JPWO2021038671A1 - Shipping plan decision support system, computer, terminal, shipping plan decision support method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To formulate and propose an optimum shipping plan for transportation and delivery to each of customers (plural shippers) held by a transportation and delivery company so as to promote averaging and standardization of overall physical distribution. It is an object of the present invention to provide a shipping plan decision support system, a computer, a terminal, a shipping plan decision support method and a program capable.
SOLUTION: A shipping plan decision support system that formulates a shipping plan and supports a decision to a shipper acquires shipping information about a package to be transported from a shipping source to a shipping destination, and acquires a past transportation record. Based on the shipping information, a first transportation plan, which is a combination plan of vehicles and routes, is created, the vehicle plan required for the created first transportation plan, and the cost for securing the vehicle. Is calculated based on the transportation record, and the first shipping plan is output.
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Description

The present invention relates to a shipping plan decision support system, a computer, a terminal, a shipping plan decision support method and a program that formulate a shipping plan and support the decision of the shipper.

In recent years, distribution costs have increased. The reason for this is largely due to social problems such as an increase in the amount of luggage transported (quantity) due to the expansion of EC (Electronic Commerce), and in addition, it is difficult to secure vehicles necessary for transportation and delivery due to a chronic shortage of drivers. ..

In response to such an increase in distribution costs, a technology has been proposed for the purpose of reducing distribution costs, improving the vehicle loading rate, and outputting a shipping / delivery plan so that the transportation cost per piece of cargo is minimized. (See Patent Document 1).

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However, for companies that receive transportation and delivery requests from multiple shippers (transportation and delivery companies), the deadlines for collection and delivery of each customer often overlap, and in order to deal with this, vehicles with high unit prices are used. I had no choice but to do it. That is, even if one company plans to improve the efficiency of transportation and delivery, the number of vehicles that can be operated is limited, so that the overall optimization cannot be achieved and it is difficult to reduce the distribution cost. In addition, in recent years when the shortage of drivers has become serious, the number of vehicles is limited, and even if one company makes a delivery plan by itself, it has not been optimized as a whole.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY According to the present invention, it is possible to formulate and propose an optimal transportation / delivery shipping plan for each of the customers (multiple shippers) of the transportation / delivery company so as to promote the averaging / standardization of the entire distribution. It is an object of the present invention to provide a shipping plan decision support system, a computer, a terminal, a shipping plan decision support method and a program.

The present invention provides the following solutions.

The present invention is a shipping plan decision support system that formulates a shipping plan and supports the shipper to make a decision.
The first acquisition method for acquiring shipping information about packages to be transported from the transportation source to the transportation destination,
A second acquisition method for acquiring past transportation records,
Based on the above shipping information, a means for creating a first transportation plan, which is a combination plan of vehicles and routes, and a means for creating the first transportation plan.
An output means for outputting the first shipping plan by calculating the vehicle plan required for the created first transportation plan and the cost for securing the vehicle based on the transportation record.
Provide a shipping plan decision support system characterized by being equipped with.

According to the present invention, the shipping plan decision support system, which formulates a shipping plan and assists the shipper in making a decision, acquires shipping information regarding the package to be transported from the shipping source to the shipping destination, and obtains past transportation results. Obtained, based on the shipping information, create a first transportation plan which is a combination plan of vehicles and routes, and take a vehicle plan necessary for the created first transportation plan and secure the vehicle. The first shipping plan is output by calculating the cost based on the transportation record.

Although the present invention is in the category of systems, the same actions and effects according to the categories are exhibited in other categories such as methods and programs.

Further, the present invention is a computer that formulates a shipping plan and assists a shipper in making a decision.
The first acquisition method for acquiring shipping information about packages to be transported from the transportation source to the transportation destination,
A second acquisition method for acquiring past transportation records,
Based on the above shipping information, a means for creating a first transportation plan, which is a combination plan of vehicles and routes, and a means for creating the first transportation plan.
An output means for outputting the first shipping plan by calculating the vehicle plan required for the created first transportation plan and the cost for securing the vehicle based on the transportation record.
Provided is a computer characterized by being equipped with.

Further, the present invention is a terminal that assists the shipper in making a decision.
The vehicle plan required for the first transportation plan, which is a combination plan of vehicles and routes, created based on the shipping information about the luggage to be transported from the transportation source to the transportation destination, and the cost for securing the vehicle. With the acquisition means to acquire the first shipping plan calculated based on the past transportation record,
An output means for outputting the acquired first shipping plan and
Provide a terminal characterized by being provided with.

According to the present invention, an optimal transportation / delivery shipping plan is formulated and proposed to each of the customers (plural shippers) of the transportation / delivery company so as to promote the averaging / standardization of the overall distribution. It is possible to provide a shipping plan decision support system, a computer, a terminal, a shipping plan decision support method and a program capable of providing the same.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the shipping plan determination support system 1. FIG. 2 is an overall configuration diagram of the shipping plan determination support system 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the first shipping plan determination support process executed by the computer 10. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a second shipping plan determination support process executed by the computer 10. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a third shipping plan determination support process executed by the computer 10. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a fourth shipping plan determination support process executed by the computer 10.

Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that this is just an example, and the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to this.

[Outline of shipping plan decision support system 1]
An outline of a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a shipping plan determination support system 1 which is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The shipping plan decision support system 1 is a computer system composed of a computer 10 that formulates a shipping plan and supports the shipper to make a decision.

The shipping plan determination support system 1 includes a shipper terminal (for example, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or tablet terminal, a wearable terminal such as a head mount display such as a smart glass, or a stationary terminal such as a personal computer) owned by the shipper. It may include a transportation / delivery company terminal (for example, the above-mentioned mobile terminal, the above-mentioned wearable terminal, the above-mentioned stationary terminal), other terminals, devices, and the like that execute delivery. In this case, the shipping plan determination support system 1 executes each process described later by any or a plurality of combinations of the computer 10 and the terminals and devices included in the computer 10.

Further, the shipping plan determination support system 1 may be realized by one computer such as a computer 10, or may be realized by a plurality of computers such as a cloud computer.

The computer 10 is connected to a shipper terminal, a transportation / delivery company terminal, other terminals, devices, etc. via a public line network or the like so as to be capable of data communication, and executes necessary data and information transmission / reception.

