JP2005314073A - Circulation storage environment management method, circulation storage box, and pallet - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a circulation storage environment management system capable of visually and comparatively inexpensively determining deterioration of a product by change of environment for a product requiring strict environment management and investigating a cause indicating that in which path change of environment occurs when a deteriorated product is mixed by reading a record. <P>SOLUTION: An environment change display medium 1 displaying change of environmental data such as temperature, humidity, ultraviolet ray irradiation, vibration, and outside air atmosphere irreversibly when the environmental data reaches set conditions is attached to each one of products 2. An environment transition recording medium 3 for recording transition of the environmental data of the same item as the environmental data displayed by the environment change display medium 1 is attached to a circulation unit body 4 such as a box packing individual products 2 together and a pallet when circulating each product 2. A circulation storage condition of each product 2 is managed by transition of the environmental data displayed by the environment change display medium 1 and the environmental data recorded in the environment transition recording medium 3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  By directly adding to a product with strict environmental management, the present invention can visually determine the deterioration of the product due to the environmental change, and can record which route the environmental change has occurred for each packaging unit. The present invention relates to a distribution storage environment management method that can be used, and distribution storage boxes and pallets used therefor.

  In recent years, when merchandise is distributed and stored, an environment is set in accordance with each merchandise characteristic so that the merchandise does not deteriorate.

  For example, frozen foods are distributed and stored in freezers and freezers, while sakes such as sake and wine are distributed and stored in transport vehicles and refrigerated storages controlled at appropriate temperatures. In addition, food such as tea and seaweed, and industrial products such as paper are transported by transport vehicles with controlled humidity. Furthermore, for products whose quality deteriorates due to storage environments such as vibration, ultraviolet irradiation, and gas contained in the outside air, consideration is given so that the storage environment does not deviate from predetermined conditions. As such product storage management technology, for example, there is JP-A-2001-5937.

  Also, there is a method for collecting storage environment data of goods in a non-contact medium attached to a container for storing products, and transmitting the collected data wirelessly to an external device that is responsible for controlling the storage environment. is there. As such a commodity storage management technique, for example, there is JP-A-2001-14504.

  In addition, the environmental data in which the product is stored is attached to the product and recorded on the non-contact IC tag, and at the same time, an environmental change display part that changes irreversibly in response to the change of the environmental data is added. There is an environmental change display medium that informs a third party who cannot read the tag whether or not the commercialization of the storage environment condition is over night by a visual display method. As a technique related to such an environmental change display medium, for example, there is JP-A-2004-18253.

The following patent documents are described below as conventionally known documents.
JP 2001-5937 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-14504 However, in the technique disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-18253, if the container in which the product is stored is in a manned management environment, the product is noticed to be deteriorated and deteriorated in advance. Although products can be found and classified, they cannot cope with the deterioration of products left unattended. Also, with the technology disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-14504, it is difficult to find quality degradation in the absence of an external device, for example, when a product is displayed at a storefront.

  Furthermore, in the technology disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-18253, a display portion for irreversibly displaying and recording changes in the environment when placed in a deteriorated environment is added to each product as an environmental data recording medium. However, attaching the environmental data recording medium to a product with a relatively low product price leads to high cost of the product, which is difficult in terms of feasibility.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and can meet such a conventional request. In particular, the present invention can be directly added to a product with strict environmental management at a relatively low cost. In this way, it is possible to visually determine the deterioration of the product due to environmental changes, and when a deteriorated product is mixed, the distribution storage environment management method that can investigate the cause by reading the record as to which route the environmental change has occurred and It is to provide distribution storage boxes and pallets to be used.

  The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is attached to a product, a display medium whose display changes irreversibly when the temperature on the spot reaches a set condition, and a box or / and / or used when the product is distributed or stored Using a recording medium attached to the pallets and recording the transition of the temperature at that time together with at least time data, the temperature of the product reached or exceeded the set condition depending on the presence or absence of the change of the display medium A distribution storage environment characterized in that if it is determined that the condition has been exceeded, it can be confirmed based on the recording of the recording medium when the condition has been reached. It is a management method.

