JP6876333B2 - Distribution system, distribution program, information processing device, and information processing method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a distribution system, a distribution program, an information processing device, and an information processing method.

There is known a method of streamlining distribution between multiple businesses and customers by managing or owning a joint distribution base among multiple businesses and delivering goods from the joint base to customers. ing. For example, Patent Document 1 is a physical distribution joint management system capable of configuring a network among a plurality of physical distribution companies, centrally managing in-house related physical distribution information for each physical distribution company, and managing physical distribution including moving vehicles. The technology related to is disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2001-34668

However, although the physical distribution management system of Patent Document 1 can improve the efficiency of physical distribution management, in the actual physical distribution stage, it is necessary to deliver each product (delivered product) using a plurality of vehicles. The cost is high, and it is difficult to sufficiently increase the distribution speed. In particular, when considering the distribution of fresh produce such as vegetables, there is a risk that the delivery cost will be higher than the price of the vegetables themselves, or that the freshness of the vegetables will decline due to the time required for delivery. is there.
The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to realize low-cost and rapid distribution of fresh products.

The main invention of the present invention for solving the above problems is
Shippers and recipients using the delivery vehicle, which regularly operates on a predetermined route including a collection stop, which is a stop for loading perishables on the delivery vehicle, and a distribution stop, which is a stop for unloading the perishables from the delivery vehicle. It is a distribution system for distributing the perishable products with and from.
The distribution system includes a recipient terminal operated by the recipient, a shipper terminal operated by the shipper, a crew terminal operated by a crew member of the delivery vehicle, and a recipient terminal, a shipper terminal, and a crew member. Includes information processing equipment connected to each of the terminals via a network
The information processing device
With respect to the collection stop associated with the shipper, the distribution stop associated with the recipient, and the delivery status of the perishables, based on the order information about the perishables from the recipient terminal. A management information generation processing unit that generates management information associated with the order information, including information, and a management information generation processing unit.
A shipping completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the shipping completion state based on the shipping notification indicating that the perishables have been shipped to the collection stop.
A collection completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the collection complete status based on a pickup notification indicating that the perishables have been picked up from the collection stop to the delivery vehicle.
Based on the delivery notification indicating that the perishables have been delivered to the delivery stop by the delivery vehicle, the delivery completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the delivery completion state, and
A receipt confirmation registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishable product to the receipt confirmation status based on the receipt notification indicating that the perishable product has been received by the recipient at the distribution stop.
Equipped with a,
The information processing device is located after the first stop based on the collection notice and the delivery notice associated with the first stop corresponding to at least one of the collection stop and the delivery stop. End of transmitting a termination notice indicating that the collection / delivery work at the first stop has been completed to the shipper terminal of the shipper and the recipient terminal of the recipient associated with the second stop. It is a distribution system characterized by having a notification transmission unit.
Other features of the present invention will be clarified by the description in the present specification and the accompanying drawings.

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize low-cost and rapid distribution of fresh products.

It is a conceptual diagram of the perishables distribution by the perishables distribution system 1. It is a figure which shows an example of the whole structure of the perishables distribution system 1. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of an information processing apparatus 10. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of a shipper information. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the recipient information. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the vehicle management information. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of a shipper terminal 20. It is a flow chart when the perishables are traded by the perishables distribution system 1. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of exhibition information. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of order information. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of management information. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the type of the delivery status of management information, and the terminal which is notified of the status. It is a figure which shows an example of the shipper management screen 60. It is a figure which shows an example of the recipient management screen 70. It is a figure which shows an example of the crew terminal management screen 80. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the information processing apparatus 10 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the state which the code information is displayed on the shipper management screen 60. It is a figure which shows an example of the printed 2D code label 90.

The description of this specification and the accompanying drawings will clarify at least the following matters.
Shippers and recipients using the delivery vehicle, which regularly operates on a predetermined route including a collection stop, which is a stop for loading perishables on the delivery vehicle, and a distribution stop, which is a stop for unloading the perishables from the delivery vehicle. A distribution system for distributing the perishables to and from, the distribution system is operated by a recipient terminal operated by the recipient, a shipper terminal operated by the shipper, and a crew member of the delivery vehicle. The information processing device includes an information processing device connected to each of the recipient terminal, the shipper terminal, and the crew terminal via a network, and the information processing device is the perishable product from the recipient terminal. Associated with the order information, including information about the pick-up stop associated with the shipper, the distribution stop associated with the recipient, and the delivery status of the perishables, based on the order information. Shipment completion registration that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the shipping completion status based on the management information generation processing unit that generates the management information and the shipping notification indicating that the perishables have been shipped to the collection stop. The processing unit, the collection completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishable product to the collection completed state based on the collection notification indicating that the perishable product has been collected from the collection stop to the delivery vehicle, and the perishable product. Based on the delivery notification indicating that the product has been delivered to the distribution stop by the delivery vehicle, the perishable product delivery completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishable product to the perishable product delivery status, and the perishable product A distribution characterized by comprising a receipt confirmation registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishable product to the receipt confirmation state based on the receipt notification indicating that the perishables have been received by the recipient at the distribution stop. system.

According to such a distribution system, it is possible to make it difficult for fluctuations in distribution costs to occur by delivering perishables using a delivery vehicle that operates on a predetermined route on a regular basis. In addition, since the time when the delivery vehicle arrives at the collection stop and the delivery stop is accurately specified, quick delivery is possible. As a result, it is possible to realize low-cost and rapid distribution of fresh produce.

In such a distribution system, the information processing apparatus is based on the pickup notification and the delivery notification associated with the first stop corresponding to at least one of the collection stop and the distribution stop. For the shipper terminal of the shipper and the recipient terminal of the recipient associated with the second stop located after the first stop, the collection / delivery work at the first stop has been completed. It may be provided that the end notification transmission unit for transmitting the indicated end notification is provided.

According to such a distribution system, the end notice is sent to the terminal associated with the second stop, and the end notice is not sent to the other terminals. You can trade more safely between.

In such a distribution system, the second stop may be located one after the first stop.

According to such a distribution system, when the delivery vehicle completes the collection work at the previous stop (first stop), the terminal associated with the next stop (second stop) is "" You can send a message such as "I left the previous stop." Therefore, it is possible to inform the shipper and the recipient of the delivery timing of the perishables more accurately and promptly.

In such a distribution system, if the information processing device does not receive the pickup notification and the delivery traffic associated with the first stop by a predetermined time, the information processing device arrives at the second stop. It is also possible to include a delay information transmission unit that transmits delay information indicating that the arrival of the delivery vehicle is delayed to the shipper terminal of the shipper and the recipient terminal of the recipient.

According to such a distribution system, even if the pickup notification or the delivery notification does not arrive by the scheduled time, the shipper and the recipient can continue the transaction with peace of mind.

In such a distribution system, the information processing device is associated with the order information for the shipper terminal, and at least four pieces of information, the recipient, the shipper, the collection stop, and the distribution stop. The code information transmitting unit includes a code information transmitting unit that transmits code information including the above, and the code information transmitting unit is provided with respect to the shipper terminal after the collection completion registration processing unit updates the delivery state of the fresh product to the collection completed state. The transmission of the code information may be stopped.

According to such a distribution system, since the code information is not displayed on the shipper terminal after the collection is completed, it is possible to prevent the code information from being mistaken for other packages (fresh products) before shipment. Therefore, it is possible to easily reduce distribution delays and erroneous deliveries.

In such a distribution system, the distribution system includes a printing terminal installed at the collection stop and printing a label containing the code information based on receiving the code information from the shipper terminal. The collection completion registration processing unit of the information processing device updates the delivery state of the fresh product to the collection completion state on condition that the crew terminal reads the code information written on the label. Is also good.

According to such a distribution system, by performing a check at the time of collection using code information (label), it is possible to suppress erroneous operation of the crew terminal and omission of check, and more accurate distribution can be performed. .. In addition, it becomes easier to grasp whether or not all the packages scheduled to be collected and distributed are available.

In such a distribution system, the receipt confirmation registration processing unit of the information processing device receives the delivery status of the perishable product on condition that the recipient terminal reads the code information written on the label. It may be updated to the confirmation state.

According to such a distribution system, a check is performed at the time of receipt using code information (label), so that an erroneous package is received or a fresh product is left unreceived for a long period of time. It becomes easier to suppress such things as being lost. Therefore, it is possible to distribute fresh products more smoothly.

In such a distribution system, the perishables may be delivered by the delivery vehicle in a state of being housed in a delivery container having a specific shape and size.

According to such a distribution system, in perishables trading, perishables are delivered using a perishables of the same standard having a specific shape and size, and the perishables are loaded onto a perishables delivery vehicle. At that time, it is easy to manage the quantity that can be loaded, and a large number of delivery containers can be efficiently loaded.

