TW202419370A - Information Processing System - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an information processing system in which, by simply entering payload information, the outer dimensions of a box in which a payload is to be packed is output. An information processing system comprises: a payload information accepting means that accepts payload information, including depth, width, and height as well as weight for a given payload; and a packaging outer dimension information outputting means that, on the basis of the payload information, adds a predetermined, weight-dependent additional length to each of the depth, width, and height for the given payload, and outputs information about the outer dimensions of a box in which the given payload is to be packed.

Description

Information Processing System

The present invention relates to an information processing system.

Patent document 1 discloses a device and method for determining the packaging specifications of items to be shipped. [Patent document]

Patent document 1: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2005-284996

However, a mechanism for automatically outputting an estimate of the external dimensions and logistics costs of a box based on input including LWH information (dimensional information) related to the payload and weight information has not yet been revealed.

The present invention is invented in view of this situation, and its purpose is to provide an information processing system that can output the external dimensions of a box that packs the payload by simply inputting payload information.

(1) The information processing system of the present invention (e.g., the information processing system 1 described below) comprises: a payload information receiving device (e.g., the payload information receiving device 31 described below) which receives information including the depth, width, height and weight related to a given payload; and a packaging dimension information output device (e.g., the packaging dimension information output device 32 described below) which, based on the payload information, adds a given additional length corresponding to the weight to each of the depth, width and height related to the given payload, and outputs the dimension information of a box packaging the given payload.

According to the present invention, the outer dimensions of the box that packages the payload can be output by simply inputting payload information.

(2) The information processing system described in (1) above, the present invention further includes: a logistics condition information receiving device (for example, the logistics condition information receiving device 33 described below), which receives the predetermined logistics condition information of the predetermined effective load; and a logistics cost information output device (for example, the logistics cost information output device 34 described below), which specifies the logistics steps of the predetermined effective load based on the external dimension information and the predetermined logistics condition information, and outputs the logistics cost information.

According to the present invention, logistics cost information can be output by only inputting effective load information and logistics condition information.

(3) The information processing system described in (1) or (2) above, the present invention further includes an embedded option information receiving device (for example, the embedded option information receiving device 35 described later), which receives information about the payload to be packaged in the same box in the given payload as embedded option information, and the packaging size information output device outputs the size information reflecting the embedded option information.

According to the present invention, the size of a box reflecting embedded option information can be output.

(4) The information processing system described in (1) or (2) above, the present invention further includes a chat control device (for example, the chat control device 36 described below), which allows a chat between the ordering terminal used by the shipper or the shipper (for example, the ordering terminal 3 described below) and the operator terminal used by the logistics operator (for example, the operator terminal 4 described below).

According to the present invention, information can be easily shared between shippers or shippers and logistics operators.

(5) The information processing system described in (2) above, the present invention further includes a comparable valuation device (for example, the comparable valuation device 37 described below), which accepts the designation of the established logistics cost information as an valuation request, and notifies the established effective load information and the established logistics condition information to an operator terminal used by the logistics operator (for example, the operator terminal 4 described below).

According to the present invention, an orderer (consignor or shipper) can easily compare the contents of estimates. In addition, by allowing a logistics operator or shipper who wants to know the specification information (estimate information) of other logistics operators to view the specification information, it is expected that the standardization of estimates and the number of logistics operators who provide reasonable estimates will increase.

(6) The information processing system described in (1), (2) and (5) above, the present invention further includes an image output device (for example, the image output device 38 described below), which outputs an image containing the packaging information or the external dimension information of the box based on the given effective load information.

According to the present invention, an image showing packaging information or external dimension information can be output.

(7) In the information processing system described in (2) or (5) above, the logistics cost information output device of the present invention determines the logistics operator to be designated based on the specification information of the logistics operator received from the operator terminal used by the logistics operator (for example, the operator terminal 4 described later), and outputs the logistics cost information.

According to the present invention, it is possible to output logistics cost information reflecting the specification information of the logistics operator.

