Information Processing System

Abstract

The present invention provides an information processing system in which, by simply entering payload information, the outer dimensions of a box in which a payload is to be packed is output.　An information processing system 1 comprises: a payload information accepting means 31 that accepts payload information, including depth, width, and height as well as weight for a given payload; and a packaging outer dimension information outputting means 32 that, on the basis of the payload information, adds a predetermined, weight-dependent additional length to each of the depth, width, and height for the given payload, and outputs information about the outer dimensions of a box in which the given payload is to be packed.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing system. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an apparatus and method for determining optimal packaging specifications for an item to be shipped. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2005-284996 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, no mechanism has been proposed for automatically outputting the outer dimensions of a box and an estimate of logistics costs in response to input of payload information including LWH information (dimension information) and weight information relating to the payload.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has an object to provide an information processing system that outputs the outside dimensions of a box in which a payload is packed, simply by inputting payload information. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] (1) The present invention is an information processing system (e.g., information processing system 1 described later) comprising: payload information receiving means (e.g., payload information receiving means 31 described later) that receives payload information including depth, width, height, and weight of a specified payload; and packaging outer dimension information output means (e.g., packaging outer dimension information output means 32 described later) that adds a specified additional length corresponding to the weight to each of the depth, width, and height of the specified payload based on the payload information, and outputs outer dimension information of a box in which the specified payload is packed.

[0007] According to the present invention, the outside dimensions of a box in which the payload is packed can be output simply by inputting payload information.

[0008] (2) The present invention is the information processing system described in (1) above, further comprising a logistics condition information receiving means (e.g., logistics condition information receiving means 33 described later) that receives specified logistics condition information for the specified payload, and a logistics cost information output means (e.g., logistics cost information output means 34 described later) that identifies a logistics process for the specified payload based on the external dimension information and the specified logistics condition information and outputs logistics cost information.

[0009] According to the present invention, logistics cost information can be output simply by inputting payload information and logistics condition information.

[0010] (3) The present invention is an information processing system as described in (1) or (2) above, further comprising an inclusion option information receiving means (e.g., inclusion option information receiving means 35 described later) that receives information relating to those of the specified payloads that should be packed in the same box as inclusion option information, and the packaging outer dimension information output means outputs the outer dimension information reflecting the inclusion option information.

[0011] According to the present invention, it is possible to output box dimensions that reflect nesting option information.

[0012] (4) The present invention is an information processing system as described in (1) or (2) above, further comprising a chat control means (e.g., chat control means 36 described later) for allowing chat to take place between an ordering terminal (e.g., ordering terminal 3 described later) used by a shipper or forwarder and a contractor terminal (e.g., contractor terminal 4 described later) used by a logistics company.

[0013] According to the present invention, information can be easily shared between a shipper or forwarder and a logistics company.

[0014] (5) The present invention is an information processing system as described in (2) above, further comprising a comparative quotation means (e.g., comparative quotation means 37 described later) that accepts the specification of the specified logistics cost information as a request for quotation and notifies the specified payload information and the specified logistics condition information to a contractor terminal (e.g., contractor terminal 4 described later) used by a logistics company.

[0015] According to the present invention, it is possible for purchasers (shippers and forwarders) to easily compare quotation contents. Also, by allowing logistics companies and forwarders who want to know the spec information (quote information) of other logistics companies to view the spec information, it is expected that the quotation will be standardized and the number of logistics companies that provide reasonable quotations will increase.

[0016] (6) The present invention is an information processing system as described in (1), (2) or (5) above, further comprising an image output means (e.g., image output means 38 described later) for outputting an image showing packaging shape information including the box or the external dimension information based on the specified payload information.

[0017] According to the present invention, an image showing packaging style information or outer dimension information can be output.

[0018] (7) The present invention is an information processing system as described in (2) or (5) above, in which the logistics cost information output means determines a logistics company to be assigned based on specification information of the logistics company received from a company terminal used by the logistics company (e.g., company terminal 4 described later) and outputs the logistics cost information.

[0019] According to the present invention, it is possible to output logistics cost information that reflects the specification information of the logistics company.

