KR20210158644A - Method for transportation scheduling for steel trading and a server performing the method - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided are a method and server for performing transportation scheduling for steel product trading. The method for performing transportation scheduling for steel product trading comprises: a step of receiving item information and transportation information for buying a steel product from buyers; a step of providing the item information and the transportation information to sellers; a step of receiving a plurality of estimates from the sellers; a step of providing the plurality of estimates to the buyers; a step of checking estimates selected by the buyers; and a step of performing transportation scheduling based on the estimates selected by the buyers.

Description

A transport scheduling method for steel trading and a server performing the method

The present disclosure provides a method and a server for performing transportation scheduling for steel trading.

Currently, various information providing services and e-commerce services using the Internet are being developed. The information provision service using the Internet provides convenience in that general users can search for information online and receive necessary data remotely. In addition to the provision of such on-line information, various e-commerce services using the Internet are being developed.

E-commerce services provide advantages in many ways compared to conventional general commerce. For example, in the case of an on-line shopping mall, there is an advantage in that it is possible to sell products at a low price due to various reasons such as a shortening of a product distribution stage or an unnecessary product display space. These e-commerce transactions are carried out in various forms between business and consumer (Business to Customer; B2C), business to business (B2B), and business to government (B2G).

Meanwhile, in recent years, steel-related products have been used in a variety of ways, from general household items to industrial equipment. However, there is the inconvenience of having to search for a local steel distributor every time the work site is moved, and there is a problem in that it is difficult to purchase multiple items at one company, so that the transportation cost is duplicated. In addition, it is inconvenient to separately place an order for materials due to the narrow loading area at the work site, and although there is a difference in product price by region and company, it is not easy to make a broad comparative estimate.

Accordingly, there is a need for a technology capable of comparing quotations for steel trading and performing more efficient transportation scheduling.

An object of the present invention is to provide a method and a server for performing transportation scheduling for steel trading. Another object of the present invention is to provide a computer-readable recording medium in which a program for executing the method in a computer is recorded. The technical problem to be achieved by this embodiment is not limited to the technical problems as described above, and other technical problems may be inferred from the following embodiments.

As a technical means for achieving the above-described technical problem, a first aspect of the present disclosure is a method for performing transportation scheduling for steel material transaction, the method comprising: receiving item information and transportation information for steel material purchase from purchasers; ; providing the item information and the transportation information to vendors; receiving a plurality of quotations from the vendors; providing a plurality of quotations to the purchasers; confirming the quotation selected by the purchasers; and performing transportation scheduling based on the quotation selected by the purchasers.

A second aspect of the present disclosure may include: a memory storing at least one program; a communication unit for transmitting and receiving data to and from buyers and sellers; and at least one processor that executes the at least one program to perform transportation scheduling for steel material transactions, wherein the memory includes, wherein the at least one processor includes item information for purchasing steel materials from the purchasers, and receiving shipping information; providing the item information and the transportation information to the vendors; receiving a plurality of quotations from the vendors; providing a plurality of quotations to the purchasers; confirming the quotation selected by the purchasers; It is possible to provide a server, characterized in that it includes instructions for executing; performing transportation scheduling based on the quotation selected by the purchasers.

A third aspect of the present disclosure may provide a computer-readable recording medium in which a program for executing the method of the first aspect is recorded on a computer.

According to the problem solving means of the present disclosure described above, in the present invention, based on the storage space information and item information provided by the purchaser, even if the orderer does not order several times, the steel materials are automatically transported separately, thereby increasing the convenience of the purchaser. can

According to one of the other problem solving means of the present disclosure, instead of performing transportation scheduling based on a single quotation selected by the purchasers, it is suggested to the purchasers to select a subordinated quotation according to the situation, and to induce this By providing rewards to buyers who have selected quotes, you can perform optimal transportation scheduling.

According to one of the other problem solving means of the present disclosure, instead of performing transportation scheduling based on one quotation selected by the purchasers, it is suggested to the purchasers and sellers to select a new quotation according to the situation, In order to induce this, optimal transportation scheduling can be performed by providing rewards to buyers and sellers who have selected new quotations.