(8) In the information processing system described in (2) or (5) above, the logistics cost information output device of the present invention outputs the logistics cost information, which is a part of the logistics condition information specified in the logistics business related to the given effective load.

According to the present invention, logistics cost information can be output for a part of logistics business.

(9) The information processing system described in (1) or (2) above, the present invention further includes a loading method support device (for example, the loading method support device 40 described below) that outputs supplementary information on a method of loading the box into a container for the given effective load.

According to the present invention, replenishment information about loading boxes into containers can be output.

(10) In the information processing system described in (2) or (5) above, the logistics cost information output device of the present invention outputs the logistics cost information based on actual logistics business information related to the given effective load.

According to the present invention, it is possible to output logistics cost information reflecting actual logistics business information (such as cost market conditions, weather, delay rate, external environmental factors, etc.). That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to grasp the logistics cost information that changes in real time, or grasp the delay status after the start of transportation.

(11) The information processing system described in (2) or (5) above, the present invention further includes a task management device (for example, the task management device 41 described below), which sets a date for preparing documents related to the export and a date for customs clearance at the container yard in response to the export route determined based on the established effective load information and the established logistics condition information, and manages the set date and the task in association.

According to the present invention, the date on which export-related documents (customs declaration documents, QA documents from a customs broker, etc.) should be prepared and the date on which the container yard is cleared can be managed in association with tasks.

According to the present invention, the outer dimensions of the box enclosing the payload can be output by simply inputting payload information.

The following refers to the attached drawings and describes in detail the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

First, the architecture of the information processing system 1 is described with reference to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the architecture of the information processing system 1.

The information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a system that mediates between the orderer (consignor, shipper) and the orderer (logistics operator) of logistics. When the orderer inputs the payload information including LWH information (dimensional information) and weight information related to the established payload, the external dimensions of the box (for example, wooden box) and the estimated logistics cost are automatically output. The so-called payload refers to the goods for which an equivalent remuneration (freight) is charged.

Specifically, the information processing system 1 includes: an information processing device 2, a plurality of ordering terminals 3 and a plurality of operator terminals 4.

The information processing device 2 is a server managed by a logistics intermediary (platform provider) or its consignor. The information processing device 2 is connected to the Internet and communicates with a plurality of ordering terminals 3 and a plurality of operator terminals 4. Thus, the information processing device 2 can input information to each of the plurality of ordering terminals 3 and a plurality of operator terminals 4, and can receive information output from each of the plurality of ordering terminals 3 and a plurality of operator terminals 4.

The order terminal 3 is a terminal used by the orderer (consignor or shipper) of logistics, and is a general communication terminal such as a personal computer, a tablet computer, a smart phone, etc. The order terminal 3 is connected to the Internet and communicates with the information processing device 2 and the plurality of operator terminals 4. Thus, the order terminal 3 can input information to the information processing device 2 and the plurality of operator terminals 4, respectively, and can receive information output from the information processing device 2 and the plurality of operator terminals 4, respectively.

The operator terminal 4 is a terminal used by the orderer of logistics (logistics operator), and is a general communication terminal such as a personal computer, a tablet computer, a smart phone, etc. The operator terminal 4 is connected to the Internet, and communicates with the information processing device 2 and the plurality of order terminals 3. Thus, the operator terminal 4 can input information to the information processing device 2 and the plurality of order terminals 3, respectively, and can receive information output from the information processing device 2 and the plurality of order terminals 3, respectively.

Next, the hardware structure of the information processing device 2 will be described using FIG2. FIG2 is a block diagram showing the hardware structure of the information processing device 2.

The information processing device 2 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a bus 14, an input/output interface 15, an output unit 16, an input 17, a memory unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a driver 20 (as shown in FIG. 2 ).

The CPU 11 executes various processes according to a program stored in the ROM 12 or a program loaded from the memory section 18 to the RAM 13. The RAM 13 appropriately stores data necessary for the CPU 11 to execute various processes. The CPU 11, the ROM 12, and the RAM 13 are connected to each other via a bus 14. An input/output interface 15 is also connected to the bus 14.