[0020] (8) The present invention is an information processing system as described in (2) or (5) above, in which the logistics cost information output means outputs the logistics cost information for a portion of the logistics work related to the specified payload specified by the logistics condition information.

[0021] According to the present invention, it is possible to output logistics cost information for a part of a logistics operation.

[0022] (9) The present invention is an information processing system as described in (1) or (2) above, further comprising a loading method support means (e.g., loading method support means 40 described later) that outputs candidate information on loading methods of the box into a container for the specified payload.

[0023] According to the present invention, it is possible to output candidate information for methods of loading boxes into a container.

[0024] (10) The present invention is an information processing system as described in (2) or (5) above, in which the logistics cost information output means outputs the logistics cost information based on actual information of the logistics operations related to the specified payload.

[0025] According to the present invention, it is possible to output logistics cost information that reflects actual information on logistics operations (information on cost market conditions, weather, delay rates, external environmental factors, etc.). In other words, according to the present invention, it is possible to grasp logistics cost information that changes in real time and to grasp delay conditions after the start of transportation.

[0026] (11) The present invention is an information processing system as described in (2) or (5) above, further comprising a task management means (e.g., task management means 41 described later) that sets the date for preparing export-related documents and the date for container yard cutting in response to an export route being determined based on specified payload information and the specified logistics condition information, and manages the set dates in association with tasks.

[0027] According to the present invention, the date on which export-related documents (customs documents, documents for QA from customs brokers, etc.) should be prepared and the date of container yard cut can be managed in association with tasks. Effect of the Invention

[0028] According to the present invention, the outside dimensions of a box in which the payload is packed can be output simply by inputting payload information. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0029] [Figure 1] 1 is a configuration diagram of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the information processing device. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of an information processing device. [Figure 4] A figure showing an image displayed on the display of the ordering terminal, showing an image showing packaging style information or external dimension information including a box. [Figure 5A] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the display of the ordering terminal, showing a screen for selecting an estimate type. [Figure 5B] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the display of the ordering terminal, showing a screen for inputting packaging information and selecting a logistics company. [Figure 5C] FIG. 13 shows a screen displayed on the display of the ordering terminal, showing a screen for confirming the contents of the quotation. [Figure 6A] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the display of the ordering terminal, showing a screen for selecting products to be nested. [Figure 6B] FIG. 13 shows a screen displayed on the display of the ordering terminal, showing a screen for confirming the nested products. [Figure 7] 5 is a diagram showing an example of a document template created by combining the payload information and logistics condition information of FIG. 4. [Figure 8] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a table of expected delivery dates and costs for multiple candidate logistics companies, calculated based on the payload information in FIG. 4. [Figure 9] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing information obtained from the payload information of FIG. 4. [Figure 10] 10 is a flowchart showing a series of processing steps for determining a logistics company with the optimum scheduled shipping date and price for a shipper, using the information in FIG. 9 as input information. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0030] Hereinafter, an information processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0031] First, the configuration of an information processing system 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a configuration diagram of the information processing system 1.

[0032] The information processing system 1 shown in Fig. 1 is a system that mediates between a logistics orderer (shipper, forwarder) and a recipient (logistics company), and automatically outputs the outer dimensions of a box (e.g., a wooden box) and an estimate of logistics costs in response to the orderer inputting payload information including LWH information (dimension information) and weight information related to a specified payload. Payload refers to cargo for which payment (freight) is received.

[0033] Specifically, the information processing system 1 includes an information processing device 2, a plurality of order terminals 3, and a plurality of vendor terminals 4.

[0034] The information processing device 2 is a server managed by a logistics intermediary (platformer) or its contractor. This information processing device 2 is connected to the Internet and communicates with each of the multiple order terminals 3 and multiple vendor terminals 4. This enables the information processing device 2 to input information to each of the multiple order terminals 3 and multiple vendor terminals 4, and to receive information output by each of the multiple order terminals 3 and multiple vendor terminals 4.

[0035] The ordering terminal 3 is a terminal used by the person ordering the logistics (the shipper or the forwarder) and is a general communication terminal such as a PC, tablet, or smartphone. This ordering terminal 3 is connected to the Internet and communicates with the information processing device 2 and each of the multiple vendor terminals 4. This enables the ordering terminal 3 to input information to the information processing device 2 and each of the multiple vendor terminals 4, and to receive information output by the information processing device 2 and each of the multiple vendor terminals 4.

