JP6996106B2 - Inventory management equipment, inventory management methods and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an inventory management device, an inventory management method and a program.

Patent Document 1 discloses a product inventory management system that manages a warehousing status (number of warehousing, etc.) and a warehousing status (number of warehousing, etc.) for each product.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-127177

Technology for managing the inventory status of disaster stockpiles is desired. By applying the technique described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to manage how many products are in stock as disaster stockpiles. However, when managing the inventory status of disaster stockpiles, it is desirable to manage the inventory status for each predetermined product category such as "drinking water" and "diaper (size M)". The technique described in Patent Document 1 does not realize this. An object of the present invention is to provide a technique suitable for managing the inventory status of disaster stockpiles.

According to the present invention
A calculation means for calculating the inventory amount corresponding to each of the product classification codes based on the information stored in the storage means for storing the inventory quantity of each product and the product classification code.
An output means that outputs the calculation result by the calculation means, and an output means.
An inventory management device is provided.

Further, according to the present invention,
The computer
A calculation process for calculating the inventory amount corresponding to each of the product classification codes based on the information stored in the storage means for storing the inventory quantity of each product and the product classification code.
An output process that outputs the calculation result in the calculation process and
An inventory management method is provided to execute.

Further, according to the present invention,
Computer,
A calculation means for calculating the inventory amount corresponding to each of the product classification codes based on the information stored in the storage means for storing the inventory quantity of each product and the product classification code.
An output means that outputs the calculation result by the calculation means,
A program is provided that functions as.

According to the present invention, a technique suitable for managing the inventory status of disaster stockpiles is realized.

It is a figure which conceptually shows an example of the hardware composition of the inventory management apparatus of this embodiment. This is an example of a functional block diagram of the inventory management device of the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the inventory information of this embodiment schematically. It is a figure which shows an example of correspondence information of this embodiment schematically. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of the arrival work in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the information which is displayed in the terminal apparatus operated by an operator. It is a figure which shows an example of the information which is displayed in the terminal apparatus operated by an operator. It is a figure which shows an example of the information which is displayed in the terminal apparatus operated by an operator. It is a figure which shows an example of the information which is displayed in the terminal apparatus operated by an operator. It is a figure which shows an example of the information which is displayed in the terminal apparatus operated by an operator. It is a figure which shows an example of the information which is displayed in the terminal apparatus operated by an operator. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of the shipping work in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the information which is displayed in the terminal apparatus operated by an operator. It is a figure which shows an example of the information which is displayed in the terminal apparatus operated by an operator. It is a figure which shows an example of the product capacity information of this embodiment schematically. It is a conceptual diagram in which a plurality of product classification codes corresponding to products of the same type but different capacities are associated with each other. It is a figure which shows an example of the usage amount information of this embodiment schematically. This is an example of a functional block diagram of the inventory management device of the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the inventory information of this embodiment schematically. This is an example of a functional block diagram of the inventory management device of the present embodiment.

<< First Embodiment >>
First, the outline of the inventory management device of this embodiment will be described. The inventory management device stores the inventory quantity of each product and the product classification code. Then, the inventory management device calculates and outputs the inventory amount for each product category (product category code) based on the information. According to the inventory management device, the user can grasp the inventory amount for each product category. Such an inventory management device of the present embodiment is a device suitable for managing the inventory status of disaster stockpiles.

Next, the configuration of the inventory management device will be described in detail. First, an example of the hardware configuration of the inventory management device will be described. Each functional unit included in the inventory management device of the present embodiment is a storage unit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) of an arbitrary computer, a memory, a program loaded in the memory, and a hard disk for storing the program (the device is shipped in advance). In addition to programs stored from the stage, programs downloaded from storage media such as CDs (Compact Discs) and servers on the Internet can also be stored), and any hardware or software centered on the network connection interface. It is realized by the combination of. And, it is understood by those skilled in the art that there are various variations in the method of realizing the device and the device.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the inventory management device of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the inventory management device includes a processor 1A, a memory 2A, an input / output interface 3A, a peripheral circuit 4A, and a bus 5A. The peripheral circuit 4A includes various modules.

