System for controlling physical distribution pallets

Details System for controlling physical distribution pallets System for controlling physical distribution pallets

1996-10-15

1999-08-03

Grant, William

Boots, shoes, and leggings

3644682, 36447803, 705 28, G06F 1900

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059333545

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a system for controlling physical distribution pallets, by which it is possible to accurately identify status of pallets, to set up an adequate forwarding plan of pallets, and to accomplish physical distribution in smooth manner. The system comprises wireless detecting means 22 mounted on pallets and for detecting pallet control information transmitted from transmitting means 21 which stores pallet control information of said pallet and transmits in wireless, pallet stock data storage means 23 for receiving and storing the pallet control information detected by the wireless detecting means via a wide area communication network, and pallet status judging means 24 for judging whether the pallet stored in memory of the pallet stock data storage means is empty or not based on the pallet control information of said pallet. Further, it comprises supply and demand predicting means 27 for predicting supply and demand of pallets at physical distribution bases and planning means 29 for setting up a forwarding plan for forwarding pallets at minimal cost between physical distribution bases. It is possible according to the present system to accurately identify the status of pallets, to set up an adequate forwarding plan for pallets, and to accomplish smooth physical distribution.

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