[0036] The vendor terminal 4 is a terminal used by a logistics recipient (logistics business operator) and is a general communication terminal such as a PC, tablet, or smartphone. This vendor terminal 4 is connected to the Internet and communicates with the information processing device 2 and each of the multiple ordering terminals 3. This enables the vendor terminal 4 to input information to the information processing device 2 and each of the multiple ordering terminals 3, and to receive information output by the information processing device 2 and each of the multiple ordering terminals 3.

[0037] Next, the hardware configuration of the information processing device 2 will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the information processing device 2.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 2, the information processing device 2 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a bus 14, an input / output interface 15, an output unit 16, an input unit 17, a memory unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a drive 20.

[0039] The CPU 11 executes various processes according to a program stored in the ROM 12 or a program loaded from the storage unit 18 to the RAM 13. The RAM 13 appropriately stores data and the like required for the CPU 11 to execute various processes. The CPU 11, the ROM 12, and the RAM 13 are interconnected via a bus 14. An input / output interface 15 is also connected to this bus 14.

[0040] The input / output interface 15 is connected to an output unit 16, an input unit 17, a storage unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a drive 20. The output unit 16 is composed of a display, a speaker, a printer, etc., and outputs output information such as voice data and text data. If the output unit 16 is, for example, a printer, the output information can also be printed. The input unit 17 is composed of a keyboard, a mouse, etc., and inputs various information. The storage unit 18 is composed of a hard disk and a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), and stores various data. The communication unit 19 communicates with other targets (for example, the order terminal 3 and the vendor terminal 4 in FIG. 1) via the Internet.

[0041] Removable media 21, which may be a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory, is appropriately attached to the drive 20. Programs read from the removable media 21 by the drive 20 are installed in the storage unit 18 as necessary. The removable media 21 can also store various data stored in the storage unit 18 in the same manner as the storage unit 18.

[0042] Although not shown, the order terminal 3 and the vendor terminal 4 have the same hardware configuration as the information processing device 2 shown in FIG. 2, and therefore the description thereof will be omitted.

[0043] Next, the functional configuration of the information processing device 2 will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of the information processing device 2.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 11 of the information processing device 2 functions as follows: payload information receiving means 31, packaging outer dimension information output means 32, logistics condition information receiving means 33, logistics cost information output means 34, inclusion option information receiving means 35, chat control means 36, comparative quotation means 37, image output means 38, contractor specification information receiving means 39, loading method support means 40, and task management means 41.

[0045] In one area of ​​the storage unit 18 of the information processing device 2, a payload information DB 51, a package outer dimension information DB 52, a logistics condition information DB 53, a logistics cost information DB 54, and a trader specification information DB 55 are provided.

[0046] The payload information receiving means 31 receives payload information including the depth (length), width, height, and weight of a predetermined payload from the ordering terminal 3, and outputs the information to the payload information DB 51.

[0047] The packing outer dimension information output means 32 outputs a unit volume (for example, 10 m) based on a predetermined standard for transporting a predetermined payload, based on the payload information output by the payload information receiving means 31 to the payload information DB 51. 3 ) and outputs outer dimension information of a box in which a specified payload is packed to the ordering terminal 3 and the packaging outer dimension information DB 52. Specifically, the packaging outer dimension information output means 32 adds a specified additional length (play) according to the weight to each of the depth, width, and height (product size) related to the specified payload based on the payload information output by the payload information receiving means 31 to the payload information DB 51, and outputs outer dimension information of a box in which the specified payload is packed to the ordering terminal 3 and the packaging outer dimension information DB 52. When the packaging outer dimension information output means 32 receives nesting option information from the nesting option information receiving means 35, it outputs outer dimension information reflecting the nesting option information.

[0048] The logistics condition information receiving means 33 receives predetermined logistics condition information (e.g., schedule, POL / POD, Incoterms, transportation information, etc.) of a predetermined payload from the ordering terminal 3, and outputs it to the logistics condition information DB 53. The predetermined logistics condition information refers to information stored in a database such as unit price, open source information such as exchange rate information, and information connected via an API (Application Programming Interface) such as shipping company information.