The bus 5A is a data transmission path for the processor 1A, the memory 2A, the peripheral circuit 4A, and the input / output interface 3A to transmit and receive data to each other. The processor 1A is, for example, an arithmetic processing unit such as a CPU or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). The memory 2A is, for example, a memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a ROM (Read Only Memory). The input / output interface 3A is an interface for acquiring information from an input device (eg, keyboard, mouse, microphone, physical key, touch panel display, code reader, etc.), an external device, an external server, an external sensor, etc., and an output device (eg, an output device (eg). Example: Display, speaker, printer, mailer, etc.), including an interface for outputting information to an external device, external server, etc. The processor 1A can issue a command to each module and perform a calculation based on the calculation result thereof.

Next, the functional configuration of the inventory management device will be described. FIG. 2 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the inventory management device 10. As shown in the figure, the inventory management device 10 includes a storage unit 11, a calculation unit 12, an output unit 13, an acquisition unit 14, a grant unit 15, and an update unit 16.

The inventory management device 10 does not have to have the storage unit 11. In this case, an external device configured to be communicable with the inventory management device 10 includes a storage unit 11. The inventory management device 10 and the external device are configured to be communicable. Then, the inventory management device 10 accesses the information stored in the storage unit 11 and executes a predetermined process. The premise is the same in all the following embodiments.

The storage unit 11 stores the inventory quantity of each product and the product classification code. The storage unit 11 can store the inventory quantity of each product in each of the plurality of storage locations. There are no particular restrictions on how this information is stored. In the present embodiment, the storage unit 11 stores inventory information in which the product code of each product, the number of stocks, and the product classification code are associated with each other.

FIG. 3 schematically shows an example of inventory information stored in the storage unit 11. The inventory information shown is the arrival code, arrival date, product code, product name, arrival quantity, product classification code, expiration date, storage location, shipping code, shipping date, and shipping quantity. Are associated with each other. The inventory information may further include other information, or may not include a part of the illustrated information.

Inventory information is updated according to the arrival processing and the shipping processing. The inventory information is updated by the acquisition unit 14, the grant unit 15, and the update unit 16. Hereinafter, each functional unit will be described separately for arrival processing and shipping processing.

<Stock processing>
The acquisition unit 14 acquires the arrival information including the code (product code) of the received product and the number of arrivals (the number of arrivals). The arrival information may further include other information such as the product name, expiration date, storage location, arrival code, etc. of each received product.

For example, when a product is received, a worker performs the arrival work. In the arrival work, the worker inputs the arrival information into the terminal device provided with the communication function and causes the inventory management device 10 to transmit the arrival information.

The terminal device may have, for example, a function of reading a code such as a bar code or a two-dimensional code. Then, to input the arrival information to the terminal device, the terminal device is made to read the code (bar code, two-dimensional code, etc.) given to each product, the packaging of each product, or the container containing a plurality of products. It may be realized by.

In addition, the terminal device may include an input device such as a touch panel display and a physical key. Then, the input of the arrival information to the terminal device may be realized by the direct input via these input devices.

Further, the worker may combine the above two input means to input a plurality of types of information into the terminal device. The terminal device may be a smartphone or a tablet, or may be a dedicated terminal device compatible with the inventory management device 10.

The granting unit 15 assigns a product classification code corresponding to the product code included in the arrival information to the arrival information. The granting unit 15 specifies the product classification code corresponding to the product code included in the arrival information, based on the correspondence information in which the product code and the product classification code are associated with each other. Then, the granting unit 15 assigns the specified product classification code to the arrival information.

Here, correspondence information will be described. The correspondence information is information in which the product code and the product classification code are associated with each other. That is, it is information in which each product is associated with the product category to which each product belongs. FIG. 4 schematically shows an example of correspondence information. The storage unit 11 can store the corresponding information.

How to determine the product category is a design matter. Examples of product categories include "drinking water", "diapers (size S)", "diapers (size M)", "diapers (size L)", "crackers" and the like. Products of the same type but different capacities may be classified into different product categories. Examples of product categories in this case include "drinking water: 2 liters", "drinking water: 500 ml", "paper diapers (size S): 50 sheets", "paper diapers (size S): 100 sheets" and the like. Will be done.

The update unit 16 updates the inventory information based on the arrival information to which the product classification code is attached. That is, the update unit 16 adds new arrival information to the inventory information as shown in FIG. When new arrival information is added, shipping-related information (shown shipping code, shipping date, shipping quantity, etc.) may be left blank.

Here, an example of the arrival work will be described using the flow of FIG. As shown in (1), the supplier (supplier) returns a reply (whether or not the order can be received, delivery date, etc.) to the order received from the recipient. Then, as shown in (2), the recipient confirms the reply from the supplier and registers it in its own system. As a result, ordering information and its answers are accumulated.