The computer 10 acquires shipping information regarding a package to be transported from a transport source (for example, a warehouse / factory) to a transport destination. The shipping information includes, for example, what the cargo is (eg, name, type, weight, size), the quantity of the cargo, the identifier of the destination of the cargo (eg, name, address), and the source / destination of the cargo (eg, the destination / destination). , Name, address), type of packing material, transportation method (eg, usually cool transportation, land transportation, air transportation).

For example, the shipper terminal accepts the input of this shipping information. The shipper terminal accepts the input of the shipping information by, for example, accepting the input to the input unit provided in itself or reading the two-dimensional code or the like. The shipper terminal transmits the received shipping information to the computer 10. By receiving this shipping information, the computer 10 acquires the shipping information.

The computer 10 acquires the past transportation record. The past transportation results are, for example, the results of each transportation company transporting in response to a request from the shipper who shipped this package in the past, and the request from the shipper who shipped the package related to this package in the past. It is a track record of receiving and transporting. Past transportation records are, for example, from the identifier of the transportation company that carried the transportation (for example, the name and address of the company or driver), the identifier of the vehicle used for transportation (vehicle name, vehicle type, vehicle rating), and shipment. Usage time indicating the time required for arrival, transportation distance from the shipping point to the arrival point, area where the transportation company has transported in the past, time when the transportation company was used in the past, transportation required for shipping It is an amount indicating the cost. This past transportation record is related to the actual conditions of transportation carried out by each transportation and delivery company in the past.

For example, the transportation / delivery company terminal accepts the input of the past transportation record. The transportation / delivery company terminal accepts the input of the past transportation record by, for example, accepting the input to the input unit provided in itself or reading the two-dimensional code or the like. The transportation / delivery company terminal transmits the received past transportation results to the computer 10. By receiving this past transportation record, the computer 10 acquires the past transportation record.

The computer 10 creates a first transportation plan, which is a combination plan of vehicles and routes, based on the acquired shipping information. The first transportation plan includes information on the vehicle used to transport the luggage this time (for example, what kind of vehicle is appropriate such as vehicle type and vehicle rating) and information on the transportation route for transporting the luggage (for example, the shipping point). Whether or not there is a necessary waypoint from the point of arrival to the point of arrival, the entire transportation route from the point of shipment to the point of arrival, the time and distance required from the point of shipment to the point of arrival to the point of arrival, and the time required between each waypoint. What kind of route is appropriate, such as the total time and total distance required from the shipping point to the arriving point, where is the appropriate transportation, and what kind of transportation method is appropriate). ..

For example, the computer 10 may use the current package based on what the package is in the acquired shipping information, the quantity of the package, the source / destination of the package, the type of packing material or the method of transportation, or a combination of two or more. Identify the information about the vehicle and the transportation route needed to transport the cargo. The computer 10 creates a first transportation plan based on the information on the identified vehicle and the information on the transportation route.

The computer 10 calculates the first vehicle plan required for the created first transportation plan and the cost for securing the vehicle based on the acquired past transportation record, thereby performing the first shipping plan. Is output.

For example, the computer 10 calculates the first vehicle plan necessary for carrying out the information about the vehicle in the first transportation plan and the information about the transportation route based on the acquired past transportation results. The first vehicle plan is information for predicting the vehicle required for the transportation of the cargo this time. The first vehicle plan includes, for example, an identifier (vehicle name, vehicle type, vehicle class) of the vehicle to be transported, an estimated usage time indicating the estimated time required for transportation, and an expected transportation indicating the expected transportation distance for transportation. The distance, the area of transportation, the time of transportation, the period from the present to the date and time of shipment, and the period from the present to the completion of transportation.

Further, for example, the computer 10 calculates the cost for securing the vehicle to be transported based on the acquired past transportation record. Computer 10 identifies similar cargo and transport in past transport records related to the cargo and transport in this transport. The computer 10 identifies the vehicle that performed this transport in the identified past transport record. The computer 10 calculates the cost required to secure the specified vehicle as the first transportation cost.

The computer 10 creates a first shipping plan based on the first vehicle plan thus calculated and the first transportation cost. This first shipping plan is a compilation of the calculated first vehicle plan and the first transportation cost.

The computer 10 outputs the created first shipping plan.

For example, the computer 10 transmits the first shipping plan to the shipper terminal or the like. By receiving the first shipping plan, the shipper terminal or the like acquires the first shipping plan from the computer 10. The shipper terminal or the like outputs the first shipping plan by displaying the first shipping plan on its own display unit or emitting sound from its own voice unit. .. As a result, the computer 10 outputs the first shipping plan to the shipper terminal or the like.

By doing so, the shipping plan determination support system 1 enables the shipper to create and determine the shipping plan while confirming the state and transportation cost of the vehicle busy season assumed within the range of the shipping information. Further, the shipping plan determination support system 1 makes it easy to create and output a shipping plan so that the transportation cost becomes cheaper under the allowable conditions.

The shipping plan determination support system 1 can be configured to change a part or all of the shipping conditions and output a second shipping plan based on the changed shipping conditions.

The computer 10 determines the changeable condition from the acquired shipping information condition. The conditions that can be changed include, for example, the delivery date and time of the package (for example, day of the week, time, date), and if there are multiple packages, whether or not each package is delivered in a lump or divided into multiple packages. It is mainly specified by the client who made the request. The computer 10 determines the presence or absence of this changeable condition and its contents.

For example, if the delivery date and time is not specified or the batch delivery is not specified as the condition of the acquired shipping information, the computer 10 determines that these are the conditions that can be changed.

The computer 10 creates a second transportation plan based on the conditions in which the changeable conditions are changed.

For example, in the computer 10, apart from the first transportation plan described above, the shipping information in which the conditions of the shipping information that can be changed are changed (the one that is determined not to be changeable remains the acquired shipping information). Based on the above, a second transportation plan, which is a combination plan of vehicles and routes, is created. The second transportation plan is the same as the first transportation plan described above. At this time, the computer 10 can also create a second transportation plan corresponding to each of a plurality of changeable conditions. Further, when there are a plurality of changeable conditions, the computer 10 can also create a second transportation plan corresponding to one or more of the predetermined conditions.

The computer 10 outputs a second shipping plan based on the created second transportation plan.

For example, the computer 10 has acquired the second vehicle plan necessary for carrying out the information about the vehicle in the second transportation plan and the information about the transportation route in the same manner as the first transportation plan described above. It is calculated based on the transportation record of the above, and the cost for securing the vehicle to be transported is calculated.

The computer 10 creates a second shipping plan based on the calculated second vehicle plan and the second transportation cost. The second shipping plan, like the first shipping plan, is a compilation of the calculated second vehicle plan and the second transportation cost.