[0049] The logistics cost information output means 34 specifies the logistics process of the specified payload based on the outer dimension information output by the packing outer dimension information output means 32 to the packing outer dimension information DB 52 and the logistics condition information output by the logistics condition information receiving means 33 to the logistics condition information DB 53, and outputs the logistics cost information to the ordering terminal 3 and the logistics cost information DB 54. When the competitive estimate means 37 outputs the logistics cost information for the competitive estimate to the logistics cost information DB 54, the logistics cost information output means 34 outputs the logistics cost information for the competitive estimate to the ordering terminal 3. Furthermore, the logistics cost information output means 34 determines the logistics company to be assigned based on the specification information of the logistics company received by the company specification information receiving means 39 from the company terminal 4, and outputs the logistics cost information. Furthermore, when a part of the logistics work related to the specified payload is specified by the logistics condition information, the logistics cost information output means 34 outputs the logistics cost information for the part of the logistics work related to the specified payload specified by the logistics condition information. Furthermore, the logistics cost information output means 34 outputs logistics cost information based on actual information of the logistics work related to a given payload (information on cost market conditions, weather, delay rate, external environmental factors, etc.).

[0050] Specifically, the logistics cost information output means 34 extracts compatible containers and compatible businesses to determine the logistics cost information to be output. More specifically, the logistics cost information output means 34 extracts compatible containers by selecting the type within ±10 cm of the specified container size, and confirming the height, width, depth, and weight independently to determine the container type (dry container -> high cube container -> open top container -> flat container).

[0051] The nesting option information receiving means 35 receives information from the ordering terminal 3 regarding which of the specified payloads should be packed in the same box (for example, information such as specification of multiple parts that make up a specified machine, or specification of payloads to be packed together by utilizing the gap space within the box) as nesting option information and outputs it to the packaging outer dimension information output means 32.

[0052] The chat control means 36 allows chat to take place between the ordering terminal 3 and the vendor terminal 4. The chat by the chat control means 36 is a message communication function (e.g., timeline) managed for each payload from quotation requests to tracking of actual logistics. The chat by the chat control means 36 may be invited from the vendor terminal 4 to the ordering terminal 3.

[0053] The comparative quotation means 37 accepts the specification of predetermined logistics cost information (for example, specification by checking check boxes of traders listed for each business (optimization can be selected)) from the order terminal 3 as a quotation request, and notifies the trader terminal 4 of predetermined payload information and predetermined logistics condition information. This comparative quotation means 37 accepts logistics cost information that becomes a comparative quotation from the trader terminal 4 that has notified the predetermined payload information and predetermined logistics condition information, and outputs it to the logistics cost information DB 54.

[0054] When the payload information receiving means 31 receives specified payload information from the ordering terminal 3, the image output means 38 outputs an image (see Figure 4) showing packaging style information or external dimension information including the box to the ordering terminal 3 based on the specified payload information.

[0055] Here, an image showing packaging style information or outer dimension information including a box will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an image displayed on the display of the ordering terminal 3 (see Fig. 1), showing an image showing packaging style information or outer dimension information including a box.

[0056] 4, the image showing the packing style information or the outer dimension information including the box shows an image and outer dimension information of a specific payload (e.g., a helicopter) as well as the packing style information and the outer dimension information including the box. The image also shows information about the boxes loaded in the container.

[0057] Returning to Fig. 3, the trader specification information receiving means 39 receives specification information of the logistics company from the trader terminal 4, and outputs it to the trader specification information DB 55.

[0058] When the packaging outer dimension information output means 32 outputs outer dimension information to the packaging outer dimension information DB 52, the loading method support means 40 outputs information on the method of loading (vanning) a box into a container for a specified payload based on the payload information and outer dimension information to the ordering terminal 3. The loading method is determined taking into consideration the type of payload and the outer dimensions of the box. For example, for a payload that is disassembled into multiple pieces, the payload is loaded so that the base portion of the payload can be taken out first, taking into consideration assembly after unloading.