As shown in (3) and (4), when the goods arrive at the recipient, the workers at the recipient perform the arrival work. For example, a worker who performs the arrival work operates a terminal device to display a login screen for a website of a predetermined service (stockpile management service) (see FIG. 6). The worker inputs a user ID (identifier) and a password on the login screen, and presses the "login button". Then, the entered user ID and password are sent to the web server. The web server performs authentication processing based on the received information. When successfully authenticated, the web server sends a menu screen as shown in FIG. 7 to the terminal device.

The worker who performs the arrival work presses the "arrival button" on the menu screen shown in FIG. 7. Then, that fact is transmitted from the terminal device to the web server. The web server returns predetermined information to the terminal device in response to this. As a result, the information shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the terminal device.

The information shown in FIG. 8 includes an item of "selection of arrival base" and an item of "confirmation of arrival schedule". In the arrival base selection item, the selection of the arrival base (storage place of the product) is accepted. In the figure, the selection of the arrival base is accepted in the drop-down list, but other GUI (graphical user interface) parts may be used.

When one arrival base is selected, the arrival schedule information at that arrival base is displayed. In FIG. 8, three arrival schedule information is displayed in order from the one whose arrival schedule date is closest to the present time. Each includes "scheduled arrival date", "supplier", "arrival slip number (arrival code)", and "number of units". A plurality of arrival schedule information is divided by the arrival slip number. These displays can be realized based on the accumulated information such as the order information to the supplier and the response from the supplier to the order.

The worker who performs the arrival work selects the arrival base where the arrival work is performed on the screen shown in FIG. 8, and then selects the arrival schedule information corresponding to the product to be received in the "arrival schedule confirmation" item. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, detailed information corresponding to the selected arrival schedule information is displayed on the terminal device. After confirming the detailed information, the worker presses the "inspection button". Then, as shown in FIG. 10, a screen for inputting information (arrival information) regarding the actually received product is displayed on the terminal device.

The worker may directly input the arrival information such as the product name, the product code, and the expiration date of the received product. In addition, even if the worker inputs the arrival information by reading the code (bar code, two-dimensional code, etc.) given to the received product, the packaging of the product, or the container containing multiple products. good. In this case, the worker presses the "camera start button" on the screen shown in FIG. Then, the camera function provided in the terminal device is activated, and the screen as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed on the terminal device.

The screen shown in FIG. 11 includes a finder. The frame W is displayed in the finder. The worker adjusts the orientation of the camera (terminal device), displays the inspection target on the finder, and puts the code assigned to the inspection target in the frame W. Then, while maintaining the state, the "shooting button" is pressed.

Then, the terminal device analyzes the captured code and extracts predetermined information. Further, the screen displayed on the terminal device returns to FIG. At this time, the arrival information (eg, product name, product code, expiration date, etc.) extracted from the code is displayed in a predetermined input field (not shown).

The worker presses the "done button" after inputting the arrival information on the screen shown in FIG. Then, the terminal device transmits the input arrival information to the inventory management device 10. The acquisition unit 14 of the inventory management device 10 acquires the arrival information transmitted from the terminal device in this way.

When a code (bar code, two-dimensional code, etc.) is attached to a container containing a plurality of products, it is preferable that the work of opening the container can be omitted at the time of arrival work. Further, it is preferable that the work of opening the container during the shipping work and the inventory work can be omitted. The code may be assigned to the container by the supplier as shown in FIG. 5 (6) or by the recipient as shown in FIG. 5 (5). The code given to the container containing a plurality of products represents information indicating the products contained in the container, information indicating the number of the products, and the like (hereinafter, the same applies).

<Shipping process>
The acquisition unit 14 acquires shipping information (the former) including a code (product code) of the product to be shipped and a quantity (shipment quantity) to be shipped. The shipping information may further include other information such as a shipping code, a product name of each product to be shipped, an arrival code at the time of arrival of each product to be shipped, an expiration date, a storage location, and the like.

For example, a worker performs a shipping operation according to the shipment of a product. In the shipping work, the worker inputs the shipping information into the terminal device provided with the communication function and causes the inventory management device 10 to transmit the shipping information.

The terminal device may have, for example, a function of reading a code such as a bar code or a two-dimensional code. Then, to input the shipping information to the terminal device, the terminal device is made to read the code (bar code, two-dimensional code, etc.) given to each product, the packaging of each product, or the container containing a plurality of products. It may be realized by.

