Space management system for operating shared logistics mfcs in urban area

Abstract

The present invention relates to a space management system for operating shared logistics MFCs in an urban area, comprising: a space matching unit which measures delivery distances between shared logistics centers distributed and constructed in an urban area, so as to classify delivery destinations for warehousing, generates logistics center connection information for distributing, to each of the classified delivery destinations, an item loading space for an item to be warehoused at each logistics center, and transmits warehousing request information to a logistics center terminal linked to a logistics center classified according to the logistics center connection information; and an inventory loading management unit which receives, from the space matching unit, item information corresponding to the warehousing request information, and which monitors storage / loading state information of warehoused inventory products in correspondence to the received item information so as to manage access permission status information for each piece of delivery information. According to one embodiment of the present invention, logistics center connection information generated through loading space-specific matching of logistics centers is registered, storage / loading state information of warehoused inventory products is monitored in correspondence to product information so that an access permission status for each piece of delivery information is managed, and thus the storage positions and loading states of the inventory products of the shared logistics centers distributed and constructed in an urban area can be identified, and rider terminal inquiries can be made with just the delivery information.

Description

Space management system for operating shared logistics MFCs in urban areas

[0001] The present invention relates to an order management system for operating a shared logistics MFC (Micro Fulfillment Center) in an urban area, and more specifically, to a technology for providing efficient space and delivery management of a shared logistics center dispersed in an urban area by registering logistics center linkage information generated by matching loading spaces of each logistics center, monitoring storage / loading status information of stocked products to correspond to product information in each linked logistics center, and providing delivery information to an approved rider terminal through entry / exit control when a product is shipped.

[0002] As the industrial paradigm shifts, demand is increasing for technologies that can overcome the physical limitations of conventional logistics systems and maximize productivity.

[0003] Conventional logistics centers play a very important role in the delivery process from producers to final consumers, where products are supplied from multiple producers, stored, and prepared for delivery, and serve as the center of fast and accurate delivery. They perform procedures such as receiving goods from producers to logistics centers, inventorying the received goods in warehouses, stacking the stocked goods on shelves for efficient packing, and shipping, where the loaded goods are loaded onto delivery vehicles to begin delivery from the logistics center to consumers.

[0004] These conventional logistics centers are built in transportation hubs on the outskirts of cities, and are operated based on large-scale facilities in the form of automated warehouses, taking advantage of the large land area. The overall logistics is managed by packing the goods loaded into a single logistics center at each base into delivery boxes and delivering them by courier or small trucks.

[0005] However, it is difficult to accurately set the delivery time due to traffic congestion while the logistics center is traveling from the outskirts of the metropolitan area to the final delivery destination, the consumer's doorstep, and there are problems such as difficulty in maintaining the freshness of fresh products while delivering them due to inaccurate delivery time, distance, and long travel time due to traffic volume.

[0006] Additionally, if ordinary people participate as delivery drivers, product delivery can be achieved quickly and at a low price. However, if the logistics center is located outside the metropolitan area, it is difficult to utilize the ordinary delivery driver system.

[0007] Accordingly, the applicant registers logistics center linkage information generated by matching loading spaces for each logistics center, monitors the storage / loading status information of stocked products to correspond to product information at each linked logistics center, and provides delivery information to an approved rider terminal through entry and exit control when a product is shipped, thereby proposing a system that provides efficient space and delivery management of shared logistics centers dispersed across urban areas.

[0008] One embodiment of the present invention registers logistics center linkage information generated by matching loading spaces for each logistics center, monitors storage / loading status information of stock products received to correspond to product information, and manages access authority status information for each delivery information, thereby enabling the identification of storage locations and loading statuses of stock products in shared logistics centers dispersed in urban areas, and enabling rider terminal searches using only delivery information.

[0009] One embodiment of the present invention for achieving such a technical task is a space management system for operating a shared logistics MFC in an urban area, characterized by including a space matching unit that measures the delivery distance between shared logistics centers dispersed in an urban area to classify delivery destinations to be received, generates logistics center linkage information that distributes the product loading space for products to be received in each logistics center by the classified delivery destinations, and transmits a stocking request information to a logistics center terminal linked with the logistics center classified according to the logistics center linkage information; and an inventory loading management unit that receives product information corresponding to the stocking request information from the space matching unit, monitors storage / loading status information of stocked products corresponding to the received product information, and manages access authority status information for each delivery information.

