Digital transportation system and method

Abstract

To provide a digital transport system capable of significantly saving the costs of manpower and transport while enhancing the accuracy of cargo information.SOLUTION: A warehouse management system of senders and recipients through an application software interface includes: a connection module: a setting module configured to set transport needs for cargo as direct transport; a receiving module which receives a necessary task from sender's warehouse management system through the application software interface; a determining module which determines if the necessary task is direct transport, and generates, if the necessary task is direct transport, a simplified signal; and a reporting module which transmits, according to the simplified signal, the necessary task and an integrated report command to recipient's warehouse management system through the application software interface. The recipient's warehouse management system automatically completes the necessary task in a transport report in the warehouse management system based on the integrated report command.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a transportation system-related field, and more particularly to a digital transportation system and method that can simplify reporting procedures for cargo transportation. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditional freight delivery systems face complex challenges in system reporting procedures at stages such as dispatching, picking, packing, loading, shipping, inspection and shelving, affecting overall efficiency. At each stage mentioned above, the system instantly completes progress reports, and the accuracy and timeliness of the reports directly determine the smoothness of the cargo delivery process.

[0003] At the same time, it cannot be overlooked that traditional transportation methods require a large amount of manual labor and time costs, such as manual picking, packing, and delivery. For example, in the case of vehicle dispatching, the system needs to report route plans quickly to respond to real traffic conditions, so human involvement is required. Reports from each stage, such as picking, packing, loading, shipping, inspection and stocking, are equally important, and any delay or error in any one stage will prevent the entire process from running smoothly.

[0004] In other words, the labor and time costs of manual picking, packing, delivery, etc. involved in traditional transportation methods cannot be separated from the system reporting procedures required at each stage of the traditional cargo delivery system, and this affects the efficiency and smoothness of the entire cargo delivery process. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] To address the above-mentioned issues, the present invention provides a digital transportation system and method, which uses an integrated reporting command to automatically complete reports during the transportation process, thereby improving efficiency, reducing the risk of errors, reflecting changes in real time, ensuring a smooth process, and improving customer satisfaction. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, a digital transportation system is provided, which is installed on a server, and the digital transportation system is applied to a warehousing environment, the warehousing environment having a plurality of storage areas, each storage area having a plurality of forwarding areas for storing goods. main and multiple receipts mainly Provided. The digital transportation system includes: The connection module uses an application software interface to main and each such receipt main Connecting warehouse management systems. The setting module is connected to the connection module. The setting module determines whether each sender is to set the item to be directly transported based on the transport needs of the cargo. main and each receipt main Provided to. The receiving module connects to the connecting module. The receiving module sends data via the application software interface. main The required tasks can be received from the warehouse management system, and the required tasks can include task information and one of the corresponding receiving tasks. Main information It has. The judgment module is connected to the setting module and the receiving module, and the judgment module judges whether the transportation needs of the cargo corresponding to the required task are direct transportation or not. When the module judges that the transportation needs corresponding to the required task are direct transportation, the judgment module generates a simplified signal. The report module is connected to the judgment module. When the report module receives a simplification signal from the judgment module, the report module receives task information of the required task and an integrated report command through an application software interface according to the simplification signal. main Warehouse Management System to Send and receive main The warehouse management system automatically completes the necessary tasks in the transportation report within the warehouse management system based on the integrated report command.

[0007] Another embodiment of the present invention provides a digital transportation method using a digital transportation system, which is applied to a warehousing environment, the warehousing environment having a plurality of storage areas, each storage area having a plurality of forwarding areas for storing cargo. main and multiple receipts mainly Provided. Digital transportation methods include: The connection step is performed by using the application software interface. main and each receipt main Connect to warehouse management systems. The transport setup step is main and each receipt main is set as direct transport in the warehouse management system based on the cargo transportation needs. The task decision step is sent by the application software interface. main The required task can be received from the warehouse management system, and the application software interface determines whether the transportation needs of the cargo corresponding to the required task are direct transportation. If the application software interface determines that the transportation needs corresponding to the required task are direct transportation, the application software interface generates a simplified signal, in which the required task is task information and one of the corresponding delivery Main information It has. In the simplified report step, the application software interface receives task information and an integrated report command for the required task based on the simplified signal. mainSend it to the warehouse management system and receive it. main The warehouse management system automatically completes the necessary tasks in the transportation report within the warehouse management system based on the integrated report command. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The digital transportation system and method of the present invention have the following advantages. The present invention uses an integrated reporting command to automatically complete reports during the transportation process, improving system intelligence and achieving smoother and more efficient cargo delivery. It will also improve overall transportation efficiency and provide customers with a better service experience.