The output unit 16, the input unit 17, the memory unit 18, the communication unit 19 and the drive 20 are connected to the input/output interface 15. The output unit 16 is composed of a display, a speaker, a printer, etc., and outputs output information such as voice data and text data. If the output unit 16 is a printer, for example, the output information can also be printed. The input unit 17 is composed of a keyboard, a mouse, etc., and inputs various information. The memory unit 18 is composed of a hard disk or a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), and stores various data. The communication unit 19 communicates with other objects (for example, the order terminal 3, the operator terminal 4, etc. in Figure 1) via the Internet.

A removable medium 21 such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory is appropriately installed in the drive 20. The program read from the removable medium 21 by the drive 20 is installed in the memory section 18 as needed. In addition, the removable medium 21 can also store various data stored in the memory section 18 in the same manner as the memory section 18.

Although not shown in the figure, the ordering terminal 3 and the operator terminal 4 have the same hardware structure as the information processing device 2 shown in Figure 2, so their description is omitted here.

Next, the functional structure of the information processing device 2 will be described using FIG3. FIG3 is a functional block diagram showing the functional structure of the information processing device 2.

In the CPU 11 of the information processing device 2, an effective load information receiving device 31, a packaging size information output device 32, a logistics condition information receiving device 33, a logistics cost information output device 34, an embedded option information receiving device 35, a chat control device 36, a comparable valuation device 37, an image output device 38, an industry specification information receiving device 39, a loading method support device 40 and a task management device 41 function (as shown in FIG. 3 ).

In an area of the memory unit 18 of the information processing device 2, an effective load information DB 51, a package outer dimension information DB 52, a logistics condition information DB 53, a logistics cost information DB 54, and a business specification information DB 55 are set.

The payload information receiving device 31 receives payload information including the depth (length), width, height, and weight of a predetermined payload from the ordering terminal 3 , and outputs the payload information to the payload information DB 51 .

The packaging outer dimension information output device 32, based on the payload information output to the payload information DB 51 by the payload information receiving device 31, combines a plurality of unit volumes (e.g., ^10m3 ) based on a predetermined specification for a predetermined payload, and the outer dimension information of a box packed with the predetermined payload is output to the ordering terminal 3 and the packaging outer dimension information DB 52. Specifically, the packaging outer dimension information output device 32 adds a predetermined additional length (margin) according to the weight to each of the depth, width, and height (product size) related to the predetermined effective load based on the effective load information output to the effective load information DB 51 by the effective load information receiving device 31, and the outer dimension information of the box packed with the predetermined effective load is output to the ordering terminal 3 and the packaging outer dimension information DB 52. When the packaging outer dimension information output device 32 receives the embedded option information from the embedded option information receiving device 35, the outer dimension information reflecting the embedded option information is output.

The logistics condition information receiving device 33 receives the established logistics condition information (e.g., schedule, POL/POD, Glossary, transportation information, etc.) of the established effective load from the ordering terminal 3, and outputs it to the logistics condition information DB 53. The established logistics condition information is linked to information stored in the database (e.g., unit price, etc.), open source information (e.g., exchange rate information, etc.), and information connected to the API (Application Programming Interface) (e.g., shipping company information, etc.).

The logistics cost information output device 34 specifies the logistics steps of a given effective load based on the outer dimension information output by the packaging outer dimension information output device 32 to the packaging outer dimension information DB 52 and the logistics condition information output by the logistics condition information receiving device 33 to the logistics condition information DB 53, and outputs the logistics cost information to the ordering terminal 3 and the logistics cost information DB 54. When the comparable valuation device 37 outputs the logistics cost information as a comparable valuation to the logistics cost information DB 54, the logistics cost information output device 34 outputs the logistics cost information as a comparable valuation to the ordering terminal 3. In addition, the logistics cost information output device 34 determines the logistics operator to be assigned based on the specification information of the logistics operator received by the operator specification information receiving device 39 from the operator terminal 4, and outputs the logistics cost information. In addition, when a part of the logistics business related to a given effective load is specified by the logistics condition information, the logistics cost information output device 34 outputs the logistics cost information for a part of the logistics business related to the given effective load specified by the logistics condition information. In addition, the logistics cost information output device 34 outputs the logistics cost information based on the logistics business information related to the given effective load (such as information on cost market conditions, weather, delay rate, external environmental factors, etc.).