  The invention according to claim 2 of the present invention is attached to either a product or a box or pallet used when distributing or storing the product, and the display changes irreversibly when the temperature on the spot reaches a set condition. Using a display medium and a recording medium attached to a box or / and pallet used when distributing or storing the product, and recording a change in temperature on the spot together with at least time data. Based on the presence or absence, it is determined whether the temperature of the product has been within the set condition or not, and if it has been determined that the condition has been exceeded, the time of the recording medium indicating when the condition has been exceeded is determined. It is a distribution storage environment management method characterized in that it can be confirmed based on a record.

  The invention according to claim 3 of the present invention is the distribution storage environment management method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the recording medium is provided with a sensor for measuring temperature, and the product is packed in the box. It is arrange | positioned so that it may arrange | position so as to measure the temperature of the inside or the exterior of this, or the temperature of the space above the said pallets in which the said goods are mounted, The distribution storage environment management method characterized by the above-mentioned.

  The invention according to claim 4 of the present invention is the distribution storage environment management method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a plurality of the products are mounted on the boxes or pallets, and the display medium is The distribution storage environment management method is characterized in that the product is attached to a plurality or one of the products excluding all or all of the products.

  The invention according to claim 5 of the present invention is the distribution storage environment management method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the recording medium is a non-contact IC tag, and the recorded temperature transition data Is a distribution storage environment management method characterized in that it can be read by an external device in a non-contact manner.

  The invention according to claim 6 of the present invention is a distribution storage box used when distributing or storing a product, and a recording medium for recording a change in temperature at the place together with at least time data, or a temperature at the place is set. The distribution storage box is characterized in that a display medium whose display changes irreversibly when a condition is reached and a recording medium for recording a transition of the temperature at that place together with at least time data are attached.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the distribution storage box according to the sixth aspect, a sensor for measuring temperature is disposed on the recording medium, and the inside or outside of the box in which the product is packed is arranged. It is a distribution storage box characterized by being arranged to measure temperature.

  The invention according to claim 8 of the present invention is the distribution storage box according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the recording medium is a non-contact IC tag, and the recorded temperature transition data is not stored by an external device. It is a distribution storage box characterized by being readable by contact.

  The invention according to claim 9 of the present invention is the distribution storage box according to any one of claims 5 to 8, wherein the product is packed in the box, and the temperature on the spot is set as the setting condition. The distribution storage box is characterized in that the display medium whose display changes irreversibly when it reaches is attached to a plurality of or one or all of the products except for all of the products.

  The invention according to claim 10 of the present invention is a distribution storage box used when distributing or storing a product, and changes in any environment such as on-site temperature, humidity, ultraviolet irradiation, vibration, or outside air atmosphere. Recording medium that records at least the time data, or a display medium in which the display changes irreversibly when any environment such as temperature, humidity, ultraviolet irradiation, vibration, or ambient atmosphere reaches the set condition. The distribution storage box is characterized in that a recording medium for recording a transition of any environment such as temperature, humidity, ultraviolet irradiation, vibration, or ambient atmosphere together with at least time data is attached.

  The invention according to claim 11 of the present invention is a pallet used when distributing or storing goods or a pallet equipped with the distribution storage box according to any of claims 6 to 9 used when distributing or storing goods. In addition, the pallets are provided with a recording medium for recording a change in temperature at the place together with at least time data.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the pallets according to the eleventh aspect, a sensor for measuring temperature is disposed on the recording medium, and a space above the pallets on which the product is mounted is provided. Pallets characterized by being arranged for measurement.

  According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the pallets according to the eleventh or twelfth aspect, the recording medium is a non-contact IC tag, and the recorded temperature transition data is read by an external device in a non-contact manner. It is a pallet characterized by being possible.

  According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the pallets according to any one of the eleventh to thirteenth aspects, the product is mounted in the box, and the temperature on the spot is set as a setting condition. A display medium whose display changes irreversibly when it reaches the pallet is attached to the product.

  The invention according to claim 15 of the present invention is a pallet used when distributing or storing merchandise, and changes in any environment such as temperature, humidity, ultraviolet irradiation, vibration, or outside air atmosphere on the spot. A recording medium that records at least time data, or a display medium whose display changes irreversibly when any environment such as the temperature, humidity, ultraviolet irradiation, vibration, or ambient atmosphere reaches the set condition. A pallet is provided with a recording medium for recording a transition of any environment such as humidity, ultraviolet irradiation, vibration, or ambient atmosphere together with at least time data.