In such a distribution system, the listing information registered when the shipper ships the perishables includes information on the quantity of the perishables that can be accommodated in one delivery container. May be.

According to such a distribution system, when perishables are put up for sale, the amount of perishables that can be stored in one delivery container is registered as listing information, so that the perishables are delivered when ordering. The number of delivery containers is clarified. Therefore, the recipient can determine the unit of purchase of perishables while considering the number of delivery containers.

In such a distribution system, the management information may include information regarding the quantity of the perishables ordered by the recipient and the number of delivery containers for accommodating the perishables. good.

According to such a distribution system, the number of delivery containers for containing perishables can be determined at the time of ordering perishables. As a result, the total amount of the ordered fresh food price and the shipping fee becomes clear, and the recipient can carry out the transaction with peace of mind.

In addition, using the delivery vehicle that regularly operates on a predetermined route including the collection stop, which is a stop for loading perishables on the delivery vehicle, and the distribution stop, which is a stop for unloading the perishables from the delivery vehicle, with the shipper. A distribution program used to distribute the perishables to and from the recipient, the collection stop associated with the shipper and the pick-up stop associated with the shipper, based on order information about the perishables from the recipient terminal. A management information generation process that generates management information associated with the order information, including information about the perishables delivery status and the perishables delivery status associated with the recipient, and the perishables collection and debit stop. Based on the shipping notification indicating that the perishables have been shipped to, the shipping completion registration process for updating the delivery status of the perishables to the shipping completion state and the indication that the perishables have been picked up from the collection stop to the delivery vehicle. Based on the collection completion registration process for updating the delivery status of the perishables to the collection complete status based on the pickup notification, and the delivery notification indicating that the perishables have been delivered to the distribution stop by the delivery vehicle. Based on the perishables completion registration process that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the perishables complete state, and the receipt notification that the perishables have been received by the recipient at the perishables stop, the perishables A distribution program characterized by having an information processing device execute a receipt confirmation registration process for updating the delivery status of an item to a receipt confirmation state becomes clear.

According to such a distribution program, it is possible to make it difficult for fluctuations in distribution costs to occur by delivering perishables using a delivery vehicle that operates on a predetermined route on a regular basis. In addition, since the time when the delivery vehicle arrives at the collection stop and the delivery stop is accurately specified, quick delivery is possible. As a result, it is possible to realize low-cost and rapid distribution of fresh produce.

In addition, using the delivery vehicle that regularly operates on a predetermined route including the collection stop, which is a stop for loading perishables on the delivery vehicle, and the distribution stop, which is a stop for unloading the perishables from the delivery vehicle, with the shipper. An information processing device used to distribute the perishables to and from the recipient, the collection stop associated with the shipper, and the collection stop associated with the shipper, based on order information about the perishables from the recipient terminal. A management information generation processing unit that generates management information associated with the order information, including information about the distribution stop associated with the recipient, the delivery status of the perishables, and the perishables. Based on the shipping notification indicating that the perishables have been shipped to the collection stop, the shipment completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the shipping completion state, and the perishables have been picked up from the collection stop to the delivery vehicle. Based on the collection notification indicating that, the collection completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishable product to the collection completion status, and the distribution indicating that the perishable product has been delivered to the distribution stop by the delivery vehicle. Based on the shipment notification, the delivery completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishable product to the distribution completion state, and the receipt notification indicating that the perishable product has been received by the recipient at the distribution stop. Based on this, an information processing apparatus including a receipt confirmation registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishable product to the receipt confirmation state will be clarified.

According to such an information processing device, it is possible to make it difficult for fluctuations in distribution costs to occur by delivering perishables using a delivery vehicle that operates on a predetermined route on a regular basis. In addition, since the time when the delivery vehicle arrives at the collection stop and the delivery stop is accurately specified, quick delivery is possible. As a result, it is possible to realize low-cost and rapid distribution of fresh produce.

In addition, using the delivery vehicle that regularly operates on a predetermined route including a collection stop that is a stop for loading perishables on the delivery vehicle and a distribution stop that is a stop for unloading the perishables from the delivery vehicle, with the shipper. An information processing method for distributing the perishables to and from the recipient, the pick-up stop associated with the shipper and the receipt based on order information about the perishables from the recipient terminal. Generates management information associated with the order information, including information about the perishables delivery status and the perishables delivery status associated with the person, and that the perishables have been shipped to the perishables stop. Based on the shipping notification shown, the delivery status of the perishables is updated to the shipping completed state, and the perishables are delivered based on the pick-up notification indicating that the perishables have been picked up from the collection stop to the delivery vehicle. The state is updated to the collection completed state, and the delivery status of the perishables is updated to the delivery completed state based on the delivery notification indicating that the perishables have been delivered to the distribution stop by the delivery vehicle. , An information processing method characterized in that the delivery status of the perishables is updated to the receipt confirmation state based on the receipt notification indicating that the perishables have been received by the recipient at the distribution stop is clear. It becomes.

According to such an information processing method, it is possible to make it difficult for fluctuations in distribution costs to occur by delivering perishables using a delivery vehicle that operates on a predetermined route on a regular basis. In addition, since the time when the delivery vehicle arrives at the collection stop and the delivery stop is accurately specified, quick delivery is possible. As a result, it is possible to realize low-cost and rapid distribution of fresh produce.

=== 1st Embodiment ===
As a perishables distribution system according to an embodiment of the present invention, a person who sells perishables (for example, fruits and vegetables, livestock products, etc.) (for example, a farmer, a livestock industry, etc.) and a person who purchases the perishables (for example, general). A perishables distribution system 1 for distributing perishables using a perishables delivery vehicle with consumers and businesses such as restaurants will be described. Hereinafter, a person who sells perishables is also referred to as a "shipper", and a person who purchases perishables is also referred to as a "receiver".

<Overview of perishables distribution by perishables distribution system 1>
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of perishables distribution by the perishables distribution system 1. In the perishables distribution system 1, the perishables delivery vehicle 140 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “vehicle 140”) operates on a route having a plurality of stops on a regular basis, and delivers the perishables between those stops. Do. That is, the perishables are delivered on the route by loading the perishables into the vehicle 140 (collection) at the predetermined bus stop (collecting) and unloading the perishables (delivery) at the predetermined bus stop. FIG. 1 shows an example in which a vehicle 140 operates on a ring road (delivery network) having seven stops A to G based on a predetermined timetable (operation schedule). However, the route does not necessarily have to be circular, and may have other shapes. For example, the vehicle 140 may make a round trip on a straight line.

In addition, a plurality of pre-registered shippers (from A to 戊 in FIG. 1) are scattered around the route, and each shipper can ship perishables from a desired stop. Is. For example, in FIG. 1, the shipper A can reduce the burden of shipping by shipping the perishables from the nearest stop A. Hereinafter, the stop where the perishables are placed on the vehicle 140 when the perishables are shipped is also referred to as a "collection stop". Basically, one shipper uses one stop, but as shown in FIG. 1, one shipper may be able to use a plurality of stops. For example, the shipper A may ship the fresh produce using a stop other than the stop A. Further, when the bus stop A and the bus stop B are located between the bus stop A and the bus stop B like the shipper B, the bus stop A and the bus stop B may be selectively used as the collection stop.

Similarly, a plurality of pre-registered recipients (a to e in FIG. 1) are scattered around the route, and each recipient desires perishables delivered by the vehicle 140. You can pick it up at the bus stop. For example, in FIG. 1, the recipient e can receive the perishable goods at the nearest stop G. Hereinafter, the stop where the perishables are unloaded from the vehicle 140 when the perishables are received is also referred to as a "delivery stop".

In this way, the distribution cost of perishables can be suppressed by delivering the perishables from the collection stop to the distribution stop by using the vehicle 140 that operates on a predetermined route on a regular basis. In addition, the time for collecting and distributing perishables becomes clear, and it becomes possible to distribute perishables quickly.

<Structure of perishables distribution system 1>
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the perishables distribution system 1 according to the present embodiment. The perishables distribution system 1 provides various services related to perishables transaction (distribution) to shippers and recipients via a network 2 (for example, the Internet), and the information processing device 10 and one or more shipments. It is composed of a person terminal 20, one or more recipient terminals 30, and a crew terminal 40 operated by a crew member or the like of the vehicle 140. Further, the printing terminal 50 for printing the label including the code information described later may be connected via the network 2.

<< Configuration of Information Processing Device 10 >>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the information processing device 10. The information processing device 10 is a server device (for example, a workstation, a personal computer, etc.) used by a system administrator or the like when operating and managing various services. When the information processing device 10 receives various commands from the shipper terminal 20, the recipient terminal 30, and the like, the information processing device 10 can operate programs and various data on the terminal, and a markup language (HTML, etc.) conforming to the standard of the terminal. ) Is sent to the Web page (exhibition screen, order screen, etc.) created in. The information processing device 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, an input unit 13, a display unit 14, and a communication unit 15.

