Logistics support equipment

Abstract

To provide a logistical assistance device with which it is possible to visualize CO2 emission reduction effects in logistics transportation and assist in verifying decarbonization effects.SOLUTION: A logistical assistance device 2 comprises: a transportation information acquisition unit 211 that acquires present transportation information; a transportation information generation unit 212 that generates improved transportation information on the basis of the present transportation record information; a transportation distance calculation unit 213 that calculates a transportation distance for article transportation on the basis of the present transportation information, improved transportation information, and travel distances regarding transportation; an environment related information calculation unit 214 that calculates CO2 emissions in each of a plurality of transportation modes, on the basis of the present transportation information, improved transportation information, and transportation distances; and an information presentation unit 215 that generates output information including CO2 emissions in each of the plurality of transportation modes and a written report that indicates CO2 emission reduction effects, and presents the output information and the written report. The improved transportation information includes information in which article transportation means and collection-delivery means are customized for each customer.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a logistics support device. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there is known a technique for calculating environmental loads such as CO2 emissions in the transportation of goods (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The simulation device described in Patent Document 1 displays transportation routes and transportation evaluation indices for each transportation means side by side on a display unit, superimposed on map information. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-003216 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, currently, this is limited to simply grasping the environmental load, and the effect of reducing the environmental load is not sufficient. Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a logistics support device that can visualize the effect of reducing CO2 emissions in logistics transportation and support the verification of decarbonization effects. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] the improved transportation information includes information that customizes a transportation means and a collection and delivery means for the goods for each customer. The improved transportation information includes information that customizes a transportation means and a collection and delivery means for the goods for each customer. The improved transportation information includes information that customizes a transportation means and a collection and delivery means for the goods for each customer. The improved transportation information includes information that customizes a transportation means and a collection and delivery means for the goods for each customer. The improved transportation information includes information that customizes a transportation means and a collection and delivery means for the goods for each customer. The improved transportation information includes information that customizes a transportation means and a collection and delivery means for the goods for each customer. The improved transportation information includes information that customizes a transportation means and a collection and delivery means for the goods for each customer.

[0006] Furthermore, it is preferable that the improved transportation information includes, as information customized for each customer, at least one of the following: adding a collection and delivery point for collecting and delivering the goods; changing to milk run transportation in which the goods are collected and delivered at each of multiple locations; changing to consolidated transportation in which multiple collections and deliveries are made at once; changing transportation in which one collection and delivery is made at once to split transportation in which multiple collections and deliveries are made; changing the model and size of the vehicle transporting the goods; and joint delivery in which the goods are collected and delivered jointly with multiple customers.

[0007] Preferably, the environment-related information calculation unit calculates the CO2 emissions in the current transportation mode and the CO2 emissions after the transportation mode is changed, based on the transportation information and the travel distance related to the transportation.

[0008] It is also preferable that the transportation information acquisition unit acquires the current transportation information based on shipping data and / or billing data of the customer.

[0009] Furthermore, the current transportation information preferably includes at least the origin address, destination address, shipping date, total weight, total number of items, and transportation mode.

[0010] Furthermore, it is preferable that the report indicates the effect of reducing CO2 emissions and includes a designated form to be submitted to a public administrative agency, which describes the amount of CO2 emissions. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a logistics support device that can visualize the effect of reducing CO2 emissions in logistics transportation and support verification of the decarbonization effect. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of an embodiment of a logistics support system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a logistics support device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a terminal device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 4A] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of adding a collection and delivery base as improved transportation information. [Figure 4B] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a change to milk run transportation as improved transportation information. [Figure 4C] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a change to consolidated transportation and split transportation as improved transportation information. [Figure 4D] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a change in vehicle type and size as improved transportation information. [Figure 5A] FIG. 2 shows an example of an INPUT file or an OUTPUT file. [Figure 5B] FIG. 2 shows an example of an INPUT file or an OUTPUT file. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a report of CO2 emission estimation results. [Figure 7A] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of detailed contents of a report. [Figure 7B] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of detailed contents of a report. [Figure 7C] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of detailed contents of a report. [Figure 7D] This is an example of a logistics efficiency application form (attached sheet) to be submitted to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. [Figure 7E] This is an example of the designated shipper periodic report (Appendix 3) to be submitted to the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy. [Figure 8] 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing by the logistics support device according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a logistics support system 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the logistics support system 1 according to this embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, the logistics support system 1 includes a logistics support device 2 and a terminal device 3.

