Shipping management system and shipping management device

Abstract

To reduce the burden of ordering and receiving asphalt mixtures, and to streamline the ordering and receiving process by reducing manpower. [Solution] The delivery device 300 includes a receiving unit 371 that receives order data for asphalt mixture and request data for product test sheets transmitted from an information processing terminal 100; an instruction receiving unit 372 that receives instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data and dispatch data related to the order data based on the order data and request data received by the receiving unit 371; a database 301 that links the quality control data, manufacturing data and dispatch data received by the instruction receiving unit 372 together and stores them as shipment management information; and an instruction transmitting unit 374 that transmits manufacturing instructions and dispatch instructions for asphalt mixture based on the instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data and dispatch data received by the instruction receiving unit 372.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a shipping management system and a shipping management device.

Background Art

[0002] In response to the labor shortage in the road paving industry due to the recent declining birthrate and aging population and the diversification of industries, it is desired to reduce the burden on construction sites and to automate processes in composite material factories that manufacture and sell road paving materials. For example, paving work is often carried out at night or on holidays, and it is necessary to handle incoming and outgoing orders during these hours. Conventionally, in such cases, telephone and fax were used for correspondence, resulting in a heavy workload for both parties involved in the incoming and outgoing order business.

[0003] As an invention related to asphalt composite materials, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses "a paving management support system that can improve the reliability and quality of the completed product after asphalt paving and facilitate and accurately record management thereof."

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] The paving management support system described in Patent Document 1 can reduce the burden of measurement and recording, and for asphalt paving construction, the workload of workers is reduced.

[0006] However, no measures have been taken regarding the incoming and outgoing order business of asphalt composite materials, and the burden of the incoming and outgoing order business of asphalt composite materials still exists for sales staff and factory staff.

[0007] This invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a shipping management system and a shipping management device that can reduce the burden of ordering and receiving asphalt mixtures, and reduce manpower and improve the efficiency of ordering and receiving operations. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In other words, in order to solve the above problems of the present invention, the shipping management system comprises an information processing terminal for placing orders for asphalt mixtures and a shipping management device for managing the shipment of the asphalt mixtures ordered from the information processing terminal, wherein the information processing terminal includes a transmission unit that transmits order data relating to the asphalt mixtures and request data relating to product test reports of the asphalt mixtures to the shipping management device, and the shipping management device includes a reception unit that receives the order data and request data transmitted from the information processing terminal, an instruction reception unit that receives instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data and dispatch data relating to the order data based on the order data and request data received by the reception unit, a storage unit that links the instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data and dispatch data received by the instruction reception unit and stores them as shipping management information, and an instruction transmission unit that transmits manufacturing instructions and dispatch instructions for the asphalt mixtures based on the instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data and dispatch data received by the instruction reception unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, the burden of ordering and receiving asphalt mixtures can be reduced, and the ordering and receiving operations can be streamlined and made more efficient. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the delivery system according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the information processing terminal according to this embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a functional block diagram illustrating the functions of the information processing terminal according to this embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the delivery device according to this embodiment. [Figure 5] This is a functional block diagram showing the functions of the delivery device according to this embodiment. [Figure 6A] This is a sequence diagram (part 1) illustrating the overall operation of the delivery system according to this embodiment. [Figure 6B] This is a sequence diagram (part 2) illustrating the overall operation of the delivery system according to this embodiment. [Figure 7] This flowchart shows the process by which the delivery device according to the first embodiment receives request data for product test sheets and order data for asphalt mixture, and transmits instructions to the asphalt mixing plant and dump truck. [Figure 8A] This is an explanatory diagram showing request data for product test reports transmitted from an information processing terminal. [Figure 8B] This is an explanatory diagram showing order data for asphalt mixture transmitted from an information processing terminal. [Figure 9] This is an explanatory diagram showing the order acceptance screen, based on order data received from an information processing terminal, displayed on the second display unit of the delivery device. [Figure 10] This is an explanatory diagram showing the schedule input screen on the second display unit of the delivery device. [Figure 11] This is an explanatory diagram showing that three orders have been confirmed on the order screen. [Figure 12] This is an explanatory diagram showing how a delivery device transmits dispatch instructions to an information processing terminal held by a dump truck driver. [Figure 13A] This flowchart (Part 1) shows the process by which the delivery device according to the second embodiment updates the corresponding instruction stored in the database when it receives a change in at least one instruction from among quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data. [Figure 13B]FIG. is a flowchart showing a process of updating a corresponding instruction stored in a database when a delivery device according to the second embodiment receives a change in at least one of quality control data, production data, and delivery data (Part 2). [Figure 14] FIG. is an explanatory diagram showing an update by changing an input screen on a second display unit of a delivery device. [Figure 15] FIG. is an explanatory diagram showing that in a delivery system according to the third embodiment, a first order content display control unit of an information processing terminal displays shipping management information on a first display unit. [Figure 16] FIG. is an explanatory diagram showing that when an information processing terminal transmits a change in order content, the shipping management information of the order is updated on an order screen.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail. Note that the embodiments described below are examples for realizing the present invention, and should be appropriately modified or changed depending on the configuration of the device to which the present invention is applied and various conditions. The present invention is not limited to the following embodiments. Also, the aspects of the first to third embodiments will be described as the present embodiment. In each figure, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions are omitted as appropriate.

[0012] <The Present Embodiment> [Overall Configuration of Delivery System] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of a delivery system (shipping management system) according to the present embodiment.