[0009] Furthermore, the present invention uses integrated reporting commands to automatically complete reports during the transportation process, reducing reporting steps, simplifying the process and reducing the chance of errors, and increasing the accuracy of cargo information.

[0010] Additionally, the present invention can save or significantly reduce both labor and transportation costs. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a system block diagram of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a process flow diagram of the method of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] (One embodiment) In explaining the contents of the present invention, specific examples will be given. In the following examples, it should be noted that the proportions, sizes, and deformations of various different components are shown for the purpose of explanation, but are not the actual proportions of the components.

[0013] As shown in Figure 1, the present invention provides a digital transport system 100, which is installed on a server and is applied to a warehousing environment, which has multiple storage areas. Each storage area has multiple feeders for storing cargo. main and multiple receipts mainly Provided. That is, the feed main and received main The cargo is stored in the same warehouse environment and main and received main In the case of an upstream / downstream relationship between the two, in a warehouse storage environment, delivery of the cargo is completed simply by moving the cargo to the corresponding storage area.

[0014] The digital transportation system 100 of the present invention includes:

[0015] The connection module 10 uses an application software interface to main and each receipt main Connect to warehouse management systems. In the embodiment of the present invention, the warehouse management system is a WMS (Warehouse Management System), but the present invention does not particularly limit the warehouse management system, and it may be an existing system or a system developed by the company itself.

[0016] The setting module 20 is connected to the connection module 10 . The setting module 20 main and each receipt main According to the transport needs of the cargo, the setting module 20 can set up direct transport. main Or receive main can receive the shipment (whether shipping or returning) directly and is not required to inspect the shipment before receiving or returning it.

[0017] In a possible embodiment of the invention, the feed main Or receive mainEither party can set up direct transport or send it to the other party according to their needs. main and received main Both can set up direct shipping. The present invention is not limited to both parties setting up direct transportation, and the setting can be adjusted based on actual needs.

[0018] The receiving module 30 is connected to the connection module 10 . The receiving module 30 receives the signal via the application software interface. main Or send main The required task can be received from the warehouse management system, and the required task can be the task information and the corresponding one of them. main Or receive Main information It has. That is, the receiving module 30 is sent in response to a shipping or return request. main Or receive main You can receive necessary tasks from

[0019] Furthermore, when the required task is a purchasing need, main can generate purchase receipts from an enterprise resource planning system (for example, an ERP system). The enterprise resource planning system sends a purchase receipt. main and send it to the enterprise resource planning system. main Enterprise Resource Planning System teeth Purchase receipt from Shipping Order of Create and send main sent a shipping order main Send it to the warehouse management system.

[0020] The judgment module 40 is connected to the setting module 20 and the receiving module 30, and can judge whether the transportation needs corresponding to the required task are direct transportation or not. When the determination module 40 determines that the transportation need corresponding to the required task is direct transportation, the determination module 40 determines to generate a simplified signal.

[0021] The report module 50 is connected to the judgment module 40 . The report module 50 receives the simplified signal from the judgment module 40, and the report module 50 sends the task information of the required task and the integrated report command through the application software interface based on the simplified signal. main Or receive main to the warehouse management system and deliver main Or receive main The warehouse management system automatically completes the necessary tasks in the transportation report within the warehouse management system based on the integrated report command. Among them, the integrated report command is used for reporting on two or a combination of the transportation processes of dispatching, picking, packing, loading, shipping, inspection, and shelving. Consolidated reporting commands are used to report on transportation needs, e.g. shipments, returns or paired items sent main Or receive main The commands can be executed based on the following, but the content of the commands varies.

[0022] It is especially important that if the receiving module 30 is main When a required task is received from the main Whether your warehouse management system is set to direct transport or not, as well as receiving main It can also determine whether the item is set to direct shipping. Conversely, if the receiving module 30 receives main When a required task is received from the main Whether your warehouse management system is set up for direct shipping or not, main Also determine if the shipping address is set to direct shipping.