The invention according to claim 16 of the present invention is attached to a product, and the display changes irreversibly when any environment such as temperature, humidity, ultraviolet irradiation, vibration, or outside air atmosphere reaches a set condition. Attached to either a display medium or a box or / and pallet used to distribute or store the product, and records at least the time transition of the environment with respect to the same item as the display medium in the environment at that time The recording medium is used, and it is determined whether the environment has reached the condition or the condition by the presence or absence of the change of the display medium. If it is determined that the condition has been exceeded, the condition has been exceeded. It is a distribution storage environment management method characterized in that it is possible to confirm when it has been performed based on the recording of the recording medium.

  The invention according to claim 17 of the present invention is attached to either a product or a box or a pallet used when distributing or storing the product, and the temperature, humidity, ultraviolet irradiation, vibration, or outside air on the spot. Attached to either a display medium whose display changes irreversibly when any environment such as the atmosphere reaches a set condition, and a box or / and pallet used when distributing or storing the product, Of the same items as the display medium, using a recording medium that records the transition of the environment together with at least time data, and whether the environment has reached the condition or not, depending on whether the display medium has changed or not. The distribution and storage environment management is characterized in that if it is determined that the condition has been exceeded, it can be confirmed based on the recording on the recording medium when the condition has been exceeded. It is the law.

  The invention according to claim 18 of the present invention is the distribution storage environment management method according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the product is mounted on the box or pallet, or the display medium is It is a distribution storage environment management method characterized in that it is attached to all or a plurality of products except one or all.

  The distribution storage environment management method of the present invention attaches an environmental change display medium that changes irreversibly to each product when the environmental data of a predetermined environmental data item reaches the environment setting condition, and further, in storage units or distribution units. An environmental transition recording medium that can record the transition of environmental data is attached to a storage / distribution unit such as a packing box, outer box, or pallet. For example, a packaging box or outer box containing products is opened at the store. When there is a change in the display of the environmental change display medium attached to the product when the product is taken out, it is always recorded in the environmental change recording medium attached to the packaging box or the exterior box. The transition of environmental data can be read to determine at which point the environmental change has occurred.

  Furthermore, by arranging the products with the environmental change display medium attached to the storefront, general consumers can also see at a glance that the product has no quality deterioration by viewing the environmental change display medium. Good products can be sold reliably.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a distribution storage environment management method of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a management method based on temperature management will be described with the temperature that is subject to distribution and storage environment management as an item of environmental data.

  FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a state in which an environmental change display medium 1 that changes irreversibly when the temperature as environmental data in the method of the present invention reaches a predetermined set temperature is attached to each product 2. (A)-(b) is a distribution in which the environmental transition recording medium 3 that records the transition of temperature as the environmental data is packed together with the individual products 2 attached with the display medium 1 that changes irreversibly. It is explanatory drawing of the state attached to the surface of the box 4 (for example, distribution distribution box of a large box) as a unit body. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2B, when the distribution unit body such as the box 4 (distribution storage box) or the individual products 2 are loaded on the pallets 8, the environmental transition recording medium 3 is used. May be attached to the box 4 (distribution storage box) or / and the pallets 8.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a state in which the box body 4 to which the environmental transition recording medium 3 is attached is being transported by a transport vehicle, and FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a distribution state of the product 2. .

5 (a) to 5 (b) show the state of change of the environmental change display medium 1 that changes irreversibly attached to each product 2 when each product 2 is brought to the store. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the case where the environmental change display medium 1 attached to either the individual product 2 or any one of the individual products 2 displays a change in environment. It is explanatory drawing which shows operation which reads the environmental transition information of the said environmental transition recording medium 3 attached to the box 4 (for example, large distribution storage box) as the distribution unit body in which the goods 2 were packed. .

  The environmental change display medium 1 that changes irreversibly when the temperature as the environmental data of each product 2 (for example, bottled beverage) shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 reaches a predetermined set temperature is the product 2 Whether it is an environmental temperature state as environmental data below the temperature necessary to maintain the freshness of the product, or an environmental temperature state as environmental data above the temperature necessary to maintain the freshness of the product 2, It can be confirmed visually.

