WO2002019191A1

WO2002019191A1 - Transaction supporting facility, host computer, terminal computer, and transaction supporting method

Info

Publication number: WO2002019191A1
Application number: PCT/JP2001/007333
Authority: WO
Inventors: Makoto Dojo; Kenshin Dojo; Hayato Tsujioka
Original assignee: Makoto Dojo; Kenshin Dojo; Hayato Tsujioka
Priority date: 2000-08-30
Filing date: 2001-08-27
Publication date: 2002-03-07
Also published as: AU2001280192A1

Abstract

A transaction supporting facility providing great advantages to both shippers and physical distributors is built by ensuring a physical distributor a loop distribution route, promoting high efficiency and low cost over the whole physical distribution industry, and increasing the combination of transactions between the physical distributor and the shipper. A physical distributor (X) desiring distribution is matched with a plurality of shippers (Y).

Description

Description Transaction support equipment, host computer, terminal computer, and transaction support method

The present invention relates to a transaction support facility for supporting, via a computer, a transaction relating to package delivery exchanged between a shipper and a distributor. Background art

In recent years, as represented by systems such as the kanban system, POS, and SCM, more and more companies are trying to reduce production costs and eliminate waste. Thus, the importance and demand for smooth and low-cost transportation of parts and products is increasing.

In response to such demand, the auction using the Internet and the reverse oak system aim to reduce the vacancy rate and improve the mobility and flexibility of logistics. Systems that allow shippers and distributors to automatically match using methods such as shots are also being developed.

However, even if such a matching system is used, from the point of view of the logistics company, it is guaranteed that the return will not be empty if an order is received for a delivery request to Yoshinba. There are no high orders, so you can pay only for the destination I have to charge. Also, if the return is empty, there is a lot of waste, so we may undertake orders at extremely low rates on the return route, which may cause extreme price collapse.

Conversely, if a delivery order is obtained that forms a loop that starts at the starting point and returns to the starting point, the problem of empty vehicles on the return route will not occur, and the logistics company will need Lower delivery rates can be set, especially if the contract type is such that you request multiple deliveries over a period of time. New

However, the concept of the conventional matching system is to match only the delivery start point and delivery end point provided by the shipper and the distributor on a one-to-one basis. Because of this, the logistics company presents a loop that departs from the starting point and returns to the starting point, and orders the shipper for this in a single match. You can't get it. This is almost impossible if the shipper wants a delivery route that returns the cargo to the origin. In addition, in the case of one-to-one matching, matching may not be possible due to the limited number of matching combinations, and fulfills the logistics industry's unique requirement that ordered packages must be delivered without fail. It may not be possible. Disclosure of the invention

Therefore, the present invention is applied to one logistics company that wants to deliver. By assigning multiple shippers, for example, it is possible for logistics companies to secure distribution routes in a loop, thereby promoting efficiency and lower costs for the entire logistics industry. In addition, the main purpose is to greatly increase the number of combinations of transactions between logistics companies and shippers, and to build transaction support facilities that have significant benefits for both shippers and logistics companies. That is.

That is, in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, the transaction support equipment according to the present invention supports, via a computer system, a transaction related to package delivery exchanged between a shipper and a logistics company. Order condition data from the logistics company, including the ordering route including the desired ordering route, and associating the ordering condition data with the logistics company and storing it in the prescribed ordering condition storage unit. Receiving means for receiving an order from the shipper regarding order conditions including a desired order route, and storing the order condition data in a predetermined order condition storage unit in association with the shipper; From the above order condition data and a group of order condition data forming a combined route by connecting all or a part of each desired order route, the combination And the order desired root and over preparative characterized that you and a matching means for matching even for a match.

Here, the term “delivery route” refers to the route itself, and includes those in which only the start point and the end point are specified. Also, “the ordering route is connected” means that one ordering route is This includes not only that the end point of the bird and the starting point of the desired ordering route are completely the same, but also that it is in the vicinity. Furthermore, “matches” includes not only complete matches, but also substantially matching.