[0023] Therefore, when the judgment module 40 receives a required task, main and send mainWhen the warehouse management system is set to direct transport, the report module 50 determines to send the task information of the required task and the integrated report command to the corresponding warehouse management system through the application software interface, thus ensuring that both are set to direct transport.

[0024] However, in other embodiments of the present invention, the feed main Or receive main This does not exclude cases where only direct transport is set. In this case, the task information of the required task and the integrated report command are sent to the corresponding warehouse management system through the application software interface to complete the simplified transportation report.

[0025] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, another embodiment of the present invention provides a digital transportation method for a digital transportation system 100. As shown in FIG.

[0026] The procedure of the digital transport method of the present invention includes the following steps.

[0027] In the connection step S1, each feed is main and each receipt main Connecting warehouse management systems. In an embodiment of the present invention, the connection module 10 uses an application software interface to main and each receipt main Connect to warehouse management systems.

[0028] In the transport setting step S2, the transport is main and received main After connecting the warehouse management system, in the transportation setting step S2, main and each receipt main can be set to direct transport in the warehouse management system based on the cargo transportation needs. In an embodiment of the present invention, the setting module 20 receives a setting as to whether the cargo transportation needs are direct transportation or not. main and feed main Provided to.

[0029] In the task determination step S3, after providing the setting for direct transport in the transport setting step S2, the application software interface receives main Or send main The required task can be received from the warehouse management system, and the application software interface determines whether the transportation needs of the cargo corresponding to the required task are direct transportation or not. When the application software interface determines that the transportation need corresponding to the required task is direct transportation, the application software interface generates a simplified signal. In an embodiment of the present invention, the receiving module 30 receives a required task through an application software interface, and the judgment module 40 judges through the application software interface whether the transportation needs of the cargo corresponding to the required task are direct transportation or not. If the judgment module 40 judges that the transportation needs are direct transportation, the judgment module 40 generates a simplified signal.

[0030] In the simplified report step S4, a simplified signal is generated via the task decision step S3. In the simplified report step S4, the application software interface sends task information and an integrated report command for the required task based on the simplified signal. main Or receive main to the warehouse management system and deliver main The warehouse management system automatically completes the necessary tasks in the transportation report within the warehouse management system based on the integrated report command. In an embodiment of the present invention, the simplified signal is received by the report module 50, and the task information of the required task and the integrated report command are sent through the application software interface. main Or receive main Send it to the warehouse management system.

[0031] In the embodiment of the present invention, in the simplified report step S4, the report module 50 simultaneously sends the simplified signal through the application software interface. main and received main Determine if all your warehouse control systems are set up for direct transport. Application software interface main and received main If it is determined that the warehouse management systems are all set to direct transport, the report module 50 sends the task information of the required tasks and the integrated report command to the corresponding warehouse management systems via the application software interface.

[0032] In another possible embodiment of the present invention, the simplified report step S4 may set up direct shipping for only one of the required items to complete the simplified shipping report.

[0033] Therefore, the digital transportation system 100 and the digital transportation method of the present invention use integrated report commands to automatically complete reports during the transportation process, improving system intelligence and realizing smoother and more efficient cargo delivery. This will improve overall transportation efficiency and provide customers with a better service experience.

[0034] Furthermore, the digital transportation system 100 and digital transportation method of the present invention use integrated reporting commands to automatically complete reports during the transportation process, reducing reporting steps and simplifying processes, thereby lowering the chance of errors and increasing the accuracy of cargo information.

[0035] Additionally, the digital transportation system 100 and digital transportation method of the present invention can save or significantly reduce labor and transportation costs.

[0036] The above is merely an explanation of the present invention using examples, and is not intended to limit the scope of the claims of the present invention. Therefore, any modifications or variations based on the spirit of the present invention are intended to fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0037] 100 Digital Transportation System 10 Connection Modules 20 Configuration Module 30 Receiver Module 40 Judgment Module 50 Reporting Module S1 Connection Step S2 Transport setting step S3 Task decision step S4 Simplified Report Step