  And when the temperature is higher than the set temperature, that is, the temperature required for keeping the product 2 fresh, or lower than the set temperature, ie, the product 2 is required for keeping the freshness. When the temperature falls below a certain temperature, the environmental change display medium 1 is colored or decolored.

  As the temperature sensor used as the environmental change display medium 1, there is a temperature indicating material. When the temperature indicating material reaches a predetermined temperature from a certain temperature, the color changes (or develops color) and when the temperature returns to the original temperature, There are a reversible type that returns to the original color (or decolored state) and an irreversible type that does not change color (or decolored) even when the temperature returns to the original temperature. As the coloring principle, solid phase reaction, thermal decomposition, dehydration, electron transfer of electron donor acceptor, change of crystal structure, etc. are utilized.

  Further, regarding the detection sensor for detecting a change in humidity as the environmental change display medium 1 in the present invention, a detection method by discoloration is common as well as temperature detection, and various materials are commercially available. Detection sensors are prepared for each of atmospheric pressure, vibration, ultraviolet irradiation, and the like, and these detection sensors can be used.

  As the environmental change display medium 1, as a medium for displaying a temperature change, for example, MELTMARK (melt mark, for example, a type that changes at a set temperature of 15 ° C .: MK-15, a type that changes at a set temperature of 20 ° C .: MK- 20, a type that changes at a preset temperature of 25 ° C .: MK-25, a type that changes at a preset temperature of 30 ° C .: MK-30, manufactured by NOF Corporation.

  By attaching the environmental change display medium 1 that changes irreversibly when it reaches the predetermined set temperature to each of the sales units of the product 2, the freshness of the product 2 is maintained until it reaches the consumer's hands. It can be seen that the occurrence of the color change is visually observed when the environmental change display medium 1 is discolored (or colored or decolored).

  As shown in FIG. 2, when the environmental change display medium 1 distributes each product 2 attached to each product 2 (product) from a manufacturer to a store, a plurality of products 2 are packed together. The box 4 (for example, a large distribution storage box) in which the products 2 are packed together can be provided with an environmental transition recording medium 3 for recording temperature transition. It is attached. As shown in FIG. 2, each product 2 can be packed in a box 4 after being packed in an intermediate package 4a (eg, a small box distribution storage box) such as a package such as a product case. It is. In this case, the environmental change display medium 1 may be attached to the product 2 and / or the intermediate package 4a.

The environment transition recording medium 3 for recording the temperature transition is composed of a temperature sensor, a clock (timer), and a recording memory, reads the temperature at regular time intervals, and records the temperature data in the recording memory with time. If there is no external power supply, one with a built-in battery is adopted.

  When the environmental change display medium 1 is discolored (or colored or decolored), the environmental transition recording medium 3 reads the time (date and time) when the temperature reaches or exceeds the set temperature condition of the display medium 1, and which distribution time point It can identify whether it was a problem.

  For example, the environment transition recording medium 3 for recording the temperature transition is the environment transition by detecting the temperature with a small temperature sensor (micro thermo sensor, IC sensor) using a non-contact IC tag activated by communication with an external device. A temperature detection sensor that emits a detection signal (in some cases, a battery and a timer built-in can also be used) and an environmental change detection signal that the temperature detection sensor sends over time. It consists of external devices (such as fixed terminals and portable terminals) that record detection signals as environment (temperature) transition data.

  As the environmental transition recording medium 3, there is, for example, a cool memory (ultra-compact temperature recording type SEC-CD16TB, manufactured by Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.) as a recording medium for temperature transition.

  In addition, as the environment transition recording medium 3 for recording other temperature transitions, the temperature at which the temperature is detected by a small temperature sensor (micro thermo sensor, IC sensor) using a non-contact IC tag and an environment transition detection signal is transmitted. It is composed of a detection sensor (which may be a battery and timer built-in in some cases) and an IC memory that records environmental transition detection signals transmitted over time as temperature (temperature) transition data. ing. In some cases, a battery and a timer built-in can be used.

  As the IC memory provided in the environment transition recording medium 3, there are a case where a non-rewritable type memory is used and a case where an electrically rewritable type memory is used. This is applied when the recording medium 3 is recovered after use and cannot be reused.

