KR100777474B1 - An apparatus and method for processing a inventory using the internet - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a logistics inventory processing apparatus and method using the Internet to maximize the efficiency and reliability of logistics inventory management due to the integrated information exchange on the Internet, the terminal of the buyer side, supplier side and hub side of the Internet Logistics processing server for transmitting the logistical inventory status and processing status information to the terminal of the buyer side, supplier side and hub side based on the inputted information as the predetermined information is accessed through The server includes an information collecting unit for collecting information from the buyer side terminal, the supplier side terminal and the hub side terminal; And storing various types of information input through the information collecting unit in a database, calculating an estimated stock amount based on requirement information, supplementary schedule information, hub information, and shipping information among the various types of inputted information. With a control unit for transmitting to buyers, suppliers and hub-side terminals, various information exchanges between buyers, suppliers and hubs can be processed in a logistics processing server through the Internet to share various information related to hub operations in real time.

Internet, Logistics Inventory, Buyers, Suppliers, Hubs

Description

An apparatus and method for processing a inventory using the internet}             

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a system to which a logistics inventory processing apparatus using the Internet according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied,

2 is an example of a specific screen provided by the logistics server shown in FIG.

3 is an internal configuration diagram of the logistics processing server shown in FIG. 1;

4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of calculating an expected inventory amount in a logistics inventory processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

5 is a flowchart illustrating a process from shipment to arrival of the hub in the logistics inventory processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a flowchart illustrating a process from customs clearance to payment in the logistics inventory processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

※ Explanation of code for main part of drawing

10: buyer side terminal 20: supplier side terminal

30: hub side terminal 40: logistics processing server                 

42: information collecting unit 44: control unit

46: database 48: information output unit

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for processing inventory inventory using the Internet, and more particularly, to an apparatus for efficiently processing logistics inventory by exchanging various information through a single channel between a buyer, a supplier, and a hub on the Internet. And to a method.

In the past, logistics (eg, material) transactions between buyers and suppliers took the form of direct transactions with each other. In other words, if the buyer presents the necessary amount of space between the buyer and the supplier, the supplier will receive the necessary amount of logistics in the hub, and the buyer will take the necessary logistics in the hub.

In this case, the buyer sends a Purchasing Order (PO) to the supplier, who reports the purchase order and places the corresponding quantity of logistics in the hub. Logistics received at the hub are paid entirely by the buyer, so there is no inventory burden on the supplier.

That is, the trading method through the purchase order between the buyer and the supplier is a method in which the buyer controls the inventory of the hub through the purchase order, the burden on the inventory is high on the buyer side.

In addition, the conventional logistics transaction method between the buyer and the supplier has a lot of information generation and transmission by hand, not only the work efficiency is lowered, but also a high possibility of error.

In addition, since various information is shared between the buyer, the supplier, and the hub through various channels, integrated information management is required.

The present invention has been proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the object of the present invention is to provide a logistics inventory processing apparatus using the Internet to maximize the efficiency and reliability of logistics inventory management due to the integrated information exchange on the Internet. have.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a logistics inventory processing method using the Internet to maximize the efficiency and reliability of logistics inventory management due to integrated information exchange on the Internet.

Logistics inventory processing apparatus using the Internet according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention in order to achieve the above object, in the apparatus for processing the logistics inventory between the buyer, supplier and hub,

As the terminals of the buyer side, the supplier side, and the hub side connect via the Internet and input predetermined information, the terminal of the buyer side, the supplier side, and the hub side receives logistic inventory status and processing status information based on the input information. Have a logistics server to send to                     

The logistics server includes an information collecting unit for collecting information from the buyer side terminal, the supplier side terminal and the hub side terminal; And storing various types of information input through the information collecting unit in a database, calculating an estimated stock amount based on requirement information, supplementary schedule information, hub information, and shipping information among the various types of inputted information. And a control unit for transmitting to the terminals on the buyer side, the supplier side, and the hub side.

In the logistics inventory processing method using the Internet according to an embodiment of the present invention, as the terminal of the buyer side, the supplier side, and the hub side connects through the Internet and inputs predetermined information, necessary information and supplementary schedule information are input from the input information. And a first step of calculating an expected inventory based on inventory information and shipping information of the hub and transmitting the estimated inventory to the terminals of the buyer side, the supplier side, and the hub side; Estimated pre-calculated based on inventory replenishment plan information from the supplier terminal, shipment information from the hub terminal, and hub receipt performance information input as the stock replenishment quantity provided by the supplier is shipped and received at the hub. A second step of recalculating the inventory amount and transmitting the recalculated estimated inventory amount and the hub wearing performance information to the buyer side, the supplier side and the hub side terminal; And transmitting the order information from the buyer side terminal to the hub side terminal, receiving the spot shipment performance information after the customs clearance from the hub side terminal, and transmitting the order information to the buyer side and the supplier side terminal. And a third process of transmitting the payment information from the terminal to the provider terminal.

