Patent Publication Number: US-2015088565-A1

Title: Method and system for logistic managing and storage media with logistic managing function

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 201310437309.2 filed on Sep. 24, 2013, in the China Intellectual Property Office, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein. 
     FIELD 
     The present disclosure relates to a method and system for logistic managing and storage media with logistic managing function. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Logistics management is crucial for many corporations, especially the management of logistics expenses. Thus an efficient logistic expense is required. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Implementations of the present disclosure will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the attached figures, wherein: 
         FIG. 1  is a diagrammatic view of a server connecting with an ERP and a plurality of client computers. 
         FIG. 2  is a block diagram of one embodiment of function module of a logistic managing system. 
         FIG. 3  is a flowchart of one embodiment of a method for managing logistic data. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, where appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the different figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements. In addition, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments described herein. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments described herein can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the related relevant feature being described. The drawings are not necessarily to scale and the proportions of certain parts may be exaggerated to better illustrate details and features. The description is not to be considered as limiting the scope of the embodiments described herein. 
     In general, the word “module,” as used herein, refers to logic embodied in hardware or firmware, or to a collection of software commands, written in a programming language, for example, Java, C, or assembly. One or more software commands in the modules may be embedded in firmware, such as in an EPROM. Modules may comprise connected logic units, such as gates and flip-flops, and may comprise programmable units, such as programmable gate arrays or processors. The modules described herein may be implemented as either software and/or hardware modules and may be stored in any type of computer-readable medium or other computer storage system. Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings 
       FIG. 1  is a diagrammatic view of a serve  10  communicating with a plurality of client computers  30  and an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)  20 . In one embodiment, the server  10  is connected to the client computers  30  through a network. The ERP  20  is configured to record logistic data. In one embodiment, the ERP  20  can be installed in a remote computer (not shown in FIGS) or in the server  100 . 
     The client computer  30  further includes an inputting device (not shown in the Figs). The inputting device may be a mouse or a keyboard for data input. 
       FIG. 2  is a block diagram of one embodiment of the function module of a logistic managing system  100  installed in the server  10 . In one embodiment, the logistic managing system  100  includes a first receiving module  101 , a first checking module  102 , a storage  103 , an obtaining module  104 , an analyzing module  105 , a second checking module  106 , and a recording module  107 . 
     The scheme generating module  101  receives logistic quotations according to a manual operation. In one embodiment, the logistic quotations can be inputted by one or more forwarder through the inputting device of the client computer  30 . The logistic quotation includes a list of starting places and freight unit prices. The scheme generating module  101  further generates a logistic quote scheme according to the received logistic quotation. Thus, the logistic quote scheme includes one or more logistic quotation, and each logistic quotation includes the list of the starting places and freight unit prices. 
     The first checking module  102  checks the logistic quote scheme for approving the logistic quotation. In one embodiment, the first checking module  102  checks the logistic quote scheme by sending it to an approver through E-mail. When at least one logistic quotation of the logistic quote scheme is approved by the approver, the first checking module  102  stores the approved logistic quotation as the logistic price into the storage  103 . When the logistic quote scheme is rejected by the approver, the first checking module  102  generates a first reject message for indicating the forwarder that the approver is rejected the logistic quote scheme. 
     The first obtaining module  104  obtains information of a shipment according to a manual operation, the information of the shipment comprising a starting place and a mileage of the shipment. In one embodiment, the information of the shipment can be inputted by a freight forwarder through the client computer. In other embodiment, the information of the shipment can be obtained from a database. 
     The analysis module  105  generates a logistic expense sheet in a first predetermined format according to the logistic price and the information of the shipment. Thus, the starting place, the mileage and the expense of the shipment can be recorded in the logistic expense sheet. 
     The second checking module  106  checks the logistic expense sheet for approving the logistic expense. In one embodiment, the second checking module  106  checks the logistic expense sheet by sending it to the approver through E-mail. 
     When the approver approves the logistic expense sheet, the second checking module  106  generates a recording signal. When the approver rejects the logistic expense sheet, the first checking module  102  generates a second reject message for indicating the forwarder that the approver is rejected the logistic expense sheet. 
     The recording module  107  records the logistic expense sheet into the ERP  20  in response to the recording signal. 
       FIG. 3  illustrates a logistic managing method implemented by a server which is connectable with an ERP and a plurality client computer, for managing logistic data. The server includes a scheme generating module, a first checking module, a storage, an obtaining module, an analysis module, a second checking module and a recording module. Depending on the embodiment, additional steps may be added, others removed, and the ordering of the steps may be changed. 
     In block  400 , the scheme generating module receives logistic quotation according to a manual operation. In one embodiment, the logistic quotations can be inputted by one or more forwarder through the inputting device of the client computer. The logistic quotation includes the list of the starting places and freight unit prices. The scheme generating module further generates a logistic quote scheme according to the received logistic quotation. Thus, the logistic quote scheme includes one or more logistic quotation, and each logistic quotation includes the list of the starting places and freight unit prices. 
     In block  401 , the first checking module checks the logistic quote scheme for approving the logistic quotation. In one embodiment, the first checking module checks the logistic quote scheme by sending it to an approver through E-mail. 
     In block  402 , the first checking module determines whether the logistic quote scheme is approved or not. When the approver approves at least one logistic quotation of the logistic quote scheme, the block  401  is implemented. When the approver rejects the logistic quote scheme, the first checking module generates a first reject message for indicating the forwarder that the approver is rejected the logistic quote scheme, and the block  400  is implemented. 
     In block  403 , the first checking module stores the approved logistic quotation as the logistic price in the storage. The logistic price includes the list of the starting places and freight unit prices. 
     In block  404 , the obtaining module obtains information of a shipment according to a manual operation, the information of the shipment comprising a starting place and a mileage of the shipment. In one embodiment, the information of the shipment can be inputted by a freight forwarder through the client computer. In other embodiment, the information of the shipment can be obtained from a database. 
     In block  405 , the analysis module generates a logistic expense sheet in a first predetermined format according to the logistic price and the information of the shipment. Thus, the starting place, the mileage and the expense of the shipment can be recorded in the logistic expense sheet. 
     In block  406 , the analysis module checks the logistic expense sheet for approving the logistic expense. In one embodiment, the second checking module  106  checks the logistic expense sheet by sending it to the approver through E-mail. 
     In block  407 , the analysis module determines whether the logistic expense sheet is approved or not. When the logistic expense sheet is rejected by the approver, the block  408  is implemented. When the logistic expense sheet is approved by the approver, the block  409  is implemented. 
     In block  408 , the first checking module generates a second reject message for indicating the forwarder that the approver is rejected the logistic expense sheet. 
     In block  409 , the recording module records the logistic expense sheet into the ERP. 
     The embodiments shown and described above are only examples. Even though numerous characteristics and advantages of the present technology have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of the structure and function of the present disclosure, the disclosure is illustrative only, and changes may be made in the detail, including in matters of shape, size, and arrangement of the parts within the principles of the present disclosure, up to and including the full extent established by the broad general meaning of the terms used in the claims.