WO2022269807A1 - Logistics management system, logistics management method, and program - Google Patents

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WO2022269807A1
WO2022269807A1 PCT/JP2021/023806 JP2021023806W WO2022269807A1 WO 2022269807 A1 WO2022269807 A1 WO 2022269807A1 JP 2021023806 W JP2021023806 W JP 2021023806W WO 2022269807 A1 WO2022269807 A1 WO 2022269807A1
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  • the present invention relates to a physical distribution management system, a physical distribution management method, and a program.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses a logistics management system that manages packages after transshipment.
  • the present invention has been made in view of this background, and aims to provide technology that can efficiently manage packages.
  • the main invention of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is a system for managing physical distribution, in which package specifying information specifying a package and object specifying information specifying an object in which the package is placed are stored in association with each other.
  • a tracking database that stores the history of distribution bases where the package and the article were present; base identification information that identifies the distribution base; and the above that identifies the article that has arrived at the distribution base an input unit for accepting input of article specifying information; and registering the received article specifying information and the site specifying information in association with each other in the tracking database; a registration unit that specifies from a pairing database, associates the specified package specifying information with the base specifying information, and registers the same in the tracking database.
  • luggage can be managed efficiently.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example hardware configuration of a server device 20;
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the software configuration of the server device 20;
  • FIG. It is a figure explaining the issuing process of a barcode.
  • pairing processing It is a figure explaining a tracking process.
  • release process of pairing It is a figure explaining output processing of tracking information.
  • a system for managing physical distribution a pairing database that associates and stores baggage identification information that identifies a baggage and article identification information that identifies an article in which the baggage is placed; a tracking database that stores a history of distribution bases where the package and the item were located; an input unit for receiving inputs of base identification information for identifying the physical distribution base and the equipment identification information for identifying the equipment that has arrived at the physical distribution base; The received article identification information and the site identification information are associated and registered in the tracking database, and the baggage identification information corresponding to the received article identification information is identified from the pairing database and the identified baggage.
  • a registration unit that associates the specific information with the base specific information and registers them in the tracking database;
  • a physical distribution management system comprising: [Item 2] A logistics management system according to item 1, The input unit accepts at least one of position information, an image, and an electronic signature, The registration unit associates and registers in the tracking database the object identification information, the site identification information, and at least one of the location information, the image, and the electronic signature, and identifies the package corresponding to the object identification information.
  • a logistics management system characterized by [Item 3] The physical distribution management system according to item 1 or 2, comprising a pairing canceling unit that receives designation of the parcel identification information and the article identification information, associates the received parcel identification information and the article identification information, and deletes records from the pairing database;
  • a computer accessible to a tracking database that stores a history of distribution points where the package and the item have been located, a step of accepting inputs of base identification information identifying the physical distribution base and the equipment identification information identifying the equipment that has arrived at the physical distribution base;
  • the received article identification information and the site identification information are associated and registered in the tracking database, and the baggage identification information corresponding to the received article identification information is
  • a step of associating the specific information with the site specific information and registering them in the tracking database A physical distribution management method characterized by executing [Item 5] A program for managing logistics, a pairing database that associates and stores baggage identification information that identifies a baggage and article identification information that identifies an article in which the baggage is placed; a computer accessible to a tracking database that stores a history of distribution points where the package and the item have been located; a step of accepting inputs of base identification information identifying the physical distribution base and the equipment identification information identifying the equipment that has arrived at the physical distribution base; The received article identification information and the site identification information are associated and registered in the tracking database, and the baggage identification information corresponding to the received article identification information is identified from the pairing database and the identified baggage. a step of associating the specific information with the site specific information and registering them in the tracking database; program to run the
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining distribution management in this embodiment.
  • the example in Figure 1 shows an example of international logistics.
  • a package enters a domestic port warehouse, goes through customs clearance procedures, is shipped from a shipper to a consignee, and is delivered to the site by air or sea transportation. It is sent and locally delivered to the consignee by truck.
  • a barcode is attached to the parcel.
  • the barcode is a QR code (registered trademark).
  • the barcode of the package is read by a smartphone (work terminal) and the package is tracked.
  • the barcode is not limited to the QR code (registered trademark), but may be a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode capable of encoding information, and a wireless tag such as RFID may be used as the barcode. can also be done.
  • Packages transported in physical distribution may be transported by trucks, etc. alone, or may be transported together with other cargo on pallets, and these pallets may also be loaded into containers together with other pallets for transportation. may be In the physical distribution management system of this embodiment, by linking and managing packages, pallets, and containers in which the pallets are loaded, the barcodes attached to the pallets and containers can be read to identify individual packages. It makes it possible to track each parcel without having to read the barcode.
  • barcodes for packages (hereinafter referred to as solo barcodes) and barcodes for packages loaded with multiple packages of the same type, such as pallets (hereinafter referred to as package barcodes).
  • Issue barcodes for containers, etc. that consolidate multiple pallets (hereinafter referred to as consolidator codes), and register them by linking barcodes that have a parent-child relationship (hereinafter also referred to as pairing) do.
  • consolidator codes consolidate multiple pallets
  • pairing barcodes that have a parent-child relationship
  • pairing barcodes that have a parent-child relationship
  • At logistics bases by reading barcodes affixed to higher-level (grouped) units (pallets than cargo, containers rather than pallets, etc.), information on which base the goods arrived at (hereinafter referred to as tracking information). is registered, and when the barcode is paired, the tracking information is registered in association with other paired barcodes.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a physical distribution management system according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • the physical distribution management system of this embodiment includes a server device 20 .
  • the server device 20 is communicably connected to the work terminal 10 via a communication network.
  • the communication network is, for example, the Internet, and is constructed by a public telephone line network, a mobile telephone line network, a wireless communication path, Ethernet (registered trademark), and the like.
  • the work terminal 10 is, for example, a computer such as a smartphone.
  • a computer such as a tablet computer or a personal computer can be adopted in addition to the smart phone.
  • the work terminal 10 is assumed to have a device such as a camera for scanning barcodes, and to be able to read information encoded in the barcodes.
  • the server device 20 is a computer that manages physical distribution.
  • the server device 20 may be a general-purpose computer such as a workstation or personal computer, or may be logically implemented by cloud computing.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration example of the server device 20. As shown in FIG. Note that the illustrated configuration is an example, and other configurations may be employed.
  • the server device 20 includes a CPU 201 , a memory 202 , a storage device 203 , a communication interface 204 , an input device 205 and an output device 206 .
  • the storage device 203 is, for example, a hard disk drive, solid state drive, flash memory, etc., which stores various data and programs.
  • the communication interface 204 is an interface for connecting to the communication network 30, and includes, for example, an adapter for connecting to Ethernet (registered trademark), a modem for connecting to a public telephone network, and a wireless communication device for performing wireless communication.
  • the input device 205 is, for example, a keyboard, mouse, touch panel, button, microphone, etc. for inputting data.
  • the output device 206 is, for example, a display, printer, speaker, or the like that outputs data.
  • Each functional unit provided in the server device 20, which will be described later, is realized by the CPU 201 reading out a program stored in the storage device 203 into the memory 202 and executing it, and each storage unit (database) provided in the server device 20 is , the memory 202 and the storage area provided by the storage device 203 .
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a software configuration example of the server device 20.
  • the server device 20 includes a code issuing unit 211, a pairing setting unit 212, a tracking information input unit 213, a tracking information registration unit 214, a pairing cancellation unit 215, a tracking information output unit 216, a barcode database 231, a tracking database 232, a pair A ring database 233 is provided.
  • the barcode database 231 stores information on barcodes issued by the server device 20 (hereinafter referred to as barcode information).
  • the barcode information can include a barcode image, sender information, destination information, and package information in association with the barcode identification number.
  • the image is an image for displaying an encoded bar code, and in this embodiment, it is assumed that the specific URL provided by the server device 20 is encoded with an identification number as an argument.
  • the shipper information and destination information are information related to the shipper and destination of the packages or objects, and can include the name, address, and contact information (telephone number, email address, etc.) of the shipper or destination.
  • the shipment information can include the name and number of shipments.
  • the tracking database 232 stores information (hereinafter referred to as tracking information) indicating the history of the distribution base where the package arrived.