In addition, the terminal device may include an input device such as a touch panel display and a physical key. Then, the input of the shipping information to the terminal device may be realized by the direct input via these input devices.

Further, the worker may combine the above two input means to input a plurality of types of information into the terminal device. The terminal device may be a smartphone or a dedicated terminal device compatible with the inventory management device 10.

The update unit 16 updates the inventory information based on the shipping information. That is, the update unit 16 adds new shipping information to the inventory information as shown in FIG.

Here, an example of the shipping operation will be described using the flow of FIG. As shown in (1), the shipping base registers the shipping schedule information in its own system. As shown in (2), the worker who performs the shipping work performs picking based on the registered shipping schedule information.

Then, the worker who performs the shipping work registers the shipping as shown in (3). For example, a worker who performs shipping work operates a terminal device to display a login screen for a website of a predetermined service (stockpile management service) (see FIG. 6). The worker inputs the user ID and password on the login screen, and presses the "login button". Then, the entered user ID and password are sent to the web server. The web server performs authentication processing based on the received information. When successfully authenticated, the web server sends a menu screen as shown in FIG. 7 to the terminal device.

The worker who performs the shipping work presses the "shipping button" on the menu screen shown in FIG. 7. Then, that fact is transmitted from the terminal device to the web server. The web server returns predetermined information to the terminal device in response to this. As a result, the information as shown in FIG. 13 is displayed on the terminal device.

The information shown in FIG. 13 includes a “shipment base selection” item and a “shipment schedule confirmation” item. In the shipping base selection item, the selection of the shipping base is accepted. In the figure, the selection of the shipping base is accepted in the drop-down list, but other GUI parts may be used. When one shipping location is selected, shipping schedule information at that location is displayed. In FIG. 13, three shipping schedule informations are displayed in order from the one whose scheduled shipping date is closest to the present time. Each includes "scheduled shipping date", "shipping destination", "shipping slip number (shipping code)", and "total number of shipments". A plurality of shipping schedule information is divided in units of shipping slip numbers. These displays can be realized based on the accumulated information such as the order information from the shipping destination and the response to the supplier in response to the order.

The worker who performs the shipping work selects the shipping base where the shipping work is performed on the screen shown in FIG. 13, and then selects the shipping schedule information corresponding to the product to be shipped in the "shipping schedule confirmation" item. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, detailed information corresponding to the selected shipping schedule information is displayed on the terminal device. After confirming the detailed information, the worker presses the "inspection button". Then, as shown in FIG. 10, a screen for inputting information (shipping information) regarding the actually shipped product (or the actually shipped product) is displayed on the terminal device.

A worker who performs a shipping operation may directly input shipping information such as a product name, a product code, and an expiration date of a product to be shipped (or shipped). In addition, the worker who performs the shipping work reads the shipping information by reading the code (bar code, two-dimensional code, etc.) attached to the product to be shipped, the packaging of the product, or the container containing multiple products. You may enter it. In this case, the worker presses the "camera start button" on the screen shown in FIG. Then, the camera function provided in the terminal device is activated, and the screen as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed on the terminal device.

The screen shown in FIG. 11 includes a finder. The frame W is displayed in the finder. The worker adjusts the orientation of the camera (terminal device), displays the inspection target on the finder, and puts the code assigned to the inspection target in the frame W. Then, while maintaining the state, the "shooting button" is pressed.

Then, the terminal device analyzes the captured code and extracts predetermined information. Further, the screen displayed on the terminal device returns to FIG. At this time, the shipping information (eg, product name, product code, expiration date, etc.) extracted from the code is displayed in a predetermined input field (not shown).

The worker presses the "done button" after inputting the shipping information on the screen shown in FIG. Then, the terminal device transmits the input shipping information to the inventory management device 10. The acquisition unit 14 of the inventory management device 10 acquires the shipping information transmitted from the terminal device in this way.

After that, if there is no problem, the goods are shipped as shown in (4) of FIG. In addition, the fact that the product has been shipped and the tracking data of the product are registered in the system at any time, and the recipient can confirm the information as shown in (5) of FIG.

Next, according to the inventory management device 10 of the present embodiment, an inventory inquiry can be performed based on the inventory information stored in the storage unit 11. According to the inventory management device 10, inventory inquiry for each product category can be performed. The inventory inquiry is realized by the calculation unit 12 and the output unit 13.

