| 摘要 |
<p>A logistics method is disclosed that provides logistics computer programming for controlling a plurality of transports (252) to supply a plurality of delivery locations (248) from one or more bases (226, 254). Each of the bases (226, 254) and delivery locations (248) are in communication with a central database (202), preferably an Internet server database, that contains updated logistics information. The central database (202) is preferably automatically updated at selectable intervals as to transport location, destination, fuel level, speed, and heading (286). Manifests (326) may be originated at the respective delivery location (248) or at an associated base (226, 254) and are stored in the central database (202). Given information about each transport such as load capacity, fuel level, location intelligence (284), and the like that is stored in the central database (202) and information about the materials (350), manifest status (348), and other factors, potential least cost delivery routes (422) using capable transports (424) can be automatically produced for selection by an operator (432). The computer programming associates a status designation (348) with each manifest such as outstanding, staged, printed, loaded, unloaded, and cancelled (354).</p> |
