Automated Transport Assembly and Carrier Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern supply chain systems face inefficiencies in tracking and recording different shipments, making the assembly of transports time-consuming and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that utilize a computing device to receive transport requests, communicate with a component database, select components, arrange them into a transport assembly based on a recipient identifier, generate a transport label, and input it into a carrier optimization model to recommend carriers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If manual tracking and recording of each component of each shipment is performed, then detailed shipment information is captured, but the process becomes time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical tracking and recording processes with an automated computer-based system that uses databases and software algorithms to track shipment components, select components for assembly, and generate transport labels automatically
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service automation where the computer automatically performs component selection, transport assembly arrangement, and label generation based on pre-stored shipment data, eliminating the need for manual intervention in these repetitive tasks
2Productivity
If automated component selection and transport assembly is implemented, then transport assembly efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a multi-functional computer system that performs multiple tasks including receiving transport requests, querying component databases, selecting components, arranging transport assemblies, generating labels, and optimizing carrier selection, thereby managing complexity through integrated universal functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a transport label as an intermediary element that connects the automated system's component selection process with the physical transport assembly, enabling efficient information transfer and tracking without requiring direct manual intervention at each step
3Measurement precision
If detailed transport labels identifying each component are generated, then shipment tracking accuracy is improved, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-storing component information in databases and pre-establishing transport assembly rules before actual transport requests are processed, enabling rapid label generation when needed without time-consuming manual data collection or decision-making
Data Source
AI summary
In an aspect, a system for assembling a transport is presented. A system includes a computing device. A computing device is configured to receive a transport request. A transport request comprises a recipient identifier. A computing device is configured to arrange a plurality of components into a transport assembly as a function of a recipient identifier. A computing device is configured to generate a transport label. A computing device is configured to input a transport label into a carrier optimization model. A computing device is configured to provide a recommendation of a carrier from a plurality of carriers as a function of a transport assembly and carrier optimization model.