[0059] The task management means 41 sets deadline dates for each task (dates for preparing export-related documents (customs documents, documents for QA from customs brokers, etc.), and container yard cut dates, etc.) in response to the export route being determined based on the specified payload information output by the payload information receiving means 31 to the payload information DB 51 and the specified logistics condition information output by the logistics condition information receiving means 33 to the logistics condition information DB 53, and manages the set dates in association with the tasks. This task management means 41 searches the set contents from a database and a website. Each task and its deadline date are calculated from the number of days required for the task based on the container yard cut date, and the values ​​required for the calculation are stored in advance in the memory unit 18.

[0060] The payload information DB 51 receives the payload information output by the payload information receiving means 31, and stores the payload information. The payload information stored in the payload information DB 51 is used by the package outer dimension information output means 32, the comparative estimate means 37, and the image output means .

[0061] The package outer dimension information DB 52 receives the outer dimension information output by the package outer dimension information output means 32, and stores the outer dimension information. The outer dimension information stored in the package outer dimension information DB 52 is used by the physical distribution cost information output means .

[0062] The logistics condition information DB 53 receives the logistics condition information output by the logistics condition information receiving means 33, and stores the logistics condition information. The logistics condition information stored in the logistics condition information DB 53 is used by the logistics cost information output means 34 and the comparative estimate means 37.

[0063] The logistics cost information DB 54 receives the logistics cost information output by the logistics cost information output means 34, and stores the logistics cost information.

[0064] The trader specification information DB 55 receives the specification information output by the trader specification information receiving means 39, and stores the specification information. The specification information stored in the trader specification information DB 55 is used by the logistics cost information output means 34. Furthermore, the specification information stored in the trader specification information DB 55 can be viewed by other logistics companies and forwarders, subject to charges. Specification information that can be viewed by other logistics companies includes target rates (for example, if the logistics company is a packing company, the packing unit price (m 3 There are variations in the unit price (e.g. 10,000 yen), structure (closed / open), material (wood / steel), etc. The specifications information that forwarders can view includes the outer dimensions of the box and the number of containers.

[0065] Next, the transition of screens displayed on the display of the ordering terminal 3 (see FIG. 1) will be described with reference to FIG. 5A, FIG. 5B, and FIG. 5C. FIG. 5A, FIG. 5B, and FIG. 5C are diagrams showing screens displayed on the display of the ordering terminal 3 (see FIG. 1). FIG. 5A shows a screen for selecting a quotation type. FIG. 5B shows a screen for inputting packaging information and selecting a logistics company. FIG. 5C shows a screen for confirming the contents of the quotation.

[0066] The purchaser of the logistics confirms the request by performing the following operations on the screen displayed on the display of the ordering terminal 3 (see FIG. 1). First, on the screen for selecting the estimate type (see FIG. 5A), the purchaser selects one or more estimate types for which the purchaser wishes to receive an estimate, and then clicks the button "Enter packaging information →". This transitions to a screen for inputting the packaging information and selecting a logistics company (see FIG. 5B). Next, on the screen for inputting the packaging information and selecting a logistics company (see FIG. 5B), the purchaser inputs the packaging information in the field for inputting the packaging information (not shown). In addition, the purchaser selects one or more logistics companies, and then clicks the button "Calculate with selected company". This automatically performs an estimate by the selected logistics company. Alternatively, the purchaser clicks the button "Calculate with Gihoengine". This performs an estimate by the logistics cost information output means 34 (see FIG. 3). In either case, a list of the estimate results is displayed so that the purchaser can select the results (not shown). When any of the estimate results is selected from the list of estimate results, the purchaser transitions to a screen for confirming the contents of the estimate (see FIG. 5C). Next, on the screen for confirming the details of the quotation (see Figure 5C), confirm the details of the quotation and then click the "Request with these details" button. This completes the order with the details of the quotation.

[0067] Next, the transition of the screens displayed on the display of the ordering terminal 3 (see FIG. 1) will be described with reference to FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B. FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B are diagrams showing screens displayed on the display of the ordering terminal 3 (see FIG. 1). FIG. 6A shows a screen for selecting nested products. FIG. 6B shows a screen for confirming nested products.