The calculation unit 12 calculates the inventory amount corresponding to each product category code, that is, the inventory amount for each product category, based on the information stored in the storage unit 11 (eg, inventory information). The output unit 13 outputs the calculation result by the calculation unit 12. The output by the output unit 13 is realized via any output device such as a display, a mailer, a printer, and a projection device.

The calculation unit 12 may calculate the inventory amount for each product category each time the inventory information is updated, and store the result in the storage unit 11. Then, the output unit 13 may output the calculation result stored in the storage unit 11. In addition, the calculation unit 12 may calculate the inventory amount for each product category before the output each time the output unit 13 outputs. Then, the output unit 13 may output the calculation result calculated immediately before by the calculation unit 12. The output unit 13 outputs, for example, the inventory amount for each product category in response to a request from the user.

Here, an example of the information (inventory amount) calculated by the calculation unit 12 will be described.

<Calculation example 1>
The calculation unit 12 may calculate the total inventory quantity for each product category by adding the inventory quantity of each of the plurality of products having the same product category code.

<Calculation example 2>
The calculation unit 12 may calculate the total inventory capacity for each category corresponding to each product category code based on the product capacity information indicating the capacity of each product for each product code or each product category code. ..

FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically showing an example of product capacity information. In the illustrated example, the capacity of each product is shown for each product classification code. The capacity is expressed in various units such as "l (liter)", "ml (milliliter)", "sheet", and "piece". The calculation unit 12 can calculate the product of the total inventory quantity of each product category and the capacity per product corresponding to each product category as the total inventory capacity for each category. The storage unit 11 may store the product capacity information.

<Calculation example 3>
There are products of the same type but different capacities. In the present embodiment, products of the same type but different capacities are classified into different product categories, and different product category codes are assigned. Examples of product categories in this case include "drinking water: 2 liters" and "drinking water: 500 ml", "paper diapers (size S): 50 sheets" and "paper diapers (size S): 100 sheets". Illustrated.

In view of such a situation, the calculation unit 12 may calculate the total inventory capacity for each product type by adding the total inventory capacity for each category of each of the plurality of product category codes of the same type but different capacities.

For example, when the total inventory capacity for each category of "drinking water: 2 liters" is "1000 liters" and the total inventory capacity for each category of "drinking water: 500 ml" is "500 liters", the calculation unit 12 adds them together. "1500 liters" can be calculated as the total inventory capacity of each product type of the product type "drinking water".

In this case, the storage unit 11 may store a plurality of product classification codes corresponding to products of the same type but different capacities in association with each other. Then, the calculation unit 12 may calculate the total inventory capacity for each product type using the information. FIG. 16 shows a conceptual diagram in which a plurality of product classification codes corresponding to products of the same type but different capacities are associated with each other. In the case of the illustrated example, the product classification code 0000001 and the product classification code 000002 are associated with each other as products of the same type but different capacities.

<Calculation example 4>
The storage unit 11 may store usage amount information indicating the usage amount per predetermined unit for each product classification code or for each product of the same type. FIG. 17 schematically shows an example of usage information. Examples of the amount used per predetermined unit include, but are not limited to, "amount used per meal", "amount used per person", "amount used per day", and the like.

Then, the calculation unit 12 converts the total inventory capacity for each category or the total inventory capacity for each product type into the predetermined unit based on the usage amount information. That is, the total inventory capacity for each category or the total inventory capacity for each product type is divided by the usage amount per predetermined unit. As a result, the inventory amount is expressed in the above predetermined units such as "○○ meals", "○○ people", "○○ days" and the like.

<Calculation example 5>
The calculation unit 12 has an expiration date in the inventory amount for each product category (total inventory quantity, total inventory capacity for each category, total inventory capacity for each product type, amount expressed in the above predetermined unit) calculated in calculation examples 1 to 4. You may calculate the inventory amount of the product whose remaining days are less than the standard value (design matter). That is, the calculation unit 12 may calculate the inventory amount of products for which the number of days remaining until the expiration date is less than the reference value (design matter) for each product category.

In addition, the calculation unit 12 is included in the inventory amount for each product category (total inventory quantity, total inventory capacity for each category, total inventory capacity for each product type, amount expressed in the above predetermined unit) calculated in calculation examples 1 to 4. The inventory amount of products whose remaining days until the expiration date exceeds the standard value (design matter) may be calculated. That is, the calculation unit 12 may calculate the inventory amount of the product whose remaining days until the expiration date exceeds the reference value (design matter) for each product category.