1 is a block diagram of a system for trading steel materials according to an embodiment.
2 is a flowchart illustrating that steel material transactions are performed between purchasers, a steel material trading platform, and sellers according to an exemplary embodiment.
3A to 3B are diagrams illustrating examples of purchase information according to an embodiment.
4 is a diagram illustrating an example of loading box information and item information according to an embodiment.
5 is a diagram for explaining an example of using storage information of a disembarkation point according to an embodiment.
6 is a flowchart illustrating that a steel material transaction is performed between a steel material trading platform and vendors according to an embodiment.
7 is a flowchart illustrating that a steel material transaction is performed between a steel material trading platform and vendors according to an exemplary embodiment.
8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of performing transportation scheduling for steel trading according to an embodiment.
9 is a block diagram of a steel trading server according to an embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those of ordinary skill in the art can easily implement them. However, the present invention may be embodied in several different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. And in order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and similar reference numerals are attached to similar parts throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when a part is "connected" with another part, this includes not only the case of being "directly connected" but also the case of being "electrically connected" with another element interposed therebetween. . Also, when a part "includes" a certain component, it means that other components may be further included, rather than excluding other components, unless otherwise stated.

Hereinafter, the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of a system for trading steel materials according to an embodiment.

Buyers who want to purchase steel may access the steel trading platform 120 through the buyer interface 110 . In addition, sellers who want to sell steel may access the steel trading platform 120 through the seller interface 130 . Hereinafter, buyers and sellers include both domestic and foreign individuals, small and large enterprises.

The buyer interface 110 and the seller interface 130 include a terminal, a portable terminal, a wearable terminal, a PC, a notebook computer, a tablet, a smart phone, a smart watch, and the like. It can be installed and implemented.

On the other hand, the system for steel trading of FIG. 1 is applicable not only to steel trading, but also to furniture materials including wood, and construction equipment including marble, stone materials, and the like in the same or similar manner.

The buyer interface 110 and the steel trading platform 120 may be connected to each other through a network. In addition, the merchant interface 130 and the steel trading platform 120 may be connected through a network.

Network includes local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), value added network (VAN), mobile radio communication network (mobile radio communication network), satellite communication network, and combinations thereof It is a data communication network in a comprehensive sense that enables each of the network constituent entities shown in FIG. 1 to communicate smoothly with each other, and may include a wired Internet, a wireless Internet, and a mobile wireless communication network. In addition, wireless communication is, for example, wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy, ZigBee, WFD (Wi-Fi Direct), UWB (ultra wideband), infrared communication (IrDA, infrared Data Association), NFC (Near Field Communication), etc. may be there, but is not limited thereto.

The steel trading platform 120 may correspond to an Internet website or a mobile phone application, but is not limited thereto.

The purchaser inputs information on the steel material to be purchased through the purchaser interface 110 . Buyer enters item information. For example, the buyer may input the size, shape, quantity, layout, etc. of the steel material to be purchased. In addition, the buyer enters shipping information. For example, the buyer may enter a drop-off address, contact information, and the like.

Upon receiving the buyer's order from the steel trading platform 120 , the steel trading platform 120 may provide item information and transportation information to the sellers.

The seller checks item information and transportation information through the seller interface 130 , and inputs a quotation. The quotation may include price information and shipping schedule information.

The steel material trading platform 120 may provide a quote input by the seller to the buyer. When a plurality of sellers input the quotation, the steel trading platform 120 may provide a plurality of quotations to the buyer.

When the buyer selects the quotation through the buyer interface 110 , the seller may be notified of this.

2 is a flowchart illustrating that steel material transactions are performed between purchasers, a steel material trading platform, and sellers according to an exemplary embodiment.

In step 201 , the purchasing companies 210 may provide purchase information for purchasing steel products to the steel trading platform 220 . Purchasing information may include item information and shipping information. Item information may include size, shape, quantity, layout, and the like for steel materials. Transport information may include drop-off address, recipient's name, contact information, and the like.

In step 202 , the vendors 230 may provide quotations to the steel trading platform 220 after confirming the purchase information disclosed in the steel trading platform 220 . The quotation may include cost and shipping schedules for purchase information.

In step 203 , the steel trading platform 220 may provide a plurality of quotations to the purchasers 210 .

In operation 204 , the purchasers 210 may select the most satisfactory quotation from among the plurality of quotations. For example, the purchasers 210 may select the quotation with the lowest cost or the shortest shipping schedule.

In step 205 , the steel trading platform 220 may perform transportation scheduling based on the quotation selected by the purchasers 210 .

In an embodiment, the steel trading platform 220 may perform transportation scheduling based on the locations of the purchasers 210 and the vendors 230 where the transaction is made. To this end, the steel trading platform 220 may store location information of the vendors 230 .

