JP5469363B2 - Product management apparatus, product management method, and product management program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a product management device, a product management method, and a product management program for managing products for sale.

  In recent years, there are many retail stores that operate 24 hours a day, such as convenience stores and supermarkets. Due to the presence of such stores, consumers can always get the products they need.

  Conventionally, for example, in a daily goods storage such as a refrigerator, a sensor for detecting the presence or absence of daily goods and the weight of daily goods is provided, and when the daily goods are lost by the sensor or the weight of daily goods falls below a predetermined value, Order the daily commodities, determine the time since the daily commodities were stored, determine the remaining expiry date of the groceries based on this, and automatically place orders for groceries that are about to expire (See, for example, Patent Document 1 below.)

  Further, for example, the remaining amount data of an article obtained by managing the remaining amount of the article that changes with use of the article and the inventory of the article for keeping the article usable, and obtained by managing the remaining amount. Has been reflected in inventory management, and there is a technique in which an article is ordered based on inventory management in which the management of the remaining amount is reflected (see, for example, Patent Document 2 below).

JP 2000-296904 A JP 2005-112499 A

  However, in the conventional technique described in Patent Document 1 described above, the product replenished in the refrigerator is the same product as the product consumed by the consumer. Also, in the conventional technique described in Patent Document 2 described above, as in the conventional technique described in Patent Document 1, the article ordered based on the remaining amount of the inventory article is the same article as the inventory article. It is.

  As described above, in the conventional technology, there is no substitute for the product provided to the consumer. For this reason, the consumer always consumes the same product even though there is another product that matches the consumer's preference and demand, and misses the opportunity to improve satisfaction in life. There was a problem.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a merchandise management apparatus, merchandise management method, and merchandise management program capable of improving the satisfaction in the life of consumers in order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the product management device according to the present invention includes an acquisition unit that acquires replenishment completion information of a predetermined product to a storage that stores the predetermined product, and the predetermined product The detection means for detecting that the product is consumed, the replenishment completion information acquired by the acquisition means, and the result of detection by the detection means, the status of the stock of the predetermined product in the storage Calculation means for calculating inventory status information, storage means for storing consumption information including information related to the consumption time of the predetermined product based on a result detected by the detection means, and consumption information stored in the storage means And analyzing means for analyzing the consumption trend of the predetermined product based on the extracted consumption information, and the inventory status information calculated by the calculation means. And generating means for generating replenishment schedule information regarding the replenishment timing and replenishment amount of the predetermined product and the replacement product of the predetermined product to the storage based on the result analyzed by the analysis unit; Display means for displaying at least one of the replenishment completion information, the inventory status information, the consumption information, the consumption trend information, and the replenishment schedule information including product information of a product, and generated by the generation unit Transmission means for transmitting the replenishment schedule information to the server of the ordering party for the predetermined product.

  In the product management apparatus according to the present invention as set forth in the invention described above, the detection means detects that the predetermined product or the substitute product has been opened.

  In the product management apparatus according to the present invention as set forth in the invention described above, the replenishment completion information includes collection information of the predetermined product stored in the storage.

  In the product management apparatus according to the present invention as set forth in the invention described above, the replenishment completion information includes information related to a expiration date of the predetermined product, and the display means includes information related to the expiration date of the predetermined product. Is displayed.

  In addition, the commodity management apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the display means displays information relating to a total consumption amount in a predetermined period.

  In the product management apparatus according to the present invention as set forth in the invention described above, the replenishment completion information includes product information of the replacement product, and the display means displays the product information of the replacement product. And

  In the product management apparatus according to the present invention, in the above invention, the display means includes information on a price of the predetermined product included in the product information of the predetermined product and product information of the replacement product. The information regarding the price of the substitute product included is displayed in a comparable manner.

  The product management apparatus according to the present invention may further include an input unit that receives input regarding whether or not the replacement product displayed on the display screen is replenished, and the generation unit includes the input unit. The replenishment schedule information is generated on the basis of the information input in step (1).

  In addition, a product management method according to the present invention includes a product management method including an acquisition unit, a detection unit, a calculation unit, a predetermined storage unit, an analysis unit, a generation unit, a display unit, and a transmission unit. A product management method used by the apparatus, wherein the obtaining unit obtains replenishment completion information of a predetermined product into a storage for storing the predetermined product, and the detecting unit includes the predetermined product. A detecting step for detecting that the product has been consumed, and the calculation means is based on the replenishment completion information acquired by the acquiring step and the result detected by the detecting step, and the inventory of the predetermined product in the storage The consumption information including information related to the consumption time of the predetermined product is recorded in the predetermined storage unit based on the calculation process for calculating the inventory status information regarding the status of the product and the result detected by the detection process. A storage step for causing the analysis unit to extract consumption information stored in the predetermined storage unit, and analyzing a consumption tendency of the predetermined product based on the extracted consumption information, and the generation The means relates to a replenishment timing and a replenishment amount of the predetermined product and a substitute product of the predetermined product to the storage based on the inventory status information calculated by the calculation step and the result analyzed by the analysis step. A generating step of generating replenishment schedule information; and the display means includes at least one of the replenishment completion information including the product information of the predetermined product, the inventory status information, the consumption information, the consumption trend information, and the replenishment schedule information. A display step of displaying any one piece of information; and the transmission means orders the replenishment schedule information generated in the generation step of the predetermined product. A transmission step of transmission to a server, characterized in that it contains.

  In addition, a product management program according to the present invention includes a product management device including an acquisition unit, a detection unit, a calculation unit, a predetermined storage unit, an analysis unit, a generation unit, a display unit, and a transmission unit. A product management program to be executed by an apparatus, wherein the acquisition unit acquires replenishment completion information of a predetermined product to a storage for storing the predetermined product, and the detection unit includes the predetermined unit. The detection step of detecting that the product is consumed, and the calculation means in the storage of the predetermined product based on the replenishment completion information acquired by the acquisition step and the result detected by the detection step A calculation process for calculating inventory status information regarding the status of the inventory, and consumption information including information regarding the consumption time of the predetermined product based on the result detected by the detection process. A storage step to be stored in a predetermined storage unit, and the analysis unit extracts consumption information stored in the predetermined storage unit, and analyzes a consumption tendency of the predetermined product based on the extracted consumption information The analysis step and the generation means, based on the inventory status information calculated by the calculation step and the result analyzed by the analysis step, to the storage of the predetermined product and a substitute product of the predetermined product A generation step of generating replenishment schedule information regarding a replenishment time and a replenishment amount; and the display means includes the replenishment completion information including product information of the predetermined product, the inventory status information, the consumption information, information about the consumption trend, and A display step of displaying at least one information of the replenishment schedule information; and the transmission means displays the replenishment schedule information generated by the generation step. Characterized in that to execute a transmission step of transmitting to the constant of the product vendor servers, the.

  According to the product management device, the product management method, and the product management program according to the present invention, it is possible to replenish a product that meets the consumer's preference at an appropriate time, thereby improving the satisfaction in the consumer's life. There is an effect that can be.

It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the goods management apparatus of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the goods management apparatus of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hardware constitutions of the merchandise management apparatus of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the merchandise management apparatus concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of alternative goods DB. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a consumption information table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an inventory status information table. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of a display screen. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of a display screen. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows an example of a display screen. It is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows an example of a display screen. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence (the 1) of a merchandise management apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence (the 2) of a goods management apparatus.

  Exemplary embodiments of a product management device, a product management method, and a product management program according to the present invention will be explained below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Composition of product management device)
First, a commodity management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIGS. 1-1 and 1-2 are explanatory views showing the product management apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. 1-1 and FIG. 1-2, the commodity management apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has a rectangular parallelepiped appearance, for example, and includes a storage 102 capable of storing a predetermined commodity 101 inside.

  The predetermined product 101 is an article provided in exchange for a price, and can be stored in the storage 102. Specifically, the predetermined product 101 can be, for example, beverages such as canned beer, canned bowl high, and soft drinks. Specifically, the predetermined product 101 can be a frozen confectionery such as yogurt or jelly, for example. Specifically, the predetermined product 101 may be one that requires frozen storage, such as rock ice, ice cream, shaved ice, and the like.

  The predetermined product 101 is not limited to one that needs to be refrigerated or frozen. Specifically, the predetermined product 101 may be one that can be stored at room temperature, such as confectionery bread, chocolate confectionery, baked confectionery such as cookies. The predetermined product 101 is not limited to food. Specifically, the predetermined product 101 may be other than food that can be stored at room temperature, such as tissue paper, shampoo, conditioner, facial cleanser, cosmetics, and detergent.

  The predetermined product 101 is replenished into the product management apparatus 100 regularly or irregularly by a replenishment person in charge at the shipping destination. The person in charge of replenishment supplements the substitute product in addition to the predetermined product 101. The substitute product may be, for example, a product similar to the predetermined product 101, a competitive product of the predetermined product 101, a product classified in the same classification as the predetermined product 101, or the like.

  Specifically, for example, when the predetermined product 101 is “Can beer made by A company”, “Can beer made by company B”, “Can beer made by company C”, “Can beer made by company D”, Etc. are considered as alternative products. Also, specifically, for example, when the predetermined product 101 is “E Company Happoshu”, “F Company Happoshu” and “Other Brewery (Effervescent)” made by G Company "Effervescent alcoholic beverages" and "efferent alcoholic beverages manufactured by Company H classified as liqueur (effervescent)" are alternative products.