[0010] Preferably, the method further comprises an access / delivery management unit that receives delivery information and access / authorization status information corresponding to the shipment request information from the inventory management unit and transmits the delivery information to a rider terminal linked to the access / authorization status information.

[0011] The space matching unit is characterized by including a logistics base calculation module that, when receiving space matching request information from a logistics center terminal, measures the delivery distance between shared logistics centers dispersed in an urban area and classifies delivery destinations to be received; a product loading linkage module that generates logistics center linkage information that distributes product loading spaces for products to be received at each logistics center by classified delivery destinations, and registers and stores the generated logistics center linkage information together with a unique identification ID of the logistics center terminal in a space DB; and an incoming product classification module that transmits incoming product request information to a logistics center terminal linked to a logistics center classified to correspond to the logistics center linkage information.

[0012] The inventory management unit is characterized by including an inventory management module that receives product information corresponding to the stocking request information from the space matching unit, receives and monitors storage / loading status information of inventory products received in the logistics center from the logistics center terminal, and stores and manages the stocking request information and the storage / loading status information of inventory products in the inventory DB; and an access authority management module that updates the storage / loading status information stored in the inventory DB to deduct product information corresponding to the shipping request information and transmits access authority status information for each delivery information to the access / delivery management unit.

[0013] In addition, the access delivery management unit is characterized by including an access delivery management module that receives delivery information and access authority status information corresponding to shipment request information from the inventory loading management unit and stores and manages them in a delivery DB; and a rider management module that matches rider registration information indexed from the delivery DB with access authority status information and transmits delivery information to a rider terminal linked to the access authority status information.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention as described above, by registering logistics center linkage information generated through matching by loading space of the logistics center, and monitoring the storage / loading status information of stock products received to correspond to the product information, and managing the access authority status by delivery information, it is possible to grasp the storage location and loading status of stock products of shared logistics centers dispersed in urban areas, and it is possible to search the rider terminal with only the delivery information.

[0015] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a space management system for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a space matching unit of a space management system for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an inventory management unit of a space management system for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an access / delivery management unit of a space management system for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a space management method for operating a shared logistics MFC in an urban area according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a process after step S510 of a space management method for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed process for step S502 of a space management method for operating a shared logistics MFC in an urban area according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed process for step S504 of a space management method for operating a shared logistics MFC in an urban area according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 9 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed process for step S506 of a space management method for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to the present invention.

[0024] Figure 10 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed process for step S508 of a space management method for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to the present invention.

[0025] The specific features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description based on the accompanying drawings. Prior to this, the terms and words used in this specification and claims should be interpreted with meanings and concepts consistent with the technical spirit of the present invention, based on the principle that the inventor can appropriately define the concepts of the terms to best describe his or her invention. Furthermore, it should be noted that detailed descriptions of known functions and structures related to the present invention have been omitted if they are deemed to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention.

[0026] As illustrated in FIG. 1, a space management system (S) for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to the present invention comprises a space matching unit (100) that measures delivery distances between shared logistics centers dispersed in an urban area to classify delivery destinations to be received, generates logistics center linkage information that distributes product loading spaces for products to be received at each logistics center by the classified delivery destinations, and transmits receipt request information to a logistics center terminal (10) linked to a logistics center classified according to the logistics center linkage information; an inventory loading management unit (200) that receives product information corresponding to the receipt request information from the space matching unit (100) and monitors storage / loading status information of inventory products received to correspond to the received product information, and manages access authority status information for each delivery information; and an access / delivery management unit (300) that receives delivery information and access authority status information corresponding to shipment request information from the inventory loading management unit (200) and transmits delivery information to a rider terminal (20) linked to the access authority status information.

[0027] Although specific mention will be omitted below, the logistics center terminal (10) and rider terminal (20) of the space management system (S) for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to the present invention may be configured as any one of a PC, laptop, smartphone or tablet that can install an app and connect to each other through an information and communication network.

