Cold-chain logistics management system

Abstract

The invention discloses a cold-chain logistics management system, and belongs to the field of logistics management. A temperature monitoring and regulation module, a cargo information management module, a warehouse management module, a transportation route planning module and an energy management module are designed, and the hardware installation and configuration of the system is that a temperature sensor, an electronic tag reader-writer, a shelf sensor and other hardware devices are installed in the construction or transformation process of cold-chain logistics facilities; the position of equipment is reasonably arranged according to the scale and layout of warehouses and transportation tools, and the accuracy and comprehensiveness of data acquisition are ensured; the refrigerating unit, the energy supply equipment and the communication module of the transport vehicle are configured to be compatible with the central control system, so that the transport vehicle can receive instructions and feed back running state information. The management level and the operation efficiency of cold-chain logistics can be effectively improved, and the quality and the safety of goods in a cold-chain link are ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a cold chain logistics management system and belongs to the field of logistics management. Background Art

[0002] Cold Chain Logistics generally refers to a systematic project that keeps refrigerated and frozen foods in a specified low-temperature environment throughout the production, storage, transportation, sales, and before consumption to ensure food quality and reduce food loss. It was established with the advancement of science and technology and the development of refrigeration technology. It is a low-temperature logistics process based on refrigeration technology and using refrigeration technology as a means. The requirements for cold chain logistics are relatively high, and the corresponding management and capital investment are also greater than those of ordinary normal temperature logistics.

[0003] In the process of cold chain logistics, traditional management methods have many problems. For example, temperature monitoring is not timely and accurate, which may cause damage to goods during transportation or storage due to abnormal temperature; logistics information is not transparent, and cargo owners cannot grasp the status of goods in real time; warehouse management is inefficient and it is difficult to ensure first-in-first-out of goods, etc. These problems seriously affect the quality and efficiency of cold chain logistics. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the existing problems, the present invention provides a cold chain logistics management system, and the technical solution is as follows:

[0005] The cold chain logistics management system includes a cold chain transport unit and a data monitoring and control unit, wherein the cold chain transport unit includes a cold chain vehicle, and the cold chain vehicle is used to transport and refrigerate goods; wherein the data monitoring unit includes a temperature monitoring and control module, a cargo information management module, a warehouse management module, a transport route planning module, and an energy management module.

[0006] The temperature monitoring and control module specifically equips each link of the cold chain transport vehicles, cold storage and refrigerated boxes with high-precision temperature sensors. These sensors can collect temperature data in real time and transmit the data to the central control system through wireless communication modules (such as Bluetooth, Zigbee or NB-IoT, etc.); when the temperature exceeds the preset range, the system automatically starts the temperature control device. For transport vehicles, the power of the refrigeration unit can be adjusted; for cold storage, the operating parameters of the refrigeration system can be adjusted. At the same time, abnormal temperature alarms are sent to management personnel, and the alarm methods include text messages, APP push, etc.

[0007] The cargo information management module specifically equips each cargo with a unique electronic tag (such as an RFID tag), which stores the basic information of the cargo (type, quantity, origin, shelf life, etc.) and logistics information (warehouse entry time, current location, expected delivery time, etc.); during the process of cargo entry, exit, loading and unloading, the cargo information is automatically read and updated by the readers installed at the warehouse and the entrance and exit of the transportation vehicle, so as to realize the real-time tracking of cargo information. The cargo owner can log in to the system through the network platform or mobile phone APP to query the detailed status of the cargo.

[0008] The storage management module specifically manages the cold storage in different areas according to the shelf life and temperature requirements of the goods. The system can automatically plan the storage location of the goods, give priority to arranging the goods that are about to expire close to the shipping port, and ensure the effective implementation of the first-in-first-out principle; use the sensors on the shelves to monitor the storage status of the goods in real time, including the quantity of the goods, whether they are placed correctly, and other information. When the quantity of goods is lower than the safety stock or the placement is abnormal, the management personnel will be notified in time.

[0009] The transport route planning module specifically combines traffic information, road condition data, and factors such as the refrigeration capacity and cargo capacity of the transport vehicle, and plans the optimal route for each cold chain transport task through an algorithm; during the transportation process, it monitors changes in road conditions in real time. If traffic congestion or temporary road control is encountered, the route can be automatically re-planned to reduce transportation time and ensure that the goods are delivered as soon as possible in a suitable temperature environment.

