SHIPPER/RECEIVER FLEET OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

Systems and methods for providing a graphical interface and application for managing assets and products in and between shipper/receiver facilities such as a plant, a port, a warehouse, or a lot. Embodiments of the invention provide a shipper/receiver management software application configured to manage assets and products pro-actively by maximizing visibility of the shipper/receiver facility and by providing selectable options to a user to improve operations across the shipper/receiver facility and between shipper/receiver facilities. Aspects can be directed toward fleet and individual asset optimization according to various constraints and values, including orders, availability, revenues, costs, and others.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
receiving a shipping schedule including a set of scheduled orders, into at least one controller; receiving a new order identifying at least one product to be shipped, into the at least one controller; identifying one or more assets available to the new order, using the at least one controller; calculating at least one cost associated with the new order and the one or more assets available, using the at least one controller; selecting at least one of the one or more assets available to complete the new order based on the shipping schedule and the at least one cost, using the at least one controller; and adding the new order to the shipping schedule, using the at least one controller.