[0068] The purchaser of the logistics decides which products to insert on the screen displayed on the display of the ordering terminal 3 (see Fig. 1) by performing the following operations as an insert option during the process of confirming the request. First, in the screen for selecting the inserted products, with the "Before Designation" tab selected (see Fig. 6A), the "Designate" button for the multiple products to be inserted is clicked. This makes the "Register Selected Insertion" button clickable, and then clicking the "Register Selected Insertion" button determines the inserted products. Note that the "Designate" button for products that have already been determined as inserted products cannot be clicked. The calculation of the insertion is performed so that the total value of any of the depth, width, height, and weight of the product for which the "Designate" button was clicked fits within the dimensions of the box. The calculation does not include the play value on the front (display). A filter is applied so that only the same boxes can be inserted.

[0069] When the "Specified" tab is selected on the screen for selecting nested products (see Figure 6B), clicking the "Unnest" button for one or more products to be removed from the nest will remove the clicked products from the nested products.

[0070] In addition, the dead space may be displayed to assist in the selection of products to be nested. Here, the case where the nesting option is performed manually has been described as an example, but the nesting option may be performed automatically by accumulating information on products to be nested in the past or by storing a parts list.

[0071] According to such an information processing system 1, it is possible to output the outer dimensions of a box in which the payload is packed, simply by inputting the payload information.

[0072] Furthermore, according to the information processing system 1, it is possible to output logistics cost information simply by inputting payload information and logistics condition information.

[0073] Furthermore, the information processing system 1 can output box dimensions that reflect nesting option information.

[0074] Furthermore, the information processing system 1 allows information to be easily shared between a shipper or forwarder and a logistics company.

[0075] In addition, the information processing system 1 allows purchasers (shippers and forwarders) to easily compare quotation contents. Also, by allowing logistics companies and forwarders who want to know the spec information (quote information) of other logistics companies to view the spec information, it is expected that the quotation will be standardized and the number of logistics companies that provide reasonable quotations will increase.

[0076] Furthermore, the information processing system 1 can output an image showing packaging style information or outer dimension information.

[0077] Furthermore, the information processing system 1 can output logistics cost information that reflects the specification information of the logistics company.

[0078] Furthermore, the information processing system 1 can output logistics cost information for a part of the logistics operations.

[0079] Moreover, according to the information processing system 1, it is possible to output candidate information on methods for loading boxes into a container.

[0080] Furthermore, the information processing system 1 can output logistics cost information that reflects actual information on logistics operations (information on cost market conditions, weather, delay rates, external environmental factors, etc.). In other words, the information processing system 1 can grasp logistics cost information that changes in real time and grasp delay conditions after the start of transportation.

[0081] Furthermore, the information processing system 1 can manage the date on which export-related documents (customs documents, documents for QA from customs brokers, etc.) should be prepared and the date of container yard cut in association with tasks.

[0082] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various changes and modifications are possible.

[0083] For example, in the above example, only the estimation process was mentioned, but after the estimation process, there are processes such as creating a packing list, complying with NACCS (Nippon Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System), and handing over to the shipping company. The above-described information processing system 1 can be adopted as a management system for these processes. This makes it possible to realize, for example, the following:

[0084] For example, as shown in FIG. 7, it is possible to create a document template by combining payload information and logistics condition information. FIG. 7 is an example of a document template created by combining the payload information and logistics condition information shown in FIG. That is, the document template A7 is created by combining the payload information and logistics condition information of FIG. Specifically, for example, the Shipper field of the document template A7 stores user information obtained from the order terminal 3 in FIG. Here, information such as "Place of manufacture: Japan" and "Name: helicopter" can be obtained from the payload information DB51 in Fig. 3, and information B7 can be obtained based on the payload information in Fig. 4. Based on this information, various information is stored in Shipping Marks and Packing Details in the document template A7. For example, the size of the wooden box with additional length is input to Dimension (L x W x H cm). 3, information such as, for example, receipt point: Shiga, departure port: Osaka, unloading point: Los Angeles, delivery destination: Long Beach can be obtained. Based on this information, various information is stored in each of the fields of Place of Receipt, Port of Loading, Port of Discharge, and Place of Delivery in the document template A7.

[0085] In this way, it is possible to create a document template by combining payload information and logistics condition information, which makes it possible to enjoy the following advantages. In other words, it will be possible to enjoy the advantage of being able to unify and generate formats that vary from company to company. In addition, it is possible to enjoy the benefit of reducing the effort required for duplicate input.

