Logistics Management System With Self-Stacking Cargo Platforms

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current logistics and cargo delivery systems face inefficiencies, lack of visibility and tracking, reliance on manual processes, environmental impact, and challenges in last-mile delivery.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a computer program product and hardware devices that provides an end-to-end solution for global logistics management, including optimized routing, real-time tracking, and efficient package placement using self-stacking platforms and shipping platforms.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual processes are used for logistics coordination, then ease of operation is maintained, but productivity decreases and errors increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelogistics coordination efficiencyVSAvoidmanual process reliance

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual paperwork and administrative tasks with an automated computer system that processes logistics coordination. The system automatically handles package tracking, route optimization, and delivery scheduling, eliminating the need for manual intervention in these processes while significantly improving productivity and reducing errors.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service functionality where packages automatically receive tracking numbers, statuses are updated without manual intervention, and delivery information is provided automatically to customers. This reduces the need for manual coordination while maintaining operational efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Object-affected harmful factors

If traditional fossil fuel-based transportation is used, then ease of operation is maintained, but environmental harm increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegreenhouse gas emissionsVSAvoiddelivery efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the energy source parameter from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources such as electric vehicles or renewable energy-powered transportation. This parameter change reduces greenhouse gas emissions while the system optimizes delivery routes to maintain or improve delivery efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The system converts the previously harmful fossil fuel-based transportation into beneficial alternative energy sources, transforming an environmental harm into an environmental benefit while maintaining operational capabilities through optimized logistics coordination.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

3Loss of information

If real-time tracking systems are implemented, then visibility and monitoring improve, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecargo visibilityVSAvoidtracking system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The tracking system is integrated into the existing logistics management software, allowing a single system to perform multiple functions including package tracking, route optimization, delivery scheduling, and customer communication. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity while providing comprehensive visibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the tracking functionality with the existing logistics coordination system, combining package monitoring with route optimization and delivery management. This integration eliminates the need for separate complex tracking systems while maintaining real-time visibility of cargo locations and statuses.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Productivity

If optimized routing algorithms are used, then productivity improves, but measurement and detection difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedelivery route efficiencyVSAvoidroute optimization measurement

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The routing system continuously monitors delivery performance and uses feedback to refine and optimize routes. By analyzing actual delivery data and comparing it with predicted outcomes, the system automatically adjusts routing strategies to improve efficiency while maintaining measurable and detectable performance metrics.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20250148410A1Integrated System for Global Logistics Distribution And Fulfillment Management

Publication Date: 2025.05.08 JACOBSON DAVID A

AI summary

The present disclosure provides a system, method and a computer product for the management of the global logistics. The system comprises a computer program product that is provided to route and optimize the delivery of one or more packages of the logistics, group the one or more packages based on a specific criteria, and track the logistic in a real-time. Further, the system comprises one or more shipping platforms made of an enclosure body and one or more lightweight cargo containers, and one or more self-stacking platform configured within the lightweight container of the one or more shipping platforms.