  In this embodiment, the predetermined product 101 and the substitute product are attached with RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification). The RFID tag stores information that can identify the predetermined product 101 (hereinafter referred to as “product specifying information”).

  The RFID tag can transmit and receive information by wireless communication at a short distance (several centimeters to several meters depending on the frequency band) using an electromagnetic field or radio wave, and includes an IC that stores product identification information and expiration date information. Yes. Since the RFID tag is a known technique, its illustration and description are omitted.

  The product specifying information can be a management number assigned in advance to the predetermined product 101 by a person in charge of replenishment, for example. In this case, the management number may be a management number set by a person in charge of replenishment, or a manufacturing number indicated by a barcode attached to a predetermined product 101. The product specifying information may be the name of the product and the manufacturer name.

  Further, the RFID tag stores information (hereinafter, “expiration date information”) that can specify the expiration date of the predetermined product 101. For example, when the predetermined product 101 is food, the expiration date can be the expiration date set for the predetermined product 101. Further, the expiration date is, for example, the date and time when the predetermined product 101 is generally required (February 3, 3) when the predetermined product 101 is a product (seasonal beans, chickpeas, etc.) limited in season. May 3).

  Further, the expiration date is not limited to the actual expiration date of the predetermined product 101 when the predetermined product 101 is food, for example. An arbitrary time limit set in advance by the person in charge of replenishment may be used. Specifically, for example, when the predetermined product 101 is canned beer, the expiration date may be uniformly set to one month. Furthermore, specifically, the expiration date of this canned beer may be set as the expiration date one month after the date when the canned beer is replenished in the storage 102.

  Also, even if the beer is the same, for example, when the predetermined product 101 is a type of beer (draft beer) that has not been subjected to heat treatment and yeast remains, the predetermined product 101 is, for example, “two weeks”. The set expiration date may be set as the expiration date.

  In this embodiment, the expiry date is not limited to the actual expiry date (expiration date) of the predetermined product 101, but may be a time limit until the predetermined product 101 is collected. For example, the expiration date may be the number of days corresponding to a period during which it can be determined that the replenished predetermined product 101 is not consumed and the possibility of consumption is low.

  Specifically, for example, in the product management apparatus 100 installed in a residence of a consumer who consumes a large amount of alcoholic beverages such as beer and sparkling liquor, one month has passed since the can 102 of a specific manufacturer was replenished in the storage 102. When it is not consumed for a while, it can be judged that the canned beer does not meet the consumer's preference. Assuming such a situation, the expiration date based on the replenishment date may be set.

  Further, the RFID tag stores information (hereinafter “sales amount information”) that can specify the amount of sales of the predetermined product 101. Even for the same predetermined product, for example, the sales amount of the predetermined product supplemented during the campaign or the like may be set at a lower price than the normal sales amount. The sales amount information may be stored in association with information related to the date and time. Specifically, for example, a predetermined product supplemented on March 30, 2009, and a campaign for the product is scheduled for a period from April 1, 2009 to April 14, 2009 Sales price information may be stored in which the sales price until March 31, 2009 and after April 15, 2009 is the fixed price, and the sales price is 2 discounts of the fixed price during the campaign period.

  In the commodity management apparatus 100, one or a plurality of storages 102 are provided. The storage 102 may have a constant temperature function for storing the predetermined product 101 and the substitute product stored in the storage 102 at a predetermined temperature. Specifically, the constant temperature function can be realized, for example, by a cooling device that keeps the inside of the storage 102 at a low temperature of a predetermined temperature such as 10 degrees or 0 degrees, and by keeping the inside of the storage 102 at a predetermined temperature or less. It can maintain the freshness of foods and prevent corruption.

  The storage 102 provided with a cooling device that realizes a constant temperature function is provided with a heat insulating member that insulates the storage 102 from the surroundings. The heat insulating member can be realized by, for example, a foamed heat insulating material such as urethane foam, polystyrene foam, or phenol foam, and the storage 102 provided with the cooling device and the separate storage 102 or the storage 102 provided with the cooling device. Heat transfer between the outside and the outside.

  When a plurality of storages 102 are provided, the cooling device that realizes the constant temperature function may be provided in all the storages 102 or only in some of the storages 102. In addition, the product management apparatus 100 is not limited to the number of storages 102, and does not include a cooling device that realizes a constant temperature function, and stores predetermined products 101 and alternative products stored in the storage 102 at room temperature. Also good.

  The merchandise management apparatus 100 is installed in a state in which access from both the inside and outside of the dwelling is possible, for example, through the outer wall 103 such as a dwelling. In FIGS. 1A and 1B, the front side of the paper with respect to the outer wall 103 is the inside of the dwelling, and the back side of the paper with respect to the outer wall 103 is the outer side of the dwelling.

  Moreover, the merchandise management apparatus 100 includes a door-shaped lid 104 that closes the storage 102 so as to be openable. The merchandise management apparatus 100 includes two lid portions 104, a lid portion 104 that accepts an opening / closing operation from the inside of the residence and a lid portion 104 that accepts an opening / closing operation from the outside of the residence.

  Of the two lids 104, at least the lid 104 that accepts an opening / closing operation from the outside of the residence is provided with a lock mechanism (not shown) that limits the opening / closing operation of the lid 104. This locking mechanism can be constituted by a lock and a key for switching between locking / unlocking of the lock, such as a cylinder lock or a U-shaped lock. The lock mechanism may be an electric lock that electrically switches between locking and unlocking by operating using a card reader using a magnetic card, a numeric keypad for inputting a password, and the like.

  The trader who replenishes the product management apparatus 100 with the predetermined product 101 releases the restriction on the opening / closing operation by the lock mechanism, and then opens the lid 104 that accepts the opening / closing operation from the outside of the residence, 101 is replenished in the merchandise management apparatus 100. After the replenishment, the lid 104 that accepts the opening / closing operation from the outside of the house is closed, and the restriction of the opening / closing operation by the lock mechanism is made effective.

  The merchandise management apparatus 100 includes a display device 105. The display device 105 is an output device that transmits information by displaying characters and graphics, and can be realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display or a plasma display. The display device 105 can display characters, images, and the like, and displays various types of information regarding the products stored in the product management device 100.

  Specifically, the display device 105 displays, for example, the product name, number, shelf life / expiration date, image of the product, etc. stored in the product management apparatus 100. Further, the display device 105 displays information for guiding, for example, advertisement for new products, guidance for bargains, campaigns, and the like. The display device 105 is provided at least at a position inside the residence.

  The display device 105 may be provided at a position that is visible from the outside of the residence, in addition to the inside of the residence. In this case, the display device 105 provided at a position visible from the outside of the residence may display only information corresponding to the operation content only when a predetermined input operation is received. Thereby, it is possible to prevent unnecessary information from leaking outside the residence.

  A touch panel 106 is laminated on the display surface side of the display device 105. The touch panel 106 is laminated on the display surface side of the display device 105 provided at least at a position inside the residence. In addition to or instead of the touch panel 106, the merchandise management apparatus 100 may additionally include operation keys such as a numeric keypad (not shown).

  The touch panel 106 is laminated on the display surface side of the display device 105 provided at a position inside the residence, and is laminated on the display surface side of the display device 105 provided at a position visible from the outside of the residence. May be. In this case, the touch panel 106 stacked on the display surface side of the display device 105 provided at a position visible from the outside of the residence accepts subsequent input operations only when a predetermined input operation is accepted. May be. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the merchandise management apparatus 100 from inadvertently operating due to mischief from the outside of the residence.

  The product management apparatus 100 includes a wireless communication I / F (interface, see FIG. 2) that communicates with an RFID tag attached to a predetermined product 101 and reads information stored in the RFID tag. The communication distance of the wireless communication I / F is limited to, for example, the storage 102 of the merchandise management apparatus 100 or the vicinity thereof. Thereby, it is possible to communicate with only the predetermined product 101 stored in the storage 102, and it is possible to prevent the product specifying information of the predetermined product 101 outside the product management apparatus 100 from being erroneously read.

  The communication range of the wireless communication I / F may be limited to a boundary portion between the inside and the outside of the storage 102 of the merchandise management apparatus 100. Specifically, the communication range of the wireless communication I / F may be limited to the opening portion covered by the lid portion 104. In this case, the wireless communication I / F performs communication with the RFID tag in two opening portions, that is, an opening portion connected to the outside of the residence and an opening portion connected to the inside of the residence. As a result, when the predetermined product 101 is replenished from outside or inside the house and when it is taken out from inside or outside the house 102, it is in the warehouse 102. The predetermined product 101 can be reliably grasped.

(Hardware configuration of merchandise management apparatus 100)
Next, a hardware configuration of the product management apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a hardware configuration of the commodity management apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  2, the product management apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a CPU 201, ROM 202, RAM 203, HDD (hard disk drive) 204, HD (hard disk) 205, wireless communication I / F 206, and display. A device 105, a touch panel 106, a speaker 207, and a network I / F 208 are provided. In addition, the units 201 to 208 included in the computer device are connected by a bus 210.

  The CPU 201 controls the entire merchandise management apparatus 100. The ROM 202 stores a program such as a boot program. The RAM 203 is used as a work area for the CPU 201. The HDD 204 controls data read / write with respect to the HD 205 according to the control of the CPU 201. The HD 205 stores data written under the control of the HDD 204.

  The merchandise management apparatus 100 may include a driver that controls reading / writing of data with respect to a removable recording medium such as an FD, a CD-ROM (CD-RW), an MO, and a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). By providing such a driver, for example, a CD-ROM or the like in which an application such as a product advertisement or a mini game is recorded can be distributed so that the product can be promoted.

