information calculation means 24 that requires the minimum required number of transport vehicles or the type of transport vehicle on which the ordered product is mounted, and dispatch information that inputs the dispatch information of the transport vehicle type and the number of transport vehicles arranged in advance The input unit 25 includes vehicle allocation information determined by the vehicle allocation information calculation unit 24 and vehicle allocation information determination unit 26 that compares the vehicle allocation information input by the vehicle allocation information input unit 25.

  In the order information database 21, the above-described order information is input to the computer 20 in real time from several hours (for example, 4 hours) before the delivery time designated by the customer at the latest. The packaging information database 22 is information relating to the packaging form of the ordered product. The packaging form is set for each type (for example, product product number), and the number, weight, volume, etc. of the packaging form are set. Basic data as basic units are preset and stored.

  The transport information database 23 is information related to the transport vehicle, and basic data such as a transport route indicating the volume of the loading platform, the mounted weight, and the delivery route to the customer set for each vehicle type is set and stored in advance. Is. The dispatch information calculating means 24 obtains the weight or volume per package route and the transportation route according to the order from the customer, and dispatch information such as the minimum number of dispatched vehicles or the type of transport vehicle. Is what you want.

  The vehicle allocation information determination unit 26 compares the vehicle allocation information obtained by the vehicle allocation information calculation unit 24 with the vehicle allocation information input by the vehicle allocation information input unit 25 by using the computer 20. This is to determine the suitability of information. In this way, by determining whether or not the dispatch information arranged with the prospect is appropriate in the time zone before installation with sufficient time, if it is appropriate, after the ordered items are packed, If it can be mounted on the transport vehicle, if it is not, adjustment of the change of the customer and order information (for example, the order quantity, delivery time) is executed, and the transport vehicle can be managed efficiently.

  Next, the procedure of the transport vehicle management system having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG. First, step 200 indicated by a one-dot chain line in the figure is a vehicle allocation information calculation determination means, and steps 210 to 230 in the frame are each determined using the computer 20. Specifically, in step 210, order information from the customer is input from the order information database 21. This order information is input to the computer 20 in real time from several hours (for example, 4 hours) before the designated delivery time for each delivery timing (delivery time and delivery location). A certain delivery time, delivery location, product type and order quantity are entered.

  In step 220, vehicle allocation information such as the number of vehicles allocated or the vehicle type of the transport vehicle is obtained in accordance with the ordered product, and the packaging information database 22 and the transport information database 23 are obtained from the type of the order information and the vehicle model of the transport vehicle. Based on this, for example, the volume or weight per delivery flight is obtained. Here, how to obtain this volume or weight will be described. First, the packaging information database 22 stores basic data serving as basic units such as the number of pieces accommodated, the weight, and the volume in the packaging form for each product type.

The basic data is that, for example, the product A has a capacity of X1 per packaging form, the weight of the box is Y1kg, the volume of the box is Z1m ³ , and the product B has a capacity of X2 per packaging form. Individual, 1 box weight is Y2kg, 1 box volume is Z2m ³ , C product is X3 pieces per box, 1 box weight is Y3kg, 1 box volume is Z3m ³ ... It is like that. If the number of items ordered per flight is, for example, XX A products, YY B products, and ZZ C products, the weight per flight can be obtained from the following (Formula 1). it can.

  (Expression 1) Weight per flight = (Product A: Order quantity (XX) ÷ Number of containers per box (X1) × weight of one box (Y1)) + (Product B: Order quantity (YY) ÷ 1 Number of accommodation per box (X2) × weight of one box (Y2)) + (product C: order quantity (YY) ÷ number of accommodation per box (X3) × weight of one box (Y3)). Similarly, the volume per flight can be obtained as shown in the following (Formula 2).