[0013] The delivery system 600 is a system that manages information related to the order receiving and dispatching operations of asphalt mixtures on the cloud. The delivery system 600 performs, for example, production management at the mixture plant 400 and shipping management and quality control at the delivery device 300 (shipping management device) in the order receiving and dispatching operations.

[0014] As shown in Figure 1, the delivery system 600 according to this embodiment is configured to include an information processing terminal 100, a wireless base station 200, a delivery device 300, an asphalt mixing plant 400, and a dump truck 500.

[0015] The information processing terminal 100 is a terminal for ordering asphalt mixture. For example, a sales representative or customer carries the information processing terminal 100 and uses it to place an order for asphalt mixture. Figure 1 illustrates a mobile terminal as an example, but the information processing terminal 100 is not limited to a mobile terminal. In other words, the information processing terminal 100 can be any terminal with communication capabilities, such as a smartphone, notebook computer, tablet, or desktop computer.

[0016] The wireless base station 200 receives radio waves transmitted from the information processing terminal 100 and converts the received radio waves into a signal. The wireless base station 200 transmits the converted signal to the delivery device 300. The signals that the wireless base station 200 transmits to the delivery device 300 are signals related to order data for asphalt mixtures and request data for product test reports for asphalt mixtures. The product test report for asphalt mixtures refers to the product mix design document or the pre-approval certificate.

[0017] The delivery device 300 is a server that constitutes the cloud computing of the delivery system 600. The delivery device 300 centrally manages information related to orders and purchases on the cloud. The delivery device 300 has a database 301 that stores information related to order placement and receipt operations. The database 301 manages order data for asphalt mixtures, request data for product test sheets, quality control data related to the order data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data.

[0018] The asphalt mixing plant 400 obtains instructions regarding manufacturing data from the delivery device 300 and manufactures asphalt mixture based on those instructions.

[0019] Dump truck 500 receives instructions regarding dispatch data from delivery device 300 and, based on those instructions, heads to pick up the asphalt mixture manufactured at asphalt mixing plant 400. Dump truck 500 transports the asphalt mixture picked up at asphalt mixing plant 400 to the designated delivery location and delivers the asphalt mixture. Depending on the amount of asphalt mixture manufactured at asphalt mixing plant 400, one or more dump trucks 500 will head to pick it up.

[0020] <First Embodiment> [Configuration of the information processing terminal] Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the information processing terminal according to this embodiment.

[0021] As shown in Figure 2, the information processing terminal 100 according to this embodiment is configured to include a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 110, a storage unit 120, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 130, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 140, an input unit 150, a first display unit 160, a network interface 180, and an internal bus 195.

[0022] The CPU 110, memory unit 120, ROM 130, and RAM 140 function as an application 170 when the CPU 110 executes a control program (not shown) stored in the memory unit 120 or ROM 130. In other words, the information processing terminal 100 can be executed as an application 170 by, for example, installing a control program in the memory unit 120.

[0023] The CPU 110 is a central processing unit that implements the processes shown in Figure 3 by executing control programs stored in the memory unit 120 or ROM 130. Each process implemented by the CPU 110 will be described later with reference to Figure 3.

[0024] The memory unit 120 is a large-capacity storage device, and is composed of, for example, non-volatile memory. The RAM 140 functions as a work area that temporarily stores various programs, input data, output data, and parameters that are read from the ROM 130 and can be executed by the CPU 110 during various processes controlled by the CPU 110.

[0025] The input unit 150 is configured with an input device equipped with cursor keys, numeric input keys, and various function keys. The input unit 150 outputs the press signals and operation signals of pressed keys as input signals to the CPU 110. The CPU 110 performs various processes based on the press signals and operation signals from the input unit 150.

[0026] The first display unit 160 is composed of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor. The first display unit 160 displays various screens according to the instructions of the display signals input from the CPU 110. In this embodiment, the first display unit 160 displays the approval request for the product test sheet, which will be described later in Figure 8A, and the order details for the asphalt mixture, which will be described later in Figure 8B.

[0027] The network interface 180 is equipped with a communication interface. This allows the information processing terminal 100 to connect to the delivery device 300 via the wireless base station 200. The information processing terminal 100 can communicate with the delivery device 300 via the network interface 180 and transmit and receive data.

[0028] The internal bus 195 electrically interconnects each component of the information processing terminal 100.

[0029] Figure 3 is a functional block diagram showing the functions of the information processing terminal according to this embodiment. The CPU 110 implements the transmission unit 171 and the first order content display control unit 172 by executing a control program stored in the storage unit 120 or ROM 130. The transmission unit 171 and the first order content display control unit 172 constitute an application 170 for ordering asphalt mixture.

[0030] The transmission unit 171 transmits order data for asphalt mixture and request data for product test reports of asphalt mixture to the delivery device 300.

[0031] The first order details display control unit 172 is connected to the delivery device 300 and displays the shipment management information, described later, stored in the database 301 (see Figure 1) of the delivery device 300, on the first display unit 160. Specifically, the information processing terminal 100 is equipped with the first order details display control unit 172, and displays the quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data of the shipment management information on the first display unit 160.

[0032] As a result, when the transmission unit 171 changes at least one instruction among the quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data of the shipment management information displayed on the first display unit 160 by the first order content display control unit 172, it transmits the changed instruction to the delivery device 300. The first order content display control unit 172 is an optional component and will be described in detail in the third embodiment.

[0033] [Delivery device configuration] Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the delivery device according to this embodiment.