  The wireless communication I / F 206 communicates with an RFID tag attached to a product, and reads information such as product specifying information and expiration date information from the RFID tag. The wireless communication I / F 206 outputs information read from the RFID tag to the CPU 201. The wireless communication I / F 206 can read information stored in the RFID tag when the RFID tag is within a predetermined range.

  The display device 105 is controlled by the CPU 201 to display various types of information related to products stored in the storage 102 of the product management apparatus 100. Further, the display device 105 displays an image such as an icon or an operation key for guiding an operation position on the touch panel 106.

  The touch panel 106 outputs a signal corresponding to the operation position to the CPU 201. As the touch panel 106, various types of known methods such as a resistive film method, a capacitance method, an acoustic pulse recognition method, an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave method, an infrared light shielding method, and an image recognition method can be used.

  When the merchandise management apparatus 100 includes an operation key such as a numeric keypad in addition to or instead of the touch panel 106, the operation key is provided at least at a position inside the dwelling. This operation key outputs a signal corresponding to the operated key to the CPU 201. In the merchandise management apparatus 100, by specifying all products that can be ordered, operation details, and the like by numbers, all merchandise orders (identification of merchandise and quantities to be ordered) may be performed by operating a numeric keypad.

  The speaker 207 includes a voice coil (not shown), and outputs a sound by applying an electric signal according to the sound signal output from the CPU 201 to the voice coil. Specifically, the speaker 207 outputs sounds such as BGM and sound effects in accordance with, for example, display of advertisements for new products, information on bargains, information for guiding campaigns, etc. on the display device 105.

  The network I / F 208 is connected to the network 130 via a communication line, and is connected to an external device via the network 130. The network I / F 208 controls an interface between the network 130 and the inside, and controls data input / output in the merchandise management apparatus 100.

(Functional configuration of merchandise management apparatus 100)
Next, a functional configuration of the commodity management apparatus 100 according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the merchandise management apparatus 100 according to the present invention. 3, the product management apparatus 100 according to the present invention includes a replenishment completion information acquisition unit (acquisition unit) 301, a consumption detection unit (detection unit) 302, an inventory status calculation unit (calculation unit) 303, and a consumption information storage. Unit (storage unit) 304, consumption trend analysis unit (analysis unit) 305, replenishment schedule information generation unit (generation unit) 306, display unit 307, transmission unit 308, and substitute product replenishment availability input unit (input unit) 309.

  The replenishment completion information acquisition unit 301 acquires replenishment completion information for a predetermined product 101 to a saving store that stores the predetermined product 101. The replenishment completion information includes product specifying information of the predetermined product 101 supplemented in the product management apparatus 100. The replenishment completion information acquisition unit 301 acquires the replenishment completion information by reading the product specifying information from the RFID tag via the wireless communication I / F 206, for example. In this embodiment, specifically, the function as the replenishment completion information acquisition unit 301 can be realized by, for example, the wireless communication I / F 206.

  Since the communication range of the wireless communication I / F 206 is limited to the inside of the storage 102 and the vicinity thereof, only the product specifying information of the predetermined product 101 supplemented to the storage 102 can be read. Thereby, it can suppress reading the goods specific information of the goods which are not replenished in the storage 102 by mistake.

  The replenishment completion information acquisition unit 301 detects the moving direction of the RFID tag, that is, the predetermined product 101, based on the communication status between the RFID tag and the wireless communication I / F 206, and moves to the storage 102 from the outside of the residence. Only the information read from the above may be acquired as replenishment completion information. Thereby, even when the communication range of the wireless communication I / F 206 extends outside the storage 102, it is possible to suppress erroneously acquiring the product specifying information of the product that is not replenished as replenishment completion information.

  In addition, the replenishment completion information acquisition unit 301 acquires replenishment completion information according to the operation content when a predetermined operation is performed on the touch panel 106 by a replenishment person who has replenished the commodity management apparatus 100, for example. You may do it. In this case, specifically, for example, a display screen including characters such as “replenishment complete” and a frame surrounding the characters is displayed on the display device 105 provided in the lid 104 that accepts an opening / closing operation from the outside of the residence. When the “replenishment complete” display part is operated on the touch panel 106 while the display screen is displayed, the product identification information read from the RFID tag is replenished until the “replenishment complete” display part is operated. You may make it acquire as information.

  The person in charge of replenishment carries a portable bar code reader capable of optically reading a bar code, and reads the bar code attached to a predetermined product 101 to be replenished in the merchandise management apparatus 100. Specific information may be entered. In this case, the replenishment completion information acquisition unit 301 acquires the read barcode information as replenishment completion information each time a barcode is read.

  Alternatively, the replenishment completion information acquisition unit 301, when a predetermined operation is performed by a person in charge of replenishment when the replenishment of the predetermined product 101 is completed, reads the barcode information read before the operation is performed. You may make it acquire as replenishment completion information.

  The replenishment completion information includes information (hereinafter referred to as “replenishment quantity specifying information”) that can specify the quantity of the predetermined product 101 that has been replenished in the product management apparatus 100. The replenishment quantity specifying information can be generated in the replenishment completion information acquiring unit 301 based on the number of times the product specifying information is read from the RFID tag via the wireless communication I / F 206, for example.

  In this case, it is not limited to the number of times the product identification information is read from the RFID tag, but the number of times the product identification information is input by the operation of the replenishment person, or the product identification is performed by the replenishment person optically reading the barcode. Based on the number of times information is input, the replenishment completion information acquisition unit 301 may generate replenishment quantity specifying information.

  In addition, the replenishment quantity specifying information is, for example, when a replenishment person performs an operation for inputting the replenished quantity, such as “1”, “3”, and the like, and the replenishment is completed based on the operation content It can be generated in the information acquisition unit 301. In this case, specifically, for example, the display device 105 provided on the lid 104 that accepts an opening / closing operation from the outside of the residence has a number of 0 to 9 and characters such as “number input” and a frame surrounding the characters. When the display part of the number is operated on the touch panel 106 and the display part of “number input” is operated after that, the replenishment quantity specifying information is generated. Can do.

  Further, the replenishment quantity specifying information may be generated in the replenishment completion information acquiring unit 301 based on the number of times the product specifying information of the RFID tag is read. Specifically, for example, every time a predetermined product 101 is replenished, the RFID tag information inputs the management number of the predetermined product 101. As a result, the same number of management numbers as the number of the predetermined products 101 replenished in the product management apparatus 100 are input, so that the quantity of the predetermined products 101 can be specified based on the number of input management numbers. it can.

  Further, the replenishment completion information includes the collection information of the predetermined product 101 stored in the saving store. The collection information is information indicating that the predetermined product 101 has been taken out of the residence from the storage 102, and is, for example, an RFID tag attached to the predetermined product 101 by communication between the wireless communication I / F 206 and the RFID tag. Can be used as the product identification information of the RFID tag read when it is detected that the product has moved from the storage 102 to the outside of the residence. The collection information is acquired when, for example, the expiration date of the predetermined product 101 stored in the saving store is approaching or when the expiration date is reached and the predetermined product 101 is recovered by the replenisher.

  The collection information is acquired based on the input information when, for example, the replenishment person collects the corresponding predetermined product 101 and information such as product specifying information or quantity of the recovered predetermined product 101 is input. You may do it. Input of information such as product identification information and quantity of the collected predetermined product 101 can be performed in the same manner as in the case where the product identification information and the supplement quantity identification information are manually input by the person in charge of replenishment as described above. .

  The replenishment completion information includes the expiration date information of the predetermined product 101. The expiration date information can be acquired by reading from the RFID tag attached to the predetermined product 101. Further, depending on the type of the predetermined product 101, the expiration date information may be generated by the replenishment completion information acquisition unit 301 based on the date when the predetermined product 101 is replenished to the storage 102.

  Specifically, as in the above-described example of canned beer, even if the actual product expiration date is sufficiently long, the possibility that it will be consumed afterwards is low, such as not being consumed for a certain period of time. In the case of a product that can be determined, the replenishment completion information acquisition unit 301 acquires replenishment completion information including expiration date information generated based on the date when the predetermined product 101 is replenished to the storage 102.

  Further, the replenishment completion information includes product information of the substitute product (hereinafter referred to as “substitute product information”). The substitute product information is information related to the substitute product, and can be advertisement information of the substitute product, such as a feature of the substitute product and a selling point.

  For example, when the substitute product is a product similar to the predetermined product 101, information that guides points superior to the predetermined product 101 in addition to the similarities to the predetermined product 101 is used as the replacement product information. Can do. Specifically, for example, for consumers who tend to consume a large amount of canned beer manufactured by company A, canned beer manufactured by company B, canned beer manufactured by company C, canned beer manufactured by company D can be substituted. As a product, a selling point peculiar to each substitute product is acquired as substitute product information.

  The substitute product information is stored in a substitute product database (DB). The substitute product DB stores substitute product information of substitute products of the predetermined product 101 in association with each predetermined product 101. In the substitute product DB, the display priority of the substitute product for each predetermined product 101 is stored. The display priority of the substitute product is set when there are a plurality of substitute products for one predetermined product 101, and indicates the priority displayed on the display device 105 as the substitute product. The replacement product DB will be described later (see FIG. 4).

