JP7200538B2 - Product trace system, product information management server, information terminal, product trace method, and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a product tracing system, a product information management server, an information terminal, a product tracing method, and a program.

In recent years, a traceability system has been introduced that allows confirmation of product history at each stage of production, manufacturing/processing, distribution, and sales (retail). A traceability system is a system in which history information is attached to a product as a trace code or trace data, and by reading this, the product information can be tracked and traced back. After the individual history information at the production stage is recorded in the database, it is normally issued to the producer side as a trace code. The producer attaches this trace code to the product or product packaging and ships the product. Manufacturers, distributors, and distributors read the trace code of the previous stage, confirm the information, add the individual history information at each stage to the database, record the new trace code obtained, and apply it to the product. attached. As a result, a series of product histories from the production stage to the sales stage are recorded in the trace code, and by reading the trace code, it is possible to track and trace information such as product characteristics (Patent Document 1).

By the way, after products such as foodstuffs and daily necessities are shipped to the market, if a problem is found in those products, the manufacturer that manufactures and sells them needs to collect and dispose of the products. In this case, the manufacturer identifies products that may cause similar inconveniences based on the expiration date (expiration date) and lot number based on the date of manufacture, notifies the consumer, and collects and disposes of all products. there is

Japanese Patent No. 4569879

Under normal circumstances, however, it would be appropriate to collect and dispose of recalled products that were manufactured from the time a product was found to be defective until the problem was resolved. Products must be collected and discarded. In addition, in order for consumers to confirm whether a product is subject to recall or disposal, they can search information disclosure sites and compare the expiration date and lot number printed on the product with the information published on the information disclosure site. It was necessary to make a judgment together, and it was a heavy burden.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and is to immediately and reliably grasp whether or not a product should be collected or discarded regardless of whether it is before, at the time of, or after the purchase of the product. To provide a product tracing system, a product information management server, an information terminal, a product tracing method, and a program capable of

A first invention for achieving the above object is a product trace system in which a product information management server for managing product information and an information terminal are connected for communication, wherein the product information management server is connected for communication, a product ID generation server for generating product identification information, which is information for uniquely identifying each product, based on a request from a product maker prior to manufacturing the product, and delivering the data to the product maker; The information management server includes a product database, product identification information registration means for registering the product identification information generated by the product ID generation server in the product database, manufacturing information obtained in the manufacturing process of each product, and transportation process. and information registration means for registering at least one or more of the transportation information obtained in the step and the sales information obtained in the sales process in association with the respective product identification information in the product database; , recording means for recording information as to whether or not the product is subject to collection or disposal, and the information terminal includes code reading means for reading product identification information attached to the product, and read product identification information. Inquiry means for inquiring of the product information management server whether or not the product to which information is attached should be collected or discarded; and display means for displaying an inquiry result by the inquiry means. It is a product tracing system.

The product tracing system of the first invention comprises a product ID generation server connected for communication with a product information management server, and uniquely identifies each product prior to manufacturing based on a request from a product maker. It generates product identification information, which is information, and delivers the data to the product maker. The product information management server has a product database, and registers product identification information generated by the product ID generation server in the product database. At least one of the sales information obtained in the process is registered in the product database in association with each product identification information. In addition, the product information management server records information as to whether or not the product is to be collected or discarded in association with the product identification information. When the information terminal reads the product identification information attached to the product, it inquires of the product information management server whether the product is subject to collection or disposal, and displays the inquiry result. Since it is possible to record information on whether each product is subject to collection or disposal in association with product identification information for each individual product, consumers can check or enter the production lot number of the product. Also, simply by reading the product identification information with an information terminal, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not individual products are to be collected or discarded without searching the website of the product manufacturer.

In the first invention, it is preferable that the product identification information is information obtained by combining a GTIN code and a randomly generated control number . As a result, information that uniquely identifies a product can be generated using a standard product identification code.
In addition, the product ID generation server receives the GTIN code information of the product to be manufactured together with the request for issuing the product identification information from the product maker.
Further, the product identification information registration means registers the product identification information in the product database based on a registration request from the product maker. Alternatively, the product identification information registration means registers the product identification information in the product database based on a registration request from the product ID generation server.