Hereinafter, a logistics inventory processing apparatus and method using the Internet according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a system to which a logistics inventory processing apparatus using the Internet according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied, the requirements for logistics to be consumed, a target inventory of a hub determined in consultation with a supplier, and logistics received in a hub A buyer-side terminal 10 capable of inputting information related to a daily order quantity, payment, etc., and confirming the Internet connection and received information; A supplier side terminal 20 capable of inputting supplementary schedule information and verifying Internet access and received information; A hub-side terminal 30 capable of inputting information on logistics received at the hub, information on logistics shipped from the hub, inventory information and shipping information of the hub, and checking Internet access and received information; And receiving the information from the buyer side terminal 10, the supplier side terminal 20, and the hub side terminal 30 to generate expected inventory information internally, thereby providing the buyer side terminal 10 and the supplier side terminal 20. And transmitting to the hub side terminal 30, additionally providing the hub stock information and shipping information to the buyer side terminal 10, and supplying the requirement information and the stock / receipt of the hub to the supplier side terminal 20. It is provided with a logistics server 40 to provide information / payment information, and to provide information on the order amount per day to the hub-side terminal (30).

The logistics processing server 40 may include consumption plan information from the buyer side terminal 10, supplementary schedule information from the supplier side terminal 20, and the hub side terminal 30. After calculating the projected inventory based on Hub Inventory information and In-transit information, the Buyer-side terminal 10, the supplier-side terminal 20, and the hub-side terminal 30 are calculated. To provide.

That is, the logistics processing server 40 is a standardized form that enables input and confirmation of various items when the buyer terminal 10, the supplier terminal 20, and the hub terminal 30 are connected through the Internet. Provide the screen. Accordingly, the buyer-side terminal 10, the supplier-side terminal 20, and the hub-side terminal 30 report the item-specific information input from the counterpart and input appropriate information.

For the items included in the standardized screen, the buyer side terminal 10, the supplier side terminal 20, and the hub side terminal 30 are not able to manipulate information at will, but can input information and modify them individually. This is decided.

As illustrated in FIG. 2, the standardized screen includes a consumption plan information item uploaded by the buyer side, a hub inventory information item uploaded by a hub operator, a supplier or a hub company inputs after shipment. In-transit from Supplier to Hub information item, Supplier-supplied Replenishment Schedule information item, Buyer-determined maximum / minimum / target hub inventory (Max Hub Inventory, Min Hub Inventory, Target Hub Inventory) An information item, a projected inventory information item automatically calculated based on the information, and an item (Stock Out, Min Stock Violation, Excess Inventory) notified according to the expected inventory amount calculation result.                     

Of course, each item included in the standardized screen illustrated in FIG. 2 may be deleted, replaced, or added as necessary.

In addition, the standardized screen illustrated in FIG. 2 includes one vendor per item.

3 is an internal configuration diagram of the logistics processing server shown in FIG. 1, wherein the logistics processing server 40 is provided from the buyer side terminal 10, the supplier side terminal 20, and the hub side terminal 30. An information collecting unit 42 for collecting information; And storing the various information input through the information collecting unit 42 in the database 46, and among the inputted information, the Planned Consumption information, the supplementary schedule information, and the hub stock. After calculating the projected inventory based on the inventory information and in-transit information, the buyer-side terminal 10, the supplier-side terminal 20, and the hub-side terminal through the information output unit 48 are calculated. The control part 44 provided to 30 is provided.

The requirement information provided from the buyer terminal 10 to the logistics processing server 40 is information indicating an expected requirement, and the expected requirement information is input to the logistics processing server 40 on a weekly basis.

The control unit 44 receives the daily order quantity information from the buyer side terminal 10 among the information input through the information collecting unit 42 through the information output unit 48. It provides to the supplier, and the necessary information and payment information from the buyer side terminal 10 to the provider side terminal 20 through the information output unit 48, from the hub side terminal 30 The hub stock / receipt / shipping information to the supplier-side terminal 20 via the information output unit 48, and shipment information from the hub-side terminal 30 to the information output unit 48. Provided to the buyer side terminal 10 through.