  The consumption detection unit 302 detects that the predetermined product 101 has been consumed. In addition, the consumption detection unit 302 detects that the substitute product has been consumed. For example, the consumption detection unit 302 detects that the predetermined product 101 has been consumed after a predetermined time has elapsed after the predetermined product 101 is taken out of the storage 102 from the inside of the residence. In this case, in this embodiment, specifically, the function as the consumption detecting unit 302 can be realized by the timer function and the wireless communication I / F 206 provided in the CPU 201, for example.

  Specifically, the elapsed time after reading the product identification information of the RFID tag attached to the predetermined product 101 is measured by the time measuring function provided in the CPU 201, and the elapsed time to be timed is a predetermined time set in advance. It is detected that the predetermined product 101 has been consumed when it has become longer.

  The predetermined time is preferably a time that allows the predetermined product 101 taken out from the storage 102 to maintain substantially the same quality as when the storage 102 is replenished, such as 10 minutes. Specifically, for example, when the type of beer (draft beer) in which yeast remains without heat treatment is the predetermined product 101, the predetermined time is set to about 10 minutes.

  Thereby, after taking out from the storage 102, it can be left all day, and it can prevent returning to the storage 102 in the state where the flavor fell. In addition, this makes it possible for the consumer to consume the predetermined product 101 in a good state. In particular, when the predetermined product 101 is food, it is possible to prevent the consumer from having a poor physical condition.

  Further, the consumption detection unit 302 may detect that the predetermined product 101 has been consumed by detecting that the seal of the predetermined product 101 has actually been opened, for example. In this case, in this embodiment, specifically, the function as the consumption detecting unit 302 can be realized by the wireless communication I / F 206, for example.

  Specifically, for example, a predetermined product 101 is a canned beer that is opened by a partial open end (POE) method in an easy open end (EOE) method, that is, a pull tap method. In some cases, the consumption of the can beer may be detected by detecting a state in which the knob portion is raised with respect to the upper surface of the can container or a state in which a hole is formed in a part of the upper surface of the can container.

  In addition, the consumption detection unit 302 may detect that the predetermined product 101 has been consumed depending on whether or not communication with the RFID tag is possible. In this case, the consumption detection unit 302 determines that the predetermined product 101 is unopened while communication with the RFID tag is possible, and the predetermined product 101 is consumed when communication with the RFID tag becomes impossible. Is detected.

  The RFID tag may be configured to be destroyed when a predetermined product 101 is opened. Specifically, when the predetermined product 101 is a can beer that can be opened by a pull-tap method, the antenna portion and the IC chip in a state where the knob portion stands and opens with respect to the upper surface of the can container It is configured so that the part is divided. Thus, regardless of the distance between the merchandise management apparatus 100 and the predetermined merchandise 101, canned beer can be opened immediately next to the merchandise management apparatus 100 or when the predetermined merchandise 101 exists in the storage 102. Can be reliably detected.

  The stock status calculation unit 303 obtains stock status information regarding the stock status in the storage of the predetermined product 101 based on the replenishment completion information acquired by the replenishment completion information acquisition unit 301 and the result detected by the consumption detection unit 302. calculate. The stock status information includes information that can specify the type of the predetermined product 101 stored in the storage 102, the number of each predetermined product 101, the expiration date of each predetermined product 101, and the like.

  In this embodiment, specifically, the function as the inventory status calculation unit 303 can be realized by the CPU 201 executing a program stored in the ROM 202 while using the RAM 203 as a work area, for example.

  Specifically, the inventory status calculation unit 303 specifies the predetermined product 101 stored in the storage unit based on the replenishment completion information, for example, and specifies the quantity of the predetermined product 101. In addition, the inventory status calculation unit 303 identifies the predetermined product 101 that has been detected to be consumed, and identifies the quantity of the predetermined product 101. Then, among the specified products, the predetermined product 101 detected to have been consumed is subtracted from the quantity of the corresponding stored predetermined product 101 by the corresponding quantity. The inventory status calculation unit 303 calculates inventory status information by performing the same number of calculations as the number of types of the predetermined product 101 that is detected to be consumed.

  The consumption information storage unit 304 stores consumption information including information related to the consumption time of the predetermined product 101 based on the result detected by the consumption detection unit 302. In this embodiment, specifically, the function as the consumption information storage unit 304 can be realized by executing a program stored in the ROM 202 by the CPU 201 while using the RAM 203 as a work area, for example.

  The consumption information storage unit 304 generates consumption information every time the consumption detection unit 302 detects that the predetermined product 101 is consumed, and stores the generated consumption information in the consumption information table. The consumption information table is provided in a storage medium such as a ROM, RAM, or HD provided in the merchandise management apparatus 100, for example. The consumption information table will be described later (see FIG. 5).

  The consumption information can be information that can specify the date and time when the predetermined product 101 is consumed, for example. The consumption information may include, for example, information related to the weather at the date and time when the predetermined product 101 is consumed. Information on the weather can be obtained by accessing a WEB server or the like that provides information on the weather via the communication I / F. Specifically, the information on the weather can be information indicating the weather itself (clear, cloudy, rain, etc.), temperature (maximum temperature, minimum temperature, etc.), and wind speed (strong wind, no wind, etc.).

  Further, the consumption information may include, for example, sales amount information of a predetermined consumed product. The sales amount information of the consumed predetermined product can be obtained by reading the information stored in the RFID tag attached to the corresponding predetermined product. The consumption information storage unit 304 may store information on the total consumption amount for a predetermined period. Specifically, the consumption information storage unit 304 stores, in the consumption information table, information that can specify the total consumption amount for one month from the day after the closing date of the card that can be used for settlement, for example, to the next closing date.

  Further, the consumption information storage unit 304 stores the inventory status information in the inventory status information table. The stock status information table is provided in a storage medium such as the ROM 202, the RAM 203, or the HD 205 provided in the merchandise management apparatus 100, for example. The inventory status information table will be described later (see FIG. 6).

  The consumption trend analysis unit 305 extracts the consumption information stored in the consumption information table by the consumption information storage unit 304, and analyzes the consumption trend of the predetermined product 101 based on the extracted consumption information. In this embodiment, specifically, the function as the consumption trend analysis unit 305 can be realized by executing the program stored in the ROM 202 by the CPU 201 while using the RAM 203 as a work area, for example.

  The consumption trend analysis unit 305 analyzes, for example, what product is consumed and how much quantity is consumed in what time zone from the date and time when the predetermined product 101 is consumed. Since the consumption information is stored in the consumption information storage unit 304 every time the consumption detecting unit 302 detects that the predetermined product 101 is consumed, the predetermined product 101 is based on the number of stored consumption information. Can be used to analyze consumption trends.

  Specifically, for example, “3 cans of beer are consumed on average from 21:00 to 22:00 on weekdays, and 6 cans of beer are consumed on average from 18:00 to 20:00 on holidays”, “Weekdays” The consumption tendency such as “consuming one yogurt from 7 o'clock to 7:30 am” can be obtained by analysis. Specifically, for example, a consumption tendency such as “consumes premium beer at the beginning of a month and consumes sake at the end of the month” can be obtained by analysis.

  Further, the consumption trend analysis unit 305 may analyze what kind of product is consumed and how much quantity is consumed in what kind of weather from the weather when the predetermined product 101 is consumed, for example. Good. In the consumption information storage unit 304, consumption information including information related to the weather is stored, so the consumption of the predetermined product 101 is analyzed based on the consumption date and time of the predetermined product 101 and the relationship between the consumption and the weather. can do.

  Specifically, for example, “the day when the highest temperature during the day exceeds 25 ° C, 3 cans of beer are consumed on average from 21:00 to 22:00, and the highest temperature during the day does not exceed 25 ° C. A consumption tendency such as “consumes one can of beer on average” can be obtained by analysis.

  The consumption trend analysis unit 305 collects basic information and consumption information and performs analysis based on the collected information. The basic information can be, for example, a consumer's name, address, age, gender, family composition, occupation, and the like. Further, the consumption information can be the date and time when the predetermined product 101 is consumed, the predetermined product 101 consumed by the consumer, the consumption amount, the consumption amount, and the like.

  The consumption trend analysis unit 305 performs analysis using consumer information. Specifically, the consumer information can be, for example, “consumer is frequently consumed”. By performing analysis using such consumer information, it is possible to always provide a predetermined product 101 (canned beer) preferred by the consumer, and to provide an alternative product (new canned beer) preferred by the consumer. The effect that it can provide is acquired.

  Further, the consumer information can be specifically, for example, “a guideline of the amount to be used”. By conducting an analysis using such consumer information, consumers who spend a large amount of money will be able to purchase a replacement product preferred by the consumer (new canned beer). Purchases can be actively encouraged. In addition, it is possible to recommend a replacement product (such as Happoshu) that is similar to the predetermined product 101 preferred by the consumer and has a reduced selling price to consumers who do not spend much money.

  Further, the consumption trend analysis unit 305 performs analysis using consumer information to identify a time suitable for replenishment of the predetermined product 101, and replenishment in a cycle in which the predetermined product 101 does not run out. Can be done. Further, the consumption trend analysis unit 305 makes it easy to manage the predetermined product 101 stocked on the store side by performing analysis using consumer information, and wasteful inventory is obtained by performing analysis that identifies consumers. Can be reduced.

  The consumption trend analysis unit 305 may perform analysis based on the consumption trend in another product management apparatus 100 and use it for determining a predetermined product 101 to be supplemented with the analysis result. Specifically, information that is surprising at first glance can be obtained by analysis, such as “a man in his 50s has many consumers who like chocolate”.