[0014] The logistics support device 2 is a computer device provided for the purpose of visualizing the effect of reducing CO2 emissions in logistics transportation. The logistics support device 2 is configured to be able to communicate with a terminal device 3 via a network 4. The logistics support device 2 may be configured as a single computer device or may be configured as multiple computer devices. The logistics support device 2 is managed, for example, by a logistics transportation company that transports goods.

[0015] The terminal device 3 is a computer device for accessing the logistics support device 2. The terminal device 3 is configured to be able to communicate with the logistics support device 2 via the network 4. The terminal device 3 is operated, for example, by a logistics transport business operator who accesses the logistics support device 2, a customer (user) who uses the services provided by the logistics support device 2, etc.

[0016] 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the logistics support device 2 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the logistics support device 2 includes a control unit 21, a storage unit 22, and a communication unit 23.

[0017] The control unit 21 is realized by, for example, a hardware processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) executing a program (software). Some or all of these components may be realized by hardware (including circuitry) such as an LSI (Large Scale Integration), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), or may be realized by a combination of software and hardware.

[0018] The program may be stored in advance in the memory unit 22 (a storage device having a non-transitory storage medium), or may be stored in a removable storage medium (non-transitory storage medium) such as a DVD or CD-ROM, and may be installed when the storage medium is inserted into the drive device.

[0019] The memory unit 22 is realized by, for example, a memory device having a non-transitory storage medium such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), flash memory, EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), or RAM (Random Access Memory).

[0020] Specifically, the storage unit 22 includes a mileage database (DB) 221 that stores mileages related to transportation for transporting goods as a database. For example, the mileage database (DB) 221 stores a collection / delivery distance as a mileage related to collection / delivery, and a trunk line distance as a mileage related to trunk lines.

[0021] For collection and delivery distance, the work area of ​​each collection and delivery base is specified for each transport mode, and the distance between each collection and delivery base postal code and all postal codes within the work area is compiled into a database. The distance between postal codes corresponds to the national road map, and uses the actual road distance calculated using road map data that is updated annually.

[0022] For trunk line distances, the National Freight Truck Operating Kilometer Chart is used for chartered transport and small-lot corporate cargo transport, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's registered shipping route plan is used for domestic ships, government statistical data (domestic scheduled airline routes) is used for domestic aviation, and the Freight Operating Kilometer Chart is used for rail transport.

[0023] The storage unit 22 also stores various information for calculating or generating transport distances, output information, reports, and the like, as will be described below.

[0024] The communication unit 23 is a communication interface for communicating with external devices via a network.

[0025] The control unit 21 also includes a transportation information acquisition unit 211 , a transportation information generation unit 212 , a transportation distance calculation unit 213 , an environment-related information calculation unit 214 , and an information presentation unit 215 . The transport information acquisition unit 211 acquires current transport information including the transport record of transporting the customer's goods and / or the current transport status.

[0026] Specifically, the transportation information acquisition unit 211 acquires current transportation information based on the customer's shipping data and / or billing data. The current transportation information includes at least the origin address, destination address, shipping date, total weight, total number, and transportation mode.

[0027] The transport information generating unit 212 generates improved transport information based on the current transport performance information. The transport distance calculation unit 213 calculates the transport distance for transporting the item based on the current transport information, the improved transport information, and the travel distance related to the transport.

[0028] Specifically, as will be described later, the current transportation information and the improved transportation information are input by uploading an INPUT file to the logistics support device 2. For example, the INPUT file is generated by a user operating the terminal device 3. The INPUT file includes the current transportation information and the improved transportation information described above.

[0029] That is, the user who operates the terminal device 3 stores (uploads) the INPUT file in a predetermined path of the logistics support device 2, thereby inputting the current transportation information and improved transportation information of the INPUT file into the logistics support device 2.

[0030] The logistics support device 2 also generates an OUTPUT file containing output information and a report, and stores them in a predetermined path. A user operating the terminal device 3 downloads the OUTPUT file and the report file from the predetermined path.

[0031] The environment-related information calculation unit 214 calculates the CO2 emissions for each of a plurality of transport modes for transporting goods based on the current transport information, the improved transport information, and the transport distance. Specifically, the environment-related information calculation unit 214 calculates the CO2 emissions for the current transport mode and the CO2 emissions after changing the transport mode based on the transport information and the travel distance related to the transport.

[0032] The information presentation unit 215 generates output information including the amount of CO2 emissions for each of the plurality of transport modes and a report showing the effect of reducing CO2 emissions, and presents the output information and the report.