Claims

1. A digital transportation system for use in a warehousing environment, comprising: The warehousing environment is an environment having multiple storage areas for storing cargo within the same warehouse, which are provided to multiple senders and multiple receivers; The digital transportation system includes: a connection module connectable to each of the sender's warehouse management system and each of the receiver's warehouse management system using an application software interface; a setting module that is connected to the connection module and is provided to each sender and each receiver based on the transportation needs of the cargo, and allows each sender and each receiver to set whether the transportation needs are direct transportation; a receiving module connected to the connection module, capable of receiving a required task from the sender's warehouse management system through the application software interface, the required task having task information corresponding to the cargo transportation needs and information of one of the corresponding recipients; a determination module connected to the setting module and the receiving module, which generates a simplification signal when determining that the transportation need corresponding to the required task from the warehouse management system of the sender received from the receiving module is the direct transportation; a report module connected to the judgment module, and configured to send the task information of the required task and an integrated report command for automatically completing a transportation report of the cargo to the receiver's warehouse management system via the application software interface based on the simplification signal received from the judgment module; A digital transportation system comprising:

2. The determination module further has a function of determining whether the transportation needs are set as direct transportation in the warehouse management system of the receiver; 2. The digital transportation system of claim 1, wherein when the determination module determines that the transportation needs are set as direct transportation by the recipient, the report module transmits the task information and integrated report command of the required tasks to the recipient's warehouse management system via the application software interface.

3. 3. The digital transportation system of claim 2, wherein the integrated report command is used to automatically complete transportation reports consisting of two or a combination of dispatch, picking, packing, loading, shipping, inspection, and inventory.

4. the digital transportation system is further connected to a receiver's enterprise resource planning system and a sender's enterprise resource planning system; When the necessary task received by the receiving module is a purchasing need, the receiver's enterprise resource planning system has a function of generating a purchase receipt and a function of transmitting the purchase receipt to the sender's enterprise resource planning system; 4. The digital transportation system of claim 1, wherein the sender's enterprise resource planning system has a function of creating a shipping order based on the received purchase receipt and a function of transmitting the shipping order to the sender's warehouse management system.

5. A digital transportation method for use in a warehousing environment, conducted between a digital transportation system, a sender's warehouse management system, and a receiver's warehouse management system, comprising: The warehousing environment is an environment having multiple storage areas for storing cargo within the same warehouse, which are provided to multiple senders and multiple receivers; the digital transportation system includes a connection module, a setting module, a receiving module, a determining module, and a reporting module; a connecting step in which the connection module connects with each of the sender's warehouse management systems and each of the receiver's warehouse management systems using an application software interface; a transport setting step in which the setting module connects with the connection module and is provided to each of the senders and each of the recipients based on the transport needs of the cargo, and each of the senders and each of the recipients sets whether the transport needs are direct transport; a task determination step in which the receiving module is connected to the connection module and can receive a required task from the sender's warehouse management system through the application software interface, the required task having task information corresponding to the cargo transportation needs and information of one corresponding receiver; and then the determining module is connected to the setting module and the receiving module, and generates a simplification signal when determining that the transportation needs corresponding to the required task from the sender's warehouse management system received from the receiving module are the direct transportation; a simplified reporting step in which the reporting module connects with the determining module and, based on the simplification signal received from the determining module, sends the task information of the required task and an integrated reporting command for automatically completing a transportation report of the cargo to the receiver's warehouse management system via the application software interface; A digital transportation method comprising:

6. In the task determination step, The determination module further determines whether the transportation needs are set as direct transportation in the receiver's warehouse management system; In the simplified reporting step, When the determination module determines that the transport needs are set as direct transport by the recipient, the report module transmits the task information of the required tasks and an integrated report command to the recipient's warehouse management system via the application software interface. A digital transportation method using the digital transportation system according to claim 5.

7. The integrated report command is used to automatically complete a transportation report consisting of two or a combination of dispatch, picking, packing, loading, shipping, inspection, and shelving. A digital transportation method using the digital transportation system according to claim 6.

8. the digital transportation system is further connected to a receiver's enterprise resource planning system and a sender's enterprise resource planning system; When the necessary task received by the receiving module is a purchasing need, the receiver's enterprise resource planning system has a function of generating a purchase receipt and a function of transmitting the purchase receipt to the sender's enterprise resource planning system; The sender's enterprise resource planning system has a function of creating a shipping order based on the received purchase receipt, and a function of transmitting the shipping order to the sender's warehouse management system.

8. A digital transportation system according to any one of claims 5 to 7.

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