In addition, the steel trading platform 220 may receive information on the size of the loading box from the transport companies. The steel trading platform 220 may identify size and number information for each item in the item information. The steel trading platform 220 may perform transportation scheduling based on information on the size of the loading box, and information on the size and number of each item.

Meanwhile, the transportation information provided by the purchasers 210 may include storage space information at a disembarkation point. An example of using the storage space information will be described later with reference to FIG. 5 .

3A to 3B are diagrams illustrating examples of purchase information according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3A , purchase information may include item information. Item information may include information on item, grade, country of origin, steel type, size, length, quantity, and weight. However, the information included in the item information is not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 3B , purchase information may include transportation information. Shipping information may include the recipient's name, contact information and address. However, the information included in the transport information is not limited thereto.

The steel trading platform may provide item information and transportation information to vendors, and receive a plurality of quotations from vendors. The steel trading platform may provide a plurality of quotations to the purchaser, and it may be confirmed that the buyer selects one of the plurality of quotations. When the buyer selects the quotation, a transaction is made between the buyer and the seller who provided the quotation.

In an embodiment, the steel trading platform may perform transportation scheduling based on the locations of the buyers and sellers with which the transaction is made. Since the number of transportation means capable of carrying out transportation is limited, transportation scheduling may be performed based on the locations of buyers and sellers. Transportation scheduling may mean determining a movement route of transportation means and arrival times at buyers and sellers.

4 is a diagram illustrating an example of loading box information and item information according to an embodiment.

The size of the loading box may be different depending on the transportation means. Also, the size may be different for each item, and the quantity to be transported may be different for each item.

In order to transport steel materials, a transportation means must be used. Since the size of the loading box of the transportation means is limited, the steel trading platform can perform transportation scheduling in consideration of the loading box size of the transportation means.

The steel trading platform may receive information on the number of available transportation means and the size of each transportation means from a plurality of transportation companies. In the steel trading platform, transportation scheduling can be performed based on the information on the size of the loading box and the size and quantity information for each item.

In the steel trading platform, it is possible to perform optimal transportation scheduling by efficiently utilizing the space of the loading box based on the information on the size of the loading box and the size and quantity information for each item.

5 is a diagram for explaining an example of using storage information of a disembarkation point according to an embodiment.

The purchaser may provide item information and shipping information as purchase information. Item information may include information on item, grade, country of origin, steel type, size, length, quantity, and weight.

Shipping information may include the recipient's name, contact information and address.

In addition, the transportation information may include storage space information of a disembarkation point. For example, the storage space information may be an actual measurement value for the storage space or information indicating how many specific items can be stored.

In the steel trading platform, information on the size and number of each item in the item information and storage space information can be compared. As a result of comparison, if the storage space at the drop-off location is insufficient compared to the overall size of the items to be transported, the steel trading platform can perform transportation scheduling so that the items are timely divided and transported to the drop-off point.

In general, it is often the case that there is not a suitable place for loading steel materials due to the narrow space of the unloading area where steel materials are transported. In the present invention, based on the storage space information and item information provided by the purchaser, even if the orderer does not order several times, the steel materials are automatically transported separately, thereby increasing the convenience of the purchaser.

6 is a flowchart illustrating that a steel material transaction is performed between a steel material trading platform and vendors according to an embodiment.

Since steps 601 to 603 overlap with steps 201 to 203 of FIG. 2 , the description of FIG. 6 will be omitted.

In step 604 , the purchasing companies 610 may give priority to a plurality of quotations instead of selecting one quotation from among the plurality of quotations. For example, the purchasing companies 210 may prioritize a plurality of quotations in consideration of cost and transportation schedule.

In step 605 , the steel trading platform 220 may propose to the purchasers 610 to select a subordinated quotation in consideration of transportation scheduling.

In order to transport steel materials, transportation means must be used. Since the number of available transportation means and the size of the loading boxes of the transportation means are limited, the steel trading platform 620 subordinates the purchasers 610 for optimal transportation scheduling. You can offer to choose a quote.

In step 606, the purchasers 610 may select a subordinated quotation.

On the other hand, the purchasers 610 may not select a sub-priority quotation, in this case, the steel trading platform 620 may perform transportation scheduling based on the quotation selected by the purchasers 610 as the highest priority. have.