[0010] The energy management module specifically monitors the energy consumption of refrigeration equipment and transport vehicles in cold chain logistics in real time. By analyzing factors such as temperature data, transportation distance and cargo volume, the operation mode of refrigeration equipment is optimized to reduce energy consumption. For example, during transportation, the start and stop time and frequency of the refrigeration unit are intelligently adjusted according to the external temperature and cargo temperature requirements; at the same time, the energy supply equipment (such as backup generators, batteries, etc.) is monitored and maintenance reminders are provided to ensure that the cold chain system can still operate normally when there is a problem with the main energy supply.

[0011] In one embodiment, the hardware installation and configuration of the present invention is to install hardware equipment such as temperature sensors, electronic tag readers and writers, shelf sensors, etc. during the construction or renovation of cold chain logistics facilities; reasonably arrange the location of the equipment according to the scale and layout of the warehouse and transportation tools to ensure the accuracy and comprehensiveness of data collection; configure the refrigeration unit, energy supply equipment and communication module of the transportation vehicle to make it compatible with the central control system, able to receive instructions and feedback operating status information.

[0012] In one embodiment, the software system deployment and initialization of the present invention is to install the cold chain logistics management system software on the server and perform initialization settings; including entering cargo information templates, presetting temperature ranges, setting parameters for transportation route planning, configuring energy management strategies, etc.; creating and assigning permissions to user accounts for managers and cargo owners to ensure that different roles can access and operate corresponding functional modules.

[0013] In one embodiment, the daily operation and maintenance of the present invention is that during the cold chain logistics operation, the system continues to run, collects and processes data in real time; managers regularly check the operating status of hardware equipment, such as the accuracy of sensors, the performance of refrigeration equipment, etc., and promptly repair or replace faulty equipment; based on the data fed back by the system, transportation route planning and energy management strategies are continuously optimized; at the same time, cargo information management and warehouse management are regularly audited to ensure the accuracy of data and the standardization of processes.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0015] The cold chain logistics management system of the present invention can effectively improve the management level and operational efficiency of cold chain logistics and ensure the quality and safety of goods in the cold chain. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a system architecture diagram of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Embodiment 1:

[0020] This embodiment provides a cold chain logistics management system. Figure 1 , the method comprising:

[0021] The cold chain logistics management system comprises a cold chain transportation unit and a data monitoring and control unit.

[0022] The cold chain transport unit includes a cold chain vehicle, which is used to transport and refrigerate goods.

[0023] The data monitoring unit includes temperature monitoring and control module, cargo information management module, warehouse management module, transportation route planning module and energy management module.

[0024] The temperature monitoring and control module is specifically equipped with high-precision temperature sensors in various links such as cold chain transportation vehicles, cold storage and refrigerated boxes. These sensors can collect temperature data in real time and transmit the data to the central control system through wireless communication modules (such as Bluetooth, Zigbee or NB-IoT, etc.).

[0025] When the temperature exceeds the preset range, the system automatically activates the temperature control device. For transport vehicles, the power of the refrigeration unit can be adjusted; for cold storage, the operating parameters of the refrigeration system can be adjusted. At the same time, an abnormal temperature alarm is sent to the management personnel, and the alarm methods include SMS, APP push, etc.

[0026] The cargo information management module specifically equips each cargo with a unique electronic tag (such as an RFID tag), which stores the basic information of the cargo (type, quantity, origin, shelf life, etc.) and logistics information (warehousing time, current location, estimated delivery time, etc.).

[0027] During the process of goods entering and leaving the warehouse and loading and unloading, the cargo information is automatically read and updated by the readers installed at the entrances and exits of the warehouse and transportation vehicles, realizing real-time tracking of cargo information. The cargo owner can log in to the system through the network platform or mobile phone APP to query the detailed status of the cargo.

[0028] The storage management module specifically manages the cold storage in different areas according to the shelf life and temperature requirements of the goods. The system can automatically plan the storage location of the goods, give priority to arranging the goods that are about to expire near the shipping port, and ensure the effective implementation of the first-in-first-out principle.

[0029] Sensors on the shelves are used to monitor the storage conditions of goods in real time, including the quantity of goods, whether they are placed correctly, etc. When the quantity of goods is lower than the safety stock or the placement is abnormal, the management personnel will be notified in time.

[0030] The transport route planning module specifically plans the optimal route for each cold chain transport task through an algorithm by combining traffic information, road condition data, and factors such as the refrigeration capacity and cargo capacity of the transport vehicle. During the transport process, the road condition changes are monitored in real time. If there is traffic congestion or temporary road control, the route can be automatically replanned to reduce the transport time and ensure that the goods are delivered as soon as possible in a suitable temperature environment.

