Logistics management system, logistics management method and program

Abstract

To efficiently manage luggage. A logistics management system includes package identification information for identifying packages and package identification information for identifying packages. A pairing database that stores the container in association with container identification information that identifies the container that can be placed inside. a tracking database that stores the history of logistics centers where the luggage and objects have been located; Location identification information that identifies the distribution location, and object identification information that identifies the object that has arrived at the distribution location an input unit that receives the input of the object identification information and the base identification information, and The item is registered in the racking database, and the baggage identification information corresponding to the received item identification information is sent to the The specified information is identified from the pairing database, and the identified baggage specifying information and base specifying information are and a registration unit that associates the information and registers it in a tracking database.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a logistics management system, a logistics management method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a logistics management system for managing cargo after transshipment. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2005-335870 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the system described in Patent Document 1 does not allow for the storage of parcels that are delivered together on pallets, etc. could not be managed effectively.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above background, and aims to provide a method for efficiently managing luggage. The aim is to provide technology that can [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The main invention of the present invention to solve the above problems is a system for managing logistics. baggage identification information for identifying a baggage and object identification information for identifying an object into which the baggage is to be placed; A pairing database that stores the baggage and the object in association with each other, and a logistics center where the baggage and the object were present A tracking database that stores the history of the points, and location identification information that identifies the logistics location. and receiving input of the object identification information that identifies the object that has arrived at the logistics center. and an input unit for inputting the received object identification information and the base identification information in association with each other. Before registering in the racking database and responding to the received information on the identification of the object Identifying the baggage identification information from the pairing database, and a registration unit that registers the base identification information in the tracking database in association with the base identification information; It is characterized by being equipped with:

[0007] Other problems and solutions disclosed in this application are described in the embodiments and drawings. will be made clearer. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, luggage can be managed efficiently. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the management of physical distribution in the present embodiment. [Diagram 2] 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a logistics management system according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a server device 20. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the software configuration of the server device 20. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a process of issuing a barcode. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a pairing process. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a tracking process. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a pairing cancellation process. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an output process of tracking information. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] <Summary of the Invention> The contents of the embodiments of the present invention will be listed and described. For example, the present invention has the following configuration. Equipped with. [Item 1] A system for managing logistics, comprising: Baggage identification information that identifies the baggage and object identification information that identifies the object in which the baggage is placed A pairing database that stores the corresponding information; A tracking database that stores the history of logistics centers where the luggage and the articles were located and, Base identification information for identifying the logistics base, and identifying the article that has arrived at the logistics base An input unit that accepts an input of the object identification information to be provided; The received object identification information and the base identification information are associated with each other to generate the tracking data. The baggage identification information corresponding to the received object identification information is registered in the database. from the pairing database, and the baggage identification information and the base identification information are a registration unit that registers the information in the tracking database in association with the information; A logistics management system comprising: [Item 2] The logistics management system according to item 1, The input unit receives at least one of location information, an image, and an electronic signature; The registration unit registers the object identification information, the base identification information, the position information, the image, and the electronic and registering the signature in the tracking database in association with at least one of the signatures. In addition, the baggage identification information, the base identification information, and the location information corresponding to the object identification information The tracking database is stored in association with at least one of the image and the electronic signature. To register on the A logistics management system characterized by the above. [Item 3] The logistics management system according to item 1 or 2, The baggage identification information and the object identification information are accepted, and the accepted baggage identification information and deleting the record from the pairing database by associating the record with the object identification information. a pairing canceling unit that cancels pairing; A logistics management system characterized by the above. [Item 4] A method for managing logistics, comprising: Baggage identification information that identifies the baggage and object identification information that identifies the object in which the baggage is placed A pairing database that stores the corresponding information; A tracking database that stores the history of logistics centers where the luggage and the articles were located and a computer with access to Base identification information for identifying the logistics base, and identifying the article that has arrived at the logistics base receiving an input of the object identification information; The received object identification information and the base identification information are associated with each other to generate the tracking data. The baggage identification information corresponding to the received object identification information is registered in the database. from the pairing database, and the baggage identification information and the base identification information are registering the information in the tracking database in association with the information; A logistics management method comprising the steps of: [Item 5] A program for managing logistics, Baggage identification information that identifies the baggage and object identification information that identifies the object in which the baggage is placed A pairing database that stores the corresponding information; A tracking database that stores the history of logistics centers where the luggage and the articles were located and a computer with access to Base identification information for identifying the logistics base, and identifying the article that has arrived at the logistics base receiving an input of the object identification information; The received object identification information and the base identification information are associated with each other to generate the tracking data. The baggage identification information corresponding to the received object identification information is registered in the database. from the pairing database, and the baggage identification information and the base identification information are registering the information in the tracking database in association with the information; A program for executing the above.