[0086] Furthermore, by adopting the above-mentioned information processing system 1 in the process management system, it becomes possible to manage information by automatically transcribing information required for bills of lading, etc. from external CRM such as Salesforce using API, and also to realize the function of transcribing documents to the necessary locations. It will also be possible to realize a function for transferring information that has been managed in this way to NACCS. It is also possible to realize a function that automatically transcribes cargo information from a system (not shown) that holds the shipper's product information using an API to generate payload information.

[0087] Furthermore, by adopting the above-mentioned information processing system 1 in the process management system, it becomes possible for the shipper to adjust the shipping deadline. In other words, there was a problem in that if a time buffer (safety margin) was set for each step in the series of processes, such as estimating, packaging, container loading (bunning), shipping, and departure, these would accumulate and force shippers to ship early. Therefore, as a shipping adjustment function, it will be possible to automatically estimate the working time for each process by contractors based on past performance and optimize the priority of trailers at container yards, and by requesting confirmation from each contractor, it will be possible to realize a function that prevents the increase of excessive time buffers and enables shippers to place orders with later shipping dates.

[0088] In other words, shippers had the challenge of wanting to adjust delivery dates until the very last minute. In order to solve this problem, the following shipping adjustment function can be adopted. That is, the system obtains cargo payload information, logistics condition information, and information on the availability of the company's facilities from the past performance of the logistics company (logistics contractor), or from the company terminal 4 in the case of a new logistics company, and calculates the expected delivery date and cost based on this information, and presents several options to the shipper. From these options, the shipper can select a logistics company with the expected delivery date and cost that best suits their needs.

[0089] Specifically, for example, when shipping companies A to C exist as logistics businesses (logistics recipients), the table shown in FIG. 8 is presented to the shipper as the scheduled delivery date (date) and cost. As options, option A8, option B8, and option C8 will be presented. Option A8 is the option that seeks to balance cost and timing. If the shipper selects option A8, shipping company C will be selected. Option B8 is the option for those who want to save money or are okay with early delivery. If the shipper selects option B8, shipping company A will be selected. Option C8 is the option when you want to choose the last possible delivery date even if it is more expensive. If the shipper selects option C8, shipping company B will be selected.

[0090] More specifically, the information shown in Figure 9 is obtained from the payload information in Figure 4 and entered into the block labeled "Shipper terminal, payload information, logistics conditions information" on the left side of the flow in Figure 10. The shipper makes various selections according to the flow in the same figure, and the logistics company (one of shipping companies A to C) with the optimal delivery date and cost for the shipper is determined. That is, the shipper inputs the logistics conditions and selects the loading vessel based on the logistics conditions. In order to meet the shipper's request to determine the delivery date when selecting a packing company according to the ship's CY cut date, a delivery date forecast is calculated based on past performance or payload information and presented to the shipper. The shipper can select a logistics company (any of shipping companies A to C) that is closest to their request based on the scheduled delivery date and cost (amount), and as a result, they can decide the scheduled delivery date (shipping date).

[0091] Furthermore, by employing the above-described information processing system 1 in a process management system, it is possible to realize a function for automating container arrangements for logistics companies (for example, shipping companies and logistics companies). In other words, there was a problem that the gross size (LWH) and gross weight measured including the wooden box after the payload was packed differed from the estimate, resulting in a shortage or surplus of containers to transport the wooden boxes with the packed payload inside. To solve these problems, a function for "automating container arrangements with logistics companies" can be implemented that, once information including at least the gross size (LWH) and gross weight has been determined, presents that information to the logistics company that owns the container (e.g., a shipping company or logistics company) and prompts them to assign a container to transport the wooden box with the packaged payload. [Explanation of symbols]