Moreover , it is desirable that a code indicating the product identification information is printed on the packaging material before the product is filled with the contents. Alternatively, a code indicating the product identification information may be printed on a label attached to the product. This makes it possible to form a code indicating product identification information on each product by printing.

Further, in the first invention, the product ID generation server generates packaging material identification information, which is information for identifying each packaging material, based on a request from a product manufacturer, and the product information management server: A packaging material database may be provided, and packaging material information registration means may be further provided for registering the packaging material identification information in the packaging material database in association with the manufacturing information of each packaging material.
Further, the packaging material identification information may be used as the commodity identification information.
Further, when packaging material identification information different from the product identification information is given to the packaging material of each product, the product information management server associates the packaging material identification information with the product identification information.
The product information management server may be connected to the product information management server via a network and further provided with a manufacturing information registration terminal installed at the product manufacturer, wherein the manufacturing information registration terminal reads the product identification information attached to the product. means, and transmission means for transmitting manufacturing information of the product in association with the read product identification information to the product information management server.
The method further comprises a transportation information registration terminal connected to the merchandise information management server via a network and installed in a carrier that transports the merchandise, wherein the transportation information registration terminal is connected to the merchandise identification attached to the merchandise. It is preferable to provide reading means for reading information, and transmission means for linking the read product identification information with the transport information of the product and transmitting the product information management server to the product information management server.
The product information management server may further include a sales information registration terminal connected to the product information management server via a network and installed in the store where the product is sold, wherein the sales information registration terminal may include the product identification information attached to the product. and a transmitting means for transmitting the sales information of the product to the product information management server in association with the read product identification information.

Moreover, in the first invention, it is desirable to further include disclosure means for disclosing product identification information of products to be collected or discarded. This makes it possible to publicize the product identification information of the product to be collected or discarded, and to publicize the product that is inconvenient.

In the first invention, the information terminal transmits information indicating that the product has been collected together with the product identification information read from the collected product to the product information management server, and the product information management server receives the information It is desirable to further include collection information registration means for registering that the product has been collected in association with the product identification information when the product identification information and the information indicating that the product has been collected are received from the terminal. Accordingly, by reading the product identification information, it is possible to register that the product has been collected and to easily erase the target product.

A second invention is a product information management server in the product trace system of the first invention.
The second invention can provide a product information management server in the product trace system of the first invention.

A third invention is a product tracing method in a product tracing system in which a product information management server for managing product information and an information terminal are connected for communication, wherein the product ID is generated by communication connection with the product information management server. a step in which a server generates product identification information, which is information that uniquely identifies each product, and delivers the data to the product maker, prior to manufacturing products, based on a request from a product maker; a step in which the management server registers the product identification information generated by the product ID generation server in a product database; a step of registering at least one or more of information and sales information obtained in a sales process in association with each product identification information in the product database; a step of recording, in a storage unit, information indicating whether or not the product is to be collected or discarded; a step of the information terminal reading product identification information attached to the product; characterized by comprising the steps of: inquiring of the product information management server whether or not the attached product should be collected or discarded; and displaying the inquiry result sent from the product information management server. This is a product tracing method that
It is preferable that the product identification information is information obtained by combining a GTIN code and a randomly generated control number.

In the product tracing method of the third invention, the product ID generation server connected to the product information management server for communication generates information for uniquely identifying each product based on a request from the product maker prior to manufacturing the product. is generated, and the data is delivered to the product maker. The product information management server has a product database, and registers product identification information generated by the product ID generation server in the product database. At least one of the sales information obtained in the process is registered in the product database in association with each product identification information. In addition, the product information management server records information as to whether or not the product is to be collected or discarded in association with the product identification information. When the information terminal reads the product identification information attached to the product, it inquires of the product information management server whether the product is subject to collection or disposal, and displays the inquiry result. Since it is possible to record information on whether each product is subject to collection or disposal in association with product identification information for each individual product, consumers can check or enter the production lot number of the product. Also, simply by reading the product identification information with an information terminal, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not individual products are to be collected or discarded without searching the website of the product manufacturer.