[0033] The improved transportation information includes, as information customized for each customer, at least one of the following: addition of a collection and delivery point for collecting and delivering goods; milk run transportation in which goods are collected and delivered at each of multiple locations while traveling around; consolidated transportation in which multiple collections and deliveries are carried out at once; split transportation in which transportation in which multiple collections and deliveries are carried out at once is divided into multiple trips; change in the type and size of the vehicle transporting the goods; and joint delivery in which goods are collected and delivered jointly with multiple customers.

[0034] The report also shows the effect of reducing CO2 emissions and includes a designated form to be submitted to a public administrative agency that lists the amount of CO2 emissions.

[0035] 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the terminal device 3 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the terminal device 3 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, a communication unit 33, a display unit 34, and an operation unit 35.

[0036] The control unit 31 is realized, for example, by a hardware processor such as a CPU executing a program (software). Some or all of these components may be realized by hardware (including circuit units) such as an LSI, ASIC, FPGA, or GPU, or may be realized by a combination of software and hardware. The program may be stored in advance in a storage device such as an HDD or flash memory (a storage device having a non-transitory storage medium), or may be stored in a removable storage medium (non-transitory storage medium) such as a DVD or CD-ROM, and installed when the storage medium is inserted into a drive device.

[0037] The storage unit 32 is realized by, for example, a storage device including a non-transitory storage medium such as an HDD, a flash memory, an EEPROM, or a ROM, or by a RAM or the like.

[0038] The communication unit 33 is a communication interface for communicating with external devices via a network. The display unit 34 is a device that displays images and is, for example, an LCD or an organic EL display.

[0039] The operation unit 35 is composed of buttons and the like for operating the display unit 34. The display unit 34 and the operation unit 35 may be a touch panel in which these functions are integrated. In this case, the operation unit 35 may be a GUI switch displayed on the display unit 34. The operation unit 35 may also be a mechanical button.

[0040] Figures 4A to 4D are diagrams showing specific examples of improved transportation information. The improved transportation information screens shown in Figures 4A to 4D are screens that output improved transportation information as a calculation result summary based on current transportation performance information, and are displayed, for example, on the display unit 34 of the terminal device 3. On the improved transportation information screen, the current transportation performance information that is input can be edited and changed, and the edited and changed improved transportation information can be output.

[0041] Figure 4A is a diagram showing an example of adding a collection and delivery point as improved transport information. As shown in Figure 4A, the improved transport information screen 5A shows in item 51 that the collection and delivery point "Okayama DC" will be added to point 4. The addition of a collection and delivery point means that collection and delivery are performed individually in the current transport information, but a new centralized relay point is set up, and collection and delivery are performed from this relay point to various locations.

[0042] FIG. 4B is a diagram showing an example of a change to milk run transportation as improved transportation information. As shown in FIG. 4B, improved transportation information screen 5B indicates a change to milk run transportation in item 52. Milk run transportation is a transportation method in which collection and delivery (increases and decreases in cargo and loading rate) occur at various locations while traveling around multiple nearby locations for either collection or delivery. In milk run transportation, it is necessary to visit any desired location in any order, and the loading rate will change each time, but essentially the same vehicle will travel around the milk run transportation area.

[0043] FIG. 4C is a diagram showing an example of a change to consolidated transportation and split transportation as improved transportation information. As shown in FIG. 4C, the improved transportation information screen 5C indicates a change to consolidated transportation and split transportation in items 53 and 54. Consolidated transportation is a transportation method in which collections and deliveries that are currently carried out multiple times and using multiple vehicles are collected and delivered at once for multiple vehicles (multiple trips). Consolidated transportation reduces the number of trips, but requires the vehicle size to be scaled up. Split transportation is a transportation method in which collections and deliveries that are currently carried out at one time are split into multiple trips or multiple vehicles (multiple vehicles). Split transportation increases the number of trips, but allows the vehicle size to be scaled down.

[0044] 4D is a diagram showing an example of a change in vehicle type and size as improved transportation information. On the improved transportation information screen 5D shown in FIG. 4D, transportation information No. 1-1 is selected using the checkbox. Then, by selecting the "Edit Route" button on the improved transportation information screen 5D, the vehicle type and size shown in item 55 can be changed using item 56, and item 57 shows details of the vehicle type and size shown in item 55.

[0045] Figures 5A and 5B are diagrams showing an example of an INPUT file or an OUTPUT file. Figure 5A shows a portion (left half) of an INPUT file or an OUTPUT file consisting of a single file, and Figure 5B shows the remaining portion (right half) of the INPUT file or the OUTPUT file. As shown in Figures 5A and 5B, the INPUT file contains the data that make up the current transportation information and the improved transportation information.