The control unit 11 transfers data between each unit and controls the entire information processing device 10, and the CPU (Central Processing Unit) executes a perishables distribution program stored in a predetermined memory. Realized by. The control unit 11 in the present embodiment includes at least a distribution processing unit 111, a vehicle operation management unit 112, and a screen data generation unit 113.

The distribution processing unit 111 has a function of executing various processes for smoothly distributing the perishables according to the perishables distribution program. The distribution processing unit 111 of the present embodiment includes at least a reception processing unit 111A, a management information generation processing unit 111B, a management information update processing unit 111C, and a notification processing unit 111D.

The reception processing unit 111A performs processing for receiving various registration requests from the shipper and the recipient. In the present embodiment, the registration of the exhibition information (see FIG. 9 described later) regarding the listing of the fresh produce from the shipper and the order information regarding the order from the recipient for the exhibited fresh product (see FIG. 10 described later). Accept registration etc.

The management information generation processing unit 111B performs a process of generating management information (see FIG. 11 described later) for managing the distribution of fresh produce. In the present embodiment, management information is generated based on the exhibition information and the order information received by the reception processing unit 111A.

The management information update processing unit 111C performs a process of updating and registering the management information when the delivery status in the management information is changed in the process of distributing the perishables. "Delivery status" is a status indicating the status in the distribution process of perishables that are delivered. For example, depending on the stage of delivery, waiting for shipment, waiting for collection, during delivery, delivered, end of transaction, Each status such as is set. In the management information update processing unit 111C of the present embodiment, the shipment completion registration processing unit 111C1, the collection completion registration processing unit 111C2, the distribution completion registration processing unit 111C3, and the receipt are registered to register that each status as described above has been updated. The confirmation registration processing unit 111C4 is included. Specific operations of the various registration processing units 111C1 to 111C4 will be described later.

The notification processing unit 111D performs a process of notifying various information to the shipper terminal 20, the recipient terminal 30, and the like. In the present embodiment, when the management information is updated in the distribution process of perishables, a process of notifying the shipper, the recipient, etc. of the latest delivery status is performed. Further, the notification processing unit 111D includes an end notification transmission unit 111D1 for transmitting an end notification, which will be described later, and a delay notification transmission unit 111D2 for transmitting a delay notification.

The vehicle operation management unit 112 manages the vehicle 140 to operate on time. In the present embodiment, the operation schedule of the vehicle 140 and the collection and distribution of packages (fresh products to be delivered) at each stop are managed based on the vehicle management information (see FIG. 6) described later.

The screen data generation unit 113 generates screen data for displaying a screen related to perishable listing, a screen for ordering perishables, and the like on each terminal such as the shipper terminal 20 and the recipient terminal 30. I do.

The storage unit 12 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory), which is a read-only storage area in which a fresh product distribution program is stored, and a RAM (RAM), which is a rewritable storage area used as a work area for arithmetic processing by the control unit 11. It has Random Access Memory), and is realized by, for example, a non-volatile storage device such as a flash memory or a hard disk. The storage unit 12 in the present embodiment stores various data such as shipper information and recipient information, and management information generated / updated by the distribution processing unit 111.

The input unit 13 is for the system administrator or the like to input various data (for example, change of the route or operation schedule of the vehicle 140), and is realized by, for example, a keyboard or a mouse.

The display unit 14 is for displaying an operation screen for a system administrator based on a command from the control unit 11, and is realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like.

The communication unit 15 functions as a transmission / reception unit for transmitting / receiving various information to / from the terminals 20, 30, 40, 50 via the network 2, and is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like. Is to be done.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of shipper information. The shipper information is data registered for the shipper who sells the perishables on the perishables distribution system 1, and may be registered in advance before starting the perishables transaction. At least the registered name, basic information, collection stop, and exhibition information are set in the shipper information in association with the shipper's ID. The registered name is a name registered by the shipper, and may include the name of the shipper, a corporate name, and the like. The basic information is basic information about the shipper, such as contact information such as the shipper's address, telephone number, and e-mail address, and a photograph of the shipper. The collection stop is for registering the collection stop used by the shipper in advance, and when the shipper actually sells perishables, this registered stop is selected as the default collection stop. .. The exhibition information is information generated when the shipper puts up a fresh product on the fresh product distribution system 1. The listing information will be described later.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of recipient information. The recipient information is data registered for a recipient who orders a fresh product on the perishable product distribution system 1, and may be registered in advance before starting a perishable product transaction. It should be noted that the recipient may re-register the recipient information each time a perishable product is traded. At least the registered name, basic information, receiving stop, and order information are set in the recipient information in association with the recipient's ID. The registered name is a name registered by the recipient, and may include the recipient's name, corporate name, and the like. Basic information is information about contact information such as the recipient's address, telephone number, and e-mail address. The receiving stop is for registering the distribution stop to be used by the recipient in advance, and when the recipient actually orders the perishables, this registered stop is selected as the default distribution stop. Will be done. The order information is information generated when the recipient places an order for perishables on the perishables distribution system 1. The order information will be described later.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of vehicle management information. The vehicle management information is data for managing the operation of the vehicle 140 and the delivery of perishables. In the vehicle management information, the stop time, the collection information, the distribution information, and the operation status are set for each stop. The stop time is the scheduled time to stop at the stop, and is information that defines the operation schedule of the vehicle 140. The collection information is information about the perishables to be collected (loaded) at the stop, and is set based on the management information (see FIG. 11) described later. The delivery information is information about perishables to be delivered (unloaded) at the stop, and is set based on the management information (see FIG. 11) described later. By checking this vehicle management information, the crew of vehicle 140 can determine which baggage (fresh food) should be loaded (collected) at which stop and which baggage (fresh product) should be unloaded (delivered) at which stop. Can be recognized. In addition, the operation status is data that is updated at any time based on the current position information of the vehicle 140, and indicates whether or not the vehicle 140 is operating on time. For example, data such as which stop has passed, which stop is moving toward, and whether there is a delay in the operation schedule is displayed.

<< Other terminal configurations >>
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the shipper terminal 20. The shipper terminal 20 is an information processing device (for example, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone terminal, a smartphone, etc.) that the shipper can possess and use. Since the shipper terminal 20 has a Web browser function, the Web page transmitted from the information processing device 10 can be displayed on the screen. The shipper terminal 20 includes a terminal control unit 21 that controls the entire shipper terminal 20, a terminal storage unit 22 that stores various data programs, a terminal input unit 23 for the shipper to perform operation input, and various types. It has a terminal display unit 24 that displays a display screen and a terminal communication unit 25 that performs information communication between the information processing device 10.

The recipient terminal 30 is an information processing device having substantially the same configuration as the shipper terminal 20, and is a terminal control unit 31, a terminal storage unit 32, a terminal input unit 33, a terminal display unit 34, and a terminal. It has a communication unit 35. The crew terminal 40 is an information processing device having substantially the same configuration as the shipper terminal 20, and is a terminal control unit 41, a terminal storage unit 42, a terminal input unit 43, a terminal display unit 44, and a terminal communication unit 45. And have. Detailed description of the recipient terminal 30 and the crew terminal 40 will be omitted.

<Specific operation of perishables distribution system 1>
FIG. 8 is a flow chart when perishables are traded by the perishables distribution system 1. In the flow chart of FIG. 8, it is assumed that the shipper information and the recipient information have already been registered (see FIGS. 4 and 5) and stored in the storage unit 12.

In the perishables transaction by the perishables distribution system 1, the shipper first registers the perishables for sale, and the acceptance processing unit 111A of the control unit 11 performs the perishable registration acceptance process for accepting the registration of the perishables (S101). .. The listing is registered via the shipper terminal 20 operated by the shipper, and is stored in the storage unit 12, for example, as listing information set as one item of the shipper information (see FIG. 4).

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of exhibition information. In the listing information, at least the shipper (exhibitor), the item of the perishable item to be exhibited, the sales unit, the unit price, the capacity, the delivery date, the collection stop, and the remarks are set in association with the exhibition ID. .. Of these, the storage capacity represents the quantity of fresh food that can be stored in the delivery container (for example, a small container or a cardboard box) used when the fresh food is delivered by the vehicle 140. In the present embodiment, in almost all perishables transactions, perishables are delivered using a perishables of the same standard having a specific shape and size (capacity), and the perishables are loaded onto the vehicle 140. At that time, it is easy to manage the quantity that can be loaded, and it is possible to efficiently load a large number of delivery containers. Then, by registering the capacity at the time of listing, the number of containers to be delivered becomes clear. For example, in the exhibition ID: S00001 of FIG. 9, since the sales unit of tomatoes is 500 g and the capacity is 20 kg (20,000 g), if the tomatoes are within 40 sets (units) in one order, It is possible to store and deliver in one delivery container. Therefore, the recipient can order perishables without worrying about increased shipping costs.