[0034] As shown in Figure 4, the delivery device 300 according to this embodiment is configured to include a CPU 310, a storage unit 320, a ROM 330, a RAM 340, an input unit 350, a second display unit 360, a network interface 380, and an internal bus 395.

[0035] The CPU 310, memory unit 320, ROM 330, and RAM 340 function as an application 370 when the CPU 310 executes a control program (not shown) stored in the memory unit 320 or ROM 330. In other words, the delivery device 300 can be executed as an application 370 by, for example, installing a control program in the memory unit 320.

[0036] The CPU 310 is a central processing unit that implements the processes shown in Figure 5 by executing control programs stored in the memory unit 320 or ROM 330. Each process implemented by the CPU 310 will be described later with reference to Figure 5.

[0037] The memory unit 320 is a large-capacity storage device, and is composed of, for example, non-volatile memory. The RAM 340 functions as a work area that temporarily stores various programs, input data, output data, and parameters that can be read from the ROM 330 and executed by the CPU 310 during various processes controlled by the CPU 310.

[0038] The input unit 350 is configured with an input device that includes cursor keys, numeric input keys, and various function keys. The input unit 350 outputs the press signals and operation signals of pressed keys as input signals to the CPU 310. The CPU 310 performs various processes based on the press signals and operation signals from the input unit 350.

[0039] The second display unit 360 is composed of, for example, an LCD monitor. The second display unit 360 displays various screens according to the instructions of the display signals input from the CPU 310. In this embodiment, the second display unit 360 displays the order acceptance screen 361, which will be described later in Figure 9, and the input screen 381, which will be described later in Figure 10.

[0040] The network interface 380 is equipped with a communication interface. This allows the delivery device 300 to connect to the information processing terminal 100 via the wireless base station 200. The delivery device 300 can communicate with the information processing terminal 100 via the network interface 380 and transmit and receive data.

[0041] The internal bus 395 electrically interconnects each component in the delivery device 300.

[0042] Figure 5 is a functional block diagram showing the functions of the delivery device according to this embodiment. The CPU 310 implements the receiving unit 371, instruction receiving unit 372, second order content display control unit 373, instruction transmission unit 374, and update receiving unit 375 by executing a control program stored in the storage unit 320 or ROM 330. The receiving unit 371, instruction receiving unit 372, second order content display control unit 373, instruction transmission unit 374, and update receiving unit 375 constitute the application 370 that receives orders for asphalt mixture.

[0043] The receiving unit 371 receives order data for asphalt mixture and request data for product test reports of asphalt mixture transmitted from the information processing terminal 100.

[0044] The instruction receiving unit 372 receives instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data, and vehicle dispatch data related to the order data, based on the order data and request data received by the receiving unit 371. In this case, the instruction receiving unit 372 receives the instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data, and vehicle dispatch data through input by the person operating the input unit 350.

[0045] The storage unit 320 links the quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data instructions received by the instruction receiving unit 372 and stores them as shipment management information. In this case, the storage unit 320 constitutes the database 301 shown in Figure 1, and the database 301 stores the quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data as shipment management information.

[0046] The instruction transmission unit 374 transmits manufacturing instructions and dispatch instructions for asphalt mixture based on the quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data instructions received by the instruction reception unit 372.

[0047] The update reception unit 375 receives updates to the instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data, and vehicle dispatch data stored in the database 301. When the update reception unit 375 receives a change to at least one instruction from the instruction reception unit 372 among the quality control data, manufacturing data, and vehicle dispatch data, it updates the corresponding instruction stored in the database 301.

[0048] As a result, the instruction transmission unit 374 transmits the asphalt mixture manufacturing instruction and the vehicle dispatch instruction based on the updated instruction. The update reception unit 375 is an optional component and will be described in detail in the second embodiment.

[0049] The second order details display control unit 373 displays the shipping management information stored in the database 301 on the second display unit. As a result, the update reception unit 375 receives the changed instruction from the information processing terminal 100 and causes the second order details display control unit to display the changed instruction on the second display unit 360. The update reception unit 375 then updates the corresponding instruction stored in the database 301. The second order details display control unit 373 is an optional component and will be described in detail in the third embodiment.

[0050] [Overview of the overall operation of the delivery system] Next, the overall operation of the delivery system 600 according to this embodiment will be explained using the sequence diagrams in Figures 6A and 6B, with reference to Figures 1 to 5.

[0051] Figures 6A and 6B are sequence diagrams illustrating the overall operation of the delivery system according to this embodiment.

[0052] First, the information processing terminal 100 accepts an operation to connect to the delivery system 600, for example, when a sales representative operates the input unit 150 (sequence SQ001). The information processing terminal 100 then sends a connection request to the delivery device 300 via the network interface 180 (sequence SQ003).

[0053] The wireless base station 200 relays the connection request transmitted from the information processing terminal 100 and sends the connection request to the delivery device 300 (sequence SQ005).

[0054] The delivery device 300 receives a connection request from the information processing terminal 100 and performs authentication using a password (sequence SQ007). Once the delivery device 300 confirms the legitimacy of the connection request from the information processing terminal 100 using the password, it sends a connection response to the information processing terminal 100 (sequence SQ009).

[0055] The wireless base station 200 relays the connection response transmitted from the delivery device 300 and transmits the connection response to the information processing terminal 100 (sequence SQ011).