The computer 10 outputs the created second shipping plan.

For example, the computer 10 transmits this second shipping plan to the shipper terminal or the like. By receiving the second shipping plan, the shipper terminal or the like acquires the second shipping plan from the computer 10. The shipper terminal or the like outputs the second shipping plan by displaying the second shipping plan on its own display unit or emitting sound from its own voice unit. .. As a result, the computer 10 outputs this second shipping plan to the shipper terminal or the like.

By doing so, the shipping plan determination support system 1 can easily confirm whether or not there is a superior plan in terms of transportation costs even when the conditions of the shipping information are relaxed (changed). In addition, the shipping plan determination support system 1 makes it easy to confirm the transportation cost for the period (schedule) before and after the shipping information.

Further, the shipping plan determination support system 1 can be configured to output the number of operable vehicles and the vehicle purchase price.

According to the past transportation record, the computer 10 shows the number of vehicles that are expected to be operational and the purchase price of the vehicle (in the case of one vehicle, it is the purchase price of this vehicle, and in the case of multiple vehicles, it is the purchase price of each vehicle. The purchase price and the purchase price of all vehicles) are included, and based on these, it is possible to update the shipping plan and output it.

The computer 10 accepts the selection of the first or second shipping plan from the shipper, updates and outputs the number of operable vehicles and the vehicle purchase price, assuming that the vehicles required for the accepted shipping plan are assigned.

For example, the computer 10 accepts a selection of a first or second shipping plan from the shipper terminal. The shipper terminal receives input of selection for the first or second shipping plan from the shipper, and transmits the received input result to the computer 10. By receiving this input result, the computer 10 accepts the selection of the first or second shipping plan from the shipper terminal.

The computer 10 determines that the vehicle required for the received shipping plan (either the first or the second shipping plan) has been assigned.

For example, when the computer 10 accepts the shipping plan, it determines that the vehicle corresponding to the shipping plan has been assigned as the necessary vehicle.

The computer 10 causes the shipper terminal to output a shipping plan in which the number of operable vehicles and the vehicle purchase price in the received shipping plan are updated.

For example, the computer 10 transmits the updated shipping plan to the shipper terminal or the like. By receiving the updated shipping plan, the shipper terminal or the like acquires the updated shipping plan from the computer 10. The shipper terminal or the like outputs the updated shipping plan by displaying the updated shipping plan on its own display unit or emitting sound from its own voice unit. .. As a result, the computer 10 outputs the updated shipping plan to the shipper terminal or the like.

Further, the shipping plan determination support system 1 can be configured to notify the shipper of the second vehicle plan and its cost based on the first or second shipping plan.

The computer 10 notifies the shipper of the cost of securing the second vehicle plan and the vehicle based on the first or second shipping plan. This second vehicle plan is, for example, the above-mentioned shipping information and pick-up / delivery time.

For example, the computer 10 causes the shipper terminal to output the cost for securing the second vehicle plan and the vehicle based on the first or second shipping plan. The computer 10 transmits this second vehicle plan and cost to the shipper terminal. By receiving the second vehicle plan and cost, the shipper terminal acquires the second vehicle plan and cost from the computer 10. The shipper terminal outputs the second vehicle plan and cost by displaying them on the display unit owned by the shipper terminal and emitting sound from the voice unit owned by the shipper terminal. As a result, the computer 10 causes the shipper terminal to output the second vehicle plan and cost. As a result of outputting the second vehicle plan and cost, the shipper terminal notifies the shipper of the second vehicle plan and cost.

In addition, the shipping plan determination support system 1 can be configured to combine shipping plans between different shippers to create a combined transportation plan that improves the efficiency of vehicles and routes, and to notify the combined transportation plan and its cost. ..

When the computer 10 acquires shipping information from a plurality of shippers, the computer 10 creates a shipping plan (first or second shipping plan) for each shipper by the above-described processing. The computer 10 creates a combined transportation plan that streamlines vehicles and routes based on the created plurality of shipping plans.

For example, the computer 10 uses the lowest price and / or transportation of the vehicle based on the information on the vehicle in the transportation of each shipper, the information on the transportation route, and the cost of securing the vehicle as the efficiency of the vehicle / route in each shipping plan. Select a combination in which the route is the shortest route, the vehicle is the lowest price, and / or the transportation route is close to the shortest route. The computer 10 creates a combined transportation plan based on the selection result. Further, the computer 10 calculates the cost required for securing the vehicle for carrying out this combination transportation plan based on each shipping plan.

The computer 10 notifies the transportation / delivery company of the created combination transportation plan and the cost required to secure the vehicle for carrying out the combination transportation plan.

For example, the computer 10 causes the transportation / delivery company terminal to output the created combination transportation plan and the cost required for securing the vehicle for carrying out the combination transportation plan. The computer 10 transmits these to the transportation / delivery company terminal. By receiving these, the transportation / delivery company terminal acquires them from the computer 10. The transportation / delivery company terminal outputs these by displaying them on the display unit owned by the carrier or by emitting sound from the voice unit owned by the carrier. As a result, the computer 10 causes the transportation / delivery company terminal to output these. As a result of outputting these, the transportation / delivery company terminal notifies the transportation / delivery company of these.

By doing so, the shipping plan determination support system 1 makes it easy for each of the plurality of shippers to adopt a shipping plan that avoids a schedule with a lot of transportation and keeps the transportation cost low. In addition, the shipping plan determination support system 1 facilitates car-seeking matching while presenting an appropriate price based on past results to the shipping company.

Next, an outline of the processing executed by the shipping plan determination support system 1 will be described.

The computer 10 acquires shipping information regarding the package to be transported from the transport source to the transport destination (step S01). The shipping information is as described above.

The shipper terminal accepts input of shipping information. The shipper terminal transmits the shipping information input to itself to the computer 10. The computer 10 acquires this shipping information by receiving this shipping information.

The computer 10 acquires the past transportation record (step S02). Past transportation records are as described above.

The transportation / delivery company terminal accepts the input of this past transportation record. The transportation / delivery company terminal transmits the received past transportation results to the computer 10. By receiving this past transportation record, the computer 10 acquires the past transportation record.

Based on the acquired shipping information, the computer 10 creates a first transportation plan which is a combination plan of a vehicle and a route (transportation route) (step S03). The first transportation plan is as described above.