Specifically, the logistics cost information output device 34 determines the logistics cost information to be output by extracting the corresponding container and the corresponding operator. More specifically, the logistics cost information output device 34 selects the type within ±10cm relative to the specified container size, independently confirms the height, width/depth, and weight, and determines the container type (dry container → high cube container → open top container → flat container), and extracts the corresponding container.

The embedded option information receiving device 35 receives information related to a predetermined effective load to be packaged in the same box (for example, the designation of a plurality of components constituting a predetermined machine, or the designation of an effective load to be packaged using the internal space of a box, etc.) from the ordering terminal 3 as embedded option information and outputs the information to the packaging outer dimension information output device 32.

The chat control device 36 allows a chat between the ordering terminal 3 and the business terminal 4. The chat of the chat control device 36 is used as a message communication function (e.g., timeline) that manages the tracking of each valid load from the estimate request to the actual logistics. The chat of the chat control device 36 can be invited from the business terminal 4 to the ordering terminal 3.

The comparable estimate device 37 receives designation of established logistics cost information as an estimate request from the ordering terminal 3 (for example, designation using a check box for the operator listed for each business (optimization can be selected)), and notifies the operator terminal 4 of established effective load information and established logistics condition information. The comparable estimate device 37 receives logistics cost information as a comparable estimate from the operator terminal 4 notified of the established effective load information and established logistics condition information, and outputs the logistics cost information to the logistics cost information DB 54.

When the effective load information receiving device 31 receives the established effective load information from the ordering terminal 3, the image output device 38 will output an image (as shown in FIG. 4 ) representing the packaging appearance information or appearance size information of the box to the ordering terminal 3 based on the established effective load information.

Here, the image displaying the packaging shape information or the shape size information of the box is explained using Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an image displayed on the display of the ordering terminal 3 (as shown in Fig. 1), wherein the image displaying the packaging shape information or the shape size information of the box is shown.

In an image showing packaging shape information or shape dimension information including a box, an image and shape dimension information related to a given payload (e.g., a helicopter) are shown, and packaging shape information and shape dimension information including a box are also shown (as shown in FIG. 4). The image also shows information about the box loaded into the container.

Returning to FIG. 3 for further explanation, the operator specification information receiving device 39 receives the specification information of the logistics operator from the operator terminal 4 and outputs it to the operator specification information DB 55 .

When the package outer dimension information output device 32 outputs the outer dimension information to the package outer dimension information DB 52, the loading method support device 40 outputs information on loading (packing) boxes into the container for a given payload to the ordering terminal 3 based on the payload information and the outer dimension information. The loading method is determined according to the type of payload or the outer dimension of the box. For example, for a payload that is decomposed into a plurality of parts, it may be considered to unload first and then assemble so that the payload at the base can be taken out first.

The task management device 41 determines the output path based on the established valid load information output to the valid load information DB 51 by the valid load information receiving device 31 and the established logistics condition information output to the logistics condition information DB 53 by the logistics condition information receiving device 33. In addition to setting the deadline of each task (the date when documents related to the output should be prepared (customs clearing documents, QA corresponding documents from the licensed customs broker, etc.), the date of container yard customs clearance (Cut), etc.), the set date is managed in association with the task. The task management device 41 retrieves the set content from the database and the website. Each task and its deadline are calculated based on the container yard customs clearance date (Cut Date) and the number of days required for the task. The values required for the calculation are stored in advance in the memory unit 18.

The payload information DB 51 receives the payload information outputted by the payload information receiving device 31 and stores the payload information. The payload information stored in the payload information DB 51 is used by the packaging size information output device 32, the comparable evaluation device 37 and the image output device 38.