[0056] When the information processing terminal 100 receives a connection response from the delivery device 300, it transmits request data regarding the product test sheet and order data regarding the asphalt mixture to the delivery device 300 (sequence SQ013). Note that the request data and order data do not need to be transmitted to the delivery device 300 at the same time; for example, the request data regarding the product test sheet may be transmitted to the delivery device 300 first, and then the order data regarding the asphalt mixture may be transmitted separately at a later date.

[0057] The wireless base station 200 relays the request data for the product test sheet and the order data for the asphalt mixture transmitted from the information processing terminal 100 (sequence SQ015), and transmits the request data and order data to the delivery device 300 (sequence SQ017).

[0058] When the delivery device 300 receives request data for product test reports and order data for asphalt mixture (sequence SQ019, sequence SQ021), it receives instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data, and vehicle dispatch data related to the order data based on the order data and request data (sequence SQ023).

[0059] The delivery device 300 transmits a manufacturing instruction for asphalt mixture to the asphalt mixing plant 400 based on the manufacturing data (sequence SQ025). The asphalt mixing plant 400 receives the manufacturing instruction from the delivery device 300 (sequence SQ027).

[0060] Furthermore, the delivery device 300 transmits a dispatch instruction to the dump truck 500 based on the dispatch data (sequence SQ029). The dump truck 500 receives the dispatch instruction from the delivery device 300 (sequence SQ031). The dump truck 500 receives the dispatch instruction on an information processing terminal 550 (see Figure 12, described later) held by the driver of the dump truck 500.

[0061] The delivery device 300 can simultaneously manage the manufacturing and quality control of the order processing operations of the delivery system 600 by transmitting manufacturing instructions and dispatch instructions.

[0062] [Operation of the delivery device] Next, the operation of the delivery device 300 according to the first embodiment will be explained using the flowchart in Figure 7.

[0063] Figure 7 is a flowchart showing the process by which the delivery device according to the first embodiment receives request data for product test sheets and order data for asphalt mixture, and transmits instructions to the asphalt mixing plant and dump truck.

[0064] First, the delivery device 300 receives request data regarding the product test sheet from the information processing terminal 100 (step S001).

[0065] Figure 8A is an explanatory diagram showing the request data for product test reports transmitted from an information processing terminal.

[0066] The first display unit 160 of the information processing terminal 100 displays a product formulation design sheet 167 as a product test sheet. This product formulation design sheet 167 includes, for example, input fields 161 to 166 and buttons 168 and 169.

[0067] Input field 161 lists Z Industries as the customer. Input field 162 lists a mobile phone number as the contact information. Input field 163 lists an email address as the recipient of emails. Input field 164 lists X as the contractor. Input field 165 lists Y as the construction site. Input field 166 lists special notes, prompting input of information such as temperature control, target particle size, particle size distribution, tests, and performance.

[0068] Button 168 sends the entered content to the delivery device 300. Button 169 cancels the entered content.

[0069] For example, a sales representative enters the necessary information into input fields 161-166 of the product formulation design sheet 167 displayed on the first display unit 160 and presses button 168. This allows the delivery device 300 to receive the request data regarding the product test sheet from the information processing terminal 100.

[0070] Returning to Figure 7, we continue the explanation. Next, the delivery device 300 receives order data for asphalt mixture from the information processing terminal 100 (step S003).

[0071] Figure 8B is an explanatory diagram showing order data for asphalt mixture transmitted from an information processing terminal.

[0072] The first display unit 160 of the information processing terminal 100 displays order details 181, product details 182, and temperature information 183.

[0073] Order information 181 states that the contractor is X, the delivery location is Y, the delivery date and time is 8:00 AM on March 31, 2023, and the client is Z Industries.

[0074] Product information 182 states that the product is A, the quantity is 10 [tons], and the particle size distribution is a median particle size of 13 [mm]. Temperature information 183 states that the temperature at the time of delivery is 150 [degrees] or higher as a temperature control measure.

[0075] For example, a sales representative inputs order details 181, product details 182, and temperature information 183 as order data into the first display unit 160 of the information processing terminal 100, and transmits it from the information processing terminal 100 to the delivery device 300. As a result, the delivery device 300 can receive order data related to asphalt mixture from the information processing terminal 100.

[0076] Furthermore, the terminal that sends order data and the terminal that sends request data are not limited to the same information processing terminal 100. For example, if the requesting party, Z Industries, is the same, the person operating the delivery device 300 can associate the order data with the request data even if the terminal that sends the order data and the terminal that sends the request data are different. Alternatively, if the requesting party, Z Industries, is the same, the delivery device 300 may associate the order data with the request data.

[0077] Returning to Figure 7, we continue the explanation. Next, the person operating the delivery device 300 compares the received product test sheet request data with the asphalt mixture order data to determine whether the contents are compatible (step S005).

[0078] In this embodiment, when the delivery device 300 receives request data and order data, the data shown on the order acceptance screen 361 in Figure 9 is automatically entered. Therefore, the person in charge can determine whether the contents of the request data and order data match by checking the order acceptance screen 361 shown in Figure 9. Note that the data shown on the order acceptance screen 361 is entered each time the delivery device 300 receives request data or order data.

[0079] Figure 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the order acceptance screen on the second display unit of the delivery device, based on order data received from the information processing terminal. The order acceptance screen 361 displays input fields 362 to 369 as an example. The delivery date on the order acceptance screen 361 is set to March 31, 2023.