<Calculation example 6>
The calculation unit 12 may calculate the inventory amount calculated in the calculation examples 1 to 5 for each storage location. In addition, the calculation unit 12 may calculate the inventory amount calculated in the calculation examples 1 to 5 collectively for all the storage locations.

The output unit 13 outputs, for example, the calculation result calculated based on the calculation examples 1 to 6. The output unit 13 may output the calculation result of one storage location designated by the user, or may collectively display the calculation results of a plurality of storage locations. The output unit 13 may display the calculation result by the calculation unit 12 in a table format, may map it in association with the inventory storage location on a map, or may display it in another format.

Next, the operation and effect of the inventory management device 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

According to the inventory management device 10 of the present embodiment, the user can grasp the inventory amount for each product category. When managing the inventory status of disaster stockpiles, it is desirable to manage the inventory status of each predetermined product category such as "drinking water" and "diaper (size M)". According to the inventory management device 10 of the present embodiment, such a desired inventory status can be managed. That is, the inventory management device 10 of the present embodiment is a device suitable for managing the inventory status of disaster stockpiles.

Further, according to the inventory management device 10 of the present embodiment, the inventory amount of the disaster stockpile can be managed in a unit suitable for managing the inventory status of the disaster stockpile. For example, the inventory management device 10 has a total inventory capacity for each product category, a total inventory capacity for each product type, or a predetermined unit amount calculated by dividing these amounts by the usage amount per predetermined unit (eg,). It can be managed by "○○ meals", "○○ people", "○○ days", etc.). Since the capacity may differ for each product, it is not possible to accurately grasp the amount that can actually be used in the event of a disaster just by managing the number of items in stock. The inventory management device 10 of the present embodiment, which can manage the total capacity and the inventory amount in the predetermined unit, is an device suitable for managing the inventory status of disaster stockpiles.

Further, the inventory management device 10 of the present embodiment has a function of calculating a product classification code from a predetermined product code (granting unit 15). Therefore, it is not necessary for the worker to perform the work of associating the product classification code with the in-stock products.

Further, according to the inventory management device 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to calculate and output the inventory amount near the expiration date, the inventory amount with sufficient grace until the expiration date, and the like for each product category. According to such information, the manager who manages the inventory can secure the amount to be used in a hurry to avoid disposal due to the expiration date, the amount to be newly replenished due to the disposal, and the amount to be replenished without replenishment. It is possible to easily grasp the amount and the like for each product category.

Further, according to the inventory management device 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to grasp the inventory amount for each product category for each storage location. For example, the inventory management device 10 can map and output the inventory amount in association with the inventory storage location on the map. According to such information, the manager who manages the inventory can easily grasp the bias of the inventory in each area and try to optimize it.

<< Second Embodiment >>
FIG. 18 describes an example of a functional block diagram of the inventory management device 10 of the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the inventory management device 10 includes a storage unit 11, a calculation unit 12, an output unit 13, an acquisition unit 14, and an update unit 16. The configuration of the storage unit 11, the calculation unit 12, and the output unit 13 is the same as that of the first embodiment. Further, an example of the hardware configuration of the inventory management device 10 is the same as that of the first embodiment.

The acquisition unit 14 acquires the arrival information including the product code, the product classification code, and the arrival quantity. The acquisition unit 14 differs from the first embodiment in that the product classification code is acquired as arrival information. Other configurations of the acquisition unit 14 are the same as those of the first embodiment.

For example, in the input screen of FIG. 10 transitioned by pressing the "inspection button" on the screen shown in FIG. 9, a field for inputting a product classification code may be provided. Even if the product classification code is entered in the relevant field, it can be realized by reading the code (bar code, two-dimensional code, etc.) given to each product, the packaging of each product, or the container containing multiple products. Alternatively, it may be realized by direct input by the worker.

The update unit 16 updates the inventory information based on the arrival information acquired by the acquisition unit 14. That is, the update unit 16 adds new arrival information to the inventory information as shown in FIG. When new arrival information is added, shipping-related information (shown shipping code, shipping date, shipping quantity, etc.) may be left blank. Other configurations of the update unit 16 are the same as those of the first embodiment.

According to the inventory management device 10 of the present embodiment, the same operation and effect as those of the first embodiment can be realized.