  (Expression 2) Volume per flight = (Product A: Order quantity (XX) ÷ Number of containers per box (X1) × Volume of one box (Z1)) + (Product B: Order quantity (YY) ÷ 1 Number of accommodation per box (X2) × volume of one box (Z2)) + (product C: order quantity (YY) ÷ number of accommodation per box (X3) × volume of one box (Z3)). Then, based on the obtained volume and weight of the ordered item, vehicle allocation information such as the number of vehicles to be transported or the vehicle type is obtained based on the transportation information database 23.

  Then, in the next step 230, it is determined whether or not the dispatch information arranged in anticipation is appropriate compared with the dispatch information obtained in step 220. Here, if appropriate, the process proceeds to step 240 to perform assortment of the ordered items, and then in step 250, the ordered items are mounted on the transportation vehicle and departed to the customer in step 260. . By the way, in step 230, when the weight or volume per flight is large and cannot be mounted on the prepared transport vehicle, the loading efficiency may be deteriorated in the next flight because the empty space of the cargo bed is large. Therefore, at this time, the transportation efficiency can be improved by adjusting the change of the customer and order information (for example, the order quantity, delivery time, etc.).

In addition, if the weight or volume per flight of the ordered product is small, the loading efficiency becomes poor because the empty space of the cargo bed is large as in the case of the next flight. Therefore, for example, the transportation efficiency can be improved by adjusting the order information with the customer so that the current delivery is stopped and the next delivery is delivered. If not, as described above, in the next step 270, it is determined whether or not the customer and order information change can be adjusted. At 280, a modified flight is arranged and the order is loaded thereon, and at step 290, the vehicle is departed for the customer.

  If it is not possible to adjust with the customer in step 270, it is determined in step 300 whether or not the ordered item can be changed to another vehicle type and mounted on the transport vehicle. Then, if appropriate, the process proceeds to step 310 to execute assortment of ordered items, and then in step 320, the ordered items are mounted on the transportation vehicle, and in step 330, the vehicle is departed for the customer. If not, priority is given to delivery as the worst case at step 340, an additional flight is arranged, and an ordered item is loaded thereon, and the vehicle is departed for the customer at step 350.

  In the above steps, when placing an ordered product on a transportation vehicle, it is taken as a guide that the installation of the ordered product is completed one hour before the transportation vehicle leaves the customer after loading. Thus, as described above, as a procedure of the transport vehicle management system, when there is a time allowance several hours before the order item is mounted on the transport vehicle, the dispatch information of the transport vehicle is obtained using the computer 20. Even if an unforeseen situation arises, it is possible to adjust the customer and order information, etc. so that the transportation efficiency can be improved.

  According to the transport vehicle management system according to the above-described embodiment, when the order information database 21 is input, the transport vehicle information calculation means 24 that determines the number of transport vehicles or the type of transport vehicle is provided. In the stage where there is enough time, it is possible to calculate the number of transported vehicles or the type of transported vehicle according to the order, for example, the volume or weight of the packaging form per flight is large, and the number of dispatched vehicles is insufficient Sometimes, if the volume or weight of the packaging form per flight is small and there is a large free space in the transport vehicle, it is possible to adjust changes in the customer, delivery time, delivery number, etc. in advance, It is possible to increase the mounting efficiency of the transportation vehicle and reduce the transportation cost. In addition, the operation management of the transportation vehicle can be finely managed by grasping the dispatch information of the transportation vehicle in advance.

Further, the vehicle allocation information determining unit 26 for comparing the vehicle allocation information obtained by the vehicle allocation information calculating unit 24 and the vehicle allocation information input by the vehicle allocation information input unit 25 is provided, so that the vehicle type of the transport vehicle arranged in advance according to the prospect. Appropriate / unsuitable number of units can be determined at an early stage before installation. Thus, for example, when the volume or weight of the packaging form per flight is large and the number of vehicles dispatched is insufficient, or when the volume or weight of the packaging form per flight is small and the vacant space becomes large in the transport vehicle. Allows adjustment of changes in customer, delivery time, number of deliveries, etc. in advance, thus improving the efficiency of mounting transport vehicles and reducing transport costs (other embodiments)
In the above embodiment, for each product type (for example, product product number), basic data serving as basic units such as the number, weight, volume, etc. of the packaging form is set in advance, and packaging information that is packaging information storage means Although stored in the database 22, as shown in FIG. 3, new packaging information that is not stored in the packaging information database 22 may be directly input from the measuring means 27 and stored.