[0028] In addition, although the target linked to the access authority status information in the space management system (S) for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to the present invention is described as a rider terminal (20), the target of linkage is not limited to the rider terminal (20), and may include any terminal among a courier, quick delivery, or general public that is registered in the access delivery management unit (300) and capable of delivery.

[0029]

[0030] Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 2, the space matching unit (100) of the space management system (S) for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to the present invention will be described as follows.

[0031] The space matching unit (100) is configured to include a logistics base calculation module (110) that measures the delivery distance between shared logistics centers dispersed in an urban area and classifies delivery locations to be received when receiving space matching request information from a logistics center terminal (10), a product loading linkage module (120) that generates logistics center linkage information that distributes product loading space for products to be received at each logistics center by classified delivery locations, and registers the generated logistics center linkage information together with the unique identification ID of the logistics center terminal (10) to store and manage it in a space DB, and an incoming product classification module (130) that transmits incoming product request information to a logistics center terminal (10) that is linked to a logistics center classified to correspond to the logistics center linkage information.

[0032] Specifically, the logistics base calculation module (110) is configured to classify registered shared logistics centers by base and measure the delivery distance between the classified shared logistics centers to classify the delivery destinations where goods will be received. It is desirable to understand that the classification of delivery destinations is intended to enable grouping of delivery destinations centered on bases by matching shared logistics centers when the distance between delivery destinations exceeds a standard value.

[0033] In addition, the goods loading linkage module (120) generates logistics center linkage information that distributes the goods loading space for goods to be received at each logistics center by delivery location classified by the logistics base calculation module (110), and registers the generated logistics center linkage information together with the unique identification ID of the logistics center terminal (10) and stores and manages it in the space DB.

[0034] In addition, the incoming goods classification module (130) transmits the incoming goods request information to the logistics center terminal (10) linked to the logistics center classified to correspond to the logistics center linkage information, and receives the product information corresponding to the incoming goods request information from the logistics center terminal (10) and transmits it to the inventory loading management unit (200). Here, it is preferable to understand the incoming goods request information as information for warehousing the products to each of the logistics centers distributed by delivery location classified by the product loading linkage module (120).

[0035] In addition, the space matching unit (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to transmit to the access / delivery management unit (300) available space information including idle space (location, area, floor, etc.) that can be occupied within a specific area, maximum loadable information of a single available space, loadable information for each idle space for each customer, and idle space occupancy management information that enables occupancy in advance.

[0036] In addition, the space matching unit (100) provides functions for managing storage reservations, issuing storage certificates for storage reservations, providing storage information for occupied spaces, providing storage locations and storage methods, providing information on the number of items to be loaded in idle spaces, and managing storage time information.

[0037] According to this space matching unit (100), space information can be classified based on a specific region, the number of loads that can be loaded can be calculated by dividing the square footage that the host can provide into a common load size, the inventory status can be monitored in real time, reservations can be linked only for the possible load amount by comparing it with the remaining load amount in the space, a storage certificate issued for loading authentication for the reserved space can be attached to the loaded item and managed, a notification message can be provided to the occupied space when a storage reservation is made, information such as the floor number, entrance / exit location, and entry / exit method can be provided, the schedule of the space can be managed, and when the item arrives in the space, it can be confirmed by taking a picture of the storage certificate (ticket).

[0038]

[0039] Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 3, the inventory management unit (200) of the space management system (S) for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to the present invention will be examined as follows.

[0040] The inventory management unit (200) is configured to include an inventory management module (210) that receives product information corresponding to the stocking request information from the space matching unit (100), monitors the storage / loading status information of inventory products received in the logistics center by receiving it from the logistics center terminal (10), and stores and manages the stocking request information and the storage / loading status information of inventory products in the inventory DB, and an access authority management module (220) that updates the storage / loading status information stored in the inventory DB to deduct product information corresponding to the shipping request information and transmits access authority status information for each delivery information to the access / delivery management unit (300).

[0041] Specifically, when the access authority management module (220) receives shipment request information from an administrator terminal or a seller terminal, it updates the storage / loading status information stored in the inventory DB and simultaneously generates access authority status information for each shipment information. It is preferable to understand that the access authority status information generated at this time is information that grants permission for the rider terminal (20) to enter the logistics center and to ship goods corresponding to the goods information.