[0080] Input field 362 lists Z Industries as the customer. Input field 363 lists X as the contractor. Input field 364 lists Y as the delivery location. Input field 365 lists 8 o'clock as the delivery time. Input field 366 lists A as the type (product). Input field 367 lists 10 [tons] as the quantity. Input field 368 lists "large" indicating a large dump truck as the method. Input field 369 lists the mobile phone number of the contact person as a remark.

[0081] The input fields 362 to 369 on the order acceptance screen 361 constitute one order D1 received from the information processing terminal 100.

[0082] Returning to Figure 7, we continue the explanation. If the request data and the order data match (Yes in step S005), the delivery device 300 receives instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data related to the order data based on the received order data and request data (steps S007-S011).

[0083] On the other hand, if the request data and the order data do not match (No. in step S005), the person in charge notifies the information processing terminal 100, which is the source of the request, that they do not match.

[0084] Here, the determination of whether the request data and order data match is made by comparing the descriptions of the customer, contractor, construction site, special notes, etc., and determining whether the contents match. If the comparison results in a non-match (non-conformity), the person operating the delivery device 300 notifies the sales representative with the information processing terminal 100 that the data is non-conformable. Alternatively, in the case of non-conformity, the delivery device 300 may automatically notify the information processing terminal 100 of the parts where the contents do not match.

[0085] In step S007, the delivery device 300 receives instructions for quality control data related to the order data from the quality control officer. Quality control data includes, for example, the delivery temperature (shipping temperature) and the particle size distribution (median) as described above. Specifically, the quality control officer inputs the quality control data on the input screen 381 shown in Figure 10, which will be described later, based on the data shown on the order acceptance screen 361 in Figure 9. In step S009, the delivery device 300 receives instructions for manufacturing data through the operation of the manufacturing manager. Manufacturing data includes, for example, instructions regarding the procurement of equipment and materials. The manufacturing manager enters information regarding the procurement of equipment and materials into the remarks input field 394 on the input screen 381 shown in Figure 10. In step S011, the delivery device 300 receives dispatch data instructions through the operation of the dispatch manager. Dispatch data includes, for example, the delivery location, delivery date and time, and the requester. The dispatch manager enters the delivery location and delivery time into input fields 387 and 388 on the input screen 381 shown in Figure 10.

[0086] Thus, when each person in charge registers (confirms) their instructions to the delivery device 300 on the input screen 381, which will be shown in Figure 10 later, the delivery device 300 completes the acceptance of the instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data, and vehicle dispatch data.

[0087] In this embodiment, in order for the delivery device 300 to register (finalize) the received order D1, when the person in charge double-clicks on the order D1 shown in FIG. 9, instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data, and vehicle allocation data are input into the input screen 381 shown in FIG. 10.

[0088] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a planned input screen on the second display unit of the delivery device. This planned input screen 381 has, as an example, input fields 382 to 394 and buttons 396, 397.

[0089] The input screen 381 shown in FIG. 10 indicates that when the person in charge double-clicks on the order D1 shown in FIG. 9, the content of the order D1 can be confirmed, and it transitions to an input screen for accepting corrections and changes to each instruction.

[0090] In the input field 382, March 31, 2023 is described as the scheduled delivery date. In the input field 383, Z Industry is input as the customer. In the input field 384, general is described as the customer type. In the input field 385, OL1 is input as the person in charge of the delivery device 300. In the input field 386, X is input as the constructor. In the input field 387, Y is input as the delivery location. In the input field 388, 8 o'clock is input as the delivery time. In the input field 389, A is input as the type (product). In the input field 390, the particle size distribution is input as a particle size of 13 [mm]. In the input field 391, it is input that the quantity is 10 [tons] per unit. In the input field 392, it is input that the delivery temperature is 150 [degrees] or less for temperature control. In the input field 393, "large" indicating a large dump truck is input as the delivery method. In the input field 394, the mobile phone number of the salesperson is input as a note.

[0091] In the order acceptance screen 361 of Figure 9, since the ordered quantity was 10 tons, the person in charge of the delivery device 300 set the method of delivery in the input field 391 to be one large truck carrying 10 tons, taking into account the load capacity of the truck.

[0092] Button 396 registers (confirms) the entered quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data instructions. Button 397 cancels the input.

[0093] As a result, when the button 396 is pressed by the operator, the delivery device 300 can accept and register (confirm) modifications and changes to the instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data.

[0094] Furthermore, for new orders placed from sources other than the information processing terminal 100, the person in charge can separately enter them as new orders in input fields 382 to 394. By entering the new data in input fields 382 to 394, the person in charge can register those new orders.

[0095] Returning to Figure 7, we continue the explanation. In steps S007 to S011, the delivery device 300 receives and registers instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data, and vehicle dispatch data. It then links these instructions together and stores them in the database 301 as shipment management information.

[0096] In the schedule input screen 381 of Figure 10, when button 396 is pressed, the delivery device 300 determines whether or not the linking to the order data has been completed (step S013). If the linking to the order data has been completed (Yes in step S013), the delivery device 300 confirms the advance shipment plan (step S015). For example, the delivery device 300 confirms the advance shipment plan one week before the delivery date.

[0097] On the other hand, if the linking to the order data is not completed (No. in step S013), the delivery device 300 extracts the deficiencies in the linking of the order data (step S017), returns to step S007, and highlights the input fields where the linking is incomplete.

[0098] This allows the delivery device 300 to prompt the person in charge to enter data into input fields 382-394 that are not properly linked.

[0099] Furthermore, the linking of order data may be visually confirmed by each person in charge, or the delivery device 300 itself may display a warning for any input fields that are incorrect.