[0011] <System Overview> A logistics management system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the management of logistics in a multi-modal form. The example in FIG. 1 shows an example of international logistics. On the way from the shipper to the consignee, the cargo is stored in a domestic port warehouse, goes through customs procedures, and is then shipped out. The parcels are then sent to the destination by air or sea transport, and then transported by truck to the recipient. In the logistics management system of this embodiment, a bar code is attached to the package. In this case, the barcode is assumed to be a QR code (registered trademark). At the pick-up point, the barcode on the package is read by a smartphone (a work terminal), The barcode is not limited to the QR code (registered trademark) and can be used to track the package. The information can be encoded as a one-dimensional or two-dimensional bar code, and can also be stored in a variety of other formats, such as RFID. It is also possible to use wireless tags or the like as bar codes.

[0012] In logistics, cargo may be transported by truck or other means, or may be transported with other cargo. They may also be shipped together on a pallet, and the pallet may then be shipped together with other pallets. The logistics management system of this embodiment may be used to transport the goods in a container together with the goods. The system manages goods by linking them to pallets and the containers in which the pallets are loaded. By scanning the barcodes on pallets and containers, individual This allows tracking of each package without having to scan the package's barcode. .

[0013] Specifically, the barcode for the luggage (hereinafter referred to as the solo barcode) and the barcode for the pallet, etc. A barcode for a package carrying multiple items of the same kind (hereinafter referred to as a package barcode) ) and barcodes for containers that carry multiple pallets of the same or different types ( Hereafter, it is called Consoli Bar Code.) and is issued, and the parent-child barcodes are linked. In the logistics base, the higher level (summary) The bar code attached to the unit (e.g., from luggage to pallets, from pallets to containers, etc.) By reading the information, information on which base the package arrived at (hereinafter referred to as tracking information) is registered. If the barcode is paired, The tracking information will be registered in accordance with other barcodes used.

[0014] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a logistics management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The logistics management system of the embodiment includes a server device 20. The communication terminal 10 is connected to the communication terminal 10 via a communication network. For example, the Internet, public telephone lines, mobile phone lines, wireless communication channels, It is constructed by THANET (registered trademark) and others.

[0015] The work terminal 10 is, for example, a computer such as a smartphone. In addition to smartphones, tablet computers and personal computers are also used. In this embodiment, the work terminal 10 may be, for example, The device is assumed to have a barcode scanning device such as a camera, and the barcode is encoded. The information encoded in the document must be readable.

[0016] The server device 20 is a computer that manages logistics. For example, the server device 20 It may be a general-purpose computer such as a workstation or a personal computer. Alternatively, it may be logically realized by cloud computing.

[0017] <Server device 20> FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the server device 20. The above is merely an example, and the server device 20 may have other configurations. Memory 202, storage device 203, communication interface 204, input device 205, output device The storage device 203 is, for example, a hardware device that stores various data and programs. These include hard disk drives, solid state drives, and flash memory. The interface 204 is an interface for connecting to the communication network 30. For example, an adapter for connecting to an Ethernet (registered trademark), or for connecting to a public telephone line network modem for wireless communication, wireless communication device for wireless communication, USB (Universal Serial Bus) for serial communication The input device 205 is a data Input data using a keyboard, mouse, touch panel, button, microphone, etc. The output device 206 outputs data, for example, a display, a printer, or a speaker. Each functional unit of the server device 20, which will be described later, is implemented by the CPU 201. The program stored in the device 203 is read into the memory 202 and executed. Each storage unit (database) included in the server device 20 is implemented by a memory 202 and a storage device The memory area is realized as part of the memory area provided by the device 203.