[0042] In addition, the inventory management unit (200) according to one embodiment of the present invention provides a function for checking the quantity and type of goods actually loaded in each space and a function for checking real-time inventory quantity information in each space, provides a temporary shipment suspension function for temporarily suspending shipment of goods received when necessary, and provides a shipment omission notification function.

[0043] According to this inventory management unit (200), the location of the relevant item can be tracked and confirmed using the code of the storage receipt (ticket), and the status of the loaded item can be managed through a system call whenever it changes, and notifications can be provided regarding inventory that has not been shipped at the scheduled shipping time.

[0044]

[0045] Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 4, the access / delivery management unit (300) of the space management system (S) for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to the present invention will be examined as follows.

[0046] The access delivery management unit (300) is configured to include an access delivery management module (310) that receives delivery information and access authority status information corresponding to the shipment request information from the inventory loading management unit (200) and stores and manages them in a delivery DB, and a rider management module (320) that matches rider registration information indexed from the delivery DB with access authority status information and transmits delivery information to a rider terminal (20) linked with the access authority status information.

[0047] Specifically, the entry / exit delivery management module (310) receives delivery information and entry / exit authority status information corresponding to the shipment request information from the inventory management unit (200), registers them in the delivery DB, and stores and manages the unique identification ID of the rider terminal (20) registered for each logistics center in the delivery DB.

[0048] In addition, the rider management module (320) is configured to transmit delivery information to a rider terminal (20) linked to access authority status information. At this time, the delivery information can be transmitted to any terminal among a courier, quick service, or general public that is registered in the delivery DB and capable of delivery.

[0049] In addition, the entry / exit delivery management unit (300) according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to provide a function for checking the predicted delivery time and the actual delivery time in advance, and to provide delivery space information, access authority information, delivery inventory information, and delivery completion information.

[0050] According to this entry / exit delivery management unit (300), it provides a function to check the location and entry / exit information of which idle space the goods to be shipped are loaded in, and when linking entry / exit information such as IoT is required, it provides authorization information through API, provides information on the delivery person's entry / exit within the building and pickup authority for goods, and can check which goods and how many are shipped to the idle space.

[0051]

[0052] Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 5, a space management method for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to the present invention will be described as follows.

[0053] First, the space matching unit (100) measures the delivery distance between shared logistics centers dispersed throughout the urban area and classifies the delivery destinations to be received (S502).

[0054] Next, the space matching unit (100) generates logistics center linkage information that distributes the product loading space for products to be delivered to each logistics center by the classified delivery location (S504).

[0055] Next, the space matching unit (100) transmits the stocking request information to the logistics center terminal (10) linked to the logistics center classified according to the logistics center linkage information (S506).

[0056] Next, the inventory management unit (200) receives product information corresponding to the stocking request information from the space matching unit (100) (S508).

[0057] Next, the inventory management department (200) monitors the storage / loading status information of the received inventory products to correspond to the product information received in response to the stocking request information, and manages the access authority status information for each delivery information (S510).

[0058]

[0059] Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 6, the process after step S510 of the space management method for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to the present invention will be examined as follows.

[0060] After step S510, the entry / exit delivery management unit (300) receives the delivery information and entry / exit authority status information corresponding to the shipment request information from the inventory management unit (200) (S602).

[0061] Then, the entry / exit delivery management department (300) transmits delivery information to the rider terminal (20) linked to the entry / exit authority status information (S604).

[0062]

[0063] Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 7, the detailed process for step S502 of the space management method for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to the present invention will be examined as follows.

[0064] First, the space matching unit (100) determines whether to receive space matching request information from the logistics center terminal (10) (S702).

[0065] As a result of the judgment in step S702, if space matching request information is received, the space matching unit (100) measures the delivery distance between shared logistics centers dispersed in the urban area (S704).

[0066] And, the logistics center and delivery location to be received are classified according to the delivery distance measured by the space matching unit (100) (S706).

[0067]

[0068] Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 8, the detailed process of step S504 of the space management method for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to the present invention will be examined as follows.