  • Tracking information includes identification numbers (barcode identification numbers) that identify parcels or items, base IDs that identify distribution bases, dates and times when parcels arrive at distribution bases, location information, images, electronic signatures, and other input values. (input value 1, ..., input value N).
  • the pairing database 233 stores information (hereinafter referred to as pairing information) for managing the parent-child relationship of packages and objects related to physical distribution.
  • Pairing information includes a child identification number and a parent identification number.
  • the parent identification number is information that identifies the item
  • the child identification number is information that identifies the item or package put into the item indicated by the parent identification number.
  • a vessel may be a box (package) to put items in, a pallet loaded with boxes, a container on which a pallet is loaded, or a ship or trailer on which a container is loaded. There may be.
  • the child identification number may be information identifying an individual product item
  • the parent identification number may be information identifying a box in which multiple products are packaged.
  • the child identification number may be information specifying the box in which the product is packaged, and the parent identification number may be information specifying the truck that transports the box. Further, the child identification number may be information specifying the product, and the parent identification number may be information specifying a pallet on which multiple products are placed. Further, the child identification number may be information specifying a pallet on which a plurality of products are mounted, and the parent identification number may be information specifying a container on which the pallet is mounted. Further, the child identification number may be information specifying the container, and the parent identification number may be information specifying the ship on which the container is loaded.
  • the code issuing unit 211 issues barcodes.
  • the code issuing unit 211 can issue a barcode for each package to be distributed or the container in which the package is placed.
  • a specific URL provided by the server device 20 is encoded in the barcode, and the URL includes the identification number of the barcode. That is, the server device 20 can identify the package by reading the URL from the barcode attached to the package and accessing the URL.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining barcode issuing processing.
  • a screen 51 is displayed on the work terminal 10, and when the new barcode issue button 511 is pressed, a screen 52 is displayed.
  • a button 52 for selecting whether to issue is displayed. Which barcode to issue is specified according to the selection of the button 52 .
  • the code issuing unit 211 accepts designation of which of the solo bar code, package bar code, and consol bar code is to be issued, and accepts input of bar code information corresponding to each bar code.
  • the screen 53 displays a form for accepting input of a name, address, telephone number, etc. to be included in the sender of barcode information.
  • the work terminal 10 transmits the input barcode information to the server device 20, the code issuing unit 211 assigns an identification number to the received barcode information, and encodes the URL with the identification number as an argument. can be registered in the barcode database 231 together with the barcode information.
  • the code issuing unit 211 can transmit to the work terminal 10 a URL with an identification number set as an argument or a bar code image obtained by encoding the URL.
  • the work terminal 10 can create a barcode image by encoding the received URL, or can receive the barcode image from the server device 20 and print the barcode image.
  • the pairing setting unit 212 performs pairing. Linking of parent-child relationship by pairing can be performed by reading the barcode issued to the parent item and reading the barcode issued to the child package or item at the work terminal 10. - ⁇ A barcode issued to a child package or item can be read multiple times.
  • the work terminal 10 transmits to the server device 20 the information identifying one read parent item and the information identifying one or more child packages or items. can be created and registered in the pairing database 233 .
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram explaining the pairing process.
  • the camera is activated as shown in the screen 62 to read the barcode of the parent object.
  • the work terminal 10 accesses the URL read from the barcode of the parent by setting the command for instructing pairing as an argument, and the pairing setting unit 212 instructs the start of pairing and the identification number of the parent. can accept.
  • the work terminal 10 displays a screen 63, and when a consolidation button 631 for starting pairing (linking the barcode of the parent item with the barcode of the child package or item) is pressed, As shown in screen 64, the camera is activated to read the barcodes of child packages or objects.
  • the work terminal 10 accesses the URL read from the child barcode, the pairing setting unit 212 acquires the identification number of the child barcode from the argument of the URL related to the subsequent access, and the acquired child identification number and the parent's identification number obtained above can be created and registered in the pairing database 233 .
  • the work terminal 10 accesses the URL read from the parent barcode by setting the reading end command as an argument, and the pairing setting unit 212 responds to this. to end the pairing process.
  • the tracking information input unit 213 accepts base identification information that identifies the distribution base and package identification information that identifies the package read from the two-dimensional code attached to the package. In this embodiment, the tracking information input unit 213 receives the base identification information and the parcel identification information from the work terminal 10 . As described above, a QR code (registered trademark) is attached to the package, and the work terminal 10 can read the URL from the QR code (registered trademark) and access the URL. The tracking information input unit 213 can respond with a list of physical distribution bases to the work terminal 10 in response to access to the URL, and can receive selection of a physical distribution base from the list on the work terminal 10 . The tracking information input unit 213 can accept designation of the distribution base selected from the work terminal 10 .
  • a QR code registered trademark
  • the tracking information input unit 213 can also accept position information of the worker (that is, the work terminal 10).
  • the work terminal 10 acquires position information by GPS or the like and transmits it to the server device 20, and the tracking information input unit 213 can receive this position information.
  • the tracking information input unit 213 can acquire image information about the package.
  • the work terminal 10 can transmit an image captured by the camera to the server 20, and the tracking information input unit 213 can receive this image.
  • the tracking information input unit 213 can also accept electronic signatures. An electronic signature is stored in the work terminal 10 and the tracking information input unit 213 can receive this electronic signature from the work terminal 10 .
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram explaining the tracking process.
  • the work terminal 10 displays a screen 71, and when the bar code scan button 711 is pressed, as shown in a screen 72, the camera is activated to read the bar code attached to the package or article.
  • the work terminal 10 displays the screen 73 and accepts the input of the input items of the tracking information.
  • the work terminal 10 can acquire the position information using GPS or the like, and read out the stored electronic signature data.
  • the work terminal 10 can also use a camera to photograph the condition of the package or equipment.
  • the input of the physical distribution base is accepted in the input field 731 of the base displayed on the screen 73 .
  • the screen 73 it is also possible to accept input from the operator in other input fields (in the example of FIG.
  • the work terminal 10 accesses the scanned URL (the argument includes the identification number of the barcode of the parcel or object), and transmits the site ID, location information, electronic signature, image, input items, etc. to the server device 20. (The data may be transmitted as POST data, or may be added as GET data to the argument of the URL.).
  • the tracking information input section 213 can accept these pieces of information. Note that it is permissible not to input the position information, the electronic signature, and the image on the work terminal 10 as arbitrary input items.
  • the tracking information registration unit 214 registers tracking information.
  • the tracking information registration unit 214 creates tracking information including the identification number and base ID received by the tracking information input unit 213, the current date and time, location information, an image, an electronic signature, and input values, and registers it in the tracking database 232. can be done.
  • the pairing cancellation unit 215 cancels the pairing.
  • the pairing canceling unit 215 can accept specification of the parent or child identification number and delete the pairing information corresponding to the accepted identification number from the pairing database 233 .
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram explaining the pairing cancellation process.
  • the work terminal 10 displays a screen 81, and when the bar code scan button 811 is pressed, as shown in a screen 82, the camera is activated to read the bar code attached to the package or article.
  • the work terminal 10 displays the screen 83, and when the deconsolidation button 831 is pressed, accesses the URL read from the barcode by adding a command instructing to cancel the pairing as an argument.
  • the pairing canceling unit 215 can delete the pairing information corresponding to the set identification number from the pairing database 233 in response to the access.
  • the tracking information output unit 216 outputs tracking information.
  • the tracking information output unit 216 can respond with tracking information in response to a request from the work terminal 10 .
  • An identification number is set in the request, and the tracking information output unit 216 can read the tracking information corresponding to the identification number set in the request from the tracking database 232 and transmit it to the work terminal 10 .
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram explaining output processing of tracking information.
  • the work terminal 10 displays a screen 91, and when the bar code scan button 911 is pressed, as shown in a screen 92, the camera is activated to read the bar code attached to the package or article.
  • the work terminal 10 displays the screen 93, and when the child barcode button 931 is pressed, the work terminal 10 sets the command for instructing the output of the child tracking information to the URL read from the barcode as an argument. to access.
  • the tracking information output unit 216 can search the pairing database 233 for a child identification number corresponding to the parent identification number, and transmit a list of the searched child identification numbers to the work terminal 10 .
  • the tracking information output unit 216 can transmit the image of the barcode information (or the URL obtained by decoding the image) corresponding to the child identification number to the work terminal 10 .