In FIG. 3, the controller 44 provides the necessary information to the buyer side terminal 10, the supplier side terminal 20, and the hub side terminal 30, but the buyer side terminal 10 is substantially provided. ) And the supplier side terminal 20 and the hub side terminal 30 are connected to the logistics processing server 40 via the Internet, the controller 44 provides a schedule screen provided in accordance with the connection to the logistics processing server 40. The information required by each terminal 10, 20, 30 is displayed on the screen (e.g., X-net screen).

4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of calculating an expected inventory amount in a logistics inventory processing method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the logistics processing server 40 is used at terminals 10, 20, and 30 on a buyer side, a supplier side, and a hub side. Upload information and provide specific information from the logistics processing server 40 to the buyer side, the supplier side, and the hub side, but substantially the specific screen (X−) provided by the site of the logistics processing server 40. Net screen) allows input and confirmation of information on the buyer side, supplier side and hub side.

First, the buyer side calculates the requirements information according to the planning of moving goods, adjusts and confirms them, and then accesses the logistics processing server 40 through the Internet and uploads the determined requirements information. In this case, the requirement information calculation is performed once or twice a week, and when the change of water volume is large, it is frequently performed.

At the hub side, the hub operator accesses the logistics server 40 through the Internet and inputs inventory information upload and shipment information of the hub. Here, the inventory information of the hub is uploaded every time there is a change in the hub warehouse management system, and the shipment information is input whenever the shipment information is obtained from the supplier.

Accordingly, the logistics processing server 40 calculates the estimated inventory based on the currently input information and transmits the estimated inventory to the supplier terminal 20 using the calculated expected inventory as new required information. Of course, the new required information is also transmitted to the hub side terminal 30.

The supplier terminal 20 examines the expected inventory as the new required information, and inputs a replenishment schedule indicating the quantity that can be replenished at the supplier side to the logistics processing server 40.

Then, the logistics processing server 40 notifies the estimated inventory correction after recalculating the estimated inventory previously calculated.

Accordingly, the buyer side examines whether the received expected inventory exceeds or falls short of the requirement and responds thereto. In this case, if the received estimated inventory is insufficient, the supplier contacts the logistics supplier to coordinate opinions, select another supplier, or change the movement plan.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a process from shipment to arrival of the hub in the logistics inventory processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the logistics processing is performed at the terminals 10, 20, and 30 on the buyer side, the supplier side, and the hub side. Although it will be described as uploading the information to the server 40 and providing specific information from the logistics processing server 40 to the buyer side, the supplier side, and the hub side, the specific screen provided by the site of the logistics processing server 40 is substantially. Through the (X-Net screen), the buyer side, the supplier side and the hub side can input and confirm information.

First, the supplier determines the stock replenishment plan and then accesses the logistics server 40 through the Internet and inputs the determined replenishment plan. The supplier prepares an invoice and requests a forwarder for shipment. Accordingly, the carrier issues a bill of lading (B / L) to the supplier and sends the shipment information to the supplier side and the hub side after shipment. The supplier side directly acquires the B / L from the carrier, and the hub side obtains shipping information from the carrier in the form of B / L, invoice and fax.

Subsequently, the hub side accesses the logistics processing server 40 through the Internet, inputs shipping information, and enters the hub through bonded transportation. Then, the hub side transfers the goods receipt history information received in the hub to the logistics processing server 40 in a B / L unit via FTP (File Transfer Protocol). After that, the hub side will bring in the customs declaration.

The logistics processing server 40 recalculates the expected inventory based on the stock replenishment plan information from the supplier side, the shipment information and the receipt performance information from the hub side, and provides the buyer and the supplier with confirmation. Then, the logistics processing server 40 confirms by sending the receipt performance information input from the hub to the supplier in units of B / L.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a process from customs clearance to payment in the logistics inventory processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the terminal 10, 20, 30 on the buyer side, supplier side and hub side of the logistics processing server Although it will be described as uploading the information to 40 and providing specific information from the logistics processing server 40 to the buyer side, the supplier side, and the hub side, the specific screen (X) provided by the site of the logistics processing server 40 is substantially provided. -Net screen) allows buyers, suppliers and hubs to enter and verify information.

First, a buyer determines the call-off quantity for the necessary materials and provides the determined order quantity information to the hub through the logistics server 40. Here, in the order quantity confirmation, the order number takes the form of a file number, and the MFG (Manufacturing) system forms basic information.

After confirming the obtained order information, the hub side confirms B / L and S / D (Ship of Document) and sends the B / L and S / D to the customs office and customs, requesting an import license. .