  Specifically, for example, it is possible to obtain a consumption tendency that is difficult to imagine by analysis based on human common sense, such as “they tend to sell beer on Monday morning”. Specifically, for example, such as “beer and yogurt are often consumed at the same time”, a consumption trend that cannot be obtained unless it is analyzed in detail based on the actual consumption situation is obtained by analysis. be able to.

  The consumption trend analysis unit 305 may further analyze the consumption trend for each family structure. This makes it possible to set a dedicated course menu that can replenish the predetermined product 101 suitable for the family structure for each product management device 100, and contribute to the improvement of consumer satisfaction. .

  The replenishment schedule information generation unit 306 generates replenishment schedule information based on the inventory status information calculated by the inventory status calculation unit 303 and the result analyzed by the consumption trend analysis unit 305. The replenishment schedule information is a predicted value of the replenishment timing and the replenishment amount of the predetermined product 101 and the replacement product of the predetermined product in the storage, and depends on the consumer's consumption status (stock status) of the predetermined product 101 Therefore, it differs for each product management apparatus 100.

  In this embodiment, specifically, the function as the supplementary schedule information generation unit 306 can be realized by the CPU 201 executing a program stored in the ROM 202 while using the RAM 203 as a work area, for example.

  The replenishment schedule information generation unit 306 generates replenishment schedule information every time a predetermined time comes. The predetermined time can be arbitrarily set, for example, “every night at 0:00” or “every Sunday at 6 am”. Thereby, the replenishment schedule information generation unit 306 generates the replenishment schedule information at a predetermined timing.

  The replenishment schedule information generation unit 306 may generate the replenishment schedule information every time inventory status information is updated. That is, the replenishment schedule information may be generated every time there is a change in the predetermined product 101 stored in the storage 102 (when consumed, replenished, or collected).

  Specifically, the replenishment schedule information generation unit 306 indicates that the consumption trend obtained by the consumption trend analysis unit 305, for example, “consume 3 canned beers on average from 21:00 to 22:00 on weekdays, The content of “can consume 6 cans of beer on average from time to 20:00”, and the inventory status calculated by the inventory status calculation unit 303 is “2 cans of company A beer” In addition, when the calculation of inventory status information and the analysis of consumption trends were performed during the day of Saturday, “4 cans of company A and 2 cans of company B are available by 17:30 today. Replenishment schedule information with the content “replenish” is generated. In this example, Company B canned beer is a competitive product that competes with Company A canned beer in the market, and is stored as a replacement product for Company A canned beer in the replacement product DB. .

  The display unit 307 displays at least one information of replenishment completion information including product information of the predetermined product 101, inventory status information, consumption information, information on consumption trends, and replenishment schedule information. The display unit 307 displays at least one information of replenishment completion information, inventory status information, consumption information, information on consumption trends, and replenishment schedule information on the display device 105 provided on the lid 104 inside the residence. . In this embodiment, the function as the display unit 307 can be realized by the display device 105 provided in the lid 104 inside the residence.

  Specifically, the display unit 307 is, for example, “in the storage 102, one 1-liter packed milk (manufactured by company I), two canned beers (manufactured by company A), two yogurts (manufactured by company J), "..." and the like, display information on the name of a predetermined product 101 stored in the storage 102 and the number of stocks of each product.

  For example, when the replenishment completion information includes information regarding the expiration date of the predetermined product 101, the display unit 307 may display the expiration date information of the predetermined product 101. Specifically, the display unit 307 displays, for example, “Yogurt expiration date is April 1” or “Yogurt expiration date is two days away. Please eat as soon as possible. Etc. "is displayed.

  For example, when the replenishment completion information includes the product information of the substitute product, the display unit 307 may display the product information of the substitute product. Specifically, for example, the display unit 307 reads, “How about canned beer made by company B? This canned beer has a taste similar to canned beer made by company A, and is cheaper than canned beer made by company A. Etc. "is displayed.

  In this case, the display unit 307 may display an operation key such as “order canned beer manufactured by company B”. When the operation key portion on the touch panel 106 is operated while the operation key is displayed, the display unit 307 displays a message such as “Please enter the number of orders” and the number of the operation key. Display numeric keys.

  Further, the display unit 307 can compare the information regarding the price of the predetermined product 101 included in the predetermined product 101 information and the information regarding the price of the replacement product included in the product information of the replacement product. To display. Specifically, the display unit 307 displays, for example, the information “A canned beer made by company A 250 yen per person” and the information “canned beer made by company B 220 yen per person” in parallel.

  The display unit 307 also provides guidance information such as “4 cans of company A and 2 cans of company B will be replenished by 17:30 today” based on the replenishment schedule information. Is displayed. Further, the display unit 307 may display a message for confirming whether there is an additional order, such as “Is there another order?”.

  Further, the display unit 307 may display the campaign information of the substitute product. Specifically, the display unit 307, for example, “This time, the sales of canned beer made by company B has exceeded 100 million. Currently in commemoration campaign of over 100 million sold. Campaign information such as "We are offering." In addition, the display unit 307 indicates, for example, “This product has a taste similar to that of Company A's canned beer and is lower in price than Company A's canned beer.” You may display the selling point of beer.

  For example, the campaign may be a method of analyzing consumer's preference from the consumption trend of the product and providing only information that recommends the purchase of the product based on the analysis result. In this case, the consumer designates the purchase of the desired predetermined product 101 by operating the touch panel 106 based on the information provided by the display by the display unit 307. The predetermined trader replenishes the storage 102 with the predetermined product 101 designated by the consumer as a result of providing the information.

  Further, for example, the campaign analyzes the consumer's preference from the consumption trend of the predetermined product 101, and based on the analysis result, the predetermined product 101 that matches the consumer's preference is obtained without going through the consumer's operation. It may be performed by a predetermined supplier replenishing the storage 102. In this case, information recommending the purchase of the predetermined product 101 may be displayed on the display device 105 in accordance with the replenishment of the predetermined product 101.

  The display unit 307 displays information related to the total consumption amount for a predetermined period. Specifically, the display unit 307 displays information indicating the total consumption amount for one month from the day after the closing date of a card that can be used for settlement, for example, to the next closing date. The total consumption amount can be acquired based on information stored in the consumption information table, for example, that can identify the total consumption amount.

  The display unit 307 displays the above-described various types of information when a predetermined operation on the product management apparatus 100 by a consumer or a replenishment person is received. The display unit 307 turns off the display after displaying for a certain period of time, for example, 10 minutes. This can prevent unnecessary power consumption by displaying information at midnight or the like.

  Further, the display unit 307 may display the above-described various types of information when the lid unit 104 is opened. In this case, when the lid 104 inside the residence is opened, the various types of information may be displayed. This allows the consumer to check the stock status every time the predetermined product 101 is taken out (the predetermined product 101 is consumed) or the taken out predetermined product 101 is returned to the storage 102. be able to.

  The transmission unit 308 transmits the replenishment schedule information generated by the replenishment schedule information generation unit 306 to the server of the ordering destination of the predetermined product 101. The transmission unit 308 transmits information including the replenishment schedule information generated by the replenishment schedule information generation unit 306 and the identification number of the product management apparatus 100 that is the transmission source of the replenishment schedule information to the ordering server. In this embodiment, specifically, the function as the transmission unit 308 can be realized by the network I / F 208, for example.

  The order-destination server includes a management DB that stores the identification information of the product management device 100 and information that can identify the location of the product management device 100 in association with each other. The ordering party prepares the ordered predetermined product 101 based on the information received by the server of the ordering party and arranges to replenish it to the corresponding product management apparatus 100. The prepared predetermined product 101 is replenished to the corresponding product management apparatus 100 by a replenisher. The person in charge of replenishment collects the predetermined product 101 whose expiration date has been reached from the product management apparatus 100 when the predetermined product 101 is replenished.

  The substitute product replenishment availability input unit 309 accepts input of information regarding whether or not the replacement product can be replenished displayed on the display screen (hereinafter referred to as “refill availability information”). In this embodiment, the function as the substitute product replenishment availability input unit 309 can be realized by the touch panel 106 stacked on the display device 105 provided in the lid 104 inside the residence.

  The replenishment availability information is information that can specify whether or not the replacement product displayed on the display screen is replenished and the quantity to be replenished, and is input by accepting a predetermined input operation by the consumer. . Specifically, the substitute product replenishment availability input unit 309, for example, “How about the canned beer manufactured by company B? This canned beer has a taste similar to the canned beer manufactured by company A. It can be realized by an operation key whose position is indicated by information such as “order canned beer manufactured by Company B” displayed on the display screen together with guidance information such as “It is also low-priced” (FIG. 7-1, (See FIGS. 7-2, 7-3, and 7-4).

  The replenishment schedule information generation unit 306 may generate the replenishment schedule information based on the information input by the substitute product replenishment availability input unit 309. Specifically, the replenishment schedule information generation unit 306 generates replenishment schedule information including only canned beer manufactured by Company A when there is no order by an operation to the replacement product replenishment availability input unit 309, for example. When there is an order by an operation for the unit 309, replenishment schedule information including canned beer manufactured by company A and canned beer manufactured by company B is generated.

  Next, an example of the substitute product DB will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the substitute product DB. In FIG. 4, the substitute product DB 400 stores the product specifying information of the predetermined product 101 and the product specifying information of the substitute product in association with each other. In the substitute product DB 400, product specification information of one or more substitute products is stored for one piece of product specification information of the predetermined product 101.