In such a case, compared to the conventional matching method in which the matched order condition data and the order condition data are associated one-to-one, a plurality of order conditions can be set for one order condition data. Since data can be matched, the number of matching combinations becomes extremely large, and the probability of establishing a match can be greatly improved. As a result, it is possible to fully satisfy the logistics industry's unique requirement to always deliver ordered goods, and to further enhance the reliability of shippers, in particular.

Further, according to the present invention, since a plurality of order condition data are associated with one order condition data, the logistics company can present a loop route and receive an order for the loop route. become. As a result, logistics companies will be able to secure return flights and set lower shipping charges accordingly.

If the order request route is a loop route and only the starting point (or end point) is specified and no intermediate point is specified, the ordering condition data includes the desired order delivery time when delivery is desired. The order condition data includes the order desired route and the order / delivery desired time desired for delivery, and the matching means starts from one order condition data and the starting point indicated in the order condition. And return to the starting point And a group of ordering conditions such that each desired order delivery time is included in the above-mentioned ordering condition data—the desired delivery time period shown in the evening. Concrete modes are conceivable.

Here, the “desired time” includes not only the period indicating the beginning and the end, but also the period indicating only the beginning or the end.

Orders are preferred for logistics companies because they can obtain stable orders, and preferred for shippers because they save the trouble of matching each time a delivery order is placed. The condition receiving means and the order condition receiving means receive order condition data and order condition data each including contract delivery conditions indicating that delivery is desired a plurality of times over a certain period. Data matching the order condition data and the order condition data including the contract delivery condition can be cited.

In order to make the effect of the present invention more remarkable so that a larger number of matching combinations can be established, the order condition data must be included in the order condition including the delivery price. The data includes the order price, and the matching means compares the total order price calculated from the group of order condition data with the order price included in the order condition data, and at least determines the order price. Combination means for combining order condition data and a group of order condition data so that the order price and the total order price are the same or the order price is higher, and the combination is determined. A trade support means is provided between the logistics company and the shipper concerning the order condition data and the group of order condition data to assist in the conclusion of the transaction according to the order price and order price presented by each. It is preferable to be something.

In order to prevent excessive competition, the requested order price included in the order condition data is disclosed only to the logistics company that has indicated it, and the desired order price included in the order condition data is disclosed only to the shipper that has indicated it. It is desirable to make such a configuration.

When the transaction support equipment according to the present invention is constructed using a host computer and a terminal computer communicably connected to each other, the host computer is a terminal used by a logistics company. Receives data on order conditions including the desired order sent from the computer, and stores the received order conditions in the specified order condition storage unit in association with the logistics company. Means and data on ordering conditions, including the desired ordering route, transmitted from the terminal computer used by the shipper, and the order condition data is stored in a predetermined order condition storage unit in association with the shipper. An order condition receiving means, order condition data, and all or a part of each desired order route are connected to form one combined order route. Can the order condition data evening and Urn underground et al, and this include the the order desired Lou Bok and combined order route also had a matching means for matching even for a match is. Examples of the terminal computer used by the distributor include an order condition transmitting means for transmitting data on order conditions including an order request route to the host computer. An example of the terminal computer used by the shipper is one provided with an order condition transmitting means for transmitting to the host computer a data concerning order conditions including an order desired route. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is an overall functional configuration diagram corresponding to claim 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an overall equipment configuration diagram showing the transaction support equipment according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an internal configuration diagram of the computer in the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an overall functional configuration diagram in the embodiment. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of a route in the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the terminal computer in the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the terminal computer in the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the host computer in the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a schematic explanatory view showing a matching operation in the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a root explanatory diagram in another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory view of a route in another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a route according to another embodiment of the present invention. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

As shown in Fig. 2, the transaction support equipment in this embodiment has terminal computers P1 and P2 for use by the distributor X and the delivery shipper Y, respectively, and is managed by the equipment operator. Is built on a communication network formed by connecting a host computer to the Internet via a communication line such as the Internet NET.