[0100] In this embodiment, the process of linking order data with quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data is called the matching process. The delivery device 300 can detect a matching error if the pre-set information is not linked to the order data by pre-setting the information to be linked to the order data as part of the matching process. When the delivery device 300 detects a matching error, it displays the detection result. For example, the delivery device 300 can prevent input errors and ensure the accuracy of the entered information by displaying the matching error on the schedule input screen 381 in Figure 10.

[0101] In this way, the delivery device 300 can link order management and quality control in order placement and receiving operations by utilizing matching processing, enabling unified management of order placement and receiving and quality control.

[0102] In step S015, once the pre-shipment plan is finalized, the delivery device 300 displays and saves a list of shipment management data (step S019).

[0103] Figure 11 is an explanatory diagram showing that orders D1 to D3 have been confirmed on the order screen.

[0104] As shown in Figure 11, the order screen 398 shows the order details for a delivery date of March 31, 2023, and indicates that orders D1 to D3 have been confirmed. The delivery device 300 displays orders D1 to D3 and stores the contents of orders D1 to D3 in the database 301.

[0105] Returning to Figure 7, we continue the explanation. The delivery device 300 transmits manufacturing instructions and dispatch instructions for asphalt mixture based on the quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data instructions received by the instruction receiving unit 372 via the instruction transmission unit 374 (step S021).

[0106] The manufacturing instructions for the asphalt mixture are sent to the asphalt mixing plant 400, and the dispatch instructions are sent to the information processing terminal 550 held by the driver of the dump truck 500.

[0107] Figure 12 is an explanatory diagram showing how the delivery device transmits dispatch instructions to the information processing terminal of the driver operating the dump truck.

[0108] As shown in Figure 12, the display unit 560 of the information processing terminal 550 for the driver of the dump truck 500 displays dispatch instruction information 561 and map information 562.

[0109] The dispatch instruction information 561 indicates that the contractor is X, the delivery location is Y, the delivery date and time is 8:00 AM on March 31, 2023, and the client is Z Industries. Additionally, the map information 562 shows the delivery location as a star.

[0110] This allows the driver of the Dump Truck 500 to know the delivery date, time, and location, enabling easy and reliable delivery of asphalt mixture.

[0111] When the instruction transmission unit 374 of the delivery device 300 transmits the manufacturing instructions for the asphalt mixture and the dispatch instructions, the flowchart shown in Figure 7 is terminated.

[0112] As described above, the delivery system 600 according to the first embodiment comprises an information processing terminal 100 and a delivery device 300. The information processing terminal 100 includes a transmission unit 171. The delivery device 300 includes a reception unit 371, an instruction receiving unit 372, a database 301, and an instruction transmission unit 374.

[0113] According to this configuration, the transmission unit 171 of the information processing terminal 100 transmits order data for asphalt mixture and request data for product test reports of asphalt mixture to the delivery device 300.

[0114] The receiving unit 371 of the delivery device 300 receives order data and request data transmitted from the information processing terminal 100. The instruction receiving unit 372 receives instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data related to the order data based on the order data and request data received by the receiving unit 371. The instruction transmitting unit 374 transmits manufacturing instructions and dispatch instructions for asphalt mixture based on the instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data received by the instruction receiving unit 372.

[0115] As a result, the delivery system 600 according to the first embodiment can reduce the burden of ordering and receiving asphalt mixtures, thereby reducing manpower and improving the efficiency of ordering and receiving operations.

[0116] <Second Embodiment> The delivery device 300 according to the second embodiment is configured to include an update reception unit 375 that receives updates to instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data, and vehicle dispatch data stored in the database 301.

[0117] When the update reception unit 375 receives a change in at least one instruction from the instruction reception unit 372, which is one of quality control data, manufacturing data, or dispatch data, it updates the corresponding instruction stored in the database 301. The instruction transmission unit 374 transmits the asphalt mixture manufacturing instruction and the dispatch instruction based on the updated instruction.

[0118] Figures 13A and 13B are flowcharts illustrating the process by which the delivery device according to the second embodiment updates the corresponding instruction stored in the database when it receives a change in at least one instruction from among quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data.

[0119] The difference between the processing of the delivery device 300 according to the second embodiment and the processing of the delivery device 300 according to the first embodiment is that step S101 is added after step S019 in Figure 7. The other processing is the same as in the first embodiment.

[0120] In other words, in the second embodiment, the delivery device 300 determines in step S101 of Figure 13A whether or not there is a change in the shipping plan. If there is a change in the shipping plan (Yes in step S101), the delivery device 300 returns to step S007.

[0121] In steps S007 to S011, the update reception unit 375 receives a change to at least one instruction from among quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data. As a result, the delivery device 300 updates the corresponding instruction stored in the database 301, and the instruction transmission unit 374 transmits the asphalt mixture manufacturing instruction and dispatch instruction based on the updated instruction (step S021).

[0122] Figure 14 is an explanatory diagram showing how the second display unit of the delivery device is updated by changing the input screen. In this input screen 381a, as an example, the delivery time in input field 388 is changed from 8:00 to 6:00, and the delivery quantity in input field 391 is changed from 10 tons to 15 tons. In this case, along with the change in delivery quantity to 15 tons, the number of large dump trucks is also changed to 2.

[0123] When the person in charge changes the contents of input fields 388 and 391 and presses button 396, the delivery device 300 registers the changes and updates the contents of database 301.

