Online Transport Logistics Network Using Private Carrier Matching
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Solution Overview
Problem
The high costs associated with traditional freight and courier services for land-based shipping due to the need for dedicated infrastructure and staff, as well as the inefficiencies in utilizing private vehicles and storage spaces for package transport.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for managing online transport logistics that connects private carriers and transit hubs through a network, utilizing AI to dynamically route packages and allocate vehicles and storage spaces, incorporating real-time tracking and flexible pick-up and drop-off options, and optimizing routes and carrier usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional freight and courier services are used for land-based shipping, then reliable package transport is achieved, but shipping costs increase due to dedicated infrastructure and staff
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a multi-functional logistics network where private vehicles serve both their original purpose (passenger transport) and package delivery. The system allows vehicles to function as on-demand delivery carriers without requiring dedicated delivery fleets, thereby reducing costs while maintaining service reliability through a shared resource model
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables private vehicle owners to voluntarily participate in package delivery as a supplementary service to their regular transportation activities. Carriers register their vehicles and availability through the platform, and the system automatically matches them with delivery requests, reducing the need for centralized dispatch infrastructure
2Object-generated harmful factors
If private citizen vehicles are utilized for package transport, then shipping costs decrease by leveraging unused space, but system complexity increases due to coordination needs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a digital platform as an intermediary that connects package shippers with private vehicle carriers. The system handles route optimization, carrier matching, tracking, and coordination automatically, reducing the complexity burden from individual users while enabling efficient utilization of private vehicles for cost-effective delivery
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically matches packages with available private vehicles based on real-time factors such as vehicle location, carrier availability, route compatibility, and package destination. This dynamic allocation allows the system to adapt to changing conditions and optimize resource utilization without requiring rigid pre-arranged logistics plans
3Reliability
If dedicated corporate infrastructure is maintained for logistics operations, then service quality is ensured, but operational expenses increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple logistics functions (package delivery, vehicle tracking, carrier management, route optimization) into a single integrated digital platform. This consolidation eliminates the need for separate dedicated infrastructure for each function, reducing operational expenses while maintaining service quality through centralized digital coordination
Data Source
AI summary
There is provided a system, method, and computer program for providing online transport logistics management for separate entities (e.g., car owners, office renters, homeowners) to their smartphone devices, facilitated by a simple front end that dynamically adjusts to various parameters, the adjustments being made seamlessly via an application server. The disclosed system, method, and computer program provide for these separate smartphone devices to be linked to others to automate the storing, delivery, and pick-up of goods and/or services.