Here, the logistics company X refers to a person who has been registered as a person who can use this facility among a large number of unspecified companies. This registration is performed using registration support means (not shown). This registration support means requests that the unspecified trader input basic information of the trader, for example, when accessing the host computer HC online, and requests the trader to input the basic information. An ID as an identifier is issued, and the basic information is stored in association with the ID. After being registered as the distributor X, the facility can be used by inputting its ID and, if necessary, the password into the terminal P1.

Shipper Y, like logistics company X, is a person registered as a person who can use this facility. The procedure for registration and acquisition of ID are the same as above, and the description is omitted.

Next, the devices used in constructing the transaction support equipment will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the terminal computers P 1 and P 2 are composed of a keyboard 101 and a mouse 1 as shown in FIG. Input means such as 02, output means such as display 104, storage device 106 such as HD, CPU 103, internal memory 105, communication interface 107, etc. This is a so-called personal console with a web browser, etc.-Even in the evening, a mobile phone etc. may be used.

The host computer H C has a WEB server function and a database function, and has substantially the same device configuration as the terminal computers Pl and P2.

However, the transaction support equipment according to the present embodiment corresponds to the predetermined programs stored in the storage devices 106 of the terminal computers Pl and P2 and the host computer HC. When the devices P 1, P 2, and CPU 103 and peripheral devices in the HC operate, the order condition receiving means 1, order condition receiving means 2, matching means 3, etc. It performs the same function. In this embodiment, only the general-purpose WEB browser software and the general-purpose mail client software need to be installed in the terminal computers Pl and P2. However, it is also possible to install a dedicated program to achieve this.

Explaining with reference to FIG. 4, the order condition receiving means 1 receives data on order conditions including a desired order from the logistics company X, and sends the order condition data to the logistics company X. The information is stored in the order condition storage unit D1 set in the storage device 106 of the host computer HC. In the present embodiment, the order condition receiving means 1 is provided on the distribution company side terminal computer P 1 and is provided with input means 11 (keyboard 101, etc.) for inputting order condition data. Transmission means 12 for transmitting the order condition data, and the order condition data sent from the transmission means 12 provided in the host computer HC and received by the order condition storage unit D 1 It consists of the received order condition receiving means 13.

Of the order condition data, the order-desired route to be entered by the logistics company X is selected from one or a plurality of predetermined routes determined in advance. As shown in FIG. 5, a reciprocating loop route R1 starting from a predetermined starting point P, passing through a predetermined intermediate point S, and returning to the starting point P again is included. It is already. In addition, other information, such as the requested order price and the package type (capacity, contents, etc.) In addition to the general order conditions, it is also possible to input a contract request to hope for multiple deliveries over a certain period and detailed conditions related thereto.

The order condition receiving means 2 receives, from the shipper Y, data on order conditions including an ordering desired route, associates the order condition data with the shipper γ, and stores the data in the host device storage HC 10 It is stored in the order condition storage unit D 2 set in 6. In the present embodiment, the order condition receiving means 2 is an input means 21 (keyboard 101, etc.) for inputting order condition data, provided on the shipper's terminal computer P2, and the order condition. Transmitting means 22 for transmitting data, and the order condition data provided in the host computer HC and received from the transmitting means 22 are received and stored in the order condition storing section D 2. Order condition receiving means 23.

As shown in Fig. 5, out of the order condition data, as for the desired route for the round trip route, as shown in Fig. 5, the outgoing route R 21 or the return route R 22 of the reciprocating loop route is used. One of them can be selected. Specifically, starting from the predetermined starting point P and reaching a predetermined intermediate point Q, or vice versa. In addition, in addition to general order conditions such as the desired order price and package type (capacity, contents, etc.), it is possible to enter a contract request to hope for multiple deliveries over a period of time and detailed conditions related thereto. Yes, it is.