The deliverable date represents the date on which the perishables can be delivered. Since the transaction target of this embodiment is perishables such as vegetables, the delivery date and time after harvesting may be limited, and the delivery schedule should be presented at the time of listing. May be. As mentioned above, the collection stop represents the stop where the perishables are to be shipped. In addition, in the remarks, explanations about the characteristics and cultivation methods (pesticide-free, organic cultivation, etc.) of the exhibited fresh products, comments introducing the fresh products by the shipper, future harvest schedules, etc. are registered as necessary. In addition to this, a photograph or the like of a fresh product to be exhibited may be registered.

When the registration of the exhibition information is accepted, the screen data generation unit 113 generates the data of the exhibition display screen (not shown) based on the exhibition information. Then, the information processing device 10 transmits the data of the exhibition display screen to the recipient terminal 30 in response to the request from the recipient or as recommended information or new arrival information, and displays the exhibition display screen on the terminal display unit 34. Display it.

Next, when the recipient who sees the exhibition display screen places an order for fresh produce according to the exhibition information, the acceptance processing unit 111A of the control unit 11 performs an order registration acceptance process for accepting the registration of the order (S102). .. The order is registered via the recipient terminal 30 operated by the recipient, and is stored in the storage unit 12, for example, as order information set as one item of the recipient information (see FIG. 5).

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of order information. The order information includes at least the recipient (orderer), the listing ID related to the order, the order quantity, the price, the number of shipping containers, the shipping fee, the estimated delivery date, the delivery stop, and the order date and time in association with the order ID. It is set. Of these, the number of delivery containers represents the quantity of delivery containers used for delivery in the order, and is automatically calculated by the control unit 11. For example, in the order ID: P0000X, 1500 g of tomatoes according to the exhibition ID: S00001 is ordered, but since the tomato has a capacity of 20 kg (see FIG. 9), it can be delivered in one delivery container. On the other hand, in the order ID: P0000Y, a plurality of fresh products (exhibition IDs: S00002 and S00003) are ordered at the same time, but when the total order quantity of each exceeds the capacity of one delivery container. , The number of delivery containers (2 in FIG. 10) is calculated according to the ordered quantity.

The shipping fee represents the shipping fee per shipping container. In the present embodiment, since the shipping fee per delivery container is set to a fixed amount, it is possible to suppress an increase in delivery cost. Further, as described above, since the number of delivery containers is fixed at the stage when the recipient places an order, the total payment amount including the shipping fee becomes clear, and the recipient can carry out the transaction with peace of mind.

The scheduled delivery date represents the date on which the perishables are scheduled to be delivered by the vehicle 140, and can be specified by the recipient based on the deliverable date of the listing information. The delivery stop represents the stop where the ordered fresh produce is delivered. Recipients can pick up perishables at this distribution stop. The acceptance date and time represents the date and time when the registration of the order was accepted. In the present embodiment, since the vehicle 140 that operates on time is used, it is unlikely that the delivery date and time will be different. In addition, the recipient can also receive perishables on the day of the order by placing an order in consideration of the operation schedule of the vehicle 140. For example, with the order ID: P0000X, even if the order is placed on 6/7 of the delivery day, the order registration should be completed a predetermined time earlier than the time when the vehicle 140 departs from the collection stop A. For example, perishables can be delivered from the collection stop A to the distribution stop E on the same day, and the ordered perishables can be received by the end of 6/7. In this way, the rapid distribution of perishables can be realized.

Next, the management information generation processing unit 111B of the control unit 11 performs a management information generation process for generating management information based on the registered order information and listing information (S103). FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of management information. In the management information, the delivery date, the collection stop, the delivery stop, the number of delivery containers, the delivery status, and the order contents are set in association with the management ID. Of these, the delivery status represents the status in the distribution process of the ordered fresh product, and in this embodiment, the above-mentioned five statuses (waiting for shipment, waiting for collection, during delivery, delivered, and end of transaction) are set. There is. However, other statuses may be set. The order content is basic information regarding the content of the order, and information regarding, for example, the name of the shipper, the name of the recipient, and the quantity, price, etc. of the ordered fresh product is set based on the management information.

Each status indicating the delivery status is defined as follows. "Waiting for shipment" is a status indicating the stage before the perishables are accepted for order registration and the shipper ships the perishables. That is, "waiting for shipment" represents a state in which order registration has been completed. “Waiting for collection” is a status indicating the stage before the perishables are shipped to the collection stop by the shipper and collected by the vehicle 140. That is, "waiting for collection" indicates that the shipment has been completed. "Delivery" is a status indicating the stage where the perishables collected at the collection stop are being delivered by the vehicle 140. That is, "delivering" indicates that the collection has been completed. “Distributed” is a status indicating the stage before the perishables are delivered to the distribution stop by the vehicle 140 and received by the recipient. That is, "delivered" means that the perishables are waiting to be received. "End of transaction" is a status indicating the stage when the perishables are received by the recipient and the transaction is completed. Immediately after the management information is generated in S103, the delivery status is in the "waiting for shipment" state.

Next, the control unit 11 performs a management information display process for displaying at least a part of the generated management information (for example, the status of the delivery status) on the shipper terminal 20 and the recipient terminal 30 (S104). Specifically, the screen data generation unit 113 generates the data of the shipper management screen 60 that notifies the shipper of the management information, and the data is transmitted to the shipper terminal 20 and displayed on the terminal display unit 24. To. Similarly, the screen data generation unit 113 generates the data of the recipient management screen 70 that notifies the recipient of the management information, and the data is transmitted to the recipient terminal 30 and displayed on the terminal display unit 34. ..

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the relationship between the type of delivery status status in the management information and the terminal to which the status is notified. In the present embodiment, of the five statuses shown in FIG. 12, the status of "waiting for shipment" is first notified to the shipper terminal 20 and the recipient terminal 30. After that, every time each status is updated in the distribution stage (every time the delivery status progresses), the updated status is notified to a predetermined terminal. Specifically, the shipper terminal 20 is notified of the statuses of "waiting for shipment", "waiting for collection", "delivering", and "end of transaction". In addition, the recipient terminal 30 is notified of the statuses of "waiting for shipment", "delivering", and "delivered".

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the shipper management screen 60. On the shipper management screen 60, a delivery status display unit 61 that displays the delivery status of perishables related to the order, a message display unit 62 that displays a message to the shipper, and details of information related to the order are displayed. The order information display unit 63 and the registration button display unit 64 are shown. The delivery status display unit 61 displays a plurality of statuses representing the delivery status described with reference to FIG. 12, so that the shipper can grasp the current status at a glance. For example, in FIG. 13, among the statuses of waiting for shipment, waiting for collection, during delivery, and end of transaction, the current status “waiting for shipment” is displayed as a black circle based on the management information. Then, as the management information is updated and the delivery status is changed as described later, the display position of the black circle changes. A message to the shipper is displayed on the message display unit 62 according to the delivery status. For example, when the delivery status is "waiting for shipment" as shown in FIG. 13, information indicating the place where the perishables should be shipped (stop A) and the deadline for shipping registration (8:30) is displayed. Information such as an order content and a delivery date is displayed on the order information display unit 63. By confirming the shipper management screen 60, the shipper can smoothly trade perishables. The registration button display unit 64 displays a button that the shipper presses (tap the screen) when performing a predetermined registration operation. For example, if the status of the delivery status is "waiting for shipment", a registration button for shipping completion is displayed, and when the shipper registers the shipment of perishables, the shipper presses the button. , You can register the shipment.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the recipient management screen 70. The basic configuration of the recipient management screen 70 is substantially the same as that of the shipper management screen 60. That is, on the recipient management screen 70, the delivery status display unit 71 that displays the delivery status of the perishables related to the order, the message display unit 72 that displays the message to the recipient, and the details of the information related to the order are displayed. The displayed order information display unit 73 and the registration button display unit 74 are shown. The delivery status display unit 71 displays a plurality of statuses representing the delivery status described with reference to FIG. 12, so that the recipient can grasp the current status at a glance. In FIG. 14, among the statuses of waiting for shipment, during delivery, and delivered, the current status of “waiting for shipment” is displayed as a black circle based on the management information. The delivery status display unit 71 of the recipient management screen 70 has different display items from the delivery status display unit 61 of the shipper management screen 60 in order to selectively display the information necessary for the recipient. , Both have basically the same function, and may have the same display. A message to the recipient is displayed on the message display unit 72 according to the delivery status. For example, when the delivery status is "waiting for shipment" as shown in FIG. 14, the date and time when the perishables are scheduled to arrive at the designated distribution stop are displayed. Information such as an order content and a delivery date is displayed on the order information display unit 73. The registration button display unit 74 displays a button that the recipient presses (tap the screen) when performing a predetermined registration operation. For example, when the status of the delivery status becomes "delivered", the receipt button is displayed on the registration button display unit 74 (indicated by a broken line in FIG. 12). Details will be described later, but when the shipper receives the perishables, he / she can register the receipt by pressing the button.