  • the work terminal 10 can display a list of child identification numbers on the screen 94 , accept one selection from the list, and transmit the list to the server device 20 .
  • the work terminal 10 accesses the URL encoded with the child identification number by setting, as an argument, a command instructing output of the corresponding tracking information.
  • the tracking information output unit 216 can read the tracking information corresponding to the child identification number set in the argument of the accessed URL from the tracking database 232 and transmit it to the work terminal 10 .
  • the work terminal 10 can display a screen 95 to display a list of distribution bases to which packages or objects corresponding to the child identification information have arrived, together with the date and time. Also, on the screen 95, various input items set as tracking information can be displayed. In this way, the person in charge can browse information registered in the tracking database 232 .
  • one server device 20 is provided, but a plurality of server devices 20 may be deployed.
  • the server devices 20 having the same configuration may be deployed, or the functional units and storage units may be distributed among a plurality of server devices 20 .
  • a database server that implements the storage can be deployed.
  • the URL is encoded in the barcode, but the identification number may be encoded and sent from the work terminal 10 to the server device 20. good.

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[Problem] To enable efficient management of a package. [Solution] Provided is a logistics management system characterized by comprising: a pairing database that stores package identification information identifying a package and container identification information identifying a container for containing the package in association with each other; a tracking database that stores a history of logistics bases where the package and the container were present; an input unit that receives input of base identification information identifying a logistics base and container identification information identifying a container that has arrived at the logistics base; and a registration unit that registers the received container identification information and base identification information into the tracking database in association with each other, and identifies package identification information corresponding to the received container identification information from the pairing database to register the identified package identification information and base identification information into the tracking database in association with each other.

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物流管理システム、物流管理方法及びプログラムLOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT METHOD AND PROGRAM
　本発明は、物流管理システム、物流管理方法及びプログラムに関する。 The present invention relates to a physical distribution management system, a physical distribution management method, and a program.
　特許文献１には積み替え後の荷物を管理する物流管理システムが開示されている。 Patent Document 1 discloses a logistics management system that manages packages after transshipment.
特開２００５－３３５８７０号公報JP-A-2005-335870
　しかしながら、特許文献１に記載のシステムではパレット等にまとめて配送される荷物を効率的に管理することができなかった。 However, with the system described in Patent Document 1, it was not possible to efficiently manage packages delivered together on pallets or the like.
　本発明はこのような背景を鑑みてなされたものであり、荷物を効率的に管理することのできる技術を提供することを目的とする。 The present invention has been made in view of this background, and aims to provide technology that can efficiently manage packages.
　上記課題を解決するための本発明の主たる発明は、物流の管理を行うシステムであって、荷物を特定する荷物特定情報と前記荷物が入れられる器物を特定する器物特定情報とを対応付けて記憶するペアリングデータベースと、前記荷物及び前記器物が存在した物流拠点の履歴を記憶するトラッキングデータベースと、前記物流拠点を特定する拠点特定情報、及び、前記物流拠点に到着した前記器物を特定する前記前記器物特定情報の入力を受け付ける入力部と、受け付けた前記器物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報とを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録するとともに、受け付けた前記器物特定情報に対応する前記荷物特定情報を前記ペアリングデータベースから特定し、特定した前記荷物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報とを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録する登録部と、を備えることを特徴とする。 The main invention of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is a system for managing physical distribution, in which package specifying information specifying a package and object specifying information specifying an object in which the package is placed are stored in association with each other. a tracking database that stores the history of distribution bases where the package and the article were present; base identification information that identifies the distribution base; and the above that identifies the article that has arrived at the distribution base an input unit for accepting input of article specifying information; and registering the received article specifying information and the site specifying information in association with each other in the tracking database; a registration unit that specifies from a pairing database, associates the specified package specifying information with the base specifying information, and registers the same in the tracking database.
　その他本願が開示する課題やその解決方法については、発明の実施形態の欄及び図面により明らかにされる。 Other problems disclosed by the present application and their solutions will be clarified in the section of the embodiment of the invention and the drawings.
　本発明によれば、荷物を効率的に管理することができる。 According to the present invention, luggage can be managed efficiently.
本実施形態における物流の管理を説明する図である。It is a figure explaining management of physical distribution in this embodiment. 本発明の一実施形態に係る物流管理システムの全体構成例を示す図である。It is a figure showing the whole physical distribution management system example of composition concerning one embodiment of the present invention. サーバ装置２０のハードウェア構成例を示す図である。2 is a diagram illustrating an example hardware configuration of a server device 20; FIG. サーバ装置２０のソフトウェア構成例を示す図である。3 is a diagram showing an example of the software configuration of the server device 20; FIG. バーコードの発行処理を説明する図である。It is a figure explaining the issuing process of a barcode. ペアリング処理を説明する図である。It is a figure explaining pairing processing. トラッキング処理を説明する図である。It is a figure explaining a tracking process. ペアリングの解除処理を説明する図である。It is a figure explaining the cancellation|release process of pairing. トラッキング情報の出力処理を説明する図である。It is a figure explaining output processing of tracking information.
＜発明の概要＞
　本発明の実施形態の内容を列記して説明する。本発明は、たとえば、以下のような構成を備える。
［項目１］
　物流の管理を行うシステムであって、
　荷物を特定する荷物特定情報と前記荷物が入れられる器物を特定する器物特定情報とを対応付けて記憶するペアリングデータベースと、
　前記荷物及び前記器物が存在した物流拠点の履歴を記憶するトラッキングデータベースと、
　前記物流拠点を特定する拠点特定情報、及び、前記物流拠点に到着した前記器物を特定する前記前記器物特定情報の入力を受け付ける入力部と、
　受け付けた前記器物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報とを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録するとともに、受け付けた前記器物特定情報に対応する前記荷物特定情報を前記ペアリングデータベースから特定し、特定した前記荷物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報とを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録する登録部と、
　を備えることを特徴とする物流管理システム。
［項目２］
　項目１に記載の物流管理システムであって、
　前記入力部は、位置情報、画像、及び電子署名の少なくともいずれかを受け付け、
　前記登録部は、前記器物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報と前記位置情報、画像、及び電子署名の少なくともいずれかとを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録するとともに、前記器物特定情報に対応する前記荷物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報と前記位置情報、画像、及び電子署名の少なくともいずれかとを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録すること、
　を特徴とする物流管理システム。
［項目３］
　項目１又は２に記載の物流管理システムであって、
　前記荷物特定情報及び前記器物特定情報の指定を受け付け、受け付けた前記荷物特定情報及び前記器物特定情報を対応付けてレコードを前記ペアリングデータベースから削除するペアリング解除部を備えること、
　を特徴とする物流管理システム。
［項目４］
　物流の管理を行う方法であって、
　荷物を特定する荷物特定情報と前記荷物が入れられる器物を特定する器物特定情報とを対応付けて記憶するペアリングデータベースと、
　前記荷物及び前記器物が存在した物流拠点の履歴を記憶するトラッキングデータベースと、にアクセス可能なコンピュータが、
　前記物流拠点を特定する拠点特定情報、及び、前記物流拠点に到着した前記器物を特定する前記前記器物特定情報の入力を受け付けるステップと、
　受け付けた前記器物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報とを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録するとともに、受け付けた前記器物特定情報に対応する前記荷物特定情報を前記ペアリングデータベースから特定し、特定した前記荷物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報とを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録するステップと、
　を実行することを特徴とする物流管理方法。
［項目５］
　物流の管理を行うためのプログラムであって、
　荷物を特定する荷物特定情報と前記荷物が入れられる器物を特定する器物特定情報とを対応付けて記憶するペアリングデータベースと、
　前記荷物及び前記器物が存在した物流拠点の履歴を記憶するトラッキングデータベースと、にアクセス可能なコンピュータに、
　前記物流拠点を特定する拠点特定情報、及び、前記物流拠点に到着した前記器物を特定する前記前記器物特定情報の入力を受け付けるステップと、
　受け付けた前記器物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報とを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録するとともに、受け付けた前記器物特定情報に対応する前記荷物特定情報を前記ペアリングデータベースから特定し、特定した前記荷物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報とを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録するステップと、
　を実行させるためのプログラム。 <Overview of the invention>
The contents of the embodiments of the present invention are listed and explained. The present invention has, for example, the following configurations.