A fourth invention is a program for causing a computer to function as a product information management server in the product tracing system of the first invention.

The fourth invention enables a computer to function as the product information management server of the first or second invention.

According to the present invention, a merchandise trace system and merchandise information management capable of immediately and reliably grasping whether or not merchandise should be collected or discarded regardless of whether it is before, at the time of, or after purchase of merchandise. A server, an information terminal, a product tracing method, and a program can be provided.

A diagram showing the system configuration of the product trace system 1 Diagram explaining product ID 11 A diagram showing the contents of the packaging material database 40 A diagram showing the contents of the product database 30 A diagram showing the contents of the product manufacturing information 33 The figure which shows the content of the transportation information 34 A diagram showing the contents of the sales information 35 A diagram showing the contents of the recall information 36 A diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of each server (product ID generation server 2, product information management server 3) A diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the packaging material manufacturer terminal 4, product manufacturer terminal 5, and wholesaler terminal 6. The figure which shows the example of the hardware constitutions of the store terminal 7. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information terminal 8; Flowchart showing the process from packaging material manufacturing to delivery Flowchart showing the process from product filling to sales Flowchart showing the flow of recall information registration and information disclosure processing Flowchart showing the flow of product information display processing A diagram showing a display example of the information terminal 8 in the product information display process Flowchart showing the flow of collection status registration processing A diagram showing a display example of the information terminal 8 in the collection state registration process

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the system configuration of a product tracing system 1 according to an embodiment of the invention. As shown in the figure, the product trace system 1 includes a product ID generation server 2, a product information management server 3, a packaging material manufacturer terminal 4, a product manufacturer terminal 5, a wholesaler terminal 6, a store terminal 7, an information terminal 8, etc., on a network. 9 and configured. Each configuration will be described below.

The product ID generation server 2 is a server that generates product identification information (hereinafter referred to as "product ID 11") that uniquely identifies each product (packaging material). When the product ID generating server 2 receives a request for issuing the product ID 11 from the product maker terminal 5, it generates the product ID 11 and transmits the generated product ID 11 to the product maker terminal 5 (data delivery).

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the product ID 11. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2(a), the product ID 11 is, for example, an ID obtained by combining a GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) code 11a and a management number 11b. The GTIN code 11a is a general term for the GS1 standard product identification code, and represents "which business and which product". JAN code (internationally called EAN) is used in Japan. The GTIN code 11a is a fixed number for each product group (product name). Specifically, the GTIN code 11a has the following four types.
・JAN code standard type (GTIN-13) (13 digits)
・JAN code shortened type (GTIN-8) (8 digits)
・U.S.A. used in North America P. C. (GTIN-12) (12 digits)
・Commodity code for collective packaging (GTIN-14) (14 digits)

The management number 11b is an identification number that uniquely identifies each product (packaging material), and is a random number or serial code generated by the product ID generation server 2. FIG.

Also, the product ID 11 may be SGTIN (Serialized GTIN). SGTIN is an individual identification code for merchandise, and is obtained by adding a serial number to the GTIN code 11a.

The product ID 11 is converted into a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code as shown in FIG. 2(b), and as shown in FIG. printed on That is, a code indicating the product ID is printed on the packaging material before the product is filled with the contents. 2B and 2C show an example in which the product ID 11 is converted into a QR code (registered trademark) 13 and printed on the packaging material 10, but the type of code to be converted is not particularly limited. For example, a stack type code in which data bars are stacked in multiple stages (eg, GS1 data bar extended multi-layer type) or a matrix type code (eg, GS1 data matrix) may be used.

Alternatively, the product ID 11 may be printed on the packaging material 10 as it is without being converted into a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code. In addition, instead of printing the product ID 11 (or one-dimensional code or two-dimensional code) on the packaging material 10, a label on which the product ID 11 (or one-dimensional code or two-dimensional code) is printed, or the product ID 11 is stored in the storage area. An IC tag or the like may be attached to the packaging material 10 . The product ID 11 may be an ID that uniquely identifies each product. For example, the GTIN code 11a may be omitted and only the management number 11b may be used. Also, the product ID 11 does not need to be a number, and may be, for example, an alphabet or a combination of numbers and alphabets.