The packaging dimension information DB 52 receives the dimension information output by the packaging dimension information output device 32 and stores the dimension information. The dimension information stored in the packaging dimension information DB 52 is used by the logistics cost information output device 34.

The logistics condition information DB 53 receives the logistics condition information outputted by the logistics condition information receiving device 33 and memorizes the logistics condition information. The logistics condition information memorized in the logistics condition information DB 53 is used for the logistics cost information output device 34 and the comparable valuation device 37.

The logistics cost information DB 54 receives the logistics cost information outputted from the logistics cost information output device 34 and stores the logistics cost information.

The operator specification information DB 55 receives the specification information output by the operator specification information receiving device 39 and stores the specification information. The specification information stored in the operator specification information DB 55 is used for the logistics cost information output device 34. In addition, the specification information stored in the operator specification information DB 55 can be viewed by other logistics operators or shippers on the premise of charging. The specification information that other logistics operators can view includes: target rate (for example, if the logistics operator is a packaging operator, the packaging unit price (cubic meter unit price is 10,000 yen, etc.), structure (closed/open), material (wood/steel), etc.). The specification information that the shipper can view includes the outer dimensions of the box or the number of containers.

Next, the transition of the screen displayed on the display of the order terminal 3 (as shown in FIG. 1) will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A, 5B and 5C. FIGS. 5A, 5B and 5C depict screens displayed on the display of the order terminal 3 (as shown in FIG. 1). FIG. 5A shows a screen for selecting an estimate type. FIG. 5B shows a screen for inputting packaging information and selecting a logistics operator. FIG. 5C shows a screen for confirming the estimate content.

The logistics orderer confirms the request by performing the following operations on the screen displayed on the display of the ordering terminal 3 (as shown in Figure 1). First, on the screen for selecting the type of estimate (as shown in Figure 5A), select one or more estimate types that you want to estimate, and then click the "Input packaging information →" button. As a result, the screen changes to a screen for inputting packaging information and selecting a logistics operator (as shown in Figure 5B). Next, on the screen for inputting packaging information and selecting a logistics operator (as shown in Figure 5B), input the packaging information in the field for inputting packaging information (not shown). At the same time, after selecting one or more logistics operators, click the "Calculate with selected operators" button. As a result, the selected logistics operator will automatically perform an estimate. Alternatively, click the "Calculate with Gihoengine" button. As a result, the logistics cost information output device 34 (as shown in FIG. 3) performs an estimate. In either case, a list of estimate results is displayed in an optional manner (not shown). By selecting one of the estimates in the estimate result list, the screen changes to a screen for confirming the estimate content (as shown in FIG. 5C). Next, on the screen for confirming the estimate content (as shown in FIG. 5C), after confirming the estimate content, click the "Request with this content" button. As a result, the order is completed according to the estimated content.

Next, the transition of the screen displayed on the display of the ordering terminal 3 (as shown in FIG. 1) will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B. FIGS. 6A and 6B are screen diagrams showing the screen displayed on the display of the ordering terminal 3 (as shown in FIG. 1). FIG. 6A shows the screen for selecting an embedded product. FIG. 6B shows the screen for confirming an embedded product.

The logistics orderer determines the embedded product as an embedding option by performing the following operation during the confirmation request in the screen displayed on the monitor of the ordering terminal 3. First, in the state where the "Before specifying" option is selected on the screen for selecting the embedded product (as shown in Figure 6A), click the "Specify" button of multiple products to be embedded. As a result, the "Register the selected embedding" button becomes clickable. Thereafter, the embedded product is determined by clicking the "Register the selected embedding" button. It should be noted that the "Specify" button cannot be clicked for products that have already been determined as embedded products. The embedding calculation is performed so that the sum of any depth, width, height, and weight of the product for which the "Specify" button was clicked fits the size of the box. On the front (display), the margin is not included but calculated. The filter is installed so that boxes can only be combined with identical boxes.

When the "Specified" option is selected on the screen for selecting embedded products (as shown in Figure 6B), click the "Unembed" button to unembed one or more products. The clicked products will be deleted from the embedded products.