Then, returning to FIG. 8, when the ordered perishables are shipped from the predetermined collection stop by the shipper, a shipment completion registration process for registering that the shipment has been completed is performed (S105). In the present embodiment, since the perishables are delivered by the vehicle 140, the shipper takes the perishables to a predetermined collection stop for loading on the vehicle 140 and registers the completion of shipment from the shipper terminal 20. .. Specifically, when the shipper operates the shipper management screen 60 (see FIG. 13) displayed on the shipper terminal 20 and presses the shipping completion registration button, a shipping notification indicating the shipping completion is sent to network 2. It is transmitted to the information processing device 10 via the system, and is received by the reception processing unit 111A of the control unit 11. When the information processing device 10 receives the shipping notification, the shipping completion registration processing unit 111C1 updates the delivery status status of the management information from "waiting for shipment" to "waiting for collection (shipping completed)" and registers it. When the shipment completion is registered, the result is notified to the shipper terminal 20. Then, according to the updated management information, the screen data generation unit 113 updates the data on the shipper management screen 60, changes the display of the delivery status display unit 61 and the message display unit 62, and changes the display of the shipper terminal 20. The updated shipper management screen 60 is displayed on the terminal display unit 24 of the above. This allows the shipper to confirm that the perishables have been shipped.

Further, in response to the update of the management information, the vehicle operation management unit 112 updates the vehicle management information, and the screen data generation unit 113 notifies the crew member (crew terminal 40) of the vehicle 140 of the vehicle management information. The data of the crew terminal management screen 80 is generated. Then, these data are transmitted to the crew terminal 40 and displayed on the terminal display unit 44. By checking the updated vehicle management information, the driver of the vehicle 140, the crew such as the delivery assistant, etc. can know which luggage (perishable goods) should be collected before the vehicle 140 arrives at the collection stop. Can be recognized.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the crew terminal management screen 80. The bus stop display unit 81, the distribution / collection status display unit 82, and the registration button display unit 83 are shown on the crew terminal management screen 80. The stop display unit 81 indicates the stop to which the vehicle 140 heads next. The delivery / collection status display unit 82 selectively displays information on the luggage (fresh food) to be collected and the luggage to be delivered at the stop (stop A in FIG. 15) displayed on the stop display unit 81. To. For example, based on the collection information (delivery information), the ID related to the order, the information of the collection stop (delivery stop), and the like are displayed. In addition, a check box is displayed for each order on the delivery / collection status display unit 82 as shown in FIG. 15, and it is possible to check that the collection (delivery) of the package related to the order has been completed at the stop. There is. The registration button display unit 83 displays a button to be pressed (tap the screen) when the crew member of the vehicle 140 performs the collection (or distribution) registration work. In FIG. 15, information on pickup registration is displayed on the delivery / collection status display unit 82 and the registration button display unit 83, but information on delivery registration (not shown in FIG. 15) is also displayed in the same manner. To.

By the way, at each stop, after the shipper registers the completion of shipment, the delivery container can be safely stored until the perishables are loaded on the vehicle 140 (for example, a warehouse). May be provided. Further, it is more desirable that the storage equipment is fully equipped with air conditioning and crime prevention equipment. By storing in such a storage facility, it is possible to effectively prevent the freshness of the perishables from deteriorating or the perishables from being stolen. Further, since it is not necessary for the shipper to wait at the bus stop while monitoring the luggage until the vehicle 140 arrives at the collection stop, the convenience of perishables trading is enhanced.

Next, when the perishables shipped to the collection stop are collected by the vehicle 140, a collection completion registration process for registering that the collection has been completed is performed (S106). Luggage (fresh products) registered for shipment at the collection stop and stored in the storage facility is loaded onto the vehicle 140 when the vehicle 140 arrives at the collection stop (collection). The work of loading the luggage (fresh food) into the vehicle 140 is basically performed by the crew of the vehicle 140, but the shipper may also perform the loading work by himself / herself.

At this time, the completion of collection is registered by the crew operating the crew terminal 40 on which the crew terminal management screen 80 as described with reference to FIG. 15 is displayed. Specifically, according to the management ID displayed in the collection information of the vehicle management information (see FIG. 6), the package to be collected (fresh product) is loaded into the vehicle 140, and the distribution / collection status is displayed. The check box displayed in the unit 82 is checked. Then, after it is confirmed that all the packages (fresh products) to be collected at the collection stop have been loaded (that is, after all the check boxes have been checked), the crew of the vehicle 140 is displayed on the registration button display unit 83. Press (tap) the completed pickup button. Then, a collection notification indicating the completion of collection is transmitted to the information processing device 10 via the network 2, and is received by the reception processing unit 111A of the control unit 11. When the information processing device 10 receives the pickup notification, the pickup completion registration processing unit 111C2 updates the delivery status status of the management information from "waiting for pickup" to "delivering (collection completed)" and registers it. Then, the registration result of the registration of the completion of collection is notified to the shipper terminal 20 and the recipient terminal 30 related to the order.

Next, when the parcel (fresh product) loaded on the vehicle 140 is delivered to a predetermined delivery stop, a delivery completion registration process for registering that the delivery has been completed is performed (S107). Specifically, according to the management ID displayed in the delivery information of the vehicle management information (see FIG. 6), the parcel (fresh product) to be delivered is unloaded from the vehicle 140, and the parcel is delivered / collected. The check box displayed on the status display unit 82 is checked. Then, after the unloading of all the packages (fresh products) to be delivered is confirmed at the distribution stop (that is, after all the check boxes are checked), the crew member of the vehicle 140 can display the registration button. Press (tap) the delivery completion button (not shown in FIG. 15) displayed on 83. Then, a delivery notification indicating the completion of delivery is transmitted to the information processing device 10 via the network 2, and is received by the reception processing unit 111A of the control unit 11. When the information processing device 10 receives the delivery notification, the delivery completion registration processing unit 111C3 updates the delivery status status of the management information from "delivering" to "delivered (waiting for receipt)" and registers it. .. When the delivery completion is registered, the result is notified to the recipient terminal 30, and the recipient can confirm that the perishables have arrived at the delivery stop and the delivery has been completed.

In addition, since the vehicle 140 operates on a predetermined route on a regular basis based on the vehicle management information, the luggage (perishable goods) is delivered to the distribution stop at the time specified in the operation schedule of the vehicle 140. .. During delivery by the vehicle 140, the vehicle operation management unit 112 updates the operation status data in the vehicle management information each time the vehicle 140 stops and passes through each stop (see FIG. 6). That is, data such as which stop the vehicle 140 is currently passing through and which stop it is moving toward is sequentially updated. As for the operation status, for example, the GPS system and the acceleration sensor are mounted on the vehicle 140 (or the crew terminal 40), the position information and the acceleration information of the vehicle 140 are acquired, and the relationship between the position information and the current time is obtained. By comparing, it is possible to determine whether or not the vehicle 140 is operating according to the operation schedule at the present time.

By managing the operation status of the vehicle 140 in this way, it is possible to notify the recipient and the shipper of the latest delivery schedule. For example, when the vehicle 140 passes a predetermined number of stops before the distribution stop (for example, the previous stop), the recipient is notified of the operation status of the vehicle 140, and the delivery status display unit of the recipient management screen 70. A process for displaying the fact on 71 may be performed. That is, when the distribution stop is stop E, the vehicle operation management unit 112 transmits the information to the recipient terminal 30 when the vehicle 140 passes the previous stop D, and the delivery status display unit 71. Display a message such as "We will arrive at Bus Stop E in a few minutes." This allows the recipient to quickly and accurately know when the perishables ordered will be delivered.

Further, even if the operation schedule of the vehicle 140 is delayed, the recipient is notified of the operation status of the vehicle 140, and the delivery status display unit 71 of the recipient management screen 70 is displayed to that effect. You can do it. That is, when the vehicle 140 arrives (passes) at a certain stop, if there is a delay of a predetermined time (for example, 15 minutes) or more from the scheduled operation schedule, the vehicle operation management unit 112 receives the information. It is transmitted to the user terminal 30 and a message such as "a delay of about 15 minutes has occurred" is displayed on the message display unit 72. This allows the recipient to more accurately recognize when the ordered perishables will be delivered.