Based on the acquired shipping information, the computer 10 is based on what the cargo is, the quantity of the cargo, the source / destination of the cargo, the type of packing material or the transportation method, or a combination of two or more. Identify information about the vehicles and routes needed to transport the cargo. The computer 10 creates a first transportation plan based on the information on the identified vehicle and the information on the transportation route.

The computer 10 calculates the first vehicle plan required for the created first transportation plan and the cost for securing the vehicle based on the acquired past transportation record (step S04). The first vehicle plan is as described above.

The computer 10 calculates the first vehicle plan necessary for carrying out the information about the vehicle in the first transportation plan and the information about the transportation route based on the acquired past transportation results.

Further, the computer 10 calculates the cost for securing the vehicle to be transported based on the acquired past transportation record. Computer 10 identifies similar cargo and transport in past transport records related to the cargo and transport in this transport. The computer 10 identifies the vehicle that performed this transport in the identified past transport record. The computer 10 calculates the cost required to secure the specified vehicle as the first transportation cost.

The computer 10 creates a first shipping plan based on the calculated first vehicle plan and the first transportation cost (step S05). The first shipping plan is a compilation of the calculated first vehicle plan and the first transportation cost.

The computer 10 outputs the created first shipping plan (step S06).

The computer 10 transmits the first shipping plan to the shipper terminal or the like. By receiving the first shipping plan, the shipper terminal or the like acquires the first shipping plan from the computer 10. The shipper terminal or the like outputs the first shipping plan by displaying the first shipping plan on its own display unit or emitting sound from its own voice unit. .. As a result, the computer 10 outputs the first shipping plan to the shipper terminal or the like.

The above is the outline of the processing executed by the shipping plan determination support system 1.

[System configuration of shipping plan decision support system 1]
Based on FIG. 2, the system configuration of the shipping plan determination support system 1 which is a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a system configuration of a shipping plan determination support system 1 which is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2, the shipping plan decision support system 1 is a computer system composed of a computer 10 that formulates a shipping plan and supports the shipper to make a decision.

The computer 10 is connected to a shipper terminal, a transportation / delivery company terminal, other terminals, devices, etc. via a public line network or the like so as to be capable of data communication, and executes necessary data and information transmission / reception.

The shipping plan determination support system 1 may include a shipper terminal, a transportation / delivery company terminal, other terminals, devices, and the like (not shown). In this case, the shipping plan determination support system 1 executes each process described later by any or a plurality of combinations of the computer 10 and the terminals and devices included in the computer 10.

Further, the shipping plan determination support system 1 may be realized by one computer such as a computer 10, or may be realized by a plurality of computers such as a cloud computer.

The computer 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like, and can communicate with other terminals and devices as a communication unit. A device for this purpose, for example, a Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity) compatible device conforming to IEEE802.11 and the like. Further, the computer 10 includes a data storage unit such as a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, a recording medium, and a memory card as a recording unit. Further, the computer 10 includes various devices and the like that execute various processes as a processing unit.

In the computer 10, the control unit reads a predetermined program, and in cooperation with the communication unit, the shipping information acquisition module 20, the transportation record information acquisition module 21, the output module 22, the vehicle plan information acquisition module 23, and the selection reception module. 24 is realized. Further, in the computer 10, the control unit reads a predetermined program, and in cooperation with the processing unit, the transportation plan creation module 40, the calculation module 41, the shipping plan creation module 42, the changeable condition determination module 43, and the condition change. The module 44 and the vehicle allocation module 45 are realized.

[First shipping plan decision support process]
The first shipping plan determination support process executed by the shipping plan determination support system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the first shipping plan determination support process executed by the computer 10. The process executed by each of the above-mentioned modules will be described together with this process.

First, the shipping information acquisition module 20 acquires shipping information regarding the package (step S10). In step S10, the shipping information acquisition module 20 acquires information on the package to be transported from the transportation source (for example, a warehouse / factory) to the transportation destination as shipping information. The shipping information includes, for example, what the cargo is (eg, name, type, weight, size), the quantity of the cargo, the identifier of the destination of the cargo (eg, name, address), and the source / destination of the cargo (eg, the destination / destination). , Name, address), type of packing material, transportation method (eg, usually cool transportation, land transportation, air transportation). The shipping information acquisition module 20 acquires this shipping information from the shipper terminal.

The shipper terminal accepts input of shipping information. The shipper terminal accepts the input of the shipping information by, for example, receiving a direct input or a selection input from the shipper, or reading a two-dimensional code in which the shipping information is stored. The shipper terminal transmits the received shipping information to the computer 10. The shipping information acquisition module 20 acquires shipping information by receiving this shipping information. As a result, the computer 10 acquires the shipping information.

The transportation record information acquisition module 21 acquires the past transportation record as the transportation record information (step S11). In step S11, the transport record information acquisition module 21 is received from a transporter who has received a request from a shipper who ships this package in the past, or a shipper who has shipped a package related to this package in the past. Obtain past transportation records from transportation and delivery companies that have received requests and transportation, and transportation and delivery companies that shippers can request for transportation. Past transportation records include, for example, the identifier of the carrier who carried the transportation (for example, the name and address of the carrier or driver), the identifier of the vehicle used for transportation (vehicle name, vehicle type, vehicle rating), and shipment to arrival. Usage time indicating the time taken, the transportation distance from the shipping point to the arrival point, the area where the transportation company has transported in the past, the time when the transportation company was used in the past, the transportation cost required for shipping The amount of money that indicates, the number of vehicles that were expected to be operational during past transportation, and the purchase price of this vehicle ((costs for purchase, rental, leasing, etc.)). The transportation record information acquisition module 21 acquires past transportation records from such a transportation / delivery company as transportation record information.

The transportation / delivery company terminal transmits the past transportation record recorded by itself to the computer 10 as transportation record information. The past transportation record accepts the input of the past transportation record by, for example, receiving a direct input or a selection input from a transportation / delivery company, or by reading a two-dimensional code in which the past transportation record is stored. The transportation / delivery company terminal records the past transportation record of receiving this input in itself, and transmits the recorded past transportation record as the transportation record information to the computer 10 in accordance with the request from the computer 10. The transportation record information acquisition module 21 acquires the transportation record information by receiving the transportation record information. As a result, the computer 10 acquires the past transportation record.

The transportation plan creation module 40 creates a first transportation plan, which is a combination plan of a vehicle / route (transportation route), based on the acquired shipping information (step S12). In step S12, the transportation plan creation module 40 specifies information about the vehicle used to transport the package this time and information about the transportation route for transporting the package, respectively. Transport plan creation module Creates a first transport plan that combines information about the identified vehicle with information about the transport route.

