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    • 专利摘要:
    The present invention relates to a method for logistic management of a shipment, wherein the shipment is followed from departure to arrival by means of adaptable digitally readable codes.
    公开号:BE1023085B1
    申请号:E2015/5659
    申请日:2015-10-14
    公开日:2016-11-18
    发明作者:Jozef MERGAN
    申请人:Finesse bvba；
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    专利说明:

    METHOD FOR LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL DOMAIN
    The invention relates to a method for logistics management.
    BACKGROUND ART
    Insufficient transparency in a logistics chain can be a problem in connection with, among other things, the efficiency of logistics processes.
    There is therefore a need for a logistics process management facility that can ensure a high level of transparency between the parties involved in a logistics process.
    The present invention aims to find a solution for this above-mentioned problem.
    SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
    The invention relates to a method for logistics management of a shipment in which the shipment is monitored from departure to arrival by means of adjustable digitally readable codes.
    In this method, a digitally readable code can be read with a mobile device and the digitally readable code can store the necessary data concerning the shipment via a computer network. Data that can be monitored include the position and the passage of time.
    DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
    Figure 1 Schematic representation of a general method for logistics management according to an embodiment of the present invention.
    Figure 2 Basic information, fixed information and variable and adaptable information in connection with the method for logistics management according to an embodiment of the present invention.
    DETAILED DESCRIPTION
    The invention relates to a method for logistics management of a shipment in which the shipment is monitored from departure to arrival by means of adjustable digitally readable codes.
    Unless defined otherwise, all terms used in the description of the invention, including technical and scientific terms, have the meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art of the invention. For a better assessment of the description of the invention, the following terms are explicitly explained. "A", "de" and "het" in this document refer to both the singular and the plural unless the context clearly assumes otherwise. For example, "a segment" means one or more than one segment.
    The terms "include", "comprising", "consist of", "consisting of", "provided with", "contain", "containing", "include", "including", "contents", "contents" are synonyms and are inclusive or open terms indicating the presence of what follows, and which do not preclude or preclude the presence of other components, features, elements, members, steps, known from or described in the prior art.
    The invention relates to a cloud-based tool that aims to connect all parties within a certain supply (cold) chain and to guarantee transparency within the chain. More specifically, the invention relates to a method in which this cloud-based tool is used for logistics management of a shipment.
    A distinction is made between two groups of users: B2B and B2C. The first group concerns a user or reader of a logistic nature and the second group concerns a consumer as a user or reader. The relevant cloud-based tool supports "lane validation processes", "lane mapping and analysis" and "rooth cause analysis" for logistical processes of time and temperature-crystal goods.
    When creating a shipment, basic information about the shipment is entered and the various parties within the process are identified. Once finished, the cloud-based tool creates a unique code for the shipment ("specific unique identification code" or SUI) as well as a QR code. Each party must download an App (suitable for all common multimedia) on a mobile device, for example, but not limited to, a smartphone. The code is then applied to the shipment, pallet or even carton level. In addition to, or instead of, a QR code, it could also be possible to use a bar code as a digitally readable code.
    Each time the shipment is moved to the next party, it will scan the QR code and the App will display a drop-down menu with some crucial questions. As a non-limiting example of a crucial question, a question about the quality of the product can be considered. This information is written to the platform and added to the QR code. For further determinations, the digitally readable code is therefore supplemented in time. This is how the shipment is structured. All parties are notified with alerts at every "movement" or movement or relocation of the shipment. The cloud-based tool also offers the possibility to upload documents and photos.
    In addition to these basic functions of the platform, this is structured in such a way that temperature loggers can be integrated with the cloud-based tool. Currently this version is based on the "perishable" sector but a modified version for the Pharma industry with their specific requirements will also be produced. For the "perishable sector" one can think of perishable goods, for example foodstuffs. These foods may include fruit, vegetables, fish or meat.
    Once a B2B shipment has been created, the same QR can be used by the consumer who purchases a product that is tracked through the cloud-based tool. If the QR code is scanned by a non-professional party or if the person is not part of the specific chain, the QR code will direct the user to a sub-website that will provide the basic information about the product itself (origin, type, shipping date, supermarket arrival, etc.). This information is free to choose or determine.
    The use of cloud based platforms, QR codes and Apps is not new. What makes the above cloud-based tool unique in our eyes and what has never been commercialized before is the dynamic use of a QR code. The mobile device becomes a scanning device that not only writes the information that is entered to the platform (computer network or cloud network) but also converts the location and the identification of the user into usable data to map the supply chain. So if a user scans a QR code, the cloud-based tool knows who the registered party is and the location is also written with it. The cloud-based tool is written in such a way that it is a flexible platform that is open to expansion, integration and personalization. The combination of communication simplification, transcending stakeholder, in combination with real-time mapping and monitoring of the logistics chain makes this a unique product.
    Figure 1 provides a schematic representation of integrating fixed information and variable information in a cloud network, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 shows a, non-limiting, description of basic information, fixed information, and variable and customizable information related to the logistics management method using the cloud-based tool, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
    权利要求:
    Claims (15)
    [1]
    CONCLUSIONS
    1. Method of logistic management of a shipment whereby the shipment is monitored from departure to arrival using adjustable digitally readable codes.
    [2]
    Method according to claim 1, wherein the code is a bar code or a QR code, which is readable with a mobile device.
    [3]
    Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the digitally readable code stores the necessary data about the shipment via a computer network.
    [4]
    Method according to claim 3, characterized in that the digitally readable code is supplemented in time with further determinations.
    [5]
    The method of claim 4 wherein different types of information are available for different types of readers.
    [6]
    Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the temperature of the shipment is monitored.
    [7]
    Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the position of the shipment is followed.
    [8]
    Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the time lapse of the shipment is monitored.
    [9]
    Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the quality of the shipment is monitored.
    [10]
    The method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the determining are photos.
    [11]
    The method of any one of the preceding claims 5-10, wherein the reader is of a logistical nature.
    [12]
    The method of any one of the preceding claims 5-10, wherein the reader is a consumer.
    [13]
    Method according to one of the preceding claims 1-12, wherein the shipment concerns perishable goods, for example foodstuffs.
    [14]
    The method of claim 13, wherein the shipment is fruit and / or vegetables.
    [15]
    The method of claim 13, wherein the shipment involves fish or meat.
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    法律状态:
    2017-10-30| FG| Patent granted|Effective date: 20161118 |
    2017-10-30| HC| Change of name of the owners|Owner name: SKY FRESH BVBA; BE Free format text: DETAILS ASSIGNMENT: CHANGE OF OWNER(S), CHANGEMENT NOM PROPRIETAIRE; FORMER OWNER NAME: FINESSE BVBA Effective date: 20170613 |
    优先权:
    申请号 | 申请日 | 专利标题
    BEBE2014/0768|2014-10-16|
    BE201400768|2014-10-16|
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