[0124] As described above, the delivery system 600 according to the second embodiment is configured to include an update reception unit 375 that receives updates to instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data, and vehicle dispatch data stored in the database 301.

[0125] With this configuration, when the update receiving unit 375 of the delivery device 300 receives a change in at least one instruction from the instruction receiving unit 372, which is one of quality control data, manufacturing data, or dispatch data, it updates the corresponding instruction stored in the database 301. As a result, the instruction transmitting unit 374 can transmit the asphalt mixture manufacturing instruction and the dispatch instruction based on the updated instruction.

[0126] Thus, in the delivery system 600 according to the second embodiment, the order details can be easily changed by the update reception unit 375 of the delivery device 300, thereby reducing the burden on the person in charge when changing order details.

[0127] <Third Embodiment> In the delivery system 600 according to the third embodiment, the information processing terminal 100 is connected to the delivery device 300 and includes a first order content display control unit 172 that displays shipment management information stored in the database 301 of the delivery device 300 on the first display unit 160. The delivery device 300 also includes a second order content display control unit 373 that displays shipment management information stored in the database 301 on the second display unit 360.

[0128] As a result, when the transmission unit 171 of the information processing terminal 100 changes at least one instruction among the quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data of the shipping management information displayed on the first display unit 160 by the first order content display control unit 172, it transmits the changed instruction to the delivery device 300.

[0129] Meanwhile, the update reception unit 375 of the delivery device 300 receives the changed instruction from the information processing terminal 100, and the second order content display control unit 373 displays the changed instruction on the second display unit 360, while also updating the corresponding instruction stored in the database 301.

[0130] Figure 15 is an explanatory diagram showing how, in a delivery system according to the third embodiment, the first order content display control unit of the information processing terminal displays shipment management information on the first display unit.

[0131] As shown in Figure 15, the first order content display control unit 172 causes the first display unit 160 of the information processing terminal 100 to display quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data, which are shipment management information.

[0132] This allows sales representatives equipped with an information processing terminal 100 to directly check and modify the contents of the shipping management information using the information processing terminal 100.

[0133] For example, in the change information 184 of Figure 15, the order details information 181 in Figure 8B has been changed, and the delivery date has been changed from March 31, 2023 to May 3, 2023.

[0134] As explained in Figure 6A, the delivery system 600 allows the information processing terminal 100 to connect to the delivery device 300 by performing password authentication, so that changes to existing order details can also be made directly from the information processing terminal 100 to the delivery device 300.

[0135] Figure 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating how the shipping management information for order D1 is updated on the order screen when the information processing terminal sends a change to the order details.

[0136] As shown in Figure 16, when the update reception unit 375 of the delivery device 300 receives a change in order details from the information processing terminal 100, it displays the instructions for the changed order details on the order screen 399. The update reception unit 375 also updates the corresponding instructions stored in the database 301.

[0137] As described above, the delivery system 600 according to the third embodiment includes an information processing terminal 100 equipped with a first order content display control unit 172, and a delivery device 300 equipped with a second order content display control unit 373.

[0138] With this configuration, when the first order content display control unit 172 of the information processing terminal 100 changes at least one instruction among the quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data of the shipping management information displayed on the first display unit 160, the transmission unit 171 transmits the changed instruction to the delivery device 300.

[0139] The update reception unit 375 of the delivery device 300 receives instructions for changed order details from the information processing terminal 100, and the second order details display control unit 373 displays the changed order details on the second display unit 360. The update reception unit 375 also updates the corresponding order details stored in the database 301.

[0140] Thus, the delivery system 600 according to the third embodiment allows for easy modification of order details, making it easy for sales representatives to change the order details for asphalt mixture.

[0141] <Other Embodiments> In step S021 of Figure 7, the delivery device 300 transmitted instructions for the manufacture of asphalt mixture and dispatch instructions via the instruction transmission unit 374, but this embodiment is not limited to this.

[0142] For example, the instruction transmission unit 374 may transmit asphalt mixture manufacturing instructions and dispatch instructions as a shipping plan before the shipping date, based on quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data stored in the database 301.

[0143] The instruction transmission unit 374 can improve the reliability and efficiency of operations by, for example, transmitting manufacturing instructions and dispatch instructions for asphalt mixture the day before the shipping date.

[0144] Furthermore, the requested data for the product test report of the asphalt mixture may include at least one of the following: temperature control, type, or particle size distribution of the asphalt mixture, and may also include information indicating the quality or characteristics of the asphalt mixture.

[0145] The information processing terminal 100 includes at least one of the temperature control, type, or particle size distribution of the asphalt mixture in the request data, as well as information indicating the quality or characteristics of the asphalt mixture, enabling the delivery system 600 to easily perform manufacturing management and quality control.

[0146] Specifically, by selecting a dense-graded or fine-graded asphalt mixture, properties such as flow resistance, abrasion resistance, and slip characteristics can be specified. Therefore, by selecting the type of asphalt mixture, it is possible to request specific properties. Furthermore, by selecting a gap asphalt mixture, the discontinuous gradation can serve as information indicating quality. In addition, in snowy and cold regions, selecting a mixture that uses a large amount of filler can cope with abrasion caused by tire chains, thus demonstrating quality and properties suitable for snowy and cold regions.

[0147] Furthermore, order data for asphalt mixtures may include at least one of the following: customer name, contractor, delivery location, and delivery date and time.

[0148] By including at least one of the following in the order data—customer name, contractor, delivery location, and delivery date and time—the information processing terminal 100 enables the delivery system 600 to centrally manage order information.