The information about the vehicle is, for example, what kind of vehicle is appropriate, such as the vehicle type and the vehicle class. In addition, information on the transportation route includes, for example, the presence or absence of a transit point required from the shipping point to the arriving point, the entire transportation route from the shipping point to the arriving point, and the time required to reach the transit point from the shipping point to the arriving point. What kind of route is appropriate, such as the distance, the time required between each waypoint, the total time required from the shipping point to the arrival point, and the total distance, and which route is appropriate to transport from where to where. Is such a transportation method appropriate?

The transportation planning module 40 is based on what the cargo is in the acquired shipping information, the quantity of the cargo, the source / destination of the cargo, the type of packing material or the transportation method, or a combination of two or more. Identify information about the vehicles and routes needed to transport the cargo. The computer 10 creates a first transportation plan based on the information on the identified vehicle and the information on the transportation route. The created first transportation plan shows the contents of the vehicle used for transportation, the transportation route, the transportation time, the transportation distance, and the like.

The calculation module 41 calculates the first vehicle plan required for the created first transportation plan based on the acquired transportation record information (step S13). In step S13, the first vehicle plan is information for predicting the vehicle required for the transportation of the cargo this time. The first vehicle plan includes, for example, an identifier (vehicle name, vehicle type, vehicle class) of the vehicle to be transported, an estimated usage time indicating the estimated time required for transportation, and an expected transportation indicating the expected transportation distance for transportation. The distance, the area of transportation, the time of transportation, the period from the present to the date and time of shipment, and the period from the present to the completion of transportation.

The calculation module 41 specifies each content necessary for executing the first transportation plan based on each content in the transportation record information. The calculation module 41 includes the identifier of the vehicle used for transporting similar luggage in the past, the estimated usage time, the estimated transportation distance, the area and time of transportation, the period from the present to the shipping date and time, and the transportation is completed from the present. The first vehicle plan is calculated by applying the period until this time to the luggage to be transported this time.

The calculation module 41 calculates the cost required for securing the vehicle corresponding to the calculated first vehicle plan as the first transportation cost based on the acquired transportation record information (step S14). In step S14, when the calculation module 41 has transported a similar cargo in the past, the calculation module 41 calculates the cost incurred as a result of using the vehicle that transported the cargo as the first transportation cost.

The shipping plan creation module 42 creates a first shipping plan based on the calculated first vehicle plan and the first transportation cost (step S15). In step S15, the shipping plan creation module 42 creates a combination of the calculated first vehicle plan and the first transportation cost at which the first transportation cost is the cheapest as the first shipping plan.

The shipping plan creation module 42 creates the calculated first vehicle plan and the first transportation cost as the first shipping plan when there is only one combination.

Further, the shipping plan creation module 42 has a configuration in which a predetermined number of first shipping plans are created in the cheapest order among the combinations of the calculated first vehicle plan and the first transportation cost. May be good.

The output module 22 outputs the created first shipping plan to the shipper terminal as the first shipping plan information (step S16). In step S16, the output module 22 transmits the first shipping plan information to the shipper terminal. By receiving the first shipping plan information, the shipper terminal acquires the first shipping plan from the computer 10. The shipper terminal outputs the first shipping plan by displaying the first shipping plan on the display unit owned by the shipper terminal and emitting sound from the voice unit owned by the shipper terminal. As a result, the computer 10 causes the shipper terminal to output the first shipping plan.

As a result, the output module 22 notifies the shipper of the first vehicle plan (for example, shipping information, pick-up date / time, delivery date / time) and the first transportation cost, which are the first shipping plans. ..

By confirming the output first shipping plan, the shipper can confirm the shipping plan so that the first transportation cost is cheaper under the permissible conditions. That is, the shipping plan determination support system 1 can present the recommended shipping plan within the requirements to the shipper.

The above is the first shipping plan determination support process.

By doing so, the shipping plan determination support system 1 enables the shipper to create and determine the shipping plan while confirming the state and transportation cost of the vehicle busy season assumed within the range of the shipping information. Further, the shipping plan determination support system 1 makes it easy to create and output a shipping plan so that the transportation cost becomes cheaper under the allowable conditions.

[Second shipping plan decision support process]
A second shipping plan determination support process executed by the shipping plan determination support system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a second shipping plan determination support process executed by the computer 10. The process executed by each of the above-mentioned modules will be described together with this process. The detailed description of the same processing as each of the above-mentioned processing will be omitted.

First, the shipping information acquisition module 20 acquires shipping information regarding the package (step S20). The process of step S20 is the same as the process of step S10 described above.

The transportation record information acquisition module 21 acquires the past transportation record as the transportation record information (step S21). The process of step S21 is the same as the process of step S11 described above.

The transportation plan creation module 40 creates a first transportation plan, which is a combination proposal of a vehicle / route (transportation route), based on the acquired shipping information (step S22). The process of step S22 is the same as the process of step S12 described above.

The calculation module 41 calculates the first vehicle plan required for the created first transportation plan based on the acquired transportation record information (step S23). The process of step S23 is the same as the process of step S13 described above.

The calculation module 41 calculates the cost required for securing the vehicle corresponding to the created first vehicle plan as the first transportation cost based on the acquired transportation record information (step S24). The process of step S24 is the same as the process of step S14 described above.

The changeable condition determination module 43 determines whether or not there is a changeable condition (content) among the acquired shipping information (step S25). In step S25, the conditions that can be changed include, for example, designation of the delivery date and time of the package and designation of the delivery format (lump-sum delivery or divided delivery) of the package. The changeable conditions in this shipping information are mainly specified by the client requesting the shipment of the package, and can be rephrased as a relaxable condition among the shipping conditions.

Specifically, if the delivery date and time of the package is specified, it is necessary to deliver the package on that date and time, so if a date and time later than the shortest possible delivery date and time is specified, the package will be stored. The cost of the first transportation may be higher than that without the specified date and time because it is necessary to secure the vehicle according to the specified date and time. In addition, if there is a designation for batch delivery of luggage, a vehicle larger than the split delivery may be required depending on the cost of storing each luggage and the contents of the luggage until all the luggage is shipped, so batch delivery is required. May be more expensive than if no is specified. As described above, what is judged as a changeable condition has a possibility that the first transportation cost can be suppressed at a low cost by changing the condition. That is, the changeable condition means a condition in which the first transportation cost may change due to the change of the condition.