[Item 1]
A system for managing physical distribution,
a pairing database that associates and stores baggage identification information that identifies a baggage and article identification information that identifies an article in which the baggage is placed;
a tracking database that stores a history of distribution bases where the package and the item were located;
an input unit for receiving inputs of base identification information for identifying the physical distribution base and the equipment identification information for identifying the equipment that has arrived at the physical distribution base;
The received article identification information and the site identification information are associated and registered in the tracking database, and the baggage identification information corresponding to the received article identification information is identified from the pairing database and the identified baggage. a registration unit that associates the specific information with the base specific information and registers them in the tracking database;
A physical distribution management system comprising:
[Item 2]
A logistics management system according to item 1,
The input unit accepts at least one of position information, an image, and an electronic signature,
The registration unit associates and registers in the tracking database the object identification information, the site identification information, and at least one of the location information, the image, and the electronic signature, and identifies the package corresponding to the object identification information. registering the information, the base identification information, and at least one of the location information, the image, and the electronic signature in association with each other in the tracking database;
A logistics management system characterized by
[Item 3]
The physical distribution management system according to item 1 or 2,
comprising a pairing canceling unit that receives designation of the parcel identification information and the article identification information, associates the received parcel identification information and the article identification information, and deletes records from the pairing database;
A logistics management system characterized by
[Item 4]
A method for managing logistics, comprising:
a pairing database that associates and stores baggage identification information that identifies a baggage and article identification information that identifies an article in which the baggage is placed;
A computer accessible to a tracking database that stores a history of distribution points where the package and the item have been located,
a step of accepting inputs of base identification information identifying the physical distribution base and the equipment identification information identifying the equipment that has arrived at the physical distribution base;
The received article identification information and the site identification information are associated and registered in the tracking database, and the baggage identification information corresponding to the received article identification information is identified from the pairing database and the identified baggage. a step of associating the specific information with the site specific information and registering them in the tracking database;
A physical distribution management method characterized by executing
[Item 5]
A program for managing logistics,
a pairing database that associates and stores baggage identification information that identifies a baggage and article identification information that identifies an article in which the baggage is placed;
a computer accessible to a tracking database that stores a history of distribution points where the package and the item have been located;
a step of accepting inputs of base identification information identifying the physical distribution base and the equipment identification information identifying the equipment that has arrived at the physical distribution base;
The received article identification information and the site identification information are associated and registered in the tracking database, and the baggage identification information corresponding to the received article identification information is identified from the pairing database and the identified baggage. a step of associating the specific information with the site specific information and registering them in the tracking database;
program to run the
＜システムの概要＞
　以下、本発明の一実施形態に係る物流管理システムについて説明する。図１は、本実施形態における物流の管理を説明する図である。図１の例は、国際物流の例を示しており、荷物は、荷主から荷受人までの間に、国内の港湾倉庫に入庫し、通関手続を経て出庫され、空輸や海上輸送などによって現地まで送付され、現地ではトラックによって荷受人まで配送される。本実施形態の物流管理システムでは、荷物にバーコードを付する。本実施形態では、バーコードはＱＲコード（登録商標）であることを想定する。各物流拠点（トラッキングポイント）では、荷物のバーコードをスマートフォン（作業端末）で読み込み、荷物のトラッキングを行う。なお、バーコードは、ＱＲコード（登録商標）に限らず、情報を符号化可能な一次元又は二次元のバーコードとすることができ、また、ＲＦＩＤなどの無線タグなどをバーコードとして用いることもできるものとする。 <Overview of the system>
A physical distribution management system according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below. FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining distribution management in this embodiment. The example in Figure 1 shows an example of international logistics. A package enters a domestic port warehouse, goes through customs clearance procedures, is shipped from a shipper to a consignee, and is delivered to the site by air or sea transportation. It is sent and locally delivered to the consignee by truck. In the physical distribution management system of this embodiment, a barcode is attached to the parcel. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the barcode is a QR code (registered trademark). At each logistics base (tracking point), the barcode of the package is read by a smartphone (work terminal) and the package is tracked. The barcode is not limited to the QR code (registered trademark), but may be a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode capable of encoding information, and a wireless tag such as RFID may be used as the barcode. can also be done.
　物流において運ばれる荷物は、トラック等により単体で運送されることも、他の荷物とともにパレットにまとめられて運送されることもあり、さらには、そのパレットも他のパレットとともにコンテナに積載されて運送されることがある。本実施形態の物流管理システムでは、荷物とパレット、さらにはパレットが積載されるコンテナなどとを紐付けて管理することにより、パレットやコンテナに付されたバーコードを読み込むことで、個別の荷物のバーコードを読み込まなくても各荷物のトラッキングが可能になるようにしている。 Packages transported in physical distribution may be transported by trucks, etc. alone, or may be transported together with other cargo on pallets, and these pallets may also be loaded into containers together with other pallets for transportation. may be In the physical distribution management system of this embodiment, by linking and managing packages, pallets, and containers in which the pallets are loaded, the barcodes attached to the pallets and containers can be read to identify individual packages. It makes it possible to track each parcel without having to read the barcode.
　具体的には、荷物用のバーコード（以下、ソロバーコードという。）と、パレット等の複数の同種荷物を積載するパッケージ用のバーコード（以下、パッケージバーコードという。）と、同種異種を問わずに複数のパレットを混載するコンテナ等向けのバーコード（以下、コンソリバーコードという。）と、を発行し、親子関係になるバーコードを紐付けて（以下、ペアリングとも称する。）登録する。物流拠点においては、より上位（まとめられた）単位（荷物よりパレット、パレットよりコンテナ等）に貼付されたバーコードを読み取ることで、どの拠点に到着したかの情報（以下、トラッキング情報という。）を登録するとともに、当該バーコードがペアリングされている場合には、ペアリングされている他のバーコードにも対応付けてトラッキング情報を登録するようにする。 Specifically, barcodes for packages (hereinafter referred to as solo barcodes) and barcodes for packages loaded with multiple packages of the same type, such as pallets (hereinafter referred to as package barcodes). Issue barcodes for containers, etc. that consolidate multiple pallets (hereinafter referred to as consolidator codes), and register them by linking barcodes that have a parent-child relationship (hereinafter also referred to as pairing) do. At logistics bases, by reading barcodes affixed to higher-level (grouped) units (pallets than cargo, containers rather than pallets, etc.), information on which base the goods arrived at (hereinafter referred to as tracking information). is registered, and when the barcode is paired, the tracking information is registered in association with other paired barcodes.
　図２は、本発明の一実施形態に係る物流管理システムの全体構成例を示す図である。本実施形態の物流管理システムは、サーバ装置２０を含んで構成される。サーバ装置２０は、作業端末１０と通信ネットワークを介して通信可能に接続される。通信ネットワークは、たとえばインターネットであり、公衆電話回線網や携帯電話回線網、無線通信路、イーサネット（登録商標）などにより構築される。 FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a physical distribution management system according to one embodiment of the present invention. The physical distribution management system of this embodiment includes a server device 20 . The server device 20 is communicably connected to the work terminal 10 via a communication network. The communication network is, for example, the Internet, and is constructed by a public telephone line network, a mobile telephone line network, a wireless communication path, Ethernet (registered trademark), and the like.
　作業端末１０は、例えば、スマートフォンなどのコンピュータである。作業端末１０としては、スマートフォン以外にもタブレットコンピュータやパーソナルコンピュータなどのコンピュータを採用することもできる。本実施形態では、作業端末１０は、例えば、カメラなど、バーコードをスキャンするデバイスを有しているものとし、バーコードに符号化されている情報を読み取ることができるものとする。 The work terminal 10 is, for example, a computer such as a smartphone. As the work terminal 10, a computer such as a tablet computer or a personal computer can be adopted in addition to the smart phone. In this embodiment, the work terminal 10 is assumed to have a device such as a camera for scanning barcodes, and to be able to read information encoded in the barcodes.
　サーバ装置２０は、物流の管理を行うコンピュータである。サーバ装置２０は、例えばワークステーションやパーソナルコンピュータのような汎用コンピュータとしてもよいし、あるいはクラウド・コンピューティングによって論理的に実現されてもよい。 The server device 20 is a computer that manages physical distribution. The server device 20 may be a general-purpose computer such as a workstation or personal computer, or may be logically implemented by cloud computing.