<< Third Embodiment >>
FIG. 18 describes an example of a functional block diagram of the inventory management device 10 of the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the inventory management device 10 includes a storage unit 11, a calculation unit 12, an output unit 13, an acquisition unit 14, and an update unit 16. The configurations of the calculation unit 12 and the output unit 13 are the same as those of the first and second embodiments. Further, an example of the hardware configuration of the inventory management device 10 is the same as that of the first and second embodiments.

The storage unit 11 stores the inventory quantity of each product and the product classification code. The storage unit 11 of the present embodiment stores inventory information in which the product code of each product is associated with the number of items in stock, and corresponding information in which the product code and the product classification code are associated with each other. Other configurations of the storage unit 11 are the same as those of the first and second embodiments.

FIG. 19 schematically shows an example of inventory information of this embodiment. The inventory information shown in FIG. 19 differs from the inventory information shown in FIG. 3 in that it does not include the product classification code. An example of correspondence information is shown in FIG.

The acquisition unit 14 acquires the arrival information including the code (product code) of the received product and the number of arrivals (the number of arrivals). The arrival information may further include other information such as the product name, expiration date, storage location, arrival code, etc. of each received product. The configuration of the acquisition unit 14 is the same as that of the first embodiment.

The update unit 16 updates the inventory information shown in FIG. 19 based on the arrival information acquired by the acquisition unit 14. That is, the update unit 16 adds new arrival information to the inventory information as shown in FIG. When new arrival information is added, shipping-related information (shown shipping code, shipping date, shipping quantity, etc.) may be left blank.

According to the inventory management device 10 of the present embodiment, the same effects as those of the first and second embodiments can be realized.

<< Fourth Embodiment >>
FIG. 20 describes an example of a functional block diagram of the inventory management device 10 of the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the inventory management device 10 has a calculation unit 12 and an output unit 13. The configurations of the calculation unit 12 and the output unit 13 are the same as those of the first to third embodiments. Further, an example of the hardware configuration of the inventory management device 10 is the same as that of the first to third embodiments.

In the present embodiment, an external device different from the inventory management device 10 has a storage unit 11, an acquisition unit 14, and an update unit 16. The external device may further have an imparting unit 15. The inventory management device 10 and the external device are configured to be communicable with each other. Then, the inventory management device 10 performs a predetermined calculation and outputs the calculation result based on the information stored in the storage unit 11 of the external device.

According to the inventory management device 10 of the present embodiment, the same operation and effect as those of the first to third embodiments can be realized.

Hereinafter, an example of the reference form will be added.
1. 1. A calculation means for calculating the inventory amount corresponding to each of the product classification codes based on the information stored in the storage means for storing the inventory quantity of each product and the product classification code.
An output means that outputs the calculation result by the calculation means, and an output means.
Inventory management device with.
2. 2. In the inventory management device according to 1.
The storage means is an inventory management device that stores inventory information in which a product code of each product, the inventory quantity, and the product classification code are associated with each other.
3. 3. In the inventory management device according to 2.
An acquisition method for acquiring arrival information including the product code and the number of arrivals,
A means for assigning the product classification code corresponding to the product code included in the arrival information to the arrival information, and
An update means for updating the inventory information based on the arrival information to which the product classification code is assigned, and
Further has an inventory management device.
4. In the inventory management device according to 3.
The granting means identifies the product classification code corresponding to the product code included in the arrival information based on the correspondence information in which the product code and the product classification code are associated with each other, and uses the specified product classification code. An inventory management device assigned to the arrival information.
5. In the inventory management device according to 2.
An acquisition means for acquiring arrival information including the product code, the product classification code, and the number of arrivals,
An update means for updating the inventory information based on the arrival information, and
Further has an inventory management device.
6. In the inventory management device according to 1.
The storage means is an inventory management device that stores inventory information in which the product code of each product is associated with the inventory quantity and corresponding information in which the product code and the product classification code are associated with each other.
7. In the inventory management device according to 6.
An acquisition method for acquiring arrival information including the product code and the number of arrivals,
An update means for updating the inventory information based on the arrival information, and
Further has an inventory management device.
8. In the inventory management device according to any one of 1 to 7.
The storage means stores product capacity information indicating the capacity of each product for each product code or each product classification code.
The calculation means is an inventory management device that calculates the total inventory capacity for each category corresponding to each of the product classification codes based on the information stored in the storage means.
9. In the inventory management device according to 8.
Different product classification codes are associated with products of the same type but different capacities.
The storage means stores a plurality of the product classification codes corresponding to products of the same type but different capacities in association with each other.
The calculation means is an inventory management device that calculates the total inventory capacity for each product type by adding the total inventory capacity for each category corresponding to each of the plurality of product classification codes of the same type but different capacities.
10. In the inventory management device according to 8 or 9.
The storage means stores usage amount information indicating the usage amount per predetermined unit for each product classification code or for each similar product.
The calculation means is an inventory management device that converts the total inventory capacity for each category or the total inventory capacity for each product type into the predetermined unit.
11. The computer
A calculation process for calculating the inventory amount corresponding to each of the product classification codes based on the information stored in the storage means for storing the inventory quantity of each product and the product classification code.
An output process that outputs the calculation result in the calculation process and
Inventory management method to execute.
12. Computer,
A calculation means for calculating the inventory amount corresponding to each of the product classification codes based on the information stored in the storage means for storing the inventory quantity of each product and the product classification code.
An output means that outputs the calculation result by the calculation means,
A program that functions as.