When the changeable condition determination module 43 determines that the changeable condition does not exist (step S25 NO), the computer 10 executes the same process as the process after step S15 described above. In this embodiment, for the sake of simplification of the description, it is described as ending the process.

On the other hand, in step S25, when the changeable condition determination module 43 determines that the changeable condition exists (YES in step S25), the condition change module 44 changes the changeable condition (step S26). In step S26, the condition change module 44 changes each of the existing modifiable conditions. If the delivery date and time can be changed, the condition change module 44 changes each day of the week within a predetermined period (for example, one week or several days). Further, the condition change module 44 changes the batch delivery or the divided delivery, respectively, when the delivery format can be changed.

As a result, the condition change module 44 creates a plurality of changed shipping information based on the changed conditions. For example, if the delivery date and time can be changed, the condition change module 44 can change the delivery date and time within the permissible range of the acquired shipping information, for example, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. After changing the day of the week, shipping information will be created. Further, when the delivery date and time can be changed, the condition change module 44 can change the delivery date and time within an allowable range, for example, in the morning, afternoon, 12:00 to 14:00, and 14:00 to 16:00. The changed shipping information will be created by changing each time from 16:00 to 18:00. Further, when the delivery format can be changed, the condition change module 44 can be used for the acquired shipping information within an allowable range, for example, batch delivery, partial delivery (for example, individual, 2 pieces, 3 pieces at a time). After changing (collectively), the changed shipping information will be created. The condition change module 44 combines the plurality of shipping information created in this manner, respectively, and creates a plurality of changed shipping information.

The transportation plan creation module 40 creates a second transportation plan, which is a combination plan of vehicles and routes, based on the created changed shipping information (step S27). The process of step S27 is the same as the process of step S12 described above. At this time, the transportation plan creation module 40 creates a second transportation plan according to the number of changed shipping information created. That is, the transportation plan creation module 40 creates one second transportation plan when the second transportation plan has one changed shipping information, and when there are a plurality of changed shipping information, this number. Create a plurality of second transportation plans according to the above.

The calculation module 41 calculates the second vehicle plan required for the created second transportation plan based on the acquired transportation record information (step S28). The process of step S28 is the same as the process of step S13 described above. At this time, the calculation module 41 calculates the second vehicle plan according to the number of the second transportation plans.

The calculation module 41 calculates the cost required for securing the vehicle corresponding to the calculated second vehicle plan as the second transportation cost based on the acquired transportation record information (step S29). The process of step S29 is the same as the process of step S14 described above. At this time, the calculation module 41 calculates the second transportation cost according to the number of the second vehicle plans.

The shipping plan creation module 42 creates a second shipping plan based on the calculated second vehicle plan and the second transportation cost (step S30). The process of step S30 is the same as the process of step S15 described above. At this time, the shipping plan creation module 42 creates a second shipping plan according to the number of the second vehicle plan and the second transportation cost.

The output module 22 outputs the created second shipping plan to the shipper terminal as the second shipping plan information (step S31). In the process of step S31, the output module 22 outputs the second shipping plan information in the same manner as the process of step S16 described above. At this time, the output module 22 causes the shipper terminal to output a plurality of second shipping plans.

By confirming the plurality of output second shipping plans, the shipper can confirm the plurality of shipping plans when the conditions are relaxed. Further, the shipper can confirm the change of the constraint condition due to the advancement of the transportation of the cargo by confirming the plurality of output second shipping plans. That is, the shipping plan determination support system 1 can present a plurality of shipping plans so that the transportation cost becomes cheaper.

The above is the first shipping plan determination support process.

By doing so, the shipping plan determination support system 1 can easily confirm whether or not there is a superior plan in terms of transportation costs even when the conditions of the shipping information are relaxed (changed). In addition, the shipping plan determination support system 1 makes it easy to confirm the transportation cost for the period (schedule) before and after the shipping information.

[Third shipping plan decision support process]
A third shipping plan determination support process executed by the shipping plan determination support system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a third shipping plan determination support process executed by the computer 10. The process executed by each of the above-mentioned modules will be described together with this process. The detailed description of the same processing as each of the above-mentioned processing will be omitted.

First, the shipping information acquisition module 20 acquires shipping information regarding the package (step S40). The process of step S40 is the same as the process of step S10 described above.

The transportation record information acquisition module 21 acquires the past transportation record as the transportation record information (step S41). The process of step S41 is the same as the process of step S11 described above.

The vehicle plan information acquisition module 23 acquires vehicle plan information that can be provided by the transportation / delivery company (step S42). In step S42, the vehicle planning information is information about the vehicle currently available to the freight carrier. The vehicle planning information is, for example, an identifier of a transportation company, an identifier or number of vehicles that can be used for transportation, an available time that vehicles can be used, and an area where transportation is possible. The vehicle plan information acquisition module 23 acquires vehicle plan information from the transportation / delivery company.

The transportation / delivery company terminal accepts input of vehicle planning information. The transportation / delivery company terminal accepts the input of the vehicle planning information by, for example, receiving the input directly or the selection input from the transportation / delivery company. The transportation / delivery company terminal transmits the received vehicle plan information to the computer 10. The vehicle plan information acquisition module 23 acquires the vehicle plan information by receiving the vehicle plan information. As a result, the computer 10 acquires the vehicle plan information.

The transportation plan creation module 40 creates a first transportation plan, which is a combination plan of a vehicle / route (transportation route), based on the acquired shipping information (step S43). The process of step S43 is the same as the process of step S12 described above.

The shipping plan determination support system 1 can also execute the above-mentioned processes after step S25 after the process of step S43 to create a second transportation plan based on the acquired vehicle plan information. In this case, in the process described later, the shipping plan determination support system 1 may use the created second transportation plan. Further, in the process described later, the shipping plan determination support system 1 can also use each of the created first transportation plan and the second transportation plan.

The calculation module 41 calculates a third vehicle plan based on the created first transportation plan and the acquired past transportation record information and vehicle plan information (step S44). In step S44, the calculation module 44 calculates a third vehicle plan required for the created first transportation plan. The third vehicle plan is similar to the first vehicle plan described above.

The calculation module 41 specifies each content necessary for executing the first transportation plan based on each content in the transportation record information and the vehicle planning information. The calculation module 41 includes the identifier of the vehicle used for transporting similar luggage in the past, the estimated usage time, the estimated transportation distance, the area and time of transportation, the period from the present to the shipping date and time, and the transportation is completed from the present. The third vehicle plan is calculated based on the time until the vehicle is completed and the vehicle plan information which is the information about the vehicle that can be provided this time that satisfies each of the contents.