Next, when the parcel (fresh product) is received by the recipient at the distribution stop, a receipt confirmation registration process for registering that the parcel has been received is performed (S108). After receiving the delivery notice, the recipient goes to the delivery stop to receive the package (fresh food) and registers the receipt via the recipient terminal 30. Specifically, on the recipient management screen 70, the delivery status status of the delivery status display unit 71 is updated to "delivered", and the receipt button (see FIG. 14) is displayed on the registration button display unit 74. In this state, the recipient presses (tap) the receive button after receiving the package for the order at the distribution stop. Then, a receipt notification indicating that the package (fresh product) has been received by the recipient is transmitted to the information processing device 10 via the network 2, and is received by the reception processing unit 111A of the control unit 11. When the information processing device 10 receives the receipt notification, the receipt confirmation registration processing unit 111C4 updates the delivery status status of the management information from "delivered" to "end of transaction (receipt)" and registers it. When the receipt confirmation is registered, the result is notified to the shipper terminal 20, and the shipper can confirm that the perishable product to be traded has been received by the recipient and the transaction has been completed successfully.

As described above, in the perishables distribution system 1 of the present embodiment, the distribution cost is less likely to fluctuate by delivering the perishables using the vehicle 140 that operates on a predetermined route on a regular basis, and the perishables are delivered per delivery container. The cost can be kept low. In addition, since the time when the vehicle 140 arrives at the collection stop and the distribution stop is accurately defined, quick delivery is possible. In particular, since it is possible to receive it on the day of ordering, it is suitable for distributing fresh produce whose freshness is important.

Further, in the perishables distribution system 1, communication can be performed between the shipper and the recipient. For example, the recipient who has received the ordered perishable product sends a recipient comment such as an impression or request for the perishable product to the control unit 11 via the recipient terminal 30, and the control unit 11 ships the recipient comment. It is transmitted to the person terminal 20 and displayed on the terminal display unit 24. Since the shipper can get feedback on the fresh produce that has been put up for sale, it will lead to service improvement and motivation for the next and subsequent listings. As a result, the distribution (transaction) of perishables using the perishables distribution system 1 can be made more active.

Conversely, the shipper can also send the shipper's comments, such as news and recommendations regarding perishable harvest schedules, to the recipient. For example, the shipper transmits a shipper comment to the control unit 11 via the shipper terminal 20, and the control unit 11 transmits the shipper comment to the recipient terminal 30 of the recipient and displays it on the terminal display unit 34. Let me. The recipient can obtain recommended information from the shipper who has purchased the perishables, and use it as a reference when considering what kind of perishables to purchase at what timing from the next time onward. it can. As a result, the distribution (transaction) of perishables using the perishables distribution system 1 can be made more active.

<Modification example>
In the pickup completion registration process (S106) and the delivery completion registration process (S107), the method of the pickup notification and the delivery notification to the shipper terminal 20 and the recipient terminal 30 may be as follows.

Depending on the work situation at a certain stop (collection stop or distribution stop and referred to as "first stop"), the stop after the first stop (collection stop or distribution stop and "first stop") The notification may be sent to the terminal associated with "2 stops"). For example, at the stage where the collection completion registration and the distribution completion registration are performed at the first stop, the end notification transmission unit 111D1 of the notification processing unit 111D sends the collection notification and distribution associated with the first stop. Based on the cargo notification, a completion notification indicating that each work has been completed is transmitted to the shipper (shipper terminal 20) and the recipient (recipient terminal 30) associated with the second stop. Since the termination notice is sent only to the terminal associated with the second stop and not to the other terminals, the shipper and the recipient involved in the perishable order can make a safer transaction. It can be carried out.

At this time, the first stop and the second stop may be next to each other. That is, the second stop on the line of the vehicle 140 may be a stop immediately behind the first stop. In this way, for example, when the vehicle 140 completes the collection work (or distribution work) at the previous stop (first stop), the terminal associated with the next stop (second stop). You can send a message such as "I left the previous stop" to. Therefore, it is possible to inform the shipper and the recipient of the delivery timing of the perishables more accurately and promptly.

Further, when the information processing device 10 does not receive the pickup notification and the delivery notification associated with the first stop by a predetermined time, the delay notification transmission unit 111D2 of the notification processing unit 111D may be the first. A delay notification indicating that the arrival of the vehicle 140 may be delayed may be sent to the shipper (shipper terminal 20) and the recipient (recipient terminal 30) associated with the second stop. In this way, even if the pickup notification or the delivery notification does not arrive by the scheduled time, the shipper and the recipient can continue the transaction with peace of mind.

=== Second embodiment ===
In the second embodiment, the code information associated with the order information is generated, and the code information is used in the processing of S106 to S108 so that the perishables can be distributed more quickly and smoothly. The flow of perishables trading in the second embodiment is basically the same as the flow described in the first embodiment (see FIG. 8). Hereinafter, the points different from those of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the information processing apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment. The information processing device 10 of the second embodiment includes a code information transmission unit 111E as a distribution processing unit 111. Other configurations are the same as those of the information processing apparatus 10 of the first embodiment. The code information transmitting unit 111E generates code information including information on at least the recipient, the shipper, the collection stop, and the distribution stop associated with the order based on the order information received by the reception processing unit 111A. , Has a function of transmitting to the shipper terminal 20. The code information in this embodiment is represented by a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark).

In the second embodiment, when the shipper ships the fresh product to the collection stop and the shipping registration is completed (S105 in FIG. 8), the code information can be issued. Specifically, the code information transmission unit 111E generates code information triggered by the completion of shipping registration and transmits it to the shipper terminal 20. The transmitted code information is displayed as a two-dimensional code on the shipper management screen 60. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which code information is displayed on the shipper management screen 60. The shipper management screen 60 of FIG. 17 has a code information display unit 65, and the two-dimensional code 66 is displayed on the code information display unit 65. The two-dimensional code 66 is displayed so that it can be read by a reader having a two-dimensional code reader function (for example, a camera or a scanner of a smartphone or mobile phone). The position where the code information display unit 65 is displayed (arrangement on the shipper management screen 60) is not limited to the example of FIG.

The two-dimensional code 66 displayed on the shipper management screen 60 is printed by the printing terminal 50, and a two-dimensional code label 90 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “label 90”) is issued. The printing terminal 50 is a terminal having a function as a reader for reading at least the two-dimensional code 66 and a function as a printing machine for printing labels, and is installed at each stop. The shipper can have the printing terminal 50 read the two-dimensional code 66 (see FIG. 17) displayed on the shipper terminal 20 at a predetermined collection stop and print the label 90. The printing terminal 50 does not necessarily have to be installed at each bus stop. For example, each shipper owns a printing terminal 50 and can print the label 90 at the shipper's office or the like, or the administrator of the perishables distribution system 1 owns the printing terminal 50. , The administrator may issue (print) the label 90 to the shipper.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a printed two-dimensional code label 90 (label 90). On the label 90, information on the recipient, the shipper, the collection stop, and the distribution stop included in the above-mentioned code information, the two-dimensional code 66, and the like are printed. By attaching (pasting) such a label 90 to the perishables delivery container, the delivery status of the package (perishables) is coded information (that is, the label 90 on which the two-dimensional code 66 is printed) in the subsequent distribution process. ) Allows accurate and safe management.

The package (fresh product) to which the shipment is completed and the label 90 is attached is collected by the vehicle 140 and registered for collection (S106 in FIG. 8), but in the second embodiment, collection management is performed using code information. It can be performed. Specifically, when the load (fresh product) is loaded onto the vehicle 140 at the collection stop, the crew members of the vehicle 140 use the crew terminal 40 to attach the label attached to the luggage (fresh product). Read the code information described in 90. Then, the check boxes of the packages (fresh products) to be collected displayed on the crew terminal management screen 80 (see FIG. 15) are automatically checked. At this time, in order to make it easier to understand the difference from the case where the check box is artificially checked, the check box may be highlighted (for example, the entire check box is displayed in green). Then, when the code information (label 90) of all the packages to be collected is read at the collection stop, all the check boxes on the crew terminal management screen 80 are checked. After that, when the pickup completion button described with reference to FIG. 15 is pressed, a pickup notification is transmitted to the information processing device 10, and the pickup completion registration processing unit 111C2 changes the status of the delivery status from "waiting for pickup" to "delivery" in the management information. Update to "Medium (collection completed)" and register.

That is, in the second embodiment, the collection completion registration processing unit 111C2 sets the delivery status of the perishable product to "waiting for collection (shipment completed)" on condition that the code information described on the label 90 is read by the crew terminal 40. Is updated to "Delivery (collection completed)". By making the check at the time of collection automatically performed by using the code information (label 90) in this way, erroneous operation and check omission of the crew terminal 40 can be reduced, and more accurate distribution can be performed. In addition, it becomes easier to grasp whether or not all the packages (fresh products) scheduled to be collected and distributed are available.

Further, the collection completion registration processing unit 111C2 may stop transmitting the code information to the shipper terminal 20 after the delivery status of the perishable product is updated to "delivery (collection completed)". In this way, the code information (two-dimensional code 66, etc.) will not be displayed on the shipper terminal after the collection is completed, so that the label 90 will be reissued unnecessarily, or other packages (fresh products) before shipment will be displayed. ) And the code information is prevented from being handled. Therefore, it is possible to easily reduce distribution delays and erroneous deliveries.