1A processor 2A memory 3A input / output I / F
4A Peripheral circuit 5A Bus 10 Inventory management device 11 Storage unit 12 Calculation unit 13 Output unit 14 Acquisition unit 15 Grant unit 16 Update unit

Claims (10)

A storage means for storing product capacity information indicating the capacity of each product for each product classification code, and storing a plurality of the product classification codes corresponding to products of the same type but different capacities in association with each other. ,
Based on the information stored in the storage means, the inventory amount corresponding to each of the product category codes and the total inventory capacity for each category are calculated, and the inventory for each category corresponding to each of the plurality of products of the same type but different capacities. A calculation method that calculates the total inventory capacity for each product type by adding the total capacity,
An output means that outputs the calculation result by the calculation means, and
Has an inventory management device. In the inventory management device according to claim 1,
The storage means is an inventory management device that stores inventory information in which a product code of each product , an inventory quantity, and the product classification code are associated with each other. In the inventory management device according to claim 2.
An acquisition method for acquiring arrival information including the product code and the number of arrivals,
A means for assigning the product classification code corresponding to the product code included in the arrival information to the arrival information, and
An update means for updating the inventory information based on the arrival information to which the product classification code is assigned, and
Further has an inventory management device. In the inventory management device according to claim 3 ,
The granting means identifies the product classification code corresponding to the product code included in the arrival information based on the correspondence information in which the product code and the product classification code are associated with each other, and uses the specified product classification code. An inventory management device assigned to the arrival information. In the inventory management device according to claim 2.
An acquisition means for acquiring arrival information including the product code, the product classification code, and the number of arrivals,
An update means for updating the inventory information based on the arrival information, and
Further has an inventory management device. In the inventory management device according to claim 1,
The storage means is an inventory management device that stores inventory information in which a product code of each product is associated with an inventory quantity and corresponding information in which the product code and the product classification code are associated with each other. In the inventory management device according to claim 6 ,
An acquisition method for acquiring arrival information including the product code and the number of arrivals,
An update means for updating the inventory information based on the arrival information, and
Further has an inventory management device. In the inventory management device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 .
The storage means stores usage amount information indicating the usage amount per predetermined unit for each product classification code or for each similar product.
The calculation means is an inventory management device that converts the total inventory capacity for each category or the total inventory capacity for each product type into the predetermined unit. The computer
A storage process in which product capacity information indicating the capacity of each product is stored for each product classification code, and a plurality of the product classification codes corresponding to products of the same type but different capacities are stored in association with each other. ,
Based on the information stored in the storage process, the inventory amount corresponding to each of the product category codes and the total inventory capacity for each category are calculated, and the inventory for each category corresponding to each of the plurality of product category codes of the same type but different capacities. A calculation process that calculates the total inventory capacity for each product type by adding the total capacity,
An output process that outputs the calculation result in the above calculation process, and
Inventory management method to execute. Computer,
A storage means for storing product capacity information indicating the capacity of each product for each product classification code, and storing a plurality of the product classification codes corresponding to products of the same type but different capacities in association with each other.
Based on the information stored in the storage means, the inventory amount corresponding to each of the product category codes and the total inventory capacity for each category are calculated, and the inventory for each category corresponding to each of the plurality of products of the same type but different capacities. A calculation method that calculates the total inventory capacity for each product type by adding the total capacity.
An output means that outputs the calculation result by the calculation means,
A program that functions as.

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