  Specifically, the weight is measured for each packaging form by measuring means such as a weighing scale, and the measurement data is stored in the packaging information database 22. Further, the volume of the packaging form is measured by a measuring means such as a visual device that visually measures the outer dimensions of the packaging form, and the measurement data is stored in the packaging information database 22. According to this, highly accurate packaging information can be stored in the packaging information storage means 22.

  In the above embodiment, the order information is input by the order information database 21 from the customer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the order information may be input from the customer order data as required. .

It is a block diagram showing the whole transportation vehicle management system composition in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the transport vehicle management system in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the transport vehicle management system in other embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the transport vehicle management system in a prior art.

Explanation of symbols

21 ... Order information database (order information input means)
22 ... Packaging information database (packaging information storage means)
23 ... Transport information database (transport information storage means)
24 ... Vehicle allocation information calculation means 25 ... Vehicle allocation information input means 26 ... Vehicle allocation information determination means 27 ... Measurement means

Claims (5)

Order information input means (21) for inputting order information indicating at least a delivery location, a delivery time, a product type and an order quantity of an order sent from a customer;
Packaging information storage means (22) for storing at least one of the packaging information representing the external dimensions, volume and weight of the packaging form set for each kind of the ordered product;
Transport information storage means (23) for storing at least one of the transport information indicating the volume of the loading platform, the mounted weight and the transport route set for each type of transport vehicle for delivering the ordered item to the customer. )When,
When the order information input means (21) is input, an order according to the order information input means (21) is loaded based on the packaging information storage means (22) and the transport information storage means (23). A transport vehicle management system comprising a dispatch information calculation means (24) for obtaining a minimum required number of transport vehicles to be transported or a vehicle type of the transport vehicle. Order information input means (21) for inputting order information indicating at least a delivery location, a delivery time, a product type and an order quantity of an order sent from a customer;
Packaging information storage means (22) for storing at least one of the packaging information representing the external dimensions, volume and weight of the packaging form set for each kind of the ordered product;
Transport information storage means (23) for storing at least one of the transport information indicating the volume of the loading platform, the mounted weight and the transport route set for each type of transport vehicle for delivering the ordered item to the customer. )When,
When the order information input means (21) is input, an order according to the order information input means (21) is loaded based on the packaging information storage means (22) and the transport information storage means (23). A vehicle allocation information calculation means (24) in which the minimum required number of vehicles to be transported or the vehicle type of the transport vehicle is required;
Vehicle allocation information input means (25) for inputting vehicle allocation information of the type and number of transport vehicles previously arranged according to the prospect;
A transport vehicle comprising: a dispatch information determining means (26) for comparing the dispatch information obtained by the dispatch information calculating means (24) and the dispatch information inputted by the dispatch information input means (25). Management system.   The transport vehicle management system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the dispatch information calculating means (24) obtains the ordered product before mounting the product on the transport vehicle.   The vehicle allocation information determining means (26) can determine whether or not the vehicle allocation information input by the vehicle allocation information input means (25) is appropriate before the ordered product is mounted on the transport vehicle. The transport vehicle management system according to claim 2.   The packaging information storage means (22) is a measuring means (27) for measuring the packaging form when packaging information representing the outer dimensions, volume and weight of the packaging form is not stored in the packaging information storage means (22). 3. The transport vehicle management according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the packaging information representing the external dimensions, volume, and weight of the packaging form is additionally stored via system.

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