[0018] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the software configuration of the server device 20. A code issuing unit 211, a pairing setting unit 212, a tracking information input unit 213, a tracking a pairing information registration unit 214, a pairing cancellation unit 215, a tracking information output unit 216, Code database 231, tracking database 232, pairing database Equipped with 233.

[0019] <Storage unit of server device 20> The barcode database 231 stores information about the barcodes issued by the server device 20. (Hereinafter referred to as barcode information.) The barcode information includes the identification of the barcode. By matching the number, barcode images, sender information, destination information, and package information are The image is an image for displaying the encoded barcode, and In this embodiment, the identification number is given as an argument to a specific URL provided by the server device 20. The origin and destination information is the information about the origin and destination of the package or object. Information about the destination, such as the sender's or recipient's name, address, and contact information (such as telephone number or email address) The package information can include the name and number of packages. can be done.

[0020] The tracking database 232 stores information indicating the history of the logistics center where the package arrived (hereinafter The tracking information includes a specific package or item. The identification number (barcode identification number) that identifies the logistics base, the base ID that identifies the logistics base, Arrival date and time, location information, image, digital signature, and other input values ​​(input value 1, ..., input It may contain a value N).

[0021] The pairing database 233 is information for managing the parent-child relationships of packages and objects related to logistics. (Hereinafter referred to as pairing information.) The pairing information includes a child identification number and a parent identification number. The parent identification number is information that identifies the object, and the child identification number is information that identifies the parent identification number. This is information that identifies the item or luggage that is to be placed in the item indicated by the number. It can be a box (package) to put things in, a pallet with boxes on it, or a pallet with boxes on it. It may be a container carrying a container, or a vessel or trailer carrying a container. For example, the child identification number may be information that identifies an individual product item, and the parent identification number may be information that identifies an individual product item. The sub-ID number may be information for identifying a box in which multiple products are packaged. The parent identification number is information that identifies the packaged box of the product, and the parent identification number is information that identifies the truck that transports the box. The child identification number may be information that identifies the product, and the parent identification number may be information that identifies the product. The sub-ID number may be information for identifying a pallet carrying multiple products. The parent ID number is information that identifies the pallet carrying the product, and the parent ID number is information that identifies the container carrying the pallet. The sub-ID number may be information for identifying the container. The parent identification number may be information that identifies the ship on which the container is loaded.

[0022] <Functional Units of Server Device 20> The code issuing unit 211 issues a barcode. A bar code can be issued for each item or container in which the item is placed. A specific URL provided by the server device 20 is encoded in the barcode. L includes the bar code identification number. By reading and accessing the URL from the password, the server device 20 identifies the package. It is possible.

[0023] FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the process of issuing a barcode. When a new barcode issue button 511 is pressed, a screen 52 is displayed. 52 includes all barcodes, whether solo, package, or consoli barcodes. A button 52 for selecting whether to issue a code is displayed. Depending on the selection of the button 52, The code issuing unit 211 issues a solo barcode, We accept requests to issue either package barcodes or consoli bar codes. The input of barcode information corresponding to the barcode is accepted. In the example of FIG. 5, This function accepts input of the name, address, phone number, etc. to be included in the sender of the barcode information. The work terminal 10 transmits the input barcode information to the server device 20. The code issuing unit 211 assigns an identification number to the received barcode information. The URL with the given number as an argument is included in the barcode information along with the encoded image. The code issuing unit 211 can register the identification number in the database 231. The URL set in the number or an image of a barcode encoding the URL is transmitted to the work terminal 10. The work terminal 10 can display the image of the barcode that encodes the received URL. Create a barcode image or receive a barcode image from the server device 20 and print the barcode image. It is possible.

[0024] The pairing setting unit 212 performs pairing. The parent-child relationship is established by pairing. At the work terminal 10, the barcode issued to the parent object is read, and the child object is This can be done by reading the bar code issued on the baggage or item. The barcode issued to the baggage or object can be read multiple times. 0 is the information that identifies one parent object that has been read, and one or more child packages or objects. The pairing setting unit 212 transmits the information for identifying the object to the server device 20. Create pairing information including the pairing code and register it in the pairing database 233. can be done.