  Further, in the substitute product DB 400, information indicating the priority of the substitute product is stored. The priority is set based on priority determination conditions such as price, consumption in the market, consumption trend in the market, and the like. The priority can be set such that, for example, the lower the price, the higher the priority.

  The priority can be set so that the higher the consumption in the market, the higher the priority. As for the consumption trend in the market, for example, “A consumer who consumes canned beer made by company A often orders at the same time”, “A lot of conversion from consumers who consume canned beer made by company A”, etc. Shows consumption trends related to canned beer. When setting a priority based on the consumption tendency in a market, it can set so that a priority may become high, for example in order in which consumers who consume canned beer made from company A often order simultaneously.

  The priority determination condition is not limited to “the one with the highest sales”. Specifically, for example, by comprehensively determining information such as sales by age, sales by gender, and sales by region, the priority of the predetermined product 101 most suitable for the consumer who uses the product management apparatus 100 is increased. You may make it set to.

  The merchandise management apparatus 100 can accept designation of priority determination conditions by a consumer. Thereby, even if the predetermined product 101 is the same, the priority of the substitute product differs depending on the designated priority determination condition.

  Further, in addition to “the customer can specify the priority”, the priority may be flexibly changed each time based on the consumption tendency analyzed by the merchandise management apparatus 100. Specifically, for example, for consumers who consume only new products of beer, analyze that “this consumer likes new things” and decide whether or not it is a new product as a priority. Also good.

  In addition, when a consumer who consumes only a new product of beer stops consuming only a specific beer from a certain period, the consumer analyzes that he / she likes the specific beer, and increases the specific beer. You may make it replenish.

  Next, an example of the consumption information table will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the consumption information table. In FIG. 5, the consumption information table 500 stores the product specifying information of the predetermined product 101 stored in the storage 102 and the information that can specify the date and time when each predetermined product 101 is consumed in association with each other. ing.

  Further, the consumption information table 500 stores information related to the weather at the date and time when the predetermined product 101 is consumed in association with the product specifying information of the predetermined product 101 stored in the storage 102. In the consumption information table 500 shown in FIG. 5, information that can specify the maximum temperature and the minimum temperature on the day when the predetermined product 101 stored in the storage 102 is consumed is stored as information related to the weather.

  Next, an example of the inventory status information table will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an inventory status information table. In FIG. 6, the inventory status information table 600 stores the product specifying information of the predetermined product 101 stored in the storage 102 and the expiration date information of each predetermined product 101 in association with each other.

  In the inventory status information table 600, when a plurality of the same predetermined products 101 are stored, product specifying information is stored separately. Specifically, for example, when two canned beers manufactured by company A with different replenishment times are stored, “canned beer manufactured by company A / expiration date May 1, 2009”, “canned beer manufactured by company A” / Expiration date May 5, 2009 "or the like.

  Furthermore, the inventory status information table 600 may store information that can specify the date and time when each predetermined product 101 is replenished in association with each product specifying information. In the inventory status information table 600 of FIG. 6, “A company's canned beer / consumption date May 1, 2009 / replenishment date April 1, 2009”, “A company's can beer / consumption date 2009” As with “May 5 / Supplement date April 5, 2009”, the expiration date and the date (supplement date) of replenishment to the storage 102 for each predetermined product 101 are stored.

(Example of display screen)
Next, an example of a display screen on the display device 105 provided on the lid 104 inside the residence will be described. FIGS. 7A, 7B, 7C, and 7D are explanatory diagrams illustrating examples of display screens. FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate an example of a display screen on the display device 105 provided in the lid 104 inside the residence.

  In FIG. 7A, a display screen 710 shows an example of a display screen displayed on the display device 105 provided in the lid 104 that accepts an opening / closing operation from the inside of the residence. In the display screen 710, information on recommended products such as canned beer and confectionery is shown. In addition, on the display screen 710, information such as the name of the product purchased during the day on which the display screen 710 is displayed, the number of the product purchased, the unit price of each product, the amount of purchase and the use of the current month The total amount of money is shown. Further, the display screen 710 shows the next collection date, products collected on the collection date, products supplemented on the collection date, and the like.

  In the display screen 710, operation keys for displaying various menu screens such as “order”, “stock status”, “product information”, “history”, “recipe”, “calorie”, and the like are shown. Yes. Further, the display screen 710 shows a “personal information registration / change” key that is operated when the consumer information is input or the already-entered consumer information is changed. On the display screen 710, it is possible to play a mini game that is operated by a simple application.

  In addition, the display screen 710 shows telops for notifying weather forecasts, fortune telling, current news, and the like. The display device 105 displays a display screen 710 when, for example, a predetermined operation is performed on the touch panel 106 stacked on the display device 105. Alternatively, the display device 105 may be provided with a human sensor in the vicinity of the display device 105, for example, and may display the display screen 710 when a consumer approach is detected by the human sensor. Since the technique for displaying the display screen 710 based on the human sensor and the detection result of the human sensor can be easily realized using a known technique, the description thereof is omitted.

  7-2, for example, a display screen 720 shows an initial registration screen that is displayed when the use of the merchandise management apparatus 100 is started. On the display screen 720, various input boxes for inputting the name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, date of birth, sex, occupation, family structure, etc. of the consumer who uses the product management apparatus 100 are displayed. . The consumer inputs the corresponding item in each input box and displays the “Next” key. When the “next” key on the display screen 720 is operated, the items input at the time of the operation are registered in the merchandise management apparatus 100.

  On the display screen 720, it is possible to specify a course that is used to identify the tendency of products recommended for replenishment or purchase. The merchandise management apparatus 100 analyzes the above-mentioned consumption tendency so as to provide merchandise in accordance with the designated course, and displays a display screen 710 according to the analysis result. As a result, it is possible to effectively sell products that match consumer preferences.

  In FIG. 7C, the display screen 730 displays the campaign information of the substitute product and operation keys for ordering the substitute product. A consumer who sees the campaign information of the substitute product operates an operation key for ordering the substitute product when interested in the substitute product. When the operation key for ordering a substitute product is operated while the display screen 730 is being displayed, the product management apparatus 100 displays the display screen 740 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 7-4, the display screen 740 displays a message such as “Please enter the number of orders”, a numeric key for entering the number, and “Order confirmation” to confirm the entered order contents. "Key is displayed. When the “order confirmation” key is operated, the replenishment schedule information generation unit 306 generates replenishment schedule information including replenishment availability information based on the input order contents.

(Processing procedure of merchandise management apparatus 100 (part 1))
Next, a processing procedure (part 1) of the merchandise management apparatus 100 will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure (part 1) of the merchandise management apparatus 100. In the flowchart of FIG. 8, it is first determined whether replenishment completion information has been acquired (step S801). When the replenishment completion information is acquired (step S801: Yes), the process proceeds to step S804.

  If replenishment completion information has not been acquired in step S801 (step S801: No), it is determined whether or not the predetermined product 101 has been consumed (step S802). If the predetermined product 101 is not consumed (step S802: No), the process returns to step S801.

  In step S802, when the predetermined product 101 is consumed (step S802: Yes), the consumption information of the consumed predetermined product 101 is stored (step S803). In step S803, for example, the date and time when the predetermined product 101 is consumed and the product specifying information of the consumed predetermined product 101 are associated with each other and stored in the consumption information table 500.

  In step S804, the inventory status information is updated (step S804). For example, the stock status information is updated by deleting the product specifying information of the predetermined product 101 determined to have been consumed in step S802: Yes from the stock status information table 600. Thereafter, display information is generated based on the updated inventory status information in the inventory status information table 600 (step S805).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the predetermined time has come (step S806). If the predetermined time has not come (step S806: No), the process returns to step S801. On the other hand, when the predetermined time has come (step S806: Yes), replenishment schedule information is generated (step S807).

  The merchandise management apparatus 100 analyzes the consumption trend prior to generating the replenishment schedule information in step S807. The analysis of the consumption trend is performed after the consumption information table 500 is updated in step S803 and before the replenishment schedule information is generated in step S807.

  Next, the display information is generated (step S808), and the replenishment schedule information generated in step S807 is transmitted to the ordering server (step S809), and the series of processing ends. The display information generated in step S808 is displayed on the display device 105 when a predetermined input operation is performed on the merchandise management apparatus 100 or when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, the generation of display information in step S808 does not necessarily correspond to the display of display information on the display device 105.

  In the flowchart shown in FIG. 8, display information is generated in step S805, and display information is generated in step S808. Since the generation of the display information in step S805 is performed every time the inventory status information table 600 is updated, the inventory status can be grasped in real time by the display information generated in step S805.

  The display information is generated in step S808 in consideration of the replenishment schedule information. Therefore, by displaying the display information generated in step S808, the predetermined product 101 scheduled for replenishment is guided to the consumer. be able to. The display information generated in step S805 and step S808 is displayed on the display device 105 when a predetermined operation is performed on the merchandise management apparatus 100. This prevents wasteful electricity consumption due to meaningless display when no one is present, and generates display information whenever consumers need it by generating display information. Can be displayed quickly.

(Processing procedure of merchandise management apparatus 100 (part 2))
Next, a processing procedure (part 2) of the merchandise management apparatus 100 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure (part 2) of the merchandise management apparatus 100. In the flowchart of FIG. 9, first, the process waits until the replenishment availability information is input (step S901: No).

  In step S901, when replenishment availability information is input (step S901: Yes), replenishment schedule information is generated (step S902). In step S902, replenishment schedule information including replenishment availability information input in step S901: Yes is generated.