  For hot water that requires management other than temperature, other sensors such as a humidity sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a vibration sensor, and an ultraviolet sensor are installed on the environment transition recording medium 3.

  3 and 4 are explanatory views showing a state in which the product 2 is distributed from the manufacturer to the store 7, for example, and the box 4 to which the environmental transition recording medium 3 is attached is collected as a cargo 5 as a truck. It is transported to the store 7 by the distribution means 6 such as a transport vehicle. At this time, the inside of the storage 6a of the distribution means 6 is set to an environment such as a freezer or a refrigerator that can maintain the freshness of the product. In addition, when the box 4 is unloaded, there is a risk of reaching a predetermined set temperature that is necessary for maintaining the freshness of the product 2 or a temperature in the vicinity thereof. In some cases, a cooler is used. In that case, the environment transition recording medium 3 may be attached inside rather than outside the distribution unit body such as the box 4.

  When the product 2 (product) in the box 4 has reached a set temperature somewhere in the distribution route on the way to the store 7, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a) to 5 (b). When the box 4 is opened at the store and the product 2 is taken out, the environmental change display medium 1 attached to the product 2 is colored (or decolored) (at the set humidity). It can be visually confirmed that the product 2 has deteriorated (is a deteriorated product).

The deteriorated product 2 cannot be sold to consumers because it can be visually confirmed by the environmental change display medium 1. In this case, in order to confirm the location of the cause, as shown in FIG. 6, it is recorded in the IC memory of the environmental transition recording medium 3 attached to the box 4 in which the deteriorated product 2 was contained. The recording data (at the time when the set temperature is reached) is read by the recording data reading means 10 by the non-contact method (wireless communication method) or the contact method (contact communication method), and the recording data display means is based on the read data. 11 (personal computer or the like) can be analyzed to confirm in which distribution channel the set temperature has been reached.

  Further, when the storage method in the store 7 is poor, the consumer visually checks the freshness of the products 2 arranged at the store 7 and the color development (or decoloration) state of the environmental change display medium 1. The goods 2 are purchased by distinguishing them.

Explanatory drawing of the state which attached the environmental change display medium in this invention to each goods. (A)-(b) is explanatory drawing of the state which attached the environmental transition recording medium to the box which packed together the individual goods which attached the environmental change display medium in this invention. Explanatory drawing of the state which is transporting the box attached with the environmental transition recording medium in this invention by a conveyance means. Explanatory drawing of the distribution | circulation state of the goods packed together and packed in the box which attached the environmental transition recording medium in this invention. (A)-(b) is explanatory drawing which shows the time of the goods packed together and packed in the box which attached the environmental transition recording medium in this invention to the store. Explanatory drawing which shows the state which reads an environmental transition recording medium with a reading means at the time of the goods packed together and packed in the box which attached the environmental transition recording medium in this invention to a store.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Environmental change display medium 2 ... Product 3 ... Environmental transition recording medium 4 ... Distribution unit body (box body)
5 ... Cargo 6 ... Conveying means 7 ... Store 10 ... Recorded data reading means 11 ... Recorded data display means

Claims (18)