[0025] FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the pairing process. A screen 61 is displayed on the work terminal 10. When a button 611 for starting a barcode scan is pressed, as shown on a screen 62, The camera is started and the barcode of the parent object is read. The work terminal 10 reads the barcode of the parent object. The URL read from the password is accessed with the command for pairing set as an argument. The pairing setup unit 212 receives an instruction to start pairing together with the parent's identification number. Next, the operation terminal 10 displays a screen 63 and displays a message for pairing (the parent device). A consolidation that starts linking the barcode of a child baggage or item to the barcode of the child baggage or item When the button 631 is pressed, the camera is activated and the child baggage or The work terminal 10 reads the barcode of the object. RL, and the pairing setup unit 212 obtains from the argument of the URL related to the subsequent access Obtain the child's barcode identification number, and combine the obtained child's identification number with the obtained parent's identification number. You can create pairing information including the above and register it in the pairing database 233. When the reading of the child barcode is completed, the work terminal 10 notifies the user that the reading is completed. Set the command as an argument, access the URL read from the parent barcode, and In response to this, the pairing setup section 212 can end the pairing process.

[0026] The tracking information input unit 213 inputs the location identification information for identifying the logistics location and the tracking number attached to the package. The two-dimensional code is read from the baggage identification information, and the baggage identification information is received. In this embodiment, the tracking information input unit 213 inputs the base identification information and the parcel identification information to the work terminal 1. As mentioned above, the luggage has a QR code (registered trademark) attached, The business terminal 10 reads the URL from the QR code (registered trademark) and accesses the URL. The tracking information input unit 213 can input the tracking information from the work terminal in response to access to the URL. A list of logistics bases is returned to the work terminal 10, and the work terminal 10 can select the logistics base from the list. The tracking information input unit 213 can receive the selection of the base. The designation of the logistics base selected from the business terminal 10 can be accepted.

[0027] The tracking information input unit 213 also inputs the location information of the worker (i.e., the work terminal 10). The work terminal 10 acquires location information by a GPS or the like and transmits it to the server device 20, and the tracking information input unit 213 can receive this position information. In addition, the tracking information input unit 213 can acquire image information related to the package. The work terminal 10 transmits an image captured by the camera to the server 20, and the image is stored as tracking information. The input unit 213 can receive this image. The terminal 3 can also accept electronic signatures. The electronic signature is stored in the work terminal 10. The tracking information input unit 213 can receive this electronic signature from the operating terminal 10. do.

[0028] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the tracking process. The work terminal 10 displays a screen 71. When the barcode scan button 711 is pressed, the camera is started as shown on screen 72. The work terminal 10 reads the barcode attached to the baggage or the article. The work terminal 10 then displays the GP S to obtain location information and read stored electronic signature data. In addition, the work terminal 10 can also take pictures of the state of the luggage or the object using a camera. Also, the input of the logistics base can be accepted in the base input field 731 displayed on the screen 73. Also, in the screen 73, the worker can enter the name of the other input field (in the example of FIG. 7, the input field 732 for notes). The work terminal 10 can also receive input from the scanned URL (baggage or container The barcode identification number of the object is included in the argument.) The location information, electronic signature, image, input items, etc. are transmitted to the server device 20 (as POST data). You can send it or add it as GET data to the URL argument. The tracking information input unit 213 receives the above information. Location information, electronic signature, and image can be input as optional items on the work terminal 1. It is acceptable for 0 not to be entered.

[0029] The tracking information registration unit 214 registers the tracking information. The recording unit 214 records the identification number and the location ID received by the tracking information input unit 213, Create tracking information including date, time, location, image, digital signature, and input value, and track The information can be registered in the database 232.

[0030] The pairing cancellation unit 215 cancels the pairing. accepts the specification of the child's identification number, and sends the pairing information corresponding to the accepted identification number to the pairing It can be deleted from the ring database 233.

[0031] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the pairing cancellation process. The work terminal 10 displays a screen 81. When the barcode scan button 811 is pressed, the camera is turned on as shown on the screen 82. The work terminal 10 starts up and reads the barcode attached to the baggage or article. When the deconsolidation button 831 is pressed, the URL read from the barcode is The pairing cancel unit 2 is accessed by adding a command to cancel the pairing as an argument. In response to the access, the device 15 transmits pairing information corresponding to the set identification number to the The information can be deleted from the mapping database 233.