It should be noted that the ordering condition data is stored in the logistics company X You may receive it by fax or postal mail, and the operator of the equipment may input it directly to the host computer HC. In this case, the input means of the host computer HC plays the role of the order condition receiving means and the order condition receiving means.

The matching means 3 is composed of a group of order condition data that forms a single combination route by connecting all or a part of each desired order route, and the order combination data described above. This is to match items that match the order and the desired order route.

More specifically, for example, for a certain predetermined route (round trip route), the order conditions are designated as the desired route, and the outgoing route or the return route of the predetermined route. Is extracted from the storage units Dl and D2, and the desired ordering route is determined on the outbound route from the extracted ordering condition data. A pair of an order condition data and a return route are combined to form a group of order condition data pairs, which is a group of order condition data, and a total order condition and order condition data of the order condition data pair are combined. The order conditions are compared with each other, and those that meet each other's conditions are matched.

Matching compares the total order price calculated from the above order condition data pair with the order price included in the order condition data, and at least the order price and the total order price are the same or the order Order condition data and launch so that the price is higher The combination of the note condition data pair and the is shown (corresponding to the combination means 31 in FIG. 4). The transaction is settled without adjusting the requested order price and the requested order price (corresponding to the trading support means 32 in the figure). Dubbing that the requested order price included in the order condition data is disclosed only to the logistics company X who has provided it, and the desired order price included in the order condition data is disclosed only to the shipper Y who has provided it. The Le-closed method is used.

The operation of the above-described transaction support equipment will be described in detail below.

First, when the logistics company X logs in using his / her own terminal computer P1, the display 104 displays the order conditions such as the desired order, the desired price, the baggage type, and the matching deadline. The order entry screen including the entry fields is displayed (Fig. 6, step S11). Therefore, the user inputs each order condition input field (step S12 in the same figure), and clicks a transmission button (not shown) provided on the order input screen, and the input is performed on the host computer HS. The received data is transmitted (step S13 in the figure), and stored in the order condition storage unit D1 in association with the registered ID of the distributor X as the order condition data. Here, the reciprocating loop route (the route starting from the starting point P and returning to the Q via the intermediate point S) is selected as the desired order for the order. Suppose you did.

Similarly, when shipper Y logs in using his / her own terminal computer P2, the display shows the requested order route, requested order price, package type, matching decision deadline, etc. An order entry screen including an order condition entry field is displayed (FIG. 7, step S21). Therefore, the user inputs data into this order condition input column (step S22 in the same figure) and clicks a transmission button (not shown) provided on the order input screen. The data is transmitted to the computer HS (step S23 in the figure) and is stored in the order condition storage unit D1 in association with the shipper's registration ID as order condition data. Here, it is assumed that a one-way route of the reciprocating loop route is selected as the desired ordering route.

Thereafter, when a predetermined limit time is reached (for example, 9:00 am on the X day of the month) (Step S33 in FIG. 8), the accumulation unit DL is operated by the action of the matching means 3. The order condition data pair accumulated in D2 and the order condition data are matched. The following is a description of a specific example.

First, as shown in Fig. 9, the order condition data A, B, C, and D are matched from the order condition data sent by the distributor X who has entered the predetermined route. On the other hand, the ordering condition data a, b, c, d, e, and f are obtained from the ordering condition data indicated by the shipper X who entered the one-way route of the predetermined route. Suppose that it was extracted as a target for matching (Fig. 8 Step S3 Four ). In addition, common items are extracted from the order condition data A and B and the order condition data a, b, c, d, e, and f. 9 As shown in Figure ①, out of the six order condition data a, b, c, d, e, and f, the one for which the outgoing route in the predetermined route is specified and the one for which the return route is specified Are paired to form three order condition data pairs ab, cd, and ef (FIG. 8, step S35). It should be noted that other combinations of order condition data can be formed (for example, af, cb, ed, etc.). In practice, combinations in all cases are considered. For simplicity, other cases are omitted.

