Method for transmitting logistics information
First Claim
1. A method for transmitting logistics information in a community of role players, the method comprising:
- providing a logistics control system on an electronic communications network upon which logistics information can be transmitted on-line by the role players;
assigning each role player an authority to access the system, the authority being commensurate with that role player'"'"'s function in the system;
providing a log-in window for each role player having authority to access the system;
assigning corresponding access control items from an access control list to each role player in accordance with the authority of that role player.
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Abstract
A method for transmitting logistics information among a plurality of role players includes a logistics control system operating on an electronic communications network. The system has a security mechanism which assigns different authorities to various role players in accordance with a particular function of each role player. Logistics information provided by any role player under his authority can be posted onto a shared area of a network server. Only role players who are so authorized can access the logistics information. Access can be done in real time. Thus logistics information can be transferred and shared in real time, while confidential information as between two role players is not accessible by a third role player.
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1. A method for transmitting logistics information in a community of role players, the method comprising:
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providing a logistics control system on an electronic communications network upon which logistics information can be transmitted on-line by the role players;
assigning each role player an authority to access the system, the authority being commensurate with that role player'"'"'s function in the system;
providing a log-in window for each role player having authority to access the system;
assigning corresponding access control items from an access control list to each role player in accordance with the authority of that role player. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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12. A method for transmitting logistics information in a community of role players, the method comprising:
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generating ordering information for at least one item by a first portion of the role players, and posting the ordering information on a logistics control system on an electronic communications network;
accessing the ordering information on the system by a second portion of the role players, and organizing supply of the at least one item according to the ordering information;
generating shipment information regarding transportation of the at least one item and posting the shipment information on the system by the second portion of the role players; and
accessing the shipment information on the system, generating dispatch confirmation information and posting the dispatch confirmation information on the system by a third portion of the role players.
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18. A method for trading goods and transmitting corresponding logistics information among a purchaser, a vendor and a forwarder, comprising the steps of:
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providing a system sharing with the purchaser, the vendor and the forwarder while each having different authorities to enter some portions of the whole system;
the purchaser entering the system and posting an order information thereon;
the vender informed of the incoming order information, entering the system and accessing details of the order information and preparing supply of at least some items requested by said order information;
the vender further posting shipment information on the system once said supply is ready;
both of said purchaser and said forwarder informed of said shipment information;
whereinthe forwarder enters the system and further posts dispatch confirmation information on the system which the purchaser and the vender are later informed of.
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