It should be noted that dead space can be displayed to assist in selecting an embedded product. Although the embedded selection is performed manually as an example here, the embedded selection can be performed automatically by accumulating information about past embedded products or by memorizing a bill of materials.

By using such an information processing system 1, the outer dimensions of a box packed with the payload can be output by simply inputting payload information.

Furthermore, according to the information processing system 1, logistics cost information can be output by only inputting effective load information and logistics condition information.

Furthermore, according to the information processing system 1, the box dimensions reflecting the embedded option information can be output.

Furthermore, according to the information processing system 1, information can be easily shared between a cargo owner or a shipper and a logistics operator.

Furthermore, according to the information processing system 1, the orderer (consignor or shipper) can easily compare the contents of the estimate. Furthermore, by allowing a logistics operator or shipper who wants to know the specification information (estimate information) of other logistics operators to view the specification information, it is expected that the estimate will be standardized and the logistics operators who provide reasonable estimates will increase.

Furthermore, according to the information processing system 1, a screen displaying packaging appearance information or appearance size information can be output.

Furthermore, according to the information processing system 1, it is possible to output logistics cost information reflecting the specification information of the logistics operator.

In addition, according to the information processing system 1, it is possible to output logistics cost information of a part of the logistics business.

Furthermore, according to the information processing system 1, supplementary information on a method of loading boxes into a container can be output.

Furthermore, according to the information processing system 1, it is possible to output logistics cost information reflecting actual logistics business information (such as information on cost market conditions, weather, delay rate, external environmental factors, etc.). That is, according to the information processing system 1, it is possible to grasp the logistics cost information that changes in real time or grasp the delay after the start of transportation.

Furthermore, according to the information processing system 1, the date on which documents related to output (customs clearance documents, customs broker's QA corresponding documents, etc.) should be prepared and the date on which the container yard customs clearance is completed can be managed in association with the task.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and variations may be made.

For example, in the above example, although only the valuation step is mentioned, after the valuation step, there are steps such as the step of creating a Packing List, the step of corresponding to NACCS (Nippon Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System), and the step of delivering the goods to the shipping company. The above information processing system 1 can adopt the management system of such processing. Thus, for example, the following contents can be realized.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, a document template can be created by combining effective load information and logistics condition information. FIG. 7 is an example of a document template created by combining effective load information and logistics condition information of FIG. 4, etc. That is, document template A7 is created by combining effective load information and logistics condition information of FIG. 4, etc. Specifically, for example, user information obtained from ordering terminal 3 in FIG. 3 is stored in Shipper of document template A7. Here, from effective load information DB 51 in FIG. 3, for example, information such as place of manufacture: Japan, product name: helicopter is obtained, and information B7 is obtained based on the effective load information of FIG. 4. Based on such information, various information is stored in Shipping Marks and PACKING DETAILS of document template A7. For example, in the size (length × width × height cm), enter the size of the wooden box with the additional length. In addition, from the logistics condition information DB 53 of Figure 3, for example, information such as the receiving place: Shiga, the departure place: Osaka, the unloading place: Los Angeles, and the destination: Long Beach can be obtained. Based on this information, various information is stored in the receiving place, loading port, unloading port, and delivery place in the document template A7.

Since you can create a document template by combining payload information and logistics condition information in this way, you can enjoy the following advantages. In other words, you can enjoy the advantage of being able to unify the formats that differ from company to company. In addition, you can enjoy the advantage of being able to reduce the trouble of repeated input.

Furthermore, by adopting the above-mentioned information processing system 1 in the management system of the step, it is also possible to realize the function of automatically publishing the required information such as bills of lading from an external CRM (e.g., sales personnel) using API, and to manage the information, and to transfer the document to the necessary location. In addition, it is also possible to realize the function of transferring the information managed in this way to NACCS. In addition, it is also possible to realize the function of automatically publishing the cargo information from the system (not shown) that stores the product information of the cargo owner using API to generate the effective load information.