[0069] After step S502, the space matching unit (100) creates logistics center linkage information that distributes the goods loading space for goods to be received at each logistics center by classified delivery location (S802).

[0070] Then, the logistics center linkage information generated by the space matching unit (100) is registered together with the unique identification ID of the logistics center terminal (10) and stored and managed in the space DB (S804).

[0071]

[0072] Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 9, the detailed process for step S506 of the space management method for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to the present invention will be examined as follows.

[0073] After step S504, the space matching unit (100) transmits the receipt request information to the logistics center terminal (10) linked to the logistics center classified to correspond to the logistics center linkage information (S902).

[0074] Then, the space matching unit (100) receives the product information corresponding to the stocking request information from the logistics center terminal (10) and transmits it to the inventory management unit (200) (S904).

[0075]

[0076] Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 10, the detailed process for step S508 of the space management method for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC according to the present invention will be examined as follows.

[0077] After step S506, the inventory management unit (200) receives product information corresponding to the stocking request information from the space matching unit (100) (S1002).

[0078] Next, the inventory management unit (200) receives and monitors the storage / loading status information of inventory products received at the logistics center from the logistics center terminal (10) (S1004).

[0079] In addition, the inventory management department (200) stores and manages the stocking request information and the storage / loading status information of inventory products in the inventory DB (S1006).

[0080] According to the present invention as described above, by registering logistics center linkage information generated through matching by loading space of the logistics center, monitoring the storage / loading status information of the stock products received to correspond to the product information, and managing the access authority status by delivery information, it is possible to grasp the storage location and loading status of the stock products of the shared logistics centers dispersed in the urban area, and to search the rider terminal using only the delivery information.

[0081] While preferred embodiments have been described and illustrated to illustrate the technical concept of the present invention, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the configuration and operation described herein, and that numerous modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the technical concept. Accordingly, all such appropriate modifications and variations, as well as their equivalents, should be considered within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A space matching unit that measures the delivery distance between shared logistics centers dispersed in urban areas, classifies the delivery destinations to be received, creates logistics center linkage information that distributes the loading space for goods to be received at each logistics center according to the classified delivery destinations, and transmits the receipt request information to the logistics center terminal linked to the logistics center classified according to the logistics center linkage information; and A space management system for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC, characterized by including an inventory loading management unit that receives product information corresponding to inventory request information from the above space matching unit, monitors storage / loading status information of inventory products received corresponding to the received product information, and manages access authority status information by delivery information.

2. In paragraph 1, A space management system for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC, characterized in that it further includes an access delivery management unit that receives delivery information and access authority status information corresponding to the shipment request information from the above inventory management unit and transmits the delivery information to a rider terminal linked to the access authority status information.

3. In paragraph 1, The above space matching part When receiving space matching request information from the above logistics center terminal, a logistics base calculation module that measures the delivery distance between shared logistics centers dispersed in the urban area and classifies the delivery destination to be received; A product loading linkage module that creates logistics center linkage information that distributes the product loading space for products to be received at each logistics center by classified delivery location, and registers the created logistics center linkage information together with the unique identification ID of the logistics center terminal and stores and manages it in the space DB; and A space management system for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC, characterized in that it includes an incoming goods classification module that transmits incoming goods request information to a logistics center terminal linked to a logistics center classified to correspond to the above logistics center linkage information.

4. In paragraph 1, The above inventory management department, An inventory loading management module that receives product information corresponding to the stocking request information from the above space matching unit, receives and monitors the storage / loading status information of inventory products received in the logistics center from the logistics center terminal, and stores and manages the stocking request information and the storage / loading status information of inventory products in the inventory DB; and A space management system for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC, characterized by including an access authority management module that updates storage / loading status information stored in the inventory DB to deduct product information corresponding to shipment request information and transmits access authority status information for each delivery information to the access delivery management department.

5. In paragraph 2, The above-mentioned entry / exit delivery management department is, An entry / exit delivery management module that receives the shipment request information and corresponding delivery information and access authority status information from the above inventory management unit and stores and manages them in the delivery DB; and A space management system for operating an urban area shared logistics MFC, characterized by including a rider management module that matches rider registration information indexed from the above delivery DB with access authority status information and transmits delivery information to a rider terminal linked to the access authority status information.

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