[0031] The energy management module specifically monitors the energy consumption of refrigeration equipment and transportation vehicles in cold chain logistics in real time. By analyzing factors such as temperature data, transportation distance and cargo volume, the operation mode of refrigeration equipment is optimized to reduce energy consumption. For example, during transportation, the start and stop time and frequency of the refrigeration unit are intelligently adjusted according to the external temperature and cargo temperature requirements.

[0032] At the same time, status monitoring and maintenance reminders are carried out on energy supply equipment (such as backup generators, batteries, etc.) to ensure that the cold chain system can still operate normally when problems occur in the main energy supply.

[0033] The hardware installation and configuration of this embodiment is to install hardware equipment such as temperature sensors, electronic tag readers and writers, shelf sensors, etc. during the construction or renovation of cold chain logistics facilities; reasonably arrange the location of the equipment according to the scale and layout of the warehouse and transportation tools to ensure the accuracy and comprehensiveness of data collection; configure the refrigeration unit, energy supply equipment and communication module of the transportation vehicle to make it compatible with the central control system, able to receive instructions and feedback operation status information.

[0034] The software system deployment and initialization of this embodiment is to install the cold chain logistics management system software on the server and perform initial settings; including entering cargo information templates, presetting temperature ranges, setting parameters for transportation route planning, configuring energy management strategies, etc.; creating and assigning permissions to user accounts for managers and cargo owners to ensure that different roles can access and operate corresponding functional modules.

[0035] The daily operation and maintenance of this embodiment is that during the cold chain logistics operation, the system continues to run, and data is collected and processed in real time; the management personnel regularly check the operating status of the hardware equipment, such as the accuracy of the sensors, the performance of the refrigeration equipment, etc., and promptly repair or replace the faulty equipment; based on the data fed back by the system, the transportation route planning and energy management strategies are continuously optimized; at the same time, regular audits are conducted on cargo information management and warehouse management to ensure the accuracy of the data and the standardization of the process.

[0036] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a computer storage medium, which includes computer execution instructions. When the computer execution instructions are run on a computer, the computer executes the cold chain logistics management method provided in the above embodiment.

[0037] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a computer program, which can be directly loaded into a memory and contains software code. After being loaded and executed by a computer, the computer program can implement the cold chain logistics management method provided in the above embodiment.

[0038] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that in one or more of the above examples, the functions described in the present invention may be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented using software, the functions may be stored in a computer-readable medium or transmitted as one or more instructions or codes on a computer-readable medium. Computer-readable media include computer storage media and communication media, wherein communication media include any media that facilitates the transmission of a computer program from one place to another. The storage medium may be any available medium that a general or special-purpose computer can access.

[0039] Through the description of the above implementation methods, technical personnel in the relevant field can clearly understand that for the convenience and simplicity of description, only the division of the above-mentioned functional modules is used as an example. In actual applications, the above-mentioned functions can be assigned to different functional modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device can be divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above.

[0040] In several embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed devices and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are only schematic, for example, the division of the modules or units is only a logical function division, and there may be other division methods in actual implementation. For example, multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another device, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Another point is that the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between each other shown or discussed can be through some interfaces, indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or units, which can be electrical, mechanical or other forms. The unit described as a separate component may or may not be physically separated, and the component displayed as a unit may be a physical unit or multiple physical units, that is, it may be located in one place, or it may be distributed in multiple different places. Some or all of the units can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the scheme of this embodiment.

[0041] In addition, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present invention can be integrated into a processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The above-mentioned integrated unit can be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of a software functional unit. If the integrated unit is implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application is essentially or the part that contributes to the prior art or all or part of the technical solution can be embodied in the form of a software product, which is stored in a storage medium, including several instructions to enable a device (which can be a single-chip microcomputer, chip, etc.) or a processor (processor) to perform all or part of the steps of the method described in each embodiment of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes: various media that can store program codes, such as a U disk, a mobile hard disk, a ROM, a RAM, a disk, or an optical disk.

[0042] The above is only a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

[0043] Some steps in the embodiments of the present invention may be implemented using software, and the corresponding software program may be stored in a readable storage medium, such as a CD or a hard disk.