Furthermore, by adopting the above-mentioned information processing system 1 in the step management system, the shipper can also adjust the delivery deadline. In other words, if a time buffer (safety margin) is set in each step of a series of steps such as valuation, packaging, container loading (packing), shipment, and departure, there will be a problem of accumulating and forcing the shipper to ship in advance. Therefore, as a shipping adjustment function, the working time of each step of the valuation operator can be automatically estimated based on past performance, and the priority of the container yard trailer can be optimized, and each operator can be requested for confirmation, thereby suppressing the excessive increase of the time buffer and enabling the shipper to place an order with a later delivery date.

In other words, there is a problem that the shipper does not want to adjust the delivery date until the last minute. Therefore, in order to solve such a problem, the following shipment adjustment function can be adopted. That is, from the past performance of the logistics operator (the orderer of logistics) or the operator terminal 4 in the case of a newly established logistics operator, the effective load information and logistics condition information of the goods, as well as the availability of the company's facilities, etc. are obtained, and based on this information, the delivery schedule and cost are calculated, and a variety of options are provided to the shipper. The shipper will be able to select a logistics operator whose delivery date and cost meet his needs from these options.

Specifically, for example, when shipping companies A to C exist as logistics operators (orderers of logistics), the table shown in Figure 8 is submitted to the consignor as the scheduled date (date) of delivery and the cost. As options, option A8, option B8, and option C8 are proposed. Option A8 is an option that wants to balance cost and time. When the consignor selects option A8, shipping company C is determined. If you want to be cheap or do not mind early delivery, option B8 is an option. When the consignor selects option B8, shipping company A is determined. When you want to select a last-minute delivery date, even if the price is expensive, option C8 is an option. When the consignor selects option C8, shipping company B is determined.

More specifically, the information shown in Figure 9 is obtained from the effective load information in Figure 8 and is input into the box on the left side of the process in Figure 10, which is recorded as "Shipper terminal, effective load information, logistics condition information". According to the process shown in the figure, the shipper makes various choices and determines the logistics operator (any of shipping companies A to C) with the best delivery schedule and cost for the shipper. In other words, the shipper enters the logistics conditions and selects the loading vessel based on the logistics conditions. When selecting a packaging operator based on the CY customs clearance date of the ship, in order to meet the shipper's desire to determine the delivery date, the delivery forecast period is calculated based on past performance or effective load information and submitted to the shipper. Shippers can choose the logistics operator (any one of shipping companies A to C) that is closest to their needs based on the delivery date and cost (amount) axis, so they can determine the delivery date (shipping date).

Furthermore, by adopting the above-mentioned information processing system 1 in the step management system, the function of automating the container configuration of logistics operators (for example, shipping companies or logistics companies) can be realized. In other words, there is a problem that the Gross Size (LWH) and Gross Weight including wooden boxes measured after packaging the effective load deviate from the estimated value, resulting in a shortage or surplus of containers for transporting wooden boxes containing the packaged effective load. As a function of "automating container configuration for logistics operators" to solve such problems, when information including at least Gross Size (LWH) and Gross Weight is found, the information is submitted to the logistics operator (for example, shipping company or logistics company) that owns the container, and the function of urging the allocation of containers for transporting wooden boxes containing the packaged effective load can be realized.

1: Information processing system 2: Information processing device 3: Order terminal 4: Operator terminal 11: CPU 12: ROM 13: RAM 14: Bus 15: Input/output interface 16: Output unit 17: Input unit 18: Memory unit 19: Communication unit 20: Drive 21: Removable media 31: Effective load information receiving device 32: Packaging size information output device 33: Logistics condition information receiving device 34: Logistics cost information output device 35: Embedded option information receiving device 36: Chat control device 37: Comparable valuation device 38: Image output device 39: Operator specification information receiving device 40: Loading method support device 41: Task management device 51: Effective load information DB 52: Packaging dimension information DB 53: Logistics condition information DB 54: Logistics cost information DB 55: Operator specification information DB