  Next, display information is generated (step S903), and the replenishment schedule information generated in step S902 is transmitted to the ordering server (step S904), and the series of processing ends. The display information generated in step S903 is displayed on the display device 105 when a predetermined input operation is performed on the merchandise management apparatus 100 or when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, the generation of display information in step S903 does not necessarily correspond to the display of display information on the display device 105.

  In the above-described embodiment, the consumption tendency in the merchandise management apparatus 100 is analyzed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of product management apparatuses 100 and a server may be connected via a network such as the Internet, and a consumption tendency in consideration of the consumption status in the plurality of product management apparatuses 100 may be analyzed.

  The server can be realized by a computer device such as a personal computer. Specifically, the server can be realized by a computer device including, for example, a microcomputer including a CPU and a memory such as a ROM and a RAM, and a network I / F connected to the network 130 through a communication line. it can.

  The computer apparatus may include a recording medium such as an HD or FD, and an HDD or FDD that controls reading / writing of data with respect to the recording medium. The computer device that realizes the server can be easily realized by using various known techniques, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  In this case, the merchandise management apparatus 100 uses, for example, a consumption information table 500 and an inventory status information table 600 in the merchandise management apparatus 100 at predetermined timings such as “every day at 0:00”, “every two hours”, and “every time there is consumption”. The information memorize | stored in etc. is transmitted with respect to a server. Alternatively, in this case, the merchandise management apparatus 100 may use the consumption information table 500 and the inventory status information in the merchandise management apparatus 100 at predetermined timings such as “every day at 0:00”, “every two hours”, and “every time there is consumption”. A consumption trend may be analyzed based on information stored in the table 600 and the analysis result may be transmitted to the server.

  The merchandise management apparatus 100 transmits information stored in the consumption information table 500, the inventory status information table 600, or the like, or information in which identification information for identifying each merchandise management apparatus 100 is associated with an analysis result based on the information. To do. Thereby, the analysis result of the consumption tendency based on the information collected from the plurality of product management apparatuses 100 can be reflected in the replenishment of the products in each product management apparatus 100.

  In the above-described embodiment, the replacement product DB 400 is provided for each product management apparatus 100, but the present invention is not limited to this. The merchandise management apparatus 100 may include a substitute merchandise DB 400 that is different for each consumer. As a result, it is possible to propose alternative products suitable for each consumer, and to provide detailed services.

  Specifically, for example, in the substitute product DB 400 corresponding to a consumer who is particular about beer, product information of a plurality of types of beer is stored. Specifically, for example, in the alternative product DB 400 corresponding to a consumer who is not very particular and analyzes the consumption tendency of “any alcohol is acceptable”, other than beer such as wine, Shaoxing liquor, whiskey, etc. You may make it memorize | store the product information of alcoholic beverages.

  In this case, identification information for identifying a consumer who has consumed the predetermined product 101 taken out from the product management apparatus 100 is input. The identification information is input every time a predetermined product 101 is taken out from the product management apparatus 100, for example. The identification information may be a simple number such as a four-digit number or may be biometric information that can be identified by fingerprint authentication or the like. When biometric information is input as identification information for identifying individual consumers, the merchandise management apparatus 100 includes a biometric information acquisition apparatus that can acquire the corresponding biometric information. The biological information acquisition apparatus can be easily realized by using various known techniques, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the substitute product DB 400 is provided for each product management apparatus 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The substitute product DB 400 may be provided in the server. In this case, in the server, the substitute product DB having the same data configuration as the substitute product DB 400 described above, which stores the product specification information of the predetermined product 101 and the product specification information of the substitute product in association with each other, can be used. .

  In the server, a substitute product DB 400 for each product management apparatus 100 may be provided. In this case, based on the consumption tendency for each merchandise management apparatus 100, the merchandise specifying information of the substitute merchandise associated with the merchandise specifying information of the predetermined merchandise 101 can be varied. In this case, specifically, for example, in the substitute product DB corresponding to a certain product management apparatus 100, “can beer made by company B” is associated as a substitute product for “canned beer made by company A”. In the substitute product DB corresponding to the product management apparatus 100, “Happoshu made by A company” is associated as a substitute product for “Can beer made by A company”.

  When the substitute product DB is managed in the server, the product management apparatus 100 accesses the server at a predetermined timing, for example, and acquires the product specifying information of the substitute product. For example, the predetermined timing may be regular at a preset time such as “every day at 0:00” or “every two hours”, or may be irregular such as “every time consumption occurs”. May be.

  The information stored in the substitute product DB provided in the server may be distributed (transmitted) from the server to each product management device 100 at a predetermined timing. In this case, the predetermined timing may be regular at a preset time such as “every day at 0:00” or “every two hours”, or the replacement product DB provided in the server is updated. It may be.

  In this case, the merchandise management apparatus 100 analyzes the consumption trend based on the merchandise specifying information of the substitute merchandise distributed from the server and the information stored in the consumption information table 500 or the inventory status information table 600, and The information to be displayed is displayed on the display device 105. Alternatively, in this case, the merchandise management apparatus 100 may send the information stored in the consumption information table 500 or the inventory status information table 600 to the server at a predetermined timing to acquire the merchandise specifying information of the substitute merchandise. Good.

  The consumption tendency obtained by the analysis in the merchandise management apparatus 100 or the server can be utilized for replenishment of the predetermined merchandise 101 to the merchandise management apparatus 100 in operation. Specifically, for example, when a consumption tendency that “beer and yogurt are often consumed at the same time” is obtained, when a predetermined product 101 is replenished to the product management apparatus 100 that often consumes beer. Try to refill with beer and yogurt. As a result, it can be expected to promote sales by developing products to be replenished from the perspective of “Maybe you will eat”.

  When the substitute product DB 400 is provided in the server and the substitute product DB 400 provided in the server is provided with a different substitute product DB 400 for each consumer, the product management apparatus 100 may, for example, “every day at 0:00”, “every two hours”, “ Information stored in the consumption information table 500, the inventory status information table 600, etc. in the product management apparatus 100 at a predetermined timing such as “every time there is consumption”, identification information for identifying itself (the product management apparatus 100) and the consumer Together with identification information for identifying the server.

  In this case, the server appropriately updates the substitute product DB provided for each consumer based on the information transmitted from the product management apparatus 100. The information stored in the replacement product DB for each updated consumer is transmitted to the corresponding product management apparatus 100 at a predetermined timing.

  By introducing the product management apparatus 100 of this embodiment, it is possible to realize a situation in which the consumer can purchase the product at any time. As a result, a consumer can sell a product to a company that introduces the product management apparatus 100 or a company that provides a predetermined product 101 to be supplemented to the product management apparatus 100 in a situation where a consumer wants to purchase the product. The advantage is that you don't miss out on sales opportunities.

  In addition, by introducing the product management apparatus 100 according to this embodiment, the above-mentioned company is based on the consumption tendency and the consumer who is determined to be likely to consume the specific product for the specific product. Since the merchandise management apparatus 100 can be replenished, it is possible to make operational adjustments such as trial replenishment of unfavorable merchandise, and when the trial replenished merchandise is sold, The stock of unsatisfactory products can be reduced efficiently.

  In addition, by introducing the product management apparatus 100 of this embodiment, the above-described company can obtain a detailed preference analysis for each product management apparatus 100, that is, for each consumer, based on the consumption tendency. This makes it easy to research what products consumers are looking for, and can help to develop new products that consumers want. Then, by developing and selling a new product requested by a consumer, it is possible to increase profits of a company that provides the new product.

  As described above, the merchandise management apparatus 100 according to this embodiment includes a replenishment completion information acquisition unit 301 that obtains replenishment completion information of a predetermined product 101 to a storage that stores the predetermined product 101, and a predetermined product 101. Saving of a predetermined product 101 based on the consumption detection unit 302 that detects that the product 101 is consumed, the replenishment completion information acquired by the replenishment completion information acquisition unit 301 and the result detected by the consumption detection unit 302 An inventory status calculation unit 303 that calculates inventory status information regarding the status of inventory in the warehouse, and consumption information that stores consumption information including information about the consumption time of the predetermined product 101 based on the result detected by the consumption detection unit 302 The consumption information stored in the storage unit 304 and the consumption information storage unit 304 is extracted, and based on the extracted consumption information, the predetermined product 10 Based on the inventory status information calculated by the inventory status calculation unit 303 and the analysis result by the consumption trend analysis unit 305, the predetermined product 101 and the predetermined product Replenishment schedule information generating unit 306 that generates replenishment schedule information related to the time and amount of replenishment of the replacement product to the storage, and replenishment completion information including product information of the predetermined product 101, inventory status information, consumption information, and consumption trend A display unit 307 for displaying at least one of information and replenishment schedule information, and a transmission unit 308 for transmitting the replenishment schedule information generated by the replenishment schedule information generation unit 306 to the server of the ordering destination of the predetermined product 101 It is characterized by having.

  According to the product management apparatus 100 of this embodiment, the replenishment timing of the predetermined product 101 and the replacement product of the predetermined product 101 according to the consumption tendency based on the actual product consumption state by the consumer of the predetermined product 101 And the replenishment amount can be guided to the consumer. As a result, it is possible to provide products that meet consumer preferences and to improve satisfaction in life.

  That is, according to the merchandise management apparatus 100 of this embodiment, it is possible to guide a substitute product of the predetermined product 101 that is actually consumed by the consumer, and therefore, there is a possibility that the substitute product is consumed by the substitute product. Can guide high consumers. Thereby, it is possible to promote sales of each product such as the predetermined product 101 and the substitute product.