＜サーバ装置２０＞
　図３は、サーバ装置２０のハードウェア構成例を示す図である。なお、図示された構成は一例であり、これ以外の構成を有していてもよい。サーバ装置２０は、ＣＰＵ２０１、メモリ２０２、記憶装置２０３、通信インタフェース２０４、入力装置２０５、出力装置２０６を備える。記憶装置２０３は、各種のデータやプログラムを記憶する、例えばハードディスクドライブやソリッドステートドライブ、フラッシュメモリなどである。通信インタフェース２０４は、通信ネットワーク３０に接続するためのインタフェースであり、例えばイーサネット（登録商標）に接続するためのアダプタ、公衆電話回線網に接続するためのモデム、無線通信を行うための無線通信機、シリアル通信のためのＵＳＢ（Universal Serial Bus）コネクタやＲＳ２３２Ｃコネクタなどである。入力装置２０５は、データを入力する、例えばキーボードやマウス、タッチパネル、ボタン、マイクロフォンなどである。出力装置２０６は、データを出力する、例えばディスプレイやプリンタ、スピーカなどである。なお、後述のサーバ装置２０が備える各機能部は、ＣＰＵ２０１が記憶装置２０３に記憶されているプログラムをメモリ２０２に読み出して実行することにより実現され、サーバ装置２０が備える各記憶部（データベース）は、メモリ２０２及び記憶装置２０３が提供する記憶領域の一部として実現される。 <Server Device 20>
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration example of the server device 20. As shown in FIG. Note that the illustrated configuration is an example, and other configurations may be employed. The server device 20 includes a CPU 201 , a memory 202 , a storage device 203 , a communication interface 204 , an input device 205 and an output device 206 . The storage device 203 is, for example, a hard disk drive, solid state drive, flash memory, etc., which stores various data and programs. The communication interface 204 is an interface for connecting to the communication network 30, and includes, for example, an adapter for connecting to Ethernet (registered trademark), a modem for connecting to a public telephone network, and a wireless communication device for performing wireless communication. , a USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector and an RS232C connector for serial communication. The input device 205 is, for example, a keyboard, mouse, touch panel, button, microphone, etc. for inputting data. The output device 206 is, for example, a display, printer, speaker, or the like that outputs data. Each functional unit provided in the server device 20, which will be described later, is realized by the CPU 201 reading out a program stored in the storage device 203 into the memory 202 and executing it, and each storage unit (database) provided in the server device 20 is , the memory 202 and the storage area provided by the storage device 203 .
　図４は、サーバ装置２０のソフトウェア構成例を示す図である。サーバ装置２０は、コード発行部２１１、ペアリング設定部２１２、トラッキング情報入力部２１３、トラッキング情報登録部２１４、ペアリング解除部２１５、トラッキング情報出力部２１６、バーコードデータベース２３１、トラッキングデータベース２３２、ペアリングデータベース２３３を備える。 FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a software configuration example of the server device 20. As shown in FIG. The server device 20 includes a code issuing unit 211, a pairing setting unit 212, a tracking information input unit 213, a tracking information registration unit 214, a pairing cancellation unit 215, a tracking information output unit 216, a barcode database 231, a tracking database 232, a pair A ring database 233 is provided.
＜サーバ装置２０の記憶部＞
　バーコードデータベース２３１は、サーバ装置２０が発行したバーコードに関する情報（以下、バーコード情報という。）を記憶する。バーコード情報には、バーコードの識別番号に対応付けて、バーコードの画像、発送元情報、送付先情報、荷物に関する荷情報を含めることができる。画像は、符号化したバーコードを表示するための画像であり、本実施形態では、サーバ装置２０が提供する特定のＵＲＬに、識別番号を引数として与えたものを符号化したものとする。発送元情報及び送付先情報は、荷物又は器物の発送元及び送付先に関する情報であり、発送元又は送付先の名称、住所、連絡先（電話番号やメールアドレス等）などを含めることができる。荷情報には、荷物の名称や個数などを含めることができる。 <Storage Unit of Server Device 20>
The barcode database 231 stores information on barcodes issued by the server device 20 (hereinafter referred to as barcode information). The barcode information can include a barcode image, sender information, destination information, and package information in association with the barcode identification number. The image is an image for displaying an encoded bar code, and in this embodiment, it is assumed that the specific URL provided by the server device 20 is encoded with an identification number as an argument. The shipper information and destination information are information related to the shipper and destination of the packages or objects, and can include the name, address, and contact information (telephone number, email address, etc.) of the shipper or destination. The shipment information can include the name and number of shipments.
　トラッキングデータベース２３２は、荷物が到着した物流拠点の履歴を示す情報（以下、トラッキング情報という。）を記憶する。トラッキング情報には、荷物又は器物を特定する識別番号（バーコードの識別番号）、物流拠点を特定する拠点ＩＤ、荷物が物流拠点に到着した日時、位置情報、画像、電子署名、その他の入力値（入力値１、・・・、入力値Ｎ）を含むことができる。 The tracking database 232 stores information (hereinafter referred to as tracking information) indicating the history of the distribution base where the package arrived. Tracking information includes identification numbers (barcode identification numbers) that identify parcels or items, base IDs that identify distribution bases, dates and times when parcels arrive at distribution bases, location information, images, electronic signatures, and other input values. (input value 1, ..., input value N).
　ペアリングデータベース２３３は、物流に係る荷物及び器物の親子関係を管理する情報（以下、ペアリング情報という。）を記憶する。ペアリング情報には、子識別番号及び親識別番号が含まれる。親識別番号は、器物を特定する情報であり、子識別番号は、親識別番号が示す器物に入れられる器物又は荷物を特定する情報である。器物とは、アイテムを入れる箱（パッケージ）であってもよいし、箱を積んだパレットであってもよいし、パレットを搭載するコンテナであってもよいし、コンテナを搭載する船舶やトレーラーであってもよい。例えば、子識別番号が、個別商品アイテムを特定する情報であり、親識別番号が、複数商品をパッケージした箱を特定する情報であってよい。また、子識別番号が、商品のパッケージされた箱を特定する情報であり、親識別番号が、箱を運送するトラックを特定する情報であってよい。また、子識別番号が商品を特定する情報であり、親識別番号が、複数商品を載せたパレットを特定する情報であってよい。また、子識別番号が、複数の商品を搭載したパレットを特定する情報であり、親識別番号がパレットを搭載したコンテナを特定する情報であってよい。また、子識別番号が、コンテナを特定する情報であり、親識別番号が当該コンテナを搭載した船舶を特定する情報であってよい。 The pairing database 233 stores information (hereinafter referred to as pairing information) for managing the parent-child relationship of packages and objects related to physical distribution. Pairing information includes a child identification number and a parent identification number. The parent identification number is information that identifies the item, and the child identification number is information that identifies the item or package put into the item indicated by the parent identification number. A vessel may be a box (package) to put items in, a pallet loaded with boxes, a container on which a pallet is loaded, or a ship or trailer on which a container is loaded. There may be. For example, the child identification number may be information identifying an individual product item, and the parent identification number may be information identifying a box in which multiple products are packaged. Also, the child identification number may be information specifying the box in which the product is packaged, and the parent identification number may be information specifying the truck that transports the box. Further, the child identification number may be information specifying the product, and the parent identification number may be information specifying a pallet on which multiple products are placed. Further, the child identification number may be information specifying a pallet on which a plurality of products are mounted, and the parent identification number may be information specifying a container on which the pallet is mounted. Further, the child identification number may be information specifying the container, and the parent identification number may be information specifying the ship on which the container is loaded.
＜サーバ装置２０の機能部＞
　コード発行部２１１は、バーコードを発行する。コード発行部２１１は、物流対象の荷物又はその荷物が入れられる器物のそれぞれについてバーコードを発行することができる。バーコードには、サーバ装置２０が提供する特定のＵＲＬがエンコードされ、当該ＵＲＬには、バーコードの識別番号を含めるものとする。すなわち、荷物に貼付されたバーコードからＵＲＬを読み出してアクセスすることにより、サーバ装置２０は、荷物を特定することができる。 <Functional unit of server device 20>
The code issuing unit 211 issues barcodes. The code issuing unit 211 can issue a barcode for each package to be distributed or the container in which the package is placed. A specific URL provided by the server device 20 is encoded in the barcode, and the URL includes the identification number of the barcode. That is, the server device 20 can identify the package by reading the URL from the barcode attached to the package and accessing the URL.