The calculation module 41 calculates the cost required for securing the vehicle corresponding to the calculated third vehicle plan as the third transportation cost based on the acquired transportation record information and the vehicle planning information (step S45). In step S45, the calculation module 41 can now provide a vehicle similar to a vehicle that has transported this cargo in the past, based on the costs incurred as a result of using the vehicle that transported the cargo when transporting a similar cargo in the past. The cost required when using a vehicle is calculated as the third transportation cost.

The shipping plan creation module 42 creates a third shipping plan based on the calculated third vehicle plan and the third transportation cost (step S46). In step S46, the shipping plan creation module 42 creates a combination of the calculated third vehicle plan and the third transportation cost at which the third transportation cost is the cheapest as the third shipping plan.

The shipping plan creation module 42 creates the calculated third vehicle plan and the third transportation cost as the third shipping plan when there is only one combination.

Further, the shipping plan creation module 42 has a configuration in which a predetermined number of third shipping plans are created in the cheapest order among the combinations of the calculated third vehicle plan and the third transportation cost. May be good.

The output module 22 outputs the created third shipping plan to the shipper terminal as the third shipping plan information (step S47). In the process of step S47, the output module 22 outputs the third shipping plan information in the same manner as the process of step S16 described above.

The selection acceptance module 24 accepts selections for the output third shipping plan (step S48). In step S48, the selection reception module 24 receives the selection input from the shipper for the third shipping plan output to the shipper terminal.

The shipper terminal accepts the selection input to the third shipping plan output by itself. The shipper terminal transmits the received selection result to the computer 10. By receiving the selection result, the selection acceptance module 24 accepts the selection for the third shipping plan.

As described above, the shipping plan determination support system 1 outputs not only the third shipping plan based on the first transportation plan but also the third shipping plan based on the second transportation plan. Is also possible. In this case, the shipping plan determination support system 1 outputs a plurality of third shipping plans, and the selection acceptance module 24 accepts selections for any of the plurality of third shipping plans. Further, the shipping plan determination support system 1 can output a plurality of first transportation plans. In this case as well, the shipping plan determination support system 1 outputs a plurality of third shipping plans, and the selection receiving module 24 accepts selections for any of the plurality of third shipping plans.

The vehicle allocation module 45 allocates the vehicles necessary for execution to the third shipping plan that has received the selection (step S49). In step S49, the vehicle allocation module 45 identifies the vehicle planning information that is the basis of the third shipping plan based on the third shipping plan. Based on this vehicle planning information, the vehicle allocation module 45 allocates vehicle planning information regarding currently available vehicles to the third shipping plan that has received the selection this time.

The shipping plan creation module 42 updates the third vehicle plan and the third transportation cost based on the vehicle plan information regarding the allocated vehicle, and newly creates a fourth shipping plan (step S50). In step S50, the calculation module 41 updates the third vehicle plan and the third transportation cost in the third shipping plan based on the vehicle plan information regarding the vehicle identified this time. The calculation module 41 updates the third vehicle plan and the third transportation cost, respectively, the fourth vehicle plan and the fourth transportation cost. The shipping plan creation module 42 creates a fourth shipping plan based on the updated fourth vehicle plan and the fourth transportation cost.

The shipping plan creation module 42 creates the fourth shipping plan as the fourth shipping plan when there is only one combination of the fourth vehicle plan and the fourth transportation cost.

Further, the shipping plan creation module 42 has a configuration in which a predetermined number of fourth shipping plans are created in the cheapest order among the combinations of the calculated fourth vehicle plan and the fourth transportation cost. May be good.

The output module 22 outputs the updated fourth shipping plan to the shipper terminal as the fourth shipping plan information (step S51). In the process of step S51, the output module 22 outputs the fourth shipping plan information in the same manner as the process of step S16 described above.

The output module 22 causes the transportation / delivery company terminal to output the fourth shipping plan information (step S52). In step S52, the output module 22 outputs the fourth shipping plan information based on the identifier of the shipping company included in the fourth vehicle plan that is the basis of the fourth shipping plan. To identify. The output module 22 causes the transport / delivery company terminal of the specified transport / delivery company to output the fourth shipping plan information. The output module 22 transmits the fourth shipping plan information to the transportation / delivery company terminal. By receiving the fourth shipping plan information, the transportation / delivery company terminal acquires the fourth shipping plan from the computer 10. The transportation / delivery company terminal or the like outputs the fourth shipping plan by displaying the fourth shipping plan on its own display unit or emitting sound from its own voice unit. become. As a result, the computer 10 causes the transportation / delivery company terminal to output the fourth shipping plan.

As a result, the output module 22 notifies the transportation / delivery company of the fourth vehicle plan, which is the fourth shipping plan, and the fourth transportation cost.

The above is the third shipping plan determination support process.

[Fourth shipping plan decision support process]
A fourth shipping plan determination support process executed by the shipping plan determination support system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a fourth shipping plan determination support process executed by the computer 10. The process executed by each of the above-mentioned modules will be described together with this process. The detailed description of the same processing as each of the above-mentioned processing will be omitted.

The transportation plan creation module 40 combines the shipping plans between different shippers based on the first to fourth shipping plans created as a result of the first to third shipping plan determination support processes described above to create a vehicle / route. Create a combined transportation plan to improve efficiency (step S60). In step S60, this combination transportation plan is created based on the shipping plan that meets a predetermined period (for example, within a few days, within a week). This combination transportation plan identifies vehicles and routes capable of efficiently transporting a plurality of packages.

The transportation planning module 40 identifies the optimum vehicle based on the information about the vehicle specified in each of the shipping plans described above. The transportation planning module 40 identifies the vehicle having the lowest cost for the vehicle or each vehicle corresponding to the lowest price to a predetermined order.

The transportation planning module 40 identifies the optimum transportation route based on the information regarding the transportation route specified in each of the above-mentioned shipping plans. The transportation planning module 40 specifies the route with the shortest transportation route or each corresponding route from the shortest to a predetermined order.

Based on the specified vehicle and transportation route, the transportation plan creation module 40 creates a combination transportation plan in which the vehicle has the lowest price and the route is the shortest route. Further, when the transportation plan creation module 40 cannot create the one with the lowest price and the shortest route, the transportation plan creation module 40 creates a combination similar to this as a combination transportation plan.