[0149] Furthermore, the manufacturing data entered in step S009 of Figure 7 may include at least one of the following: temperature control of the asphalt mixture or particle size distribution.

[0150] The delivery device 300 includes temperature control or particle size distribution control of the asphalt mixture, enabling quality control of manufacturing data after verification by the person in charge.

[0151] Furthermore, the dispatch data entered in step S011 of Figure 7 may include at least one of the following: the number of vehicles to deliver the asphalt mixture, information on the delivery location, and the delivery date and time.

[0152] The delivery device 300 can send dispatch instructions to the information processing terminal 550 held by the driver of the dump truck 500, including at least one of the following: the number of vehicles to deliver the asphalt mixture, information on the delivery location, and the delivery date and time.

[0153] Furthermore, in steps S007 to S011 of Figure 7, the person responsible for inputting each instruction for quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data related to the order data may be a different person, or the same person may perform some of these tasks concurrently, resulting in duplicate input operations. Also, since the instructions in steps S007 to S011 are interrelated, the order in which the instructions are entered may be changed at will. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0154] 100 Information Processing Terminals 200 wireless base stations 300 Delivery device (shipping management device) 301 Database 400 Asphalt Mixing Plant 500 Dump trucks 600 Delivery System (Shipping Management System) 110 CPU 120 Storage section 130 ROM 140 RAM 150 Input section 160 1st display section 180 network interfaces 195 Internal bus 170 applications 171 Transmitter 172 First Order Details Display Control Unit 310 CPU 320 Storage section 330 ROM 340 RAM 350 Input section 360 2nd display 380 network interfaces 395 Internal bus 370 applications 361 Order confirmation screen 362 Input fields 371 Receiving Unit 372 Instruction Reception Department 373 Second Order Details Display Control Unit 374 Instruction transmission unit 375 Renewal Reception Department

Claims

1. A shipping management system comprising an information processing terminal for placing orders for asphalt mixtures, and a shipping management device for managing the shipment of the asphalt mixtures ordered from the information processing terminal, The aforementioned information processing terminal is The shipment management device includes a transmission unit that transmits order data for the asphalt mixture and request data for product test reports of the asphalt mixture. The aforementioned shipping management device is A receiving unit that receives the order data and request data transmitted from the information processing terminal, Based on the order data and request data received by the receiving unit, an instruction receiving unit receives instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data and dispatch data related to the order data, A storage unit that links the instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data, and vehicle dispatch data received by the instruction receiving unit and stores them as shipment management information, An instruction transmission unit transmits instructions for the production and dispatch of the asphalt mixture based on the instructions for the quality control data, the manufacturing data, and the dispatch data received by the instruction reception unit. A shipping management system characterized by having the following features.

2. The aforementioned shipping management device is The system further includes an update receiving unit that receives updates to the instructions for the quality control data, manufacturing data, and vehicle dispatch data stored in the storage unit, The aforementioned update reception unit is: When the instruction receiving unit receives a change to at least one instruction from the quality control data, the manufacturing data, and the vehicle dispatch data, the corresponding instruction stored in the storage unit is updated. The instruction transmission unit, Based on the updated instructions, the manufacturing instructions and dispatch instructions for the asphalt mixture are transmitted. The shipping management system according to feature 1.

3. The aforementioned request data is Information indicating the quality or characteristics of the asphalt mixture, including at least one of the temperature control, type, or particle size distribution of the asphalt mixture. The shipping management system according to feature 1 or 2.

4. The aforementioned order data is, Includes at least one of the following: customer name, contractor, delivery location, and delivery date and time. The shipping management system according to feature 1 or 2.

5. The aforementioned manufacturing data is This includes at least one of the temperature control or particle size distribution of the asphalt mixture, The shipping management system according to feature 1 or 2.

6. The aforementioned dispatch data is, This includes at least one of the following: the number of vehicles delivering the asphalt mixture, information on the delivery location, and the delivery date and time. The shipping management system according to feature 1 or 2.

7. The instruction transmission unit, Based on the quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data stored in the memory unit, the manufacturing instructions and dispatch instructions for the asphalt mixture are transmitted as a shipping plan prior to the shipping date. The shipping management system according to feature 1 or 2.

8. The aforementioned information processing terminal is The system further includes a first order details display control unit which is connected to the aforementioned shipping management device and displays the shipping management information stored in the storage unit of the aforementioned shipping management device on the first display unit, The aforementioned shipping management device is The system further comprises a second order details display control unit that displays the shipment management information stored in the storage unit on a second display unit, The aforementioned transmitting unit When at least one instruction among the quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data of the shipment management information displayed on the first display unit by the first order content display control unit is changed, the changed instruction is transmitted to the shipment management device. The aforementioned update reception unit is: The system receives the modified instruction from the information processing terminal, causes the second order content display control unit to display the modified instruction on the second display unit, and updates the corresponding instruction stored in the storage unit. The shipping management system according to feature 2.

9. A receiving unit that receives order data for asphalt mixture and request data for product test reports of the said asphalt mixture transmitted from an information processing terminal, Based on the order data and request data received by the receiving unit, an instruction receiving unit receives instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data and dispatch data related to the order data, A storage unit that links the quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data received by the instruction receiving unit and stores them as shipment management information, An instruction transmission unit transmits manufacturing instructions and dispatch instructions for asphalt mixture based on the instructions for quality control data, manufacturing data, and dispatch data received by the instruction reception unit. A shipping management device characterized by being equipped with the following features.

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