Logistics chain management system
US6764004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/08
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A logistics chain management system for which provides a network and databases to enable exporters or importers to book transport and storage facilities for all stages of the export/import transport/storage chain. An electronic document is created which eliminates the need to re enter data and thus reduces the incidence of errors. Quality assurance is achieved by monitoring consignments of goods with data loggers. All participants sign an agreement including predetermined transport conditions for the goods and a system manager monitors compliance using the data loggers.
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