Next, for each order condition data pair a b, cd, and ef, a total order condition is calculated by summing the order conditions included in the paired order condition data. For example, regarding the price, 30,000 yen is presented for a and 20,000 yen is presented for b, so the total order price of the order condition data ab is 50,000 yen. It will be.

Then, the four order condition data A, B, C, and D are compared with the three order condition data pairs ab, cd, and ef, and the order price and the total order price are the same or the purchase price is higher. (Fig. 8 Step

5 3 6).

Since there are a plurality of possible combinations, this embodiment employs a predetermined priority. The combination method setting means 41 determines the combination method so that the number is reduced to a smaller number. Specifically, the most important parameter for the combination setting means 41 when determining the combination is to increase the number of completed trades. The next step is to increase the difference between the total offer price and the total purchase price in that combination. The next priority is to preferentially select the order entry data with the fastest entry — the evening or the ordering condition data.The last is to give priority to the logistics company X or shipper Y with the early registration. Is to choose.

As a result, the combinations shown in Fig. 9 (3) are set. Then, the transaction is executed between the logistics company X and the shipper Y pertaining to the combined order condition data and order condition data according to the presented order price and order price, respectively. Various support is provided (Fig. 8, step S37). Specifically, it involves signing an automatic contract between the logistics company X and the shipper Y to perform billing, etc., and electronic settlement.

The difference between the order price and the order price generated by this transaction is managed, for example, to be applied to the operation of the system (Fig. 8, step S38). It may be divided between the system operation, the distributor X and the shipper Y, or may be divided between the shipper Y and the distributor X.

On the other hand, the order condition data D for which the combination was not determined Until the expiration date of the matching decision expires, matching means are automatically added to the extraction target when performing the next matching. In this embodiment, since the extraction and the combination determination are performed every hour, the matching is performed again every hour.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example:> The order request route R 1 entered by the logistics company X may be a loop route in which the way to go and the way to return are different as shown in FIG. Here, R 21 to R 24 are the ordering routes that the shipper Y inputs, respectively. In addition, the number of intermediate points is not limited to one, and the intermediate point may be omitted. In such a case, it is preferable to input the desired ordering time in terms of matching.

Of course, as shown in FIG. 11, the effect of the present invention can be exerted even if the desired order R1 is not a root. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, a part of the ordering desired routes R21, R22, and R23 may be assigned to one ordering desired route R1. In this case, for the remaining portions of the desired order routes R21, R22, and R23, another desired order route may be matched.

Further, the method of combining the order condition data and the group of order condition data is not limited to the method of combining many to many at once as in the above embodiment. For example, one order condition data is extracted and matched with the order desired route in the order condition data A normal auction-like method may be used, in which a plurality of order condition data sets having a combination route to be extracted are extracted, and the most favorable conditions are matched out of them. In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the order-desired route and the order-desired route are selected and input. However, it is also possible to input the route freely. Alternatively, the route (for example, via Route 1) ) May be specified. Industrial applicability

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, compared to the conventional matching method in which the matched order condition data and order condition data are associated one-to-one, a plurality of order condition data can be compared with one order condition data. Since the order condition data can be matched, the number of matching combinations can be increased, and the probability of establishing a match can be greatly improved. As a result, the present invention provides the logistics industry with the point that it can sufficiently satisfy the shipper's request that the ordered package be always delivered, and it is possible to further increase the reliability of the shipper. Is extremely useful in

Furthermore, in the conventional matching method, because of the one-to-one correspondence, the logistics company presents a loop route that starts from the starting point and returns to the starting point. However, according to the present invention, a plurality of order condition data are associated with one order condition data overnight, whereas the order from the shipper for the order cannot be obtained by one matching. , The logistics company can present the loop route and receive an order for it. In other words, for the logistics company, it is possible to secure the return flight, and to set a lower delivery fee, which is very good for the shipper. It will be good.

Claims

The scope of the claims

1. A transaction support facility for supporting, via a computer system, transactions related to package delivery between a shipper and a logistics company.