[0032] The tracking information output unit 216 outputs the tracking information. The output unit 216 is configured to respond with tracking information in response to a request from the work terminal 10. An identification number is set in the request, and the tracking information output unit 216 The tracking information corresponding to the identification number set in the est is stored in the tracking database. The information can be read out from the database 232 and transmitted to the work terminal 10.

[0033] FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the output process of tracking information. When the barcode scan button 911 is pressed, the camera is The work terminal 10 starts the camera and reads the barcode attached to the baggage or article. When the child barcode button 931 is pressed, the work terminal 10 displays the barcode. The command to output the child tracking information is passed to the URL read from the The tracking information output unit 216 sets and accesses the Search the pairing database 233 for the child's identification number, and then search for a list of the child's identification numbers. Here, the tracking information output unit 216 can transmit the child identifier to the work terminal 10. The image of the barcode information corresponding to the different number (or the URL of the decoded image) is sent to the work terminal 10. The work terminal 10 displays a list of the child identification numbers on the screen 94. The work terminal 10 can receive one of the selections and transmit it to the server device 20. A command that instructs the output of the corresponding tracking information to a URL that has a child identification number encoded in it. The tracking information output unit 216 accesses the The tracking information corresponding to the child identification number set in the argument of the URL is tracked. The processing unit 232 can read the information from the processing database 232 and transmit it to the operation terminal 10. 10 displays a screen 95 to indicate the location where the package or article corresponding to the child identification information has arrived. You can view a list of points with the date and time. You can also view tracking information on screen 95. In this way, the person in charge can easily input the following items: The user can view the information registered in the shopping database 232.

[0034] The present embodiment has been described above, but the above embodiment is for the purpose of making the present invention easier to understand. The present invention is not intended to be interpreted as being limited to the above. It is understood that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and may be modified or improved without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0035] For example, in the present embodiment, one server device 20 is provided. In this case, the server device 20 may be provided with the same configuration. Alternatively, the functional units and the storage units may be distributed among a plurality of server devices 20. For example, a database server that realizes the storage unit may be provided.

[0036] In this embodiment, the URL is encoded in the barcode. The identification number is encoded and sent from the work terminal 10 to the server device 20. You can do so. [Explanation of symbols]

[0037] 10 Work Station 20 Server device 211 Code Issue Department 212 Pairing setting section 213 Tracking information input section 214 Tracking Information Registration Department 215 Unpairing section 216 Tracking information output section 231 Barcode Database 232 Tracking Database 233 Pairing Database

Claims

1. A system for managing logistics, comprising: a pairing database that links and manages a package and a first object into which the package is placed, and that links and manages the first object and a second object into which the first object is placed; A tracking database that stores the history of logistics centers where the luggage and the articles were located; a registration unit that registers tracking information in the tracking database so as to correspond the second object identified by reading the QR code attached to the second object to the logistics base designated by a user at which the second object has arrived, to correspond the first object linked to the second object to the logistics base, and to correspond the package linked to the first object to the logistics base; A logistics management system comprising:

2. The logistics management system according to claim 1, An input unit that accepts at least one of location information, an image, and an electronic signature; the registration unit registers at least one of the position information, the image, and the electronic signature in the first to third tracking information in the tracking database; A logistics management system characterized by the above.

3. A method for managing logistics, comprising: a pairing database that links and manages a package and a first object into which the package is placed, and that links and manages the first object and a second object into which the first object is placed; A tracking database that stores the history of logistics centers where the luggage and the object have been present; and a computer that can access the tracking database, a step of registering tracking information in the tracking database so as to correspond the second object identified by reading the QR code attached to the second object to the logistics base designated by a user at which the second object has arrived, to correspond the first object linked to the second object to the logistics base, and to correspond the package linked to the first object to the logistics base; A logistics management method comprising the steps of:

4. A program for managing logistics, a pairing database that links and manages a package and a first object into which the package is placed, and that links and manages the first object and a second object into which the first object is placed; A tracking database that stores the history of logistics centers where the luggage and the article have been present; and a computer that can access the tracking database. a step of registering tracking information in the tracking database so as to correspond the second object identified by reading the QR code attached to the second object to the logistics base designated by a user at which the second object has arrived, to correspond the first object linked to the second object to the logistics base, and to correspond the package linked to the first object to the logistics base; A program for executing the above.

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