  Attached to the product and the display medium whose display changes irreversibly when the temperature of the place reaches the set condition, and the box or / and pallet used when distributing or storing the product, Using a recording medium that records the transition together with at least time data, and determining whether the temperature of the product has reached the set condition or not, based on the presence or absence of the change in the display medium, A distribution storage environment management method characterized in that, when it is judged, it is possible to confirm when the condition is not met based on the recording on the recording medium.   A display medium that is attached to either a product or a box or pallet used to distribute or store the product, and whose display changes irreversibly when the temperature on the spot reaches a set condition, and the product is distributed or stored A recording medium attached to a box or / and pallet used at the time of recording is used to record the change in temperature on the spot together with at least time data, and the temperature of the product falls within the set condition depending on the presence or absence of the change in the display medium. It is possible to confirm based on the recording of the recording medium when it is determined that the condition has been exceeded if it has been determined that the condition has been reached. A characteristic distribution storage environment management method.   The recording medium is provided with a sensor for measuring temperature, and measures the temperature inside or outside the box in which the product is packed, or the temperature of the space above the pallets on which the product is mounted. The distribution storage environment management method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the distribution storage environment management method is arranged.   A plurality of the products are mounted on the boxes or pallets, and the display medium is attached to a plurality or one of the products excluding all or all of the products. The distribution storage environment management method according to any one of the above.   The distribution storage according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the recording medium is a non-contact IC tag, and the recorded temperature transition data can be read by an external device in a non-contact manner. Environmental management method.   A distribution storage box used for distributing or storing products, and a recording medium that records at least the time temperature transition with time data, or a display that changes irreversibly when the temperature reaches the set condition A distribution storage box comprising a recording medium for recording a medium and a change in temperature on the spot together with at least time data.   The distribution storage box according to claim 6, wherein a sensor for measuring temperature is disposed on the recording medium, and the sensor is disposed to measure a temperature inside or outside the box in which the commodity is packed. .   The distribution storage box according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the recording medium is a non-contact type IC tag, and the recorded temperature transition data can be read by an external device in a non-contact manner.   In the box, the product is packed, and the display medium whose display changes irreversibly when the temperature on the spot reaches a set condition is a plurality or one of the products excluding all or all of the products. The distribution storage box according to claim 5, wherein the distribution storage box is attached. A distribution storage box used for distributing or storing products, a recording medium for recording a transition of any environment such as temperature, humidity, ultraviolet irradiation, vibration, or outside air atmosphere together with at least time data, or , A display medium whose display changes irreversibly when any environment such as temperature, humidity, ultraviolet irradiation, vibration or ambient atmosphere reaches the set condition, and the temperature, humidity, ultraviolet irradiation, vibration, or outside air A distribution storage box comprising a recording medium for recording a change of any environment such as an atmosphere together with at least time data.   Pallets used when distributing or storing products or pallets equipped with distribution storage boxes according to claims 6 to 9 used when distributing or storing products, and at least time data on the transition of the temperature on the spot. A pallet characterized by being attached with a recording medium.   12. The pallet according to claim 11, wherein a sensor for measuring temperature is disposed on the recording medium, and is disposed to measure a space above the pallet on which the product is mounted.   13. The pallet according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the recording medium is a non-contact IC tag, and the recorded temperature transition data can be read by an external device in a non-contact manner.   12. The display device according to claim 11, wherein the product is mounted in the box, and a display medium whose display changes irreversibly when the temperature of the spot reaches a set condition is attached to the product. 14. The pallet according to any one of items 13.   A pallet used when distributing or storing the product, and a recording medium for recording a transition of any environment such as the temperature, humidity, ultraviolet irradiation, vibration, or outside air atmosphere together with at least time data on the spot, or A display medium whose display changes irreversibly when any environment such as temperature, humidity, UV irradiation, vibration or outside atmosphere reaches the set conditions, and the temperature, humidity, UV irradiation, vibration or outside atmosphere of the spot A pallet characterized by being attached with a recording medium for recording any environmental change such as at least together with time data.   A display medium that is attached to a product and changes its display irreversibly when any environment such as temperature, humidity, ultraviolet irradiation, vibration, or outside atmosphere reaches a set condition, and distributes or stores the product. Using a recording medium that is attached to one of the boxes and / or pallets used when recording, and that records the transition of the environment together with at least time data for the same item as the display medium in the environment of the place, It is determined whether or not the environment has reached the condition or not based on the presence or absence of the change, and if it is determined that the condition has been exceeded, the recording medium indicates when the condition has been exceeded. A distribution storage environment management method characterized in that it can be confirmed on the basis of the record.   Attached to either the product and the box or pallet used to distribute or store the product, and any environment such as the temperature, humidity, ultraviolet irradiation, vibration, or outside atmosphere is the setting condition. The display medium whose display changes irreversibly when it reaches, the box or / and the pallet used when distributing or storing the product, and the environment for the same items as the display medium in the environment on the spot Using a recording medium that records at least the transition of time together with time data, it is determined whether or not the environment has reached the condition or the condition by the presence or absence of the change of the display medium. Then, a distribution storage environment management method characterized in that it is possible to confirm when the outside of the condition has been reached based on the recording of the recording medium.   The product is mounted on a single box or a plurality of boxes or pallets, and the display medium is attached to a plurality or one of the products excluding all or all of the products. The distribution storage environment management method according to 16 or 17.

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