Claims

1. A cold chain logistics management system, characterized in that: The cold chain logistics management system includes a cold chain transport unit and a data monitoring and control unit, wherein the cold chain transport unit includes a cold chain vehicle, and the cold chain vehicle is used to transport and refrigerate goods; wherein the data monitoring unit includes a temperature monitoring and control module, a cargo information management module, a warehouse management module, a transport route planning module, and an energy management module.

2. The cold chain logistics management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature monitoring and control module specifically equips each link of the cold chain transport vehicles, cold storage and refrigerated boxes with high-precision temperature sensors. These sensors can collect temperature data in real time and transmit the data to the central control system through wireless communication modules (such as Bluetooth, Zigbee or NB-IoT, etc.); when the temperature exceeds the preset range, the system automatically starts the temperature control device. For transport vehicles, the power of the refrigeration unit can be adjusted; for cold storage, the operating parameters of the refrigeration system can be adjusted. At the same time, abnormal temperature alarms are sent to management personnel, and the alarm methods include text messages, APP push, etc.

3. The cold chain logistics management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cargo information management module specifically equips each cargo with a unique electronic tag (such as an RFID tag), which stores the basic information of the cargo (type, quantity, origin, shelf life, etc.) and logistics information (warehouse entry time, current location, expected delivery time, etc.); during the process of cargo entry, exit, loading and unloading, the cargo information is automatically read and updated by the readers installed at the warehouse and the entrance and exit of the transportation vehicle, so as to realize the real-time tracking of cargo information. The cargo owner can log in to the system through the network platform or mobile phone APP to query the detailed status of the cargo.

4. The cold chain logistics management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage management module specifically manages the cold storage in different areas according to the shelf life and temperature requirements of the goods. The system can automatically plan the storage location of goods, prioritize the goods that are about to expire and place them near the shipping port to ensure the effective implementation of the first-in-first-out principle; use sensors on the shelves to monitor the storage status of goods in real time, including the quantity of goods, whether they are placed correctly, etc. When the quantity of goods is lower than the safety stock or the placement is abnormal, the management personnel will be notified in time.

5. The cold chain logistics management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transport route planning module specifically combines traffic information, road condition data, and factors such as the refrigeration capacity and cargo capacity of the transport vehicle, and plans the optimal route for each cold chain transport task through an algorithm; during the transportation process, it monitors changes in road conditions in real time. If traffic congestion or temporary road control is encountered, the route can be automatically re-planned to reduce transportation time and ensure that the goods are delivered as soon as possible in a suitable temperature environment.

6. The cold chain logistics management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The energy management module specifically monitors the energy consumption of refrigeration equipment and transport vehicles in cold chain logistics in real time. By analyzing factors such as temperature data, transportation distance and cargo volume, the operation mode of refrigeration equipment is optimized to reduce energy consumption. For example, during transportation, the start and stop time and frequency of the refrigeration unit are intelligently adjusted according to the external temperature and cargo temperature requirements; at the same time, the energy supply equipment (such as backup generators, batteries, etc.) is monitored and maintenance reminders are provided to ensure that the cold chain system can still operate normally when there is a problem with the main energy supply.

7. The cold chain logistics management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hardware installation and configuration of the cold chain logistics management system is to install hardware equipment such as temperature sensors, electronic tag readers and writers, shelf sensors, etc. during the construction or renovation of cold chain logistics facilities; reasonably arrange the location of equipment according to the scale and layout of warehouses and transportation tools to ensure the accuracy and comprehensiveness of data collection; configure the refrigeration units, energy supply equipment and communication modules of transportation vehicles to make them compatible with the central control system, able to receive instructions and feedback operating status information.

8. The cold chain logistics management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The software system deployment and initialization of the cold chain logistics management system is to install the cold chain logistics management system software on the server and perform initialization settings; This includes entering cargo information templates, presetting temperature ranges, setting parameters for transport route planning, configuring energy management strategies, etc. Create user accounts and assign permissions for managers and cargo owners to ensure that different roles can access and operate corresponding functional modules.

9. The cold chain logistics management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The daily operation and maintenance of the cold chain logistics management system is to ensure that the system runs continuously and collects and processes data in real time during the operation of the cold chain logistics. Management personnel regularly check the operating status of hardware equipment, such as the accuracy of sensors, the performance of refrigeration equipment, etc., and promptly repair or replace faulty equipment. Based on the data fed back by the system, transportation route planning and energy management strategies are continuously optimized. At the same time, cargo information management and warehouse management are audited regularly to ensure the accuracy of data and the standardization of processes.

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