An order condition receiving means for receiving data on order conditions including a desired order route from a logistics company and storing the order condition data in a predetermined order condition storage unit in association with the logistics company;

An order condition receiving means for receiving, from the shipper, data concerning order conditions including a desired order route and storing the order condition data in a predetermined order condition storage unit in association with the shipper;

From the order condition data and a group of order condition data in which all or a part of each desired order route is connected to form one combined route, the combination route and the desired order route are selected. A trading support facility equipped with matching means for matching those that match.

2. The transaction support equipment as set forth in claim 1, wherein a route in which the starting point and the end point coincide with each other is accepted as the order request route.

3. The order condition data is a loop route where the starting point and the end point are the same, and includes an ordering request route specifying only the starting point or the end point, and an ordering desired delivery time when delivery is desired. And

The ordering condition data includes the ordering desired route and the ordering / delivery desired time desired for delivery.

The matching means forms a combination route of departure from the start point indicated in the order condition and return to the start point, and the desired order delivery time is determined by the order condition data. The transaction support facility according to claim 1 or 2, which is adapted to match a group of ordering conditions such as being included in the desired delivery period indicated in the overnight.

4. The order condition receiving means and the order condition receiving means receive the order condition data and the order condition data, respectively, including a contract request for a plurality of deliveries over a certain period of time.

4. The trading support according to claim 1, wherein the matching means matches the ordering condition data including the contract request with the ordering condition data. Facility.

5. The order condition data includes the delivery price and the order condition data includes the order price.

The matching means compares the total order price included in the group of order condition data with the order price included in the order condition data, and at least the order price and the total order price are the same or the order price is lower. Means for combining the order condition data and a group of ordering conditions data so that the order is high, and the order condition data and the group of Claim 1 comprising: a trader between the logistics company and the shipper pertaining to the order condition data, and a trading support means for assisting in establishing a transaction in accordance with the order price and the order price respectively presented. Transaction support equipment as described in Paragraph 2, Paragraph 2, Paragraph 3 or Paragraph 4.

6. Requests that the requested order price included in the order condition data is disclosed to the logistics company that has provided it, and the desired order price that is included in the order condition data is disclosed only to the shipper that has provided the request. Transaction support equipment according to paragraph 1, paragraph 2, paragraph 3, paragraph 4, or paragraph 5.

7. A host computer communicably connected to a terminal computer via a communication line,

An order condition receiving means for receiving data on order conditions including an order request route transmitted from a terminal computer used by a distributor and storing the received order condition in a predetermined order condition storage unit; An order condition receiving means for receiving order condition data including the desired order route transmitted from the computer and storing the data in a predetermined order condition storage unit;

From the order receiving condition data and a group of order receiving condition data which form one combined ordering route by connecting all or a part of each desired ordering route, the ordering desired route and the combined ordering route are described. A host computer provided with matching means for matching an object that matches the host.

8. A terminal computer connected to the host computer described in claim 8 so as to be able to communicate with each other via a communication line. One night,

A terminal computer provided with order condition transmitting means for transmitting data on order conditions including an order request route to the host computer.

9. A terminal computer connected to the host computer described in claim 8 via a communication line so as to be able to communicate with each other.

A terminal computer comprising order condition transmitting means for transmitting data on order conditions including a desired order route to the host computer.

10. A recording medium on which is recorded a program for realizing, on a terminal computer, the function as the order condition transmitting means described in claim 9.

1 1. A transaction support method for supporting, via a computer system, transactions related to package delivery between a shipper and a distributor.

Receives data on order conditions including the desired order route from the logistics company, stores the order condition data in the specified order condition storage unit in association with the logistics company, and requests the shipper to place an order. Receiving data on order conditions including the route, storing the order condition data in a predetermined order condition storage unit in association with the shipper;

From the above-mentioned order condition data and a group of order condition data in which all or a part of each ordering desired route is connected to form one combined route, A transaction support method that includes a stage for matching items that match the desired order.