In step 607, the steel trading platform 620 may provide a reward to the purchasers 610 who have selected the subordinated quotation. For example, the steel trading platform 620 may provide a discount coupon or provide a payback to the purchasers 610 who have selected a subordinated quotation.

In the present invention, rather than simply performing transportation scheduling based on a single quotation selected by the purchasers 610, it is suggested to the purchasers 610 to select a subordinated quotation according to the situation, and to induce this By providing a reward to the purchasers 610 who have selected the quotation, it is possible to perform optimal transportation scheduling.

7 is a flowchart illustrating that a steel material transaction is performed between a steel material trading platform and vendors according to an exemplary embodiment.

Steps 701 to 703 overlap with steps 201 to 203 of FIG. 2 , and step 704 overlaps with step 604 of FIG. 6 , so the description of FIG. 7 will be omitted.

In step 705, the steel trading platform 720 may generate a new estimate in consideration of transportation scheduling. The new quotation is an estimate that the vendors 730 do not provide.

The steel trading platform 720 may propose to the purchasers 710 and the sellers 730 to select a new quotation.

In order to transport steel materials, transportation means must be used. Since the number of available transportation means and the size of the loading boxes of the transportation means are limited, for optimal transportation scheduling, the steel trading platform 720 generates a new estimate, and the purchaser It is possible to propose to select a new quotation to the vendors 710 and the vendors 730 .

In operation 706 , the purchasers 710 may select a new quotation.

Also, in step 707 , the vendors 730 may select a new quotation.

On the other hand, the buyers 710 or the sellers 730 may not select a new quotation, in this case, based on the quotation selected by the buyers 710 as the highest priority in the steel trading platform 720 Thus, transportation scheduling can be performed.

In step 708, the steel trading platform 720 may provide a reward to the buyers 710 and the sellers 730 who have selected a new quotation. For example, the steel trading platform 720 may provide a discount coupon or provide a payback to the purchasers 710 who have selected a new quotation. In addition, the steel trading platform 720 may provide a payback to the sellers 730 who have selected a new quotation.

In the present invention, rather than simply performing transportation scheduling based on a single quotation selected by the purchasers 710, it is suggested that the purchasers 710 and the sellers 730 select a new quotation according to the situation. In order to induce this, optimal transportation scheduling can be performed by providing a reward to the purchasers 710 and the vendors 730 who have selected a new estimate.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of performing transportation scheduling for steel trading according to an embodiment.

In step 810, the steel material transaction server may receive item information and transportation information for purchasing steel materials from purchasing companies. Purchasing information may include item information and shipping information. Item information may include size, shape, quantity, layout, and the like for steel materials. Transport information may include drop-off address, recipient's name, contact information, and the like.

In step 820, the steel trading server may provide item information and transportation information to vendors.

In step 830, the steel trading server may receive a plurality of quotations from vendors. The quotation may include price information and shipping schedule information.

In step 840, the steel trading server may provide a plurality of quotations to the purchasers.

In step 850, the steel trading server may check the quotation selected by the purchasers.

In step 860, the steel trading server may perform transportation scheduling based on the quotation selected by the purchasers.

In an embodiment, the steel trading server may perform transportation scheduling based on the locations of the purchasers and the locations of the vendors in which the transaction is made.

In one embodiment, the steel trading server may receive the bin size information from the shipping companies. In addition, the steel trading server may identify size and number information for each item in the item information. The steel material transaction server may perform transportation scheduling based on information on the size of the loading box, and information on the size and number of each item.

In an embodiment, the steel material transaction server may identify size and number information for each item in the item information. In addition, the steel trading server may identify storage space information of the disembarkation point in the transportation information. The steel trading server may compare size and number information for each item and storage space information. As a result of comparison, when the storage space of the drop-off location is insufficient compared to the overall size of the items to be transported, the steel trading server may perform transport scheduling so that the items are temporally divided and transported to the drop-off location.

9 is a block diagram of a steel trading server according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the steel trading server 900 may include a communication unit 910 , a processor 920 , and a DB 930 . In the steel trading server 900 of FIG. 9, only the components related to the embodiment are shown. Accordingly, it can be understood by those skilled in the art that other general-purpose components may be further included in addition to the components shown in FIG. 9 .

The communication unit 910 may include one or more components that enable wired/wireless communication with buyers, sellers, and distributors. For example, the communication unit 910 may include at least one of a short-distance communication unit (not shown), a mobile communication unit (not shown), and a broadcast receiving unit (not shown).