[0046] The INPUT file contains identification information organized as data processing items, and current and improved shipping information organized as address and cargo information items. In addition to the contents of the INPUT file, the OUTPUT file also contains output information organized as output items.

[0047] Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a report of the estimated CO2 emissions. As shown in Fig. 6, the estimated CO2 emissions report 82 presents the CO2 emissions of the current transportation mode, the CO2 emissions of the comparison transportation mode, the environmental contribution effect related to the CO2 emissions, and the environmental contribution rate related to the CO2 emissions to the customer operating the terminal device 3.

[0048] 7A, 7B, and 7C are diagrams showing examples of detailed contents of the report. Reports 83, 84, and 85 of the estimated CO2 emissions calculation results shown in FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C are detailed reports following on from FIG. 6.

[0049] Figure 7A compares actual and predicted CO2 emissions, specifically showing the reduction in annual CO2 emissions. Figure 7B shows the annual reduction in annual freight charges and annual CO2 emissions between the current transport mode and the proposed new transport mode. Figure 7C shows the reduction in total freight charges, total CO2 emissions, and average transport days for each departure area. With such detailed reports, customers can clearly understand the reduction in CO2 emissions, freight charges, etc.

[0050] 7D and 7E are diagrams showing examples of recording CO2 emissions in a designated form to be submitted to a public administrative agency, which is added as an option to the report. FIG. 7D is an example of a logistics efficiency improvement application form (attached sheet) that a business customer submits to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. As shown in FIG. 7D, the logistics support device 2 records (i.e., inputs) the calculated CO2 emissions for the current transportation mode and after the change in transportation mode in the logistics efficiency improvement application form (attached sheet).

[0051] Figure 7E is an example of a designated shipper periodic report (Appendix 3) that a business customer submits to the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy. Note that Figure 7E is an excerpt from a portion of the designated shipper periodic report (Appendix 3). The logistics support device 2 enters the calculated CO2 emissions for the current transport mode and for after the transport mode is changed in the designated shipper periodic report (Appendix 3) shown in Figure 7E. In this way, by entering the CO2 emissions in a designated form to be submitted to a public administrative agency as an option in the report, it is possible to reduce the administrative workload of business customers.

[0052] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing by the logistics support device 2 according to this embodiment. In step S1, the transportation information acquisition unit 211 acquires current transportation information including the transportation record of the customer's goods and / or the current transportation status.

[0053] In step S2, the transportation information generating unit 212 generates improved transportation information based on the current transportation performance information.

[0054] In step S3, the transport distance calculation unit 213 calculates the transport distance for transporting the item based on the current transport information, the improved transport information, and the travel distance related to the transport.

[0055] In step S4, the environment-related information calculation unit 214 calculates the amount of CO2 emissions for each of a plurality of transportation modes for transporting the goods, based on the current transportation information, the improved transportation information, and the transportation distance.

[0056] In step S5, the information presenting unit 215 generates output information including the amount of CO2 emissions for each of the plurality of transport modes and a report showing the effect of reducing CO2 emissions, and presents the output information and the report.

[0057] As described above, the logistics support device 2 according to this embodiment includes a transport information acquisition unit 211 that acquires current transport information including transport performance data and / or current transport status data for transporting a customer's goods; a transport information generation unit 212 that generates improved transport information based on current transport performance data; a mileage database 221 that stores travel distances related to transporting goods; a transport distance calculation unit 213 that calculates the transport distance for transporting goods based on the current transport information, the improved transport information, and the travel distances related to transport; an environment-related information calculation unit 214 that calculates the CO2 emissions for each of a plurality of transport modes for transporting goods based on the current transport information, the improved transport information, and the transport distances; and an information presentation unit 215 that generates output information including the CO2 emissions for each of the plurality of transport modes and a report showing the CO2 emission reduction effect, and presents the output information and the report, and the improved transport information includes information customized for each customer regarding the means of transport and collection and delivery of goods.

[0058] With this configuration, the logistics support device 2 can visualize the CO2 emission reduction effect in logistics transportation and support verification of decarbonization effects by presenting output information including CO2 emissions, etc. to a user, etc., who operates the terminal device 3. In particular, by customizing the means of transportation and collection / delivery of goods for each customer, the logistics support device 2 can make it possible to propose a combination of work improvement and decarbonization effects, such as visualizing the reduction in the number of vehicles through a milk run system, etc., and the CO2 emissions.