[0092] 1. Information Processing Systems 2. Information processing equipment 3. Ordering terminal 4. Contractor terminal 11 CPU 12 ROM 13 RAM 14 Bus 15 Input / Output Interface 16 Output section 17 Input section 18 Memory section 19 Communications Department 20 Drive 21 Removable Media 31 Payload information receiving means 32 Packaging outer dimension information output means 33 Logistics condition information reception means 34 Logistics cost information output means 35. Means for accepting embedded option information 36 Chat Control Measures 37 Comparative quotation method 38 Image output means 39. Method of accepting vendor specification information 40 Loading method support means 41 Task Management Tools 51 Payload Information DB 52 Packaging external dimensions information DB 53 Logistics condition information DB 54 Logistics cost information DB 55 Supplier specification information DB

Claims

1. A payload information receiving means for receiving payload information including a depth, a width, a height, and a weight of a predetermined payload; a packaging outer dimension information output means for, when the specified payload is broken down into a plurality of small payloads, adding a specified additional length corresponding to the weight of each of the depth, width and height of each of the plurality of small payloads based on the payload information, outputting outer dimension information of a plurality of boxes in which each of the plurality of small payloads is packed as unit volume information based on a specified standard for transporting the specified payload, combining the plurality of unit volumes specified from each of the plurality of outer dimension information based on the payload information, and outputting outer dimension information of a box in which the specified payload is packed; Equipped Information processing system.

2. a logistics condition information receiving means for receiving predetermined logistics condition information of the predetermined payload; and a logistics cost information output means for specifying a logistics process of the specified payload based on the outer dimension information and the specified logistics condition information and outputting logistics cost information. The information processing system according to claim 1 .

3. The system further includes a nesting option information receiving means for receiving information related to items to be packed in the same box among the predetermined payloads as nesting option information, The package outer dimension information output means outputs the outer dimension information reflecting the insertion option information.

3. The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The system further includes a chat control means for allowing chat between an order terminal used by a shipper or a forwarder and a trader terminal used by a logistics company.

3. The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The system further includes a competitive quotation unit that receives the designation of the predetermined logistics cost information as a quotation request and notifies the predetermined payload information and the predetermined logistics condition information to a trader terminal used by the logistics company. The information processing system according to claim 2 .

6. The system further includes an image output unit that outputs an image showing packaging information including the box or the outer dimension information based on the predetermined payload information.

6. An information processing system according to claim 1, 2 or 5.

7. The logistics cost information output means determines a logistics company to be assigned based on the specification information of the logistics company received from a trader terminal used by the logistics company, and outputs the logistics cost information.

6. The information processing system according to claim 2 or 5.

8. The logistics cost information output means outputs the logistics cost information for a part of the logistics work related to the predetermined payload that is designated by the logistics condition information.

6. The information processing system according to claim 2 or 5.

9. The system further includes a loading method support means for outputting candidate information of a loading method of the box into the container for the predetermined payload.

3. The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2.

10. The logistics cost information output means outputs the logistics cost information based on actual status information of the logistics work related to the predetermined payload.

6. The information processing system according to claim 2 or 5.

11. The system further includes a task management means for setting a date for preparing export-related documents and a date for container yard cut in response to an export route being determined based on the predetermined payload information and the predetermined logistics condition information, and for managing the set dates by linking them to tasks.

6. The information processing system according to claim 2 or 5.

12. An information processing method executed by an information processing system, comprising: a payload information receiving step of receiving payload information including a depth, a width, a height, and a weight of a predetermined payload; a packaging outer dimension information output step of adding a predetermined additional length according to weight to each of the depth, width and height of each of the plurality of small payloads based on the payload information, outputting outer dimension information of a plurality of boxes for packing each of the plurality of small payloads as unit volume information based on a predetermined standard for transporting the predetermined payload, combining the plurality of unit volumes specified from each of the plurality of outer dimension information based on the payload information, and outputting outer dimension information of a box for packing the predetermined payload; An information processing method comprising:

13. A computer comprising: a payload information receiving step of receiving payload information including a depth, a width, a height, and a weight of a predetermined payload; a packaging outer dimension information output step of adding a predetermined additional length according to weight to each of the depth, width and height of each of the plurality of small payloads based on the payload information, outputting outer dimension information of a plurality of boxes for packing each of the plurality of small payloads as unit volume information based on a predetermined standard for transporting the predetermined payload, combining the plurality of unit volumes specified from each of the plurality of outer dimension information based on the payload information, and outputting outer dimension information of a box for packing the predetermined payload; A program that executes control processing including:

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