The DB 930 is hardware for storing various data processed in the steel trading server 900 , and may store a program for processing and controlling the processor 920 . The DB 930 may store various data necessary for trading steel materials.

DB 930 is a random access memory (RAM), such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), CD- It may include ROM, Blu-ray or other optical disk storage, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), or flash memory.

The processor 920 controls the overall operation of the steel trading server 900 . For example, the processor 920 may generally control the input unit (not shown), the display (not shown), the communication unit 910 , the DB 930 , and the like by executing programs stored in the DB 930 . The processor 920 may control the operation of the steel trading server 900 by executing programs stored in the DB 930 .

The processor 920 is ASICs (application specific integrated circuits), DSPs (digital signal processors), DSPDs (digital signal processing devices), PLDs (programmable logic devices), FPGAs (field programmable gate arrays), controllers (controllers), microcontroller It may be implemented using at least one of (micro-controllers), microprocessors, and other electrical units for performing functions.

The present embodiments may also be implemented in the form of a recording medium including instructions executable by a computer, such as a program module executed by a computer. Computer-readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a computer and includes both volatile and nonvolatile media, removable and non-removable media. In addition, computer-readable media may include both computer storage media and communication media. Computer storage media includes both volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Communication media typically includes computer readable instructions, data structures, other data in modulated data signals, such as program modules, or other transport mechanisms, and includes any information delivery media.

Also, in this specification, “unit” may be a hardware component such as a processor or circuit, and/or a software component executed by a hardware component such as a processor.

The description of the present specification described above is for illustration, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the content of this specification belongs will understand that it can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. will be able Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single type may be implemented in a dispersed form, and likewise components described as distributed may be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present embodiment is indicated by the claims to be described later rather than the above detailed description, and it should be construed as including all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents.

Claims (9)

In the method of performing transportation scheduling for steel trading,
Receiving item information and transportation information for purchasing steel materials from purchasers;
providing the item information and the transportation information to vendors;
receiving a plurality of quotations from the vendors;
providing a plurality of quotations to the purchasers;
confirming the quotation selected by the purchasers; and
performing transportation scheduling based on the quotation selected by the purchasers;
A method comprising The method of claim 1,
The step of performing the transportation scheduling comprises:
performing transportation scheduling based on the locations of the purchasers and the locations of the vendors in which the transaction is made;
A method comprising The method of claim 1,
The step of performing the transportation scheduling comprises:
receiving bin size information from carriers;
identifying size and number information for each item in the item information; and
performing transport scheduling based on the loading box size information and the size and number information for each item;
A method comprising The method of claim 1,
The step of performing the transportation scheduling comprises:
identifying size and number information for each item in the item information;
identifying storage space information of a disembarkation site in the transportation information;
comparing the size and number information for each item with the storage space information; and
performing transportation scheduling so that when the storage space of the disembarkation site is insufficient compared to the overall size of the items to be transported as a result of the comparison, the items are temporally divided and transported to the disembarkation site;
A method comprising The method of claim 1,
The step of confirming the quotation selected by the purchasers is,
checking a plurality of quotations prioritized by each of the purchasing companies;
including,
The step of performing the transportation scheduling comprises:
performing transportation scheduling based on the prioritized plurality of quotations;
A method comprising 6. The method of claim 5,
The step of performing the transportation scheduling comprises:
proposing to select a subordinated quotation to at least some of the purchasers for optimal shipping schedules; and
providing rewards to purchasers who have selected the subordinated quotation;
How to include. 6. The method of claim 5,
The step of performing the transportation scheduling comprises:
generating a new quotation for an optimal shipping schedule;
inversely proposing the new quotation to the purchasers and the vendors;
providing rewards to buyers and sellers who have selected the new quotation;
A method comprising a memory storing at least one program;
a communication unit for transmitting and receiving data to and from buyers and sellers; and
at least one processor for performing transport scheduling for steel trading by executing the at least one program;
includes,
The memory, the at least one processor,
receiving item information and transportation information for purchasing steel materials from the purchasing companies;
providing the item information and the transportation information to the vendors;
receiving a plurality of quotations from the vendors;
providing a plurality of quotations to the purchasers;
confirming the quotation selected by the purchasers;
performing transportation scheduling based on the quotation selected by the purchasers;
A server, characterized in that it contains instructions to execute. A computer-readable recording medium in which a program for executing the method of claim 1 in a computer is recorded.

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