　図５は、バーコードの発行処理を説明する図である。作業端末１０において画面５１が表示され、新規バーコード発行ボタン５１１が押下されると、画面５２が表示され、画面５２には、ソロバーコード、パッケージバーコード、コンソリバーコードのいずれのバーコードを発行するかを選択するボタン５２が表示される。ボタン５２の選択に応じて、いずれのバーコードを発行するかが指定される。コード発行部２１１は、ソロバーコード、パッケージバーコード、コンソリバーコードのいずれを発行するかの指定を受け付け、各バーコードに対応するバーコード情報の入力を受け付ける。図５の例では、画面５３において、バーコード情報の発送元に含める名称や住所、電話番号などの入力を受け付けるフォームが表示されている。作業端末１０は入力されたバーコード情報をサーバ装置２０に送信し、コード発行部２１１は、受信したバーコード情報に、識別番号を付与し、識別番号を引数に与えたＵＲＬを符号化した画像とともにバーコード情報に含めてバーコードデータベース２３１に登録することができる。また、コード発行部２１１は、識別番号を引数に設定したＵＲＬ又は当該ＵＲＬを符号化したバーコードの画像を作業端末１０に送信することができる。作業端末１０では、受信したＵＲＬを符号化したバーコードの画像を作成し、又はサーバ装置２０からバーコードの画像を受信して、バーコードの画像を印刷することができる。 FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining barcode issuing processing. A screen 51 is displayed on the work terminal 10, and when the new barcode issue button 511 is pressed, a screen 52 is displayed. A button 52 for selecting whether to issue is displayed. Which barcode to issue is specified according to the selection of the button 52 . The code issuing unit 211 accepts designation of which of the solo bar code, package bar code, and consol bar code is to be issued, and accepts input of bar code information corresponding to each bar code. In the example of FIG. 5, the screen 53 displays a form for accepting input of a name, address, telephone number, etc. to be included in the sender of barcode information. The work terminal 10 transmits the input barcode information to the server device 20, the code issuing unit 211 assigns an identification number to the received barcode information, and encodes the URL with the identification number as an argument. can be registered in the barcode database 231 together with the barcode information. In addition, the code issuing unit 211 can transmit to the work terminal 10 a URL with an identification number set as an argument or a bar code image obtained by encoding the URL. The work terminal 10 can create a barcode image by encoding the received URL, or can receive the barcode image from the server device 20 and print the barcode image.
　ペアリング設定部２１２は、ペアリングを行う。ペアリングによる親子関係の紐付けは、作業端末１０において、親となる器物に発行されたバーコードを読み取るとともに、子となる荷物又は器物に発行されたバーコードを読み取ることにより行うことができる。子となる荷物又は器物に発行されたバーコードは複数回読み取ることができる。作業端末１０は、読み取った１つの親となる器物を特定する情報と、１つ以上の子となる荷物又は器物を特定する情報とをサーバ装置２０に送信し、ペアリング設定部２１２は、これらのバーコードを含むペアリング情報を作成してペアリングデータベース２３３に登録することができる。 The pairing setting unit 212 performs pairing. Linking of parent-child relationship by pairing can be performed by reading the barcode issued to the parent item and reading the barcode issued to the child package or item at the work terminal 10. - 特許庁A barcode issued to a child package or item can be read multiple times. The work terminal 10 transmits to the server device 20 the information identifying one read parent item and the information identifying one or more child packages or items. can be created and registered in the pairing database 233 .
　図６は、ペアリング処理を説明する図である。作業端末１０において画面６１を表示し、バーコードスキャンを開始するボタン６１１が押下されると、画面６２に示すように、カメラを起動し、親となる器物のバーコードを読み取る。作業端末１０は、親のバーコードから読み取ったＵＲＬに、ペアリングを指示するコマンドを引数に設定してアクセスし、ペアリング設定部２１２は、ペアリングの開始の指示とともに、親の識別番号を受け付けることができる。次に作業端末１０は、画面６３を表示し、ペアリング（当該親の器物のバーコードに、子となる荷物又は器物のバーコードを紐付ける）を開始するコンソリボタン６３１が押下されると、画面６４に示すように、カメラを起動し、子となる荷物又は器物のバーコードを読み取っていく。作業端末１０は、子のバーコードから読み取ったＵＲＬにアクセスし、ペアリング設定部２１２は、後続のアクセスに係るＵＲＬの引数から子のバーコードの識別番号を取得し、取得した子の識別番号と上記取得した親の識別番号とを含むペアリング情報を作成して、ペアリングデータベース２３３に登録することができる。作業端末１０では、子のバーコードの読み取りが終わった場合には、読み取り終了のコマンドを引数に設定して親のバーコードから読み取ったＵＲＬにアクセスし、ペアリング設定部２１２は、これに応じてペアリングの処理を終了することができる。 FIG. 6 is a diagram explaining the pairing process. When the screen 61 is displayed on the work terminal 10 and the button 611 for starting barcode scanning is pressed, the camera is activated as shown in the screen 62 to read the barcode of the parent object. The work terminal 10 accesses the URL read from the barcode of the parent by setting the command for instructing pairing as an argument, and the pairing setting unit 212 instructs the start of pairing and the identification number of the parent. can accept. Next, the work terminal 10 displays a screen 63, and when a consolidation button 631 for starting pairing (linking the barcode of the parent item with the barcode of the child package or item) is pressed, As shown in screen 64, the camera is activated to read the barcodes of child packages or objects. The work terminal 10 accesses the URL read from the child barcode, the pairing setting unit 212 acquires the identification number of the child barcode from the argument of the URL related to the subsequent access, and the acquired child identification number and the parent's identification number obtained above can be created and registered in the pairing database 233 . When the reading of the child barcode is completed, the work terminal 10 accesses the URL read from the parent barcode by setting the reading end command as an argument, and the pairing setting unit 212 responds to this. to end the pairing process.
　トラッキング情報入力部２１３は、物流拠点を特定する拠点特定情報と、荷物に付された二次元コードから読み取られた荷物を特定する荷物特定情報とを受け付ける。本実施形態では、トラッキング情報入力部２１３は、拠点特定情報及び荷物特定情報を作業端末１０から受け付ける。上述したように荷物にはＱＲコード（登録商標）が付されており、作業端末１０がＱＲコード（登録商標）からＵＲＬを読み取り、当該ＵＲＬにアクセスすることができる。トラッキング情報入力部２１３は、ＵＲＬへのアクセスに応じて、作業端末１０に対して物流拠点の一覧を応答するようにし、作業端末１０において一覧から物流拠点の選択を受け付けるようにすることができる。トラッキング情報入力部２１３は、作業端末１０から選択された物流拠点の指定を受け付けることができる。 The tracking information input unit 213 accepts base identification information that identifies the distribution base and package identification information that identifies the package read from the two-dimensional code attached to the package. In this embodiment, the tracking information input unit 213 receives the base identification information and the parcel identification information from the work terminal 10 . As described above, a QR code (registered trademark) is attached to the package, and the work terminal 10 can read the URL from the QR code (registered trademark) and access the URL. The tracking information input unit 213 can respond with a list of physical distribution bases to the work terminal 10 in response to access to the URL, and can receive selection of a physical distribution base from the list on the work terminal 10 . The tracking information input unit 213 can accept designation of the distribution base selected from the work terminal 10 .
　トラッキング情報入力部２１３はまた、作業者（すなわち作業端末１０）の位置情報を受け付けることができる。作業端末１０がＧＰＳ等により位置情報を取得してサーバ装置２０に送信し、トラッキング情報入力部２１３はこの位置情報を受け付けることができる。また、トラッキング情報入力部２１３は、荷物に関する画像情報を取得することができる。作業端末１０がカメラにより撮影した画像をサーバ２０に送信し、トラッキング情報入力部２１３は、この画像を受信することができる。また、トラッキング情報入力部２１３は、電子署名を受け付けることもできる。作業端末１０には電子署名を記憶しておき、トラッキング情報入力部２１３は、この電子署名を作業端末１０から受信することができる。 The tracking information input unit 213 can also accept position information of the worker (that is, the work terminal 10). The work terminal 10 acquires position information by GPS or the like and transmits it to the server device 20, and the tracking information input unit 213 can receive this position information. Also, the tracking information input unit 213 can acquire image information about the package. The work terminal 10 can transmit an image captured by the camera to the server 20, and the tracking information input unit 213 can receive this image. The tracking information input unit 213 can also accept electronic signatures. An electronic signature is stored in the work terminal 10 and the tracking information input unit 213 can receive this electronic signature from the work terminal 10 .