[0059] The improved transportation information also includes, as information customized for each customer, at least one of the following: adding a collection and delivery center for collecting and delivering goods; changing to milk run transportation in which goods are collected and delivered at each of multiple locations while traveling around; changing to consolidated transportation in which multiple collections and deliveries are made at once; changing transportation in which one collection and delivery is made at once to split transportation in which multiple trips are made; changing the type and size of the vehicle transporting the goods; and joint delivery in which goods are collected and delivered jointly with multiple customers. With this configuration, the logistics support device 2 can customize collection and delivery centers, milk run transportation, split transportation, changes to the type and size of the vehicle, and joint delivery for each customer and propose them to the customer.

[0060] Furthermore, the environment-related information calculation unit 214 calculates the CO2 emissions in the current transportation mode and the CO2 emissions after changing the transportation mode based on the transportation information and the travel distance related to the transportation. With this configuration, the logistics support device 2 can calculate the CO2 emissions before and after the change and compare the CO2 emissions before and after the change, allowing the user to more clearly recognize the effect of reducing CO2 emissions and to verify the decarbonization effect in detail.

[0061] Furthermore, the transportation information acquisition unit 211 acquires current transportation information based on the shipping data and / or billing data of the customer. This allows the logistics support device 2 to acquire transportation information required for calculating CO2 emissions, etc., from past shipping data, billing data, etc.

[0062] The current transportation information includes at least the origin address, destination address, shipping date, total weight, total number, and transportation mode. This allows the logistics support device 2 to use appropriate data to more accurately calculate CO2 emissions and present them to the user.

[0063] The report also indicates the effect of reducing CO2 emissions and includes a designated form that describes the amount of CO2 emissions to be submitted to a public administrative agency. This allows the logistics support device 2 to reduce the user's effort of entering data into the designated form.

[0064] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Furthermore, the effects described in the present embodiments are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiments. [Explanation of symbols]

[0065] 1. Logistics support system 2 Logistics support equipment 3 Terminal Devices 4 Network 21 Control section 22 Memory section 23 Communications Department 31 Control Unit 32 Storage section 33 Communications Department 34 Display section 35 Control section 211 Transportation Information Acquisition Department 212 Transportation information generation department 213 Transport distance calculation unit 214 Environmental Information Calculation Department 215 Information Presentation Department 221 Mileage Database

Claims

1. a transportation information acquisition unit that acquires current transportation information including transportation records of the customer's goods and / or current transportation status; a transport information generation unit that generates improved transport information based on the current transport performance information; a control unit that outputs an improved transportation information screen that outputs the improved transportation information as a calculation result summary to a display unit in an editable and changeable manner; a travel distance storage unit that stores a travel distance related to transportation for transporting the item; a transport distance calculation unit that calculates a transport distance for transporting the item based on the current transport information, the improved transport information, and a travel distance related to the transport; Based on the current transportation information, the improved transportation information, and the transportation distance, a CO2 reduction rate for each of a plurality of transportation modes for transporting the item is calculated. ２ an environment-related information calculation unit that calculates an emission amount; The CO ２ output information including the amount of CO ２ an information presentation unit that generates a report showing the effect of reducing emissions and presents the output information and the report; Equipped with The improved transportation information includes information that customizes the transportation means and collection / delivery means of the goods for each customer, and includes at least one of the following: addition of a collection / delivery base for collecting and delivering the goods; change to milk run transportation in which the goods are collected and delivered at each of multiple points while traveling around the country; change to consolidated transportation in which multiple collections and deliveries are made at once; change to split transportation in which transportation in which multiple collections and deliveries are made at once is made in multiple separate trips; change to the type and size of the vehicle that transports the goods; and joint delivery in which the goods are collected and delivered jointly with multiple customers. The control unit outputs the improved transportation information screen to the display unit in accordance with each of the addition of the collection and delivery base, the change to the milk run transportation, the change to the consolidated transportation, the change to the split transportation, the change in the vehicle type and size, or information regarding the joint delivery, The report ２ It shows the effect of reducing CO emissions. ２ This includes the designated form to be submitted to public administrative agencies that lists emissions. The information presentation unit displays the calculated current transportation mode and the CO ２ Present the emissions as entered into said report; Logistics support equipment.

2. The environment-related information calculation unit calculates the CO ２ CO emissions and CO after changing transportation mode ２ The logistics support device according to claim 1 , wherein the device calculates an amount of discharged material.

3. 3. The logistics support device according to claim 1, wherein the transportation information acquisition unit acquires the current transportation information based on shipping data and / or billing data of the customer.

4. The logistics support device according to claim 1 , wherein the current transportation information includes at least a departure address, a destination address, a shipping date, a total weight, a total number of items, and a transportation mode.

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