  In addition, according to the product management apparatus 100 of this embodiment, the replenishment schedule information regarding the replenishment timing and amount of replenishment to the storage is transmitted to the server where the product is ordered without causing the consumer to perform an operation. A product having a high probability of being consumed can be replenished in accordance with the consumption status of the corresponding predetermined product 101. As a result, it is possible to appropriately provide products that meet consumer preferences and to improve satisfaction in life.

  In addition, the product management apparatus 100 of this embodiment is characterized in that the consumption detection unit 302 detects that a predetermined product 101 or a substitute product is opened. According to the product management apparatus 100 of this embodiment, by detecting the consumption of the product when the predetermined product 101 or the substitute product is opened, according to the consumption status of the predetermined product 101 by the consumer, A predetermined product 101 or a substitute product can be replenished.

  In this way, by determining the consumption status based on the actually consumed product, it is possible to replenish the predetermined product 101 or alternative product that meets the consumer's preference at an appropriate time. Accordingly, since the consumer can obtain the predetermined product 101 or the substitute product that meets the consumer's preference, the satisfaction in the consumer's life can be improved.

  In addition, the product management apparatus 100 according to this embodiment is characterized in that the replenishment completion information includes collection information of the predetermined product 101 stored in the saving store. According to the product management apparatus 100 of this embodiment, since inventory status information can be calculated for the collected predetermined product 101, the predetermined product 101 or substitute product actually stored in the storage 102 and Based on the consumption status of these products, it is possible to replenish predetermined products 101 or alternative products that meet consumer preferences.

  In addition, the product management apparatus 100 of this embodiment is characterized in that the replenishment completion information displays information related to the expiration date of the product. According to the product management apparatus 100 of this embodiment, it is possible to support the consumption of the predetermined product 101 without waste by guiding the expiration date of the predetermined product 101.

  In addition, the commodity management apparatus 100 of this embodiment is characterized in that the display unit 307 displays information related to the total consumption amount in a predetermined period. According to the merchandise management apparatus 100 of this embodiment, it is possible to provide convenience for easily obtaining a predetermined merchandise 101 or a substitute merchandise according to consumer's preference and to suppress excessive consumption.

  In addition, the product management apparatus 100 according to this embodiment is characterized in that the replenishment completion information includes product information of the replacement product, and the display unit 307 displays the product information of the replacement product. According to the product management apparatus 100 of this embodiment, the replacement product can be provided to consumers who tend to prefer the replacement product, so that the satisfaction of the consumer is improved and the promotion of the replacement product is promoted. Can be achieved.

  Further, in the product management apparatus 100 of this embodiment, the display unit 307 is included in the information regarding the price of the predetermined product 101 included in the information of the predetermined product 101 and the product information of the replacement product. Information regarding the price of the substitute product is displayed in a comparable manner. According to the merchandise management apparatus 100 of this embodiment, it is possible to provide merchandise that meets consumer demand by enabling price comparison.

  The product management apparatus 100 according to this embodiment further includes a replacement product replenishment availability input unit 309 that accepts input of information regarding availability of replacement product displayed on the display screen. Further, it is characterized in that the replenishment schedule information is generated based on the information input by the substitute product replenishment availability input unit 309. According to the product management apparatus 100 of this embodiment, even when a substitute product is not actually stored in the storage 102, the substitute product can be obtained without going out.

  The merchandise management method described in this embodiment can be realized by executing a program prepared in advance on a computer such as a personal computer or a workstation. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. The program may be a transmission medium that can be distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  As described above, the product management device, the product management method, and the product management program according to the present invention are useful for the product management device, the product management method, and the product management program for managing products for sale. It is suitable for a merchandise management apparatus, merchandise management method, and merchandise management program that improve the convenience of life by providing merchandise that matches the user's preference at an appropriate time.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Commodity management apparatus 301 Acquisition part 302 Detection part 303 Calculation part 304 Storage part 305 Analysis part 306 Generation part 307 Display part 308 Transmission part 309 Input part

Claims (10)

Acquisition means for acquiring replenishment completion information of a predetermined product to a saving store for storing the predetermined product;
Detecting means for detecting consumption of the predetermined product;
Calculation means for calculating inventory status information relating to the status of inventory of the predetermined product in the storage, based on the replenishment completion information acquired by the acquisition means and the result detected by the detection means;
Storage means for storing consumption information including information relating to the consumption time of the predetermined product based on the result detected by the detection means;
Analysis means for extracting consumption information stored in the storage means, and analyzing a consumption tendency of the predetermined product based on the extracted consumption information;
Based on the inventory status information calculated by the calculating means and the result analyzed by the analyzing means, the replenishment schedule information regarding the replenishment timing and replenishment amount of the predetermined product and the substitute product of the predetermined product to the storage Generating means for generating
Displaying at least one information of the replenishment completion information including the product information of the predetermined product and the product information of the replacement product , the inventory status information, the consumption information, information on the consumption trend, and the replenishment schedule information Display means;
Transmitting means for transmitting the replenishment schedule information generated by the generating means to a server to which the predetermined product is ordered;
Equipped with a,
The display means displays the replenishment completion information including the product information of the substitute product that is different for each saving store among the product information of the predetermined product based on the consumption tendency analyzed by the analysis means. Product management device.   The product management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the detection unit detects that the predetermined product or the substitute product has been opened.   The merchandise management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the replenishment completion information includes collection information of the predetermined merchandise stored in the storage. The replenishment completion information includes information related to the expiration date of the predetermined product,
The product management apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the display unit displays information related to a expiration date of the predetermined product.   The merchandise management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display unit displays information related to a total consumption amount for a predetermined period.   The display unit is different for each of the savings out of the product information of the predetermined product based on the consumption trend or the consumption amount for each predetermined period specified based on the consumption trend analyzed by the analysis unit. The product management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the replenishment completion information including product information of a substitute product is displayed.   The display means is capable of comparing information related to the price of the predetermined product included in the product information of the predetermined product and information related to the price of the replacement product included in the product information of the replacement product. The merchandise management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the merchandise management apparatus is displayed. Furthermore, an input means for receiving input of information on whether or not the replacement product displayed on the display screen can be replenished,
The product management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the generation unit generates the replenishment schedule information based on information input by the input unit. A product management method used by a product management apparatus including an acquisition unit, a detection unit, a calculation unit, a predetermined storage unit, an analysis unit, a generation unit, a display unit, and a transmission unit,
The acquisition step of acquiring replenishment completion information for a predetermined store of a predetermined product to a storage for storing the predetermined product;
A detecting step in which the detecting means detects that the predetermined product has been consumed;
A calculating step in which the calculating means calculates inventory status information relating to the status of the stock of the predetermined product in the storage, based on the replenishment completion information acquired by the acquiring step and the result detected by the detecting step; ,
A storage step of storing consumption information including information related to a consumption time of the predetermined product in the predetermined storage unit based on a result detected by the detection step;
An analyzing step in which the analysis means extracts consumption information stored in the predetermined storage unit, and analyzes a consumption tendency of the predetermined product based on the extracted consumption information;
Based on the inventory status information calculated by the calculation step and the result analyzed by the analysis step, the generation means replenishes the storage product with the predetermined product and the replacement product of the predetermined product and the replenishment time. A generation process for generating replenishment schedule information about the quantity;
The display means includes at least one of the replenishment completion information including the product information of the predetermined product and the product information of the replacement product , the inventory status information, the consumption information, the information on the consumption trend, and the replenishment schedule information A display process for displaying information,
The transmitting means transmits the replenishment schedule information generated by the generating step to a server of an order destination of the predetermined product,
Only including,
The display step displays the replenishment completion information including the product information of the substitute product that is different for each saving store among the product information of the predetermined product based on the consumption tendency analyzed by the analysis step. Product management method. A product management program to be executed by a product management apparatus including an acquisition unit, a detection unit, a calculation unit, a predetermined storage unit, an analysis unit, a generation unit, a display unit, and a transmission unit,
The acquisition step of acquiring replenishment completion information for a predetermined store of a predetermined product to a storage for storing the predetermined product;
A detecting step in which the detecting means detects that the predetermined product has been consumed;
A calculating step in which the calculating means calculates inventory status information relating to the status of the stock of the predetermined product in the storage, based on the replenishment completion information acquired by the acquiring step and the result detected by the detecting step; ,
A storage step of storing consumption information including information related to a consumption time of the predetermined product in the predetermined storage unit based on a result detected by the detection step;
An analyzing step in which the analysis means extracts consumption information stored in the predetermined storage unit, and analyzes a consumption tendency of the predetermined product based on the extracted consumption information;
Based on the inventory status information calculated by the calculation step and the result analyzed by the analysis step, the generation means replenishes the storage product with the predetermined product and the replacement product of the predetermined product and the replenishment time. A generation process for generating replenishment schedule information about the quantity;
The display means includes at least one of the replenishment completion information including the product information of the predetermined product and the product information of the replacement product , the inventory status information, the consumption information, the information on the consumption trend, and the replenishment schedule information A display process for displaying information,
The transmitting means transmits the replenishment schedule information generated by the generating step to a server of an order destination of the predetermined product,
Was executed,
The display step displays the replenishment completion information including the product information of the substitute product that is different for each saving store among the product information of the predetermined product based on the consumption tendency analyzed by the analysis step. Product management program.

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