　図７は、トラッキング処理を説明する図である。作業端末１０は、画面７１を表示し、バーコードスキャンボタン７１１が押下されると、画面７２に示すように、カメラを起動して、荷物又は器物に付されたバーコードを読み取る。また、作業端末１０は、画面７３を表示してトラッキング情報の入力項目の入力を受け付ける。作業端末１０はここでＧＰＳなどを利用して位置情報を取得し、また記憶している電子署名データを読み出すことができる。また、作業端末１０はさらにカメラを用いて荷物又は器物の状況を撮影することもできる。また、画面７３に表示した拠点の入力欄７３１に物流拠点の入力を受け付ける。また、画面７３には、その他の入力欄（図７の例ではノートの入力欄７３２）に作業者から入力を受け付けることもできる。作業端末１０は、スキャンしたＵＲＬ（荷物又は器物のバーコードの識別番号が引数に含まれる。）にアクセスするとともに、拠点ＩＤ、位置情報、電子署名、画像、入力項目などをサーバ装置２０に送信（ＰＯＳＴデータとして送信するようにしてもよいし、ＵＲＬの引数にＧＥＴデータとして付与するようにしてもい。）することができる。トラッキング情報入力部２１３は、これらの情報を受け付けることができる。なお、位置情報や電子署名、画像は、任意の入力項目として、作業端末１０において入力されないことも許容し得る。 FIG. 7 is a diagram explaining the tracking process. The work terminal 10 displays a screen 71, and when the bar code scan button 711 is pressed, as shown in a screen 72, the camera is activated to read the bar code attached to the package or article. In addition, the work terminal 10 displays the screen 73 and accepts the input of the input items of the tracking information. The work terminal 10 can acquire the position information using GPS or the like, and read out the stored electronic signature data. In addition, the work terminal 10 can also use a camera to photograph the condition of the package or equipment. In addition, the input of the physical distribution base is accepted in the input field 731 of the base displayed on the screen 73 . In the screen 73, it is also possible to accept input from the operator in other input fields (in the example of FIG. 7, the note input field 732). The work terminal 10 accesses the scanned URL (the argument includes the identification number of the barcode of the parcel or object), and transmits the site ID, location information, electronic signature, image, input items, etc. to the server device 20. (The data may be transmitted as POST data, or may be added as GET data to the argument of the URL.). The tracking information input section 213 can accept these pieces of information. Note that it is permissible not to input the position information, the electronic signature, and the image on the work terminal 10 as arbitrary input items.
　トラッキング情報登録部２１４は、トラッキング情報を登録する。トラッキング情報登録部２１４は、トラッキング情報入力部２１３が受け付けた識別番号及び拠点ＩＤ、現在の日時、位置情報、画像、電子署名、入力値を含むトラッキング情報を作成してトラッキングデータベース２３２に登録することができる。 The tracking information registration unit 214 registers tracking information. The tracking information registration unit 214 creates tracking information including the identification number and base ID received by the tracking information input unit 213, the current date and time, location information, an image, an electronic signature, and input values, and registers it in the tracking database 232. can be done.
　ペアリング解除部２１５は、ペアリングを解除する。ペアリング解除部２１５は、親又は子の識別番号の指定を受け付け、受け付けた識別番号に対応するペアリング情報をペアリングデータベース２３３から削除することができる。 The pairing cancellation unit 215 cancels the pairing. The pairing canceling unit 215 can accept specification of the parent or child identification number and delete the pairing information corresponding to the accepted identification number from the pairing database 233 .
　図８は、ペアリングの解除処理を説明する図である。作業端末１０は、画面８１を表示し、バーコードスキャンボタン８１１が押下されると、画面８２に示すように、カメラを起動して、荷物又は器物に付されたバーコードを読み取る。作業端末１０は、画面８３を表示し、ディコンソリボタン８３１が押下されると、バーコードから読み取ったＵＲＬに、ペアリング解除を指示するコマンドを引数に加えてアクセスする。ペアリング解除部２１５は、当該アクセスに応じて、設定されている識別番号に対応するペアリング情報をペアリングデータベース２３３から削除することができる。 FIG. 8 is a diagram explaining the pairing cancellation process. The work terminal 10 displays a screen 81, and when the bar code scan button 811 is pressed, as shown in a screen 82, the camera is activated to read the bar code attached to the package or article. The work terminal 10 displays the screen 83, and when the deconsolidation button 831 is pressed, accesses the URL read from the barcode by adding a command instructing to cancel the pairing as an argument. The pairing canceling unit 215 can delete the pairing information corresponding to the set identification number from the pairing database 233 in response to the access.
　トラッキング情報出力部２１６は、トラッキング情報を出力する。トラッキング情報出力部２１６は、作業端末１０からのリクエストに応じてトラッキング情報を応答することができる。リクエストには識別番号が設定され、トラッキング情報出力部２１６は、リクエストに設定されている識別番号に対応するトラッキング情報をトラッキングデータベース２３２から読み出して作業端末１０に送信することができる。 The tracking information output unit 216 outputs tracking information. The tracking information output unit 216 can respond with tracking information in response to a request from the work terminal 10 . An identification number is set in the request, and the tracking information output unit 216 can read the tracking information corresponding to the identification number set in the request from the tracking database 232 and transmit it to the work terminal 10 .
　図９は、トラッキング情報の出力処理を説明する図である。作業端末１０は、画面９１を表示し、バーコードスキャンボタン９１１が押下されると、画面９２に示すように、カメラを起動して、荷物又は器物に付されたバーコードを読み取る。作業端末１０は、画面９３を表示し、子バーコードボタン９３１が押下された場合、作業端末１０は、バーコードから読み取ったＵＲＬに、子となるトラッキング情報の出力を指示するコマンドを引数として設定してアクセスする。トラッキング情報出力部２１６は、親の識別番号に対応する子の識別番号をペアリングデータベース２３３から検索し、検索した子識別番号の一覧を作業端末１０に送信することができる。ここでトラッキング情報出力部２１６は、子識別番号に対応するバーコード情報の画像（又は画像を復号したＵＲＬ）を作業端末１０に送信することができる。作業端末１０は、子の識別番号の一覧を画面９４に表示し、このうちの一つの選択を受け付け、サーバ装置２０に送信することができる。作業端末１０は、子識別番号が符号化されたＵＲＬに、対応するトラッキング情報の出力を指示するコマンドを引数として設定してアクセスする。トラッキング情報出力部２１６は、アクセスされたＵＲＬの引数に設定されている子の識別番号に対応するトラッキング情報をトラッキングデータベース２３２から読み出して作業端末１０に送信することができる。作業端末１０は、画面９５を表示して、当該子識別情報に対応する荷物又は器物が到着した物流拠点の一覧を日時とともに表示することができる。また、画面９５では、トラッキング情報として設定された各種入力項目を表示することもできる。このようにして、担当者はトラッキングデータベース２３２に登録された情報を閲覧することができる。 FIG. 9 is a diagram explaining output processing of tracking information. The work terminal 10 displays a screen 91, and when the bar code scan button 911 is pressed, as shown in a screen 92, the camera is activated to read the bar code attached to the package or article. The work terminal 10 displays the screen 93, and when the child barcode button 931 is pressed, the work terminal 10 sets the command for instructing the output of the child tracking information to the URL read from the barcode as an argument. to access. The tracking information output unit 216 can search the pairing database 233 for a child identification number corresponding to the parent identification number, and transmit a list of the searched child identification numbers to the work terminal 10 . Here, the tracking information output unit 216 can transmit the image of the barcode information (or the URL obtained by decoding the image) corresponding to the child identification number to the work terminal 10 . The work terminal 10 can display a list of child identification numbers on the screen 94 , accept one selection from the list, and transmit the list to the server device 20 . The work terminal 10 accesses the URL encoded with the child identification number by setting, as an argument, a command instructing output of the corresponding tracking information. The tracking information output unit 216 can read the tracking information corresponding to the child identification number set in the argument of the accessed URL from the tracking database 232 and transmit it to the work terminal 10 . The work terminal 10 can display a screen 95 to display a list of distribution bases to which packages or objects corresponding to the child identification information have arrived, together with the date and time. Also, on the screen 95, various input items set as tracking information can be displayed. In this way, the person in charge can browse information registered in the tracking database 232 .