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an architecture of an information processing system of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware structure of an information processing device. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing a functional structure of an information processing device. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a screen displayed on a display of an ordering terminal, in which an image including packaging shape information or shape size information of a box is displayed. FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a screen displayed on a display of an ordering terminal, in which a screen for selecting an estimate type is displayed. FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a screen displayed on a display of an ordering terminal, in which an image for inputting packaging information and selecting a logistics operator is displayed. FIG. 5C is a diagram showing a screen displayed on a display of an ordering terminal, in which a screen for confirming the estimate content is displayed. FIG. 6A is a diagram of a screen displayed on a display of an ordering terminal, wherein a screen for selecting an embedded product is displayed. FIG. 6B is a diagram of a screen displayed on a display of an ordering terminal, wherein a screen for confirming an embedded product is displayed. FIG. 7 is a diagram of an example of a document template created by combining the effective load information and the logistics condition information in FIG. 4. FIG. 8 is a diagram of a delivery scheduled date and cost table of a plurality of candidate logistics operators calculated based on the effective load information in FIG. 4. FIG. 9 is a diagram of information obtained from the effective load information in FIG. 4. FIG. 10 is a flow chart of a series of processes using the information in FIG. 9 as input information until a logistics operator with the best scheduled shipping date and price is determined for the shipper.

3: Order terminal

31: Effective load information receiving device

32: Packaging dimension information output device

33: Logistics condition information receiving device

34: Logistics cost information output device

35:Embedded option information receiving device

36: Chat control device

37: Comparable valuation device

38: Image output device

39: Operator specification information receiving device

4: Operator terminal

40: Loading method support device

41: Task management device

51: Effective load information DB

52: Packaging dimensions information DB

53: Logistics condition information DB

54: Logistics cost information DB

55: Industry specification information DB

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An information processing system includes: A payload information receiving device receives payload information, the payload information includes depth, width, height and weight related to a given payload; and A packaging dimension information output device adds a given additional length corresponding to the weight to each of the depth, width and height related to the given payload based on the payload information, and outputs the dimension information of a box that packages the given payload, wherein the packaging dimension information output device also combines a plurality of unit volumes based on a given specification for transporting the given payload based on the payload information, and outputs the dimension information of the box that packages the given payload. The information processing system as described in claim 1 further includes: A logistics condition information receiving device for receiving the established logistics condition information of the established effective load; and A logistics cost information output device for specifying the logistics steps of the established effective load based on the external dimension information and the established logistics condition information, and outputting the logistics cost information. The information processing system as described in claim 1 or 2 also includes an embedded option information receiving device that receives information about the payload that should be packaged in the same box as the given payload as embedded option information, and the packaging dimension information output device outputs the dimension information reflecting the embedded option information. The information processing system of claim 1 or 2 further includes a chat control device that allows a chat between an ordering terminal used by a shipper or a forwarder and an operator terminal used by a logistics operator. The information processing system as described in claim 2 further includes a comparable valuation device that accepts the designation of the established logistics cost information as an valuation request and notifies the established effective load information and the established logistics condition information to an operator terminal used by the logistics operator. The information processing system as described in claim 1, 2 or 5 also includes an image output device that outputs an image displaying the packaging information or the external dimension information of the box based on the established effective load information. An information processing system as described in claim 2 or 5, wherein the logistics cost information output device determines the logistics operator to be assigned based on the specification information of the logistics operator received from the operator terminal used by the logistics operator, and outputs the logistics cost information. An information processing system as described in claim 2 or 5, wherein the logistics cost information output device outputs the logistics cost information, which is a part of the logistics condition information specified in the logistics business related to the given effective load. The information processing system as described in claim 1 or 2 further includes a loading method support device that outputs supplementary information on a method of loading the box into a container for the given effective load. An information processing system as described in claim 2 or 5, wherein the logistics cost information output device outputs the logistics cost information based on actual logistics business information related to the given effective load. The information processing system as described in claim 2 or 5 further includes a task management device, which sets a date for preparing documents related to the export and a date for container yard customs clearance (Cut) in response to the export path determined based on the established effective load information and the established logistics condition information, and manages the set date and the task in association.