Similarly, the code information (label 90) can be used when registering the distribution at the distribution stop (S107 in FIG. 8). For example, the delivery completion registration processing unit 111C3 delivers the fresh product on condition that the code information written on the label 90 is read by the crew terminal 40 when the package (fresh product) is unloaded from the vehicle 140. The status should be updated from "Delivery (collection completed)" to "Distributed (waiting for receipt)". As a result, the delivery work can be performed more accurately.

Further, the code information (label 90) can also be used when the delivered package (fresh product) is received by the recipient and the receipt is confirmed (S108 in FIG. 8). For example, when the recipient reads the code information written on the label 90 attached to the package (fresh product) using the recipient terminal 30, it is displayed on the registration button display unit 74 of the recipient management screen 70. The receive button (see FIG. 14) is automatically pressed. Then, the receipt notification is transmitted to the information processing apparatus 10, the receipt confirmation registration processing unit 111C4 updates the delivery status status from "delivered" to "transaction completed (receipt confirmation)", and the receipt confirmation is registered. It is said.

That is, the receipt confirmation registration processing unit 111C4 changes the delivery status of the perishable product from "delivered (waiting for receipt)" to "transaction" on condition that the code information described on the label 90 is read by the recipient terminal 30. Update to "End (receipt confirmation)". By using the code information (label 90) in this way, it becomes easy to prevent the wrong package from being received and the perishable product from being left unreceived for a long period of time. Therefore, it is possible to distribute fresh products more smoothly.

=== Other embodiments ===
The above embodiment is for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and is not for limiting the interpretation of the present invention. The present invention can be modified and improved without departing from the spirit thereof, and the present invention also includes an equivalent thereof. In particular, even the embodiments described below are included in the present invention.

<Information processing device>
In the above embodiment, the fresh product distribution system 1 provided with one information processing device 10 has been described as an example of the information processing device, but the present invention is not limited to this, and information of a plurality of devices is described as an example of the information processing device. The fresh product distribution system 1 provided with the processing device 10 may be used. That is, a plurality of information processing devices 10 may be connected via the network 2, and each information processing device 10 may perform various processes in a distributed manner.

<Information processing device>
In the fresh product distribution system 1 in the above embodiment, a case where the information processing device 10 and various other terminals 20, 30, and 40 cooperate with each other to execute various information processing based on the fresh product distribution program will be described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the various terminals 20, 30, 40 alone as the information processing device or the information processing device 10 alone may execute the above-mentioned various information processing based on the fresh product distribution program. You can do it.
Further, the shipper terminal 20, the recipient terminal 30, and the like may be configured to play a part of the function as the information processing device. In this case, the information processing device 10 and other terminals 20, 30, 40 constitute the information processing device.

1 Perishables distribution system,
2 networks,
10 Information processing device,
11 Control unit,
111 Distribution Processing Department,
111A reception processing unit,
111B management information generation processing unit,
111C management information update processing unit,
111C1 Shipment completion registration processing unit, 111C2 Collection completion registration processing unit,
111C3 Delivery Completion Registration Processing Department, 111C4 Receipt Confirmation Registration Processing Department,
111D notification processing unit,
111D1 end notification transmitter, 111D2 delay notification transmitter, 111E code information transmitter,
112 Vehicle operation management department, 113 screen data generation department,
12 storage unit, 13 input unit, 14 display unit, 15 communication unit,
20 Shipper terminal,
21 terminal control unit, 22 terminal storage unit, 23 terminal input unit, 24 terminal display unit,
25 Terminal Communication Department,
30 Recipient terminal,
31 terminal control unit, 32 terminal storage unit, 33 terminal input unit, 34 terminal display unit,
35 Terminal Communication Department,
40 Crew terminal,
41 terminal control unit, 42 terminal storage unit, 43 terminal input unit, 44 terminal display unit,
45 Terminal Communication Department,
50 printing terminal,
60 Shipper management screen,
61 Delivery status display, 62 Message display, 63 Order information display,
64 Registration button display, 65 Code information display, 66 Two-dimensional code,
70 Recipient management screen,
71 Delivery status display, 72 Message display, 73 Order information display,
74 Registration button display,
80 Crew terminal management screen,
81 Bus stop display, 82 Delivery / collection status display, 83 Registration button display,
90 label (two-dimensional code label),
140 vehicles (delivery vehicles),
A, B, C, D, E, F, G stops,
A, B, Hei, Ding, 戊 Shipper,
B, B, C, D, E Recipients

Claims (13)