　以上、本実施形態について説明したが、上記実施形態は本発明の理解を容易にするためのものであり、本発明を限定して解釈するためのものではない。本発明は、その趣旨を逸脱することなく、変更、改良され得ると共に、本発明にはその等価物も含まれる。 Although the present embodiment has been described above, the above embodiment is intended to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and is not intended to limit and interpret the present invention. The present invention can be modified and improved without departing from its spirit, and the present invention also includes equivalents thereof.
　例えば、本実施形態では、１台のサーバ装置２０が設けられるものとしたが、複数台のサーバ装置２０を配備するようにしてもよい。この場合に、同一構成のサーバ装置２０を配備するようにしてもよいし、複数のサーバ装置２０に機能部や記憶部を分散するようにしてもよい。例えば、記憶部を実現するデータベースサーバを配備することができる。 For example, in this embodiment, one server device 20 is provided, but a plurality of server devices 20 may be deployed. In this case, the server devices 20 having the same configuration may be deployed, or the functional units and storage units may be distributed among a plurality of server devices 20 . For example, a database server that implements the storage can be deployed.
　また、本実施形態では、バーコードにはＵＲＬが符号化されるものとしたが、識別番号を符号化するようにし、作業端末１０からサーバ装置２０に対して識別番号を送付するようにしてもよい。 Further, in this embodiment, the URL is encoded in the barcode, but the identification number may be encoded and sent from the work terminal 10 to the server device 20. good.
　　１０　　作業端末
　　２０　　サーバ装置
　　２１１　コード発行部
　　２１２　ペアリング設定部
　　２１３　トラッキング情報入力部
　　２１４　トラッキング情報登録部
　　２１５　ペアリング解除部
　　２１６　トラッキング情報出力部
　　２３１　バーコードデータベース
　　２３２　トラッキングデータベース
　　２３３　ペアリングデータベース 10 work terminal 20 server device 211 code issuing unit 212 pairing setting unit 213 tracking information input unit 214 tracking information registration unit 215 pairing cancellation unit 216 tracking information output unit 231 barcode database 232 tracking database 233 pairing database

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  1. 　物流の管理を行うシステムであって、
    　荷物を特定する荷物特定情報と前記荷物が入れられる器物を特定する器物特定情報とを対応付けて記憶するペアリングデータベースと、
    　前記荷物及び前記器物が存在した物流拠点の履歴を記憶するトラッキングデータベースと、
    　前記物流拠点を特定する拠点特定情報、及び、前記物流拠点に到着した前記器物を特定する前記前記器物特定情報の入力を受け付ける入力部と、
    　受け付けた前記器物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報とを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録するとともに、受け付けた前記器物特定情報に対応する前記荷物特定情報を前記ペアリングデータベースから特定し、特定した前記荷物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報とを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録する登録部と、
    　を備えることを特徴とする物流管理システム。     A system for managing physical distribution,
    a pairing database that associates and stores baggage identification information that identifies a baggage and article identification information that identifies an article in which the baggage is placed;
    a tracking database that stores a history of distribution bases where the package and the item were located;
    an input unit for receiving inputs of base identification information for identifying the physical distribution base and the equipment identification information for identifying the equipment that has arrived at the physical distribution base;
    The received article identification information and the site identification information are associated and registered in the tracking database, and the baggage identification information corresponding to the received article identification information is identified from the pairing database and the identified baggage. a registration unit that associates the specific information with the base specific information and registers them in the tracking database;
    A physical distribution management system comprising:
  2. 　請求項１に記載の物流管理システムであって、
    　前記入力部は、位置情報、画像、及び電子署名の少なくともいずれかを受け付け、
    　前記登録部は、前記器物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報と前記位置情報、画像、及び電子署名の少なくともいずれかとを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録するとともに、前記器物特定情報に対応する前記荷物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報と前記位置情報、画像、及び電子署名の少なくともいずれかとを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録すること、
    　を特徴とする物流管理システム。     A physical distribution management system according to claim 1,
    The input unit accepts at least one of position information, an image, and an electronic signature,
    The registration unit associates and registers in the tracking database the object identification information, the site identification information, and at least one of the location information, the image, and the electronic signature, and identifies the package corresponding to the object identification information. registering the information, the base identification information, and at least one of the location information, the image, and the electronic signature in association with each other in the tracking database;
    A logistics management system characterized by
  3. 　請求項１又は２に記載の物流管理システムであって、
    　前記荷物特定情報及び前記器物特定情報の指定を受け付け、受け付けた前記荷物特定情報及び前記器物特定情報を対応付けてレコードを前記ペアリングデータベースから削除するペアリング解除部を備えること、
    　を特徴とする物流管理システム。     The physical distribution management system according to claim 1 or 2,
    comprising a pairing canceling unit that receives designation of the parcel identification information and the article identification information, associates the received parcel identification information and the article identification information, and deletes records from the pairing database;
    A logistics management system characterized by
  4. 　物流の管理を行う方法であって、
    　荷物を特定する荷物特定情報と前記荷物が入れられる器物を特定する器物特定情報とを対応付けて記憶するペアリングデータベースと、
    　前記荷物及び前記器物が存在した物流拠点の履歴を記憶するトラッキングデータベースと、にアクセス可能なコンピュータが、
    　前記物流拠点を特定する拠点特定情報、及び、前記物流拠点に到着した前記器物を特定する前記前記器物特定情報の入力を受け付けるステップと、
    　受け付けた前記器物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報とを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録するとともに、受け付けた前記器物特定情報に対応する前記荷物特定情報を前記ペアリングデータベースから特定し、特定した前記荷物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報とを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録するステップと、
    　を実行することを特徴とする物流管理方法。     A method for managing logistics, comprising:
    a pairing database that associates and stores baggage identification information that identifies a baggage and article identification information that identifies an article in which the baggage is placed;
    A computer accessible to a tracking database that stores a history of distribution points where the package and the item have been located,
    a step of accepting inputs of base identification information identifying the physical distribution base and the equipment identification information identifying the equipment that has arrived at the physical distribution base;
    The received article identification information and the site identification information are associated and registered in the tracking database, and the baggage identification information corresponding to the received article identification information is identified from the pairing database and the identified baggage. a step of associating the specific information with the site specific information and registering them in the tracking database;
    A physical distribution management method characterized by executing
  5. 　物流の管理を行うためのプログラムであって、
    　荷物を特定する荷物特定情報と前記荷物が入れられる器物を特定する器物特定情報とを対応付けて記憶するペアリングデータベースと、
    　前記荷物及び前記器物が存在した物流拠点の履歴を記憶するトラッキングデータベースと、にアクセス可能なコンピュータに、
    　前記物流拠点を特定する拠点特定情報、及び、前記物流拠点に到着した前記器物を特定する前記前記器物特定情報の入力を受け付けるステップと、
    　受け付けた前記器物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報とを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録するとともに、受け付けた前記器物特定情報に対応する前記荷物特定情報を前記ペアリングデータベースから特定し、特定した前記荷物特定情報と前記拠点特定情報とを対応付けて前記トラッキングデータベースに登録するステップと、
    　を実行させるためのプログラム。     A program for managing logistics,
    a pairing database that associates and stores baggage identification information that identifies a baggage and article identification information that identifies an article in which the baggage is placed;
    a computer accessible to a tracking database that stores a history of distribution points where the package and the item have been located;
    a step of accepting inputs of base identification information identifying the physical distribution base and the equipment identification information identifying the equipment that has arrived at the physical distribution base;
    The received article identification information and the site identification information are associated and registered in the tracking database, and the baggage identification information corresponding to the received article identification information is identified from the pairing database and the identified baggage. a step of associating the specific information with the site specific information and registering them in the tracking database;
    program to run the
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