The calculation module 41 calculates a fifth vehicle plan required for this combination transportation plan based on the created combination transportation plan (step S61). In step S61, the fifth vehicle plan is information about the vehicle used in this combination transportation plan. The fifth vehicle plan includes, for example, the identifier of the vehicle to be transported, the number of vehicles, the estimated usage time of each vehicle or all vehicles, the estimated transportation distance, the region to be transported, the time to be transported, from the present to the date and time of shipment. The period between now and the time between the present and the completion of transportation.

The calculation module 41 specifies each content necessary to carry out the combined transportation plan. The calculation module 41 identifies each of these contents based on shipping plans between different shippers.

The calculation module 41 calculates the cost required for securing the vehicle corresponding to the calculated fifth vehicle plan as the fifth transportation cost based on the created combination transportation plan (step S62). In step S62, the calculation module 41 calculates the fifth transportation cost based on the vehicle purchase price of the vehicle corresponding to the fifth vehicle plan.

The shipping plan creation module 42 creates a fifth shipping plan based on the calculated fifth vehicle plan and the fifth transportation cost (step S63). The shipping plan creation module 42 creates a combination of the calculated fifth vehicle plan and the fifth transportation cost as the fifth shipping plan.

The output module 22 outputs the created fifth shipping plan to the transportation / delivery company terminal as the fifth shipping plan information (step S64). In step S64, the output module 22 transmits the fifth shipping plan information to the transportation / delivery company terminal. By receiving the fifth shipping plan information, the transportation / delivery company terminal acquires the fifth shipping plan from the computer 10. The freight delivery company terminal outputs the fifth shipping plan by displaying the fifth shipping plan on its own display unit and emitting sound from its own voice unit. Become. As a result, the computer 10 causes the transportation / delivery company terminal to output the fifth shipping plan.

The output module 22 notifies the transportation and delivery company of the fifth vehicle plan and the fifth transportation cost, which are the fifth shipping plans. As a result, the computer 10 notifies the transportation / delivery company of the created combination transportation plan and the cost required for securing the vehicle for carrying out the combination transportation plan.

The above is the fourth shipping plan determination support process.

By doing so, the shipping plan determination support system 1 makes it easy for each of the plurality of shippers to adopt a shipping plan that avoids a schedule with a lot of transportation and keeps the transportation cost low. In addition, the shipping plan determination support system 1 facilitates car-seeking matching while presenting an appropriate price based on past results to the shipping company.

The above-mentioned means and functions are realized by a computer (including a CPU, an information processing device, and various terminals) reading and executing a predetermined program. The program is provided, for example, in the form of being provided from a computer via a network (Software as a Service). Further, the program is provided in a form recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a flexible disc, a CD (CD-ROM or the like), or a DVD (DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM or the like). In this case, the computer reads the program from the recording medium, transfers the program to the internal recording device or the external recording device, records the program, and executes the program. Further, the program may be recorded in advance on a recording device (recording medium) such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, or a magneto-optical disk, and provided from the recording device to a computer via a communication line.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments described above. In addition, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention merely list the most preferable effects arising from the present invention, and the effects according to the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not it.

1 Shipment plan decision support system, 10 computers

Claims (9)

It is a shipping plan decision support system that formulates a shipping plan and supports the shipper to make a decision.
The first acquisition method for acquiring shipping information about packages to be transported from the transportation source to the transportation destination,
A second acquisition method for acquiring past transportation records,
Based on the shipping information, a means for creating a first transportation plan, which is a combination plan of vehicles and routes, and a means for creating the first transportation plan.
An output means for outputting the first shipping plan by calculating the vehicle plan required for the created first transportation plan and the cost for securing the vehicle based on the transportation record.
A shipping plan decision support system characterized by being equipped with. Judgment means for determining the conditions that can be changed from the conditions of the shipping information,
With more
The preparation means prepares a second transportation plan based on the conditions changed by the judgment means.
The output means outputs a second shipping plan based on the second transportation plan.
The shipping plan determination support system according to claim 1, wherein the shipping plan is determined. The transportation record holds the number of vehicles expected to be operational and the vehicle purchase price.
When the shipper selects the shipping plan, the output means updates and outputs the number of operable vehicles and the vehicle purchase price, assuming that the vehicles required for the plan are assigned.
The shipping plan determination support system according to claim 1, wherein the shipping plan is determined. A notification means for notifying the vehicle plan based on the shipping plan and its cost,
The shipping plan determination support system according to claim 1, further comprising. The preparation means creates a combination transportation plan that improves the efficiency of vehicles and routes by combining shipping plans between different shippers.
The notification means notifies the combination transportation plan and its cost.
The shipping plan determination support system according to claim 4, wherein the shipping plan is determined. A computer that formulates shipping plans and assists shippers in making decisions.
The first acquisition method for acquiring shipping information about packages to be transported from the transportation source to the transportation destination,
A second acquisition method for acquiring past transportation records,
Based on the above shipping information, a means for creating a first transportation plan, which is a combination plan of vehicles and routes, and a means for creating the first transportation plan.
An output means for outputting the first shipping plan by calculating the vehicle plan required for the created first transportation plan and the cost for securing the vehicle based on the transportation record.
A computer characterized by being equipped with. A terminal that assists shippers in making decisions
The vehicle plan required for the first transportation plan, which is a combination plan of vehicles and routes, created based on the shipping information about the luggage to be transported from the transportation source to the transportation destination, and the cost for securing the vehicle. With the acquisition means to acquire the first shipping plan calculated based on the past transportation record,
An output means for outputting the acquired first shipping plan and
A terminal characterized by being equipped with. It is a shipping plan decision support method executed by a computer that formulates a shipping plan and assists the shipper in making a decision.
Steps to get shipping information about packages to be shipped from the source to the destination, and
Steps to get past transportation records and
Based on the shipping information, the step of creating the first transportation plan, which is a combination plan of vehicles and routes, and
A step of outputting the first shipping plan by calculating the vehicle plan required for the created first transportation plan and the cost for securing the vehicle based on the transportation record.
A shipping plan determination support method characterized by the provision of. A computer that makes shipping plans and assists shippers in making decisions
Steps to get shipping information about packages to be shipped from the source to the destination,
Steps to get past transportation records,
A step of creating a first transportation plan, which is a vehicle / route combination plan, based on the shipping information.
A step of outputting the first shipping plan by calculating the vehicle plan required for the created first transportation plan and the cost for securing the vehicle based on the transportation record.
A computer-readable program for running.

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