The customs office evaluates the tax on the report of B / L and S / D according to the received import license request, and the customs office provides the hub with an import license for it, and the customs office uploads the license information to the buyer.

Thereafter, the hub side checks the import license provided by the customs side, and then releases the goods in kind for the order quantity. Then, the hub side uploads the shipment results to the logistics processing server 40.

Accordingly, the logistics processing server 40 transmits the shipment performance information to the buyer and the supplier, so that the buyer and the supplier confirm the received shipment performance information. Then, the buyer side processes the receipt of the imported cotton stamp uploaded by the customs company.

Then, the buyer side checks the unpaid information based on the contents of the processed import slip and the order information, makes a payment, and then uploads the payment information to the logistics processing server 40. Accordingly, the logistics server 40 transmits the payment information to the supplier side. Here, the payment information is formed based on a B / L or an order number (Call-Off No.).

The supplier side checks the payment for the corresponding logistics that provided the report of the received payment information.

 As described in detail above, according to the present invention, various information exchanges between buyers, suppliers, and hubs may be processed by a logistics processing server through the Internet, thereby real-time sharing of various information related to hub operations.

The inventory burden on the buyer side is reduced by managing the inventory on the supplier side.

On the other hand, the present invention is not limited only to the above-described embodiment, but can be modified and modified within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention, the technical idea to which such modifications and variations are also applied to the claims Must see

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In the apparatus for processing logistics inventory between buyers, suppliers and hubs, As the terminals of the buyer side, the supplier side, and the hub side connect via the Internet and input predetermined information, the terminal of the buyer side, the supplier side, and the hub side receives logistic inventory status and processing status information based on the input information. Have a logistics server to send to The logistics server includes an information collecting unit for collecting information from the buyer side terminal, the supplier side terminal and the hub side terminal; And Store the various information input through the information collecting unit in a database, calculate the estimated stock based on the requirements information, supplementary schedule information, hub information and shipping information among the various input information and then the buyer through the information output unit And a control unit for transmitting to the supplier and the hub-side terminal. The method of claim 1, The controller transmits daily order quantity information from the buyer terminal to the hub terminal among the information input through the information collecting unit, and transmits requirement information and payment information from the buyer terminal to the provider terminal. And transmitting the hub inventory / receipt / shipping information from the hub terminal to the supplier terminal, and the shipment information from the hub terminal to the buyer terminal. Inventory processing unit. The method of claim 1, The controller may be configured to include inventory replenishment plan information from the supplier terminal, shipment information from the hub terminal, and hub receipt performance information, which are input during the process of inventory replenishing quantity provided from the supplier side until shipment to the hub. Logistic inventory processing using the Internet, characterized in that after re-calculating the estimated inventory based on the basis of the calculated and calculated re-calculated estimated inventory and the hub receipt performance information to the terminal of the buyer, supplier and hub side Device. The method of claim 3, wherein Hub wearing record information in the hub terminal is input in B / L unit, the control unit transmits the input hub wearing record information to the provider terminal in B / L unit using the Internet, characterized in that Logistics inventory processing unit. The method of claim 1, The requirement information is information indicating an estimated requirement provided from the buyer terminal to the logistics processing server, and the logistics processing server receives the expected requirement information on a weekly basis. Processing unit. As the terminals on the buyer side, supplier side, and hub side connect via the Internet and input predetermined information, the estimated inventory amount is calculated based on the requirements information, supplementary schedule information, hub information, and shipping information. A first step of transmitting to the buyer side, the supplier side, and the hub side terminal; Estimated pre-calculated based on inventory replenishment plan information from the supplier terminal, shipment information from the hub terminal, and hub receipt performance information input as the stock replenishment quantity provided by the supplier is shipped and received at the hub. A second step of recalculating the inventory amount and transmitting the recalculated estimated inventory amount and the hub wearing performance information to the buyer side, the supplier side and the hub side terminal; And Transmit order information from the buyer side terminal to the hub side terminal, receive the actual goods release history information after the customs clearance from the hub side terminal and transmits to the buyer side and supplier side terminal, from the buyer side terminal And a third process of transmitting the payment information to the provider-side terminal. The method of claim 6, Hub receiving performance information from the hub terminal is input in units of B / L, and the supplier terminal determines the receipt of the hub in units of B / L logistics inventory processing method using the Internet. The method of claim 6, The order number related to the order information is generated in the form of a file number, the payment information is logistics inventory processing method using the Internet, characterized in that formed on the basis of the B / L or the order number. The method of claim 6, The requirement information is information indicating an estimated requirement input from the buyer terminal, and the estimated requirement information is inputted in a weekly unit.

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