18-05-2012, 02:58 PM
CONSIGNMENT TRACKER
CONSIGNMENT TRACKER.ppt (Size: 2.48 MB / Downloads: 51)
DISADVANTAGES OF PRESENT SYSTEM
1.The performance of the system depends on
individual efficiency.
2.The consigner and consignee are unaware of the
status of consignment.
3.Rescheduling is not possible.
4.If route is altered tracking is not possible.
ADVANTAGES OF PROPOSED SYSTEM
1.A fully automated system that minimizes errors due to manual inefficiency.
2.Routes are displayed through site maps which makes it user friendly to track the consignment.
3.All ports can be interconnected which enables faster reliable communication.
4.Effective to consigners, consignees and group of employees in the port.
5.Low cost involved in maintenance.
6. Data is maintained securely preventing unauthorized access.
MODULES
LOGIN AND SECURITY
2. CONSIGNER REGISTRATION
3. CONSIGNMENT BOOKING
4. CONSIGNMENT CANCELLATION
5. CONSIGNMENT RE-SCHEDULING
6. CONSIGNMENT DELIVERY
7. ON-LINE TRACKER
8. REPORTS
Login & Security:
The module identifies the users of the system typically there are
two types of users
1) Administrator user – Employees working at the port.
2) End users (consignee, consigner) - Creation and maintenance
of above users are handled in their module.
Consigner Registration:
In this module information about the consigner, organization, address, cargo values are received by this module and a consigner ID is auto generated by the system.
This user ID and the password provided to the consigner to login into the website later. The same ID and password or a different ID and password can be preferred by the consignee to view the consignment details.
A facility to change password is provided to the registered users.
Consignment Booking:
In the modules the consigner provides information about the cargo being shipped it specifies the type of cargo weight in tons and container details the value of the shipment is calculated based upon the tons ship and the rate per ton.
The system generates a consignment number which is in sequence and will be used by the consigner for all queries related to the consignment.
Consignment cancellation:
For the consignment that is scheduled for the same day booking should not be permitted cancellation of consignment are subject to terms and conditions of the port. Fee for cancellation is reduced from the booking amount and additional charges for stocking the cargo are added
Consignment Rescheduling:
This module allows the consigner to reschedule his consignment to a different port from where it was originally shipped
The consigner gets to see the existing schedule, the ports the ship has already crossed, the last visited port, a site map, which clearly explains the position of the ship and container .The consigner now has as facility to reschedule his cargo and book another port where the cargo can be received.