Shippers and recipients using the delivery vehicle, which regularly operates on a predetermined route including a collection stop, which is a stop for loading perishables on the delivery vehicle, and a distribution stop, which is a stop for unloading the perishables from the delivery vehicle. It is a distribution system for distributing the perishable products with and from.
The distribution system includes a recipient terminal operated by the recipient, a shipper terminal operated by the shipper, a crew terminal operated by a crew member of the delivery vehicle, and a recipient terminal, a shipper terminal, and a crew member. Includes information processing equipment connected to each of the terminals via a network
The information processing device
With respect to the collection stop associated with the shipper, the distribution stop associated with the recipient, and the delivery status of the perishables, based on the order information about the perishables from the recipient terminal. A management information generation processing unit that generates management information associated with the order information, including information, and a management information generation processing unit.
A shipping completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the shipping completion state based on the shipping notification indicating that the perishables have been shipped to the collection stop.
A collection completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the collection complete status based on a pickup notification indicating that the perishables have been picked up from the collection stop to the delivery vehicle.
Based on the delivery notification indicating that the perishables have been delivered to the delivery stop by the delivery vehicle, the delivery completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the delivery completion state, and
A receipt confirmation registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishable product to the receipt confirmation status based on the receipt notification indicating that the perishable product has been received by the recipient at the distribution stop.
Equipped with a,
The information processing device is located after the first stop based on the collection notice and the delivery notice associated with the first stop corresponding to at least one of the collection stop and the delivery stop. End of transmitting a termination notice indicating that the collection / delivery work at the first stop has been completed to the shipper terminal of the shipper and the recipient terminal of the recipient associated with the second stop. A distribution system characterized by having a notification transmitter. The distribution system according to claim 1.
The distribution system is characterized in that the second stop is located one after the first stop. The distribution system according to claim 1 or 2.
If the information processing device does not receive the pickup notification and the delivery notification associated with the first stop by a predetermined time, the shipper associated with the second stop A distribution system including a delay information transmission unit that transmits delay information indicating that the arrival of the delivery vehicle is delayed to the shipper terminal and the recipient terminal of the recipient. Shippers and recipients using the delivery vehicle, which regularly operates on a predetermined route including a collection stop, which is a stop for loading perishables on the delivery vehicle, and a distribution stop, which is a stop for unloading the perishables from the delivery vehicle. It is a distribution system for distributing the perishable products with and from.
The distribution system includes a recipient terminal operated by the recipient, a shipper terminal operated by the shipper, a crew terminal operated by a crew member of the delivery vehicle, and a recipient terminal, a shipper terminal, and a crew member. Includes information processing equipment connected to each of the terminals via a network
The information processing device
With respect to the collection stop associated with the shipper, the distribution stop associated with the recipient, and the delivery status of the perishables, based on the order information about the perishables from the recipient terminal. A management information generation processing unit that generates management information associated with the order information, including information, and a management information generation processing unit.
A shipping completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the shipping completion state based on the shipping notification indicating that the perishables have been shipped to the collection stop.
A collection completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the collection complete status based on a pickup notification indicating that the perishables have been picked up from the collection stop to the delivery vehicle.
Based on the delivery notification indicating that the perishables have been delivered to the delivery stop by the delivery vehicle, the delivery completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the delivery completion state, and
A receipt confirmation registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishable product to the receipt confirmation status based on the receipt notification indicating that the perishable product has been received by the recipient at the distribution stop.
With
The information processing device transmits code information to the shipper terminal, which is associated with the order information and includes at least four pieces of information: the recipient, the shipper, the collection stop, and the distribution stop. Equipped with a code information transmitter
The distribution unit is characterized in that, after the collection completion registration processing unit updates the delivery state of the perishable product to the collection completion state, the code information transmission unit stops transmitting the code information to the shipper terminal. system. The distribution system according to claim 4.
The distribution system
A printing terminal installed at the collection stop and printing a label containing the code information based on receiving the code information from the shipper terminal.
The collection completion registration processing unit of the information processing device updates the delivery state of the perishable product to the collection completion state on condition that the crew terminal reads the code information written on the label. Characterized distribution system. The distribution system according to claim 5.
The receipt confirmation registration processing unit of the information processing device updates the delivery status of the perishable product to the receipt confirmation status on condition that the recipient terminal reads the code information written on the label. A distribution system featuring. The distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
A distribution system characterized in that the perishables are delivered by the delivery vehicle in a state of being housed in a delivery container having a specific shape and size. Shippers and recipients using the delivery vehicle that regularly operates on a predetermined route including a collection stop, which is a stop for loading perishables on the delivery vehicle, and a distribution stop, which is a stop for unloading the perishables from the delivery vehicle. A distribution program used to distribute the perishables to and from
Information on the collection stop associated with the shipper, the distribution stop associated with the recipient, and the delivery status of the perishables, based on the order information about the perishables from the recipient terminal. A management information generation process for generating management information associated with the order information, including
Based on the shipping notification indicating that the perishables have been shipped to the collection stop, the shipping completion registration process for updating the delivery status of the perishables to the shipping completion status, and the shipping completion registration process.
Based on the collection notification indicating that the perishables have been collected from the collection stop to the delivery vehicle, the collection completion registration process for updating the delivery status of the perishables to the collection completion status, and the collection completion registration process.
Based on the delivery notification indicating that the perishables have been delivered to the delivery stop by the delivery vehicle, the delivery completion registration process for updating the delivery status of the perishables to the delivery completion state, and the delivery completion registration process.
Receipt confirmation registration process for updating the delivery status of the perishables to the receipt confirmation status based on the receipt notification indicating that the perishables have been received by the recipient at the delivery stop.
Based on the pickup notice and the delivery notice associated with the first stop corresponding to at least one of the pickup stop and the delivery stop, it is associated with a second stop located after the first stop. A termination notification transmission process for transmitting a termination notification indicating that the collection / delivery work at the first stop has been completed to the shipper terminal of the shipper and the recipient terminal of the recipient .
Is a distribution program characterized by having an information processing device execute the above. Shippers and recipients using the delivery vehicle that regularly operates on a predetermined route including a collection stop, which is a stop for loading perishables on the delivery vehicle, and a distribution stop, which is a stop for unloading the perishables from the delivery vehicle. A distribution program used to distribute the perishables to and from
Information on the collection stop associated with the shipper, the distribution stop associated with the recipient, and the delivery status of the perishables, based on the order information about the perishables from the recipient terminal. A management information generation process for generating management information associated with the order information, including
Based on the shipping notification indicating that the perishables have been shipped to the collection stop, the shipping completion registration process for updating the delivery status of the perishables to the shipping completion status, and the shipping completion registration process.
Based on the collection notification indicating that the perishables have been collected from the collection stop to the delivery vehicle, the collection completion registration process for updating the delivery status of the perishables to the collection completion status, and the collection completion registration process.
Based on the delivery notification indicating that the perishables have been delivered to the delivery stop by the delivery vehicle, the delivery completion registration process for updating the delivery status of the perishables to the delivery completion state, and the delivery completion registration process.
Receipt confirmation registration process for updating the delivery status of the perishables to the receipt confirmation status based on the receipt notification indicating that the perishables have been received by the recipient at the delivery stop.
Code information transmission that transmits code information associated with the order information to the shipper terminal of the shipper and includes at least four pieces of information including the recipient, the shipper, the collection stop, and the distribution stop. A code information transmission process for stopping the transmission of the code information to the shipper terminal after the delivery status of the perishable product is updated to the pickup completion status by the collection completion registration process.
Is a distribution program characterized by having an information processing device execute the above. Shippers and recipients using the delivery vehicle that regularly operates on a predetermined route including a collection stop, which is a stop for loading perishables on the delivery vehicle, and a distribution stop, which is a stop for unloading the perishables from the delivery vehicle. An information processing device used to distribute the perishables to and from.
Information on the collection stop associated with the shipper, the distribution stop associated with the recipient, and the delivery status of the perishables, based on the order information about the perishables from the recipient terminal. A management information generation processing unit that generates management information associated with the order information, including
A shipping completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the shipping completion state based on the shipping notification indicating that the perishables have been shipped to the collection stop.
A collection completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the collection complete status based on a pickup notification indicating that the perishables have been picked up from the collection stop to the delivery vehicle.
Based on the delivery notification indicating that the perishables have been delivered to the delivery stop by the delivery vehicle, the delivery completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the delivery completion state, and
A receipt confirmation registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishable product to the receipt confirmation status based on the receipt notification indicating that the perishable product has been received by the recipient at the distribution stop.
Based on the pickup notice and the delivery notice associated with the first stop corresponding to at least one of the pickup stop and the delivery stop, it is associated with a second stop located after the first stop. A termination notification transmission unit that transmits a termination notification indicating that the collection / delivery work at the first stop has been completed to the shipper terminal of the shipper and the recipient terminal of the recipient.
An information processing device characterized by being equipped with. Shippers and recipients using the delivery vehicle that regularly operates on a predetermined route including a collection stop, which is a stop for loading perishables on the delivery vehicle, and a distribution stop, which is a stop for unloading the perishables from the delivery vehicle. An information processing device used to distribute the perishables to and from.
Information on the collection stop associated with the shipper, the distribution stop associated with the recipient, and the delivery status of the perishables, based on the order information about the perishables from the recipient terminal. A management information generation processing unit that generates management information associated with the order information, including
A shipping completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the shipping completion state based on the shipping notification indicating that the perishables have been shipped to the collection stop.
A collection completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the collection complete status based on a pickup notification indicating that the perishables have been picked up from the collection stop to the delivery vehicle.
Based on the delivery notification indicating that the perishables have been delivered to the delivery stop by the delivery vehicle, the delivery completion registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishables to the delivery completion state, and
A receipt confirmation registration processing unit that updates the delivery status of the perishable product to the receipt confirmation status based on the receipt notification indicating that the perishable product has been received by the recipient at the distribution stop.
Code information transmission that transmits code information associated with the order information to the shipper terminal of the shipper and includes at least four pieces of information including the recipient, the shipper, the collection stop, and the distribution stop. Department and
With
The code information transmission unit stops transmitting the code information to the shipper terminal after the collection completion registration processing unit updates the delivery state of the perishable product to the collection completion state.
An information processing device characterized by this. Shippers and recipients using the delivery vehicle that regularly operates on a predetermined route including a collection stop, which is a stop for loading perishables on the delivery vehicle, and a distribution stop, which is a stop for unloading the perishables from the delivery vehicle. It is an information processing method for distributing the perishables between and.
Based on the order information about the perishables from the recipient terminal, the information processing device delivers the perishables to the pick-up stop associated with the shipper, the distribution stop associated with the recipient, and the perishables. Generates management information associated with the order information, including information about the status and
Based on the shipping notification indicating that the perishables have been shipped to the collection stop, the information processing device updates the delivery status of the perishables to the shipping completion state.
Based on the pickup notification indicating that the perishables have been picked up from the pick-up stop to the delivery vehicle, the information processing device updates the delivery state of the perishables to the pick-up complete state.
Based on the delivery notification indicating that the perishables have been delivered to the delivery stop by the delivery vehicle, the information processing device updates the delivery status of the perishables to the delivery completion state.
Based on the receipt notification indicating that the perishables have been received by the recipient at the distribution stop, the information processing device updates the delivery status of the perishables to the receipt confirmation state.
The information processing apparatus is located after the first stop based on the collection notice and the delivery notice associated with the first stop corresponding to at least one of the collection stop and the distribution stop. A termination notice indicating that the collection / delivery work at the first stop is completed is transmitted to the shipper terminal of the shipper and the recipient terminal of the recipient associated with the second stop .
An information processing method characterized by the fact that. Shippers and recipients using the delivery vehicle that regularly operates on a predetermined route including a collection stop, which is a stop for loading perishables on the delivery vehicle, and a distribution stop, which is a stop for unloading the perishables from the delivery vehicle. It is an information processing method for distributing the perishables between and.
Based on the order information about the perishables from the recipient terminal, the information processing device delivers the perishables to the pick-up stop associated with the shipper, the distribution stop associated with the recipient, and the perishables. Generates management information associated with the order information, including information about the status and
Based on the shipping notification indicating that the perishables have been shipped to the collection stop, the information processing device updates the delivery status of the perishables to the shipping completed state.
Based on the pickup notification indicating that the perishables have been picked up from the pick-up stop to the delivery vehicle, the information processing device updates the delivery state of the perishables to the pick-up complete state.
Based on the delivery notification indicating that the perishables have been delivered to the delivery stop by the delivery vehicle, the information processing device updates the delivery status of the perishables to the delivery completion state.
Based on the receipt notification indicating that the perishables have been received by the recipient at the distribution stop, the information processing device updates the delivery status of the perishables to the receipt confirmation state.
The information processing device is associated with the order information for the shipper terminal of the shipper, and code information including at least four pieces of information of the recipient, the shipper, the collection stop, and the distribution stop. Is transmitted, and after the delivery status of the fresh product is updated to the collection completion status, the transmission of the code information to the shipper terminal is stopped.
An information processing method characterized by the fact that.

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