Returning to the description of FIG.
The product information management server 3 is a cloud server that manages information on products and information on packaging materials on a database. A database in which information about products is registered is called a product database 30 , and a database in which information about packaging materials is registered is called a packaging database 40 .

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the packaging material database 40. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, packaging material manufacturing information 42 is registered in the packaging material database 40 in association with a packaging material ID 41 that is identification information for uniquely identifying the packaging material. The packaging ID 41 is identification information for identifying each packaging. In the example of FIG. 3, the product ID 11 issued by the product ID generation server 2 is used as the packaging ID 41 . The packaging material ID 41 is managed as the product ID 11 after the packaging material is delivered to the product maker. Note that identification information different from the product ID 11 may be assigned to each packaging material as the packaging material ID 41 for management. In this case, it is necessary to associate the packaging material ID 41 with the product ID 11 when the product ID 11 is printed on the packaging material. The packaging material manufacturing information 42 includes, for example, the manufacturing date and time of the packaging material, the packaging material specifications, the packaging material manufacturing line, the history of each process, the processing conditions, the shipping date, and other information. In this manner, the packaging material database 40 manages manufacturing information for each packaging material, ensuring traceability of the packaging material.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the contents of the product database 30. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the product database 30, information about products is registered in association with product IDs 31, which are identification information that uniquely identify products. The product information includes packaging material information 32, which is information on the packaging material in which the product is packed, product manufacturing information 33, transportation information 34, sales information 35, and recall information 36. FIG. As the packaging material information 32, the packaging material ID 41 used as the product ID 11 or the packaging material manufacturing information 42 (FIG. 3) associated with the packaging material ID 41 is registered.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the contents of the product manufacturing information 33. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, product manufacturing information 33 includes product raw material information, manufacturing date, manufacturing factory (manufacturing line), manufacturing lot, and manufacturing conditions such as temperature and humidity in association with product ID 31 . The product manufacturing information 33 is registered by reading the product ID 11 attached to the product (packaging material) at the product manufacturer terminal 5 and performing an information input operation by the operator. The product manufacturing information 33 is not only managed by the product information management server 3, but also stored and managed by the product maker terminal 5. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the contents of the transportation information 34. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the transport information 34 includes information such as a transport ID, a wholesaler, a shipping date, point progress information (arrival date and time at a relay point), store delivery date and time, etc., in association with the product ID 31 . A transport ID is a management number for a cardboard or pallet used for transporting products, and may be any number, alphabet, or a combination of numbers and alphabets. SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) may be used. SSCC is an identification code defined by the GS1 standard. The registration of the transport information 34 is performed by reading the product ID 11 attached to the product (packaging material) at the wholesaler terminal 6 and performing an information input operation by the operator. The transportation information 34 is not only managed by the merchandise information management server 3, but also stored and managed by the wholesaler terminal 6. FIG.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the contents of the sales information 35. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the sales information 35 includes information such as the store, the date and time of sale, and the purchaser in association with the product ID 31 . The registration of the sales information 35 is performed by reading the product ID 11 attached to the product (packaging material) at the store terminal 7 and performing an information input operation by the operator. The sales information 35 is not only managed by the merchandise information management server 3, but also stored and managed by the store terminal 7. FIG.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the contents of the recall information 36. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the recall information 36 stores the product ID of the product to be collected or discarded and the collection status of the product (whether or not the product has been collected) in association with each other. The collection status of the collected product is recorded as "completed", and the collection status of the uncollected product is recorded as "not yet". When there is a problem with the product, the product maker is contacted by the packaging material maker, the product maker, the wholesaler, the shop of the store, or the consumer. The product maker obtains the product ID 11 of the product having the problem, investigates the cause, and collects or discards products that may cause the same problem. The product maker terminal 5 registers the product IDs 11 of those products in the recall information 36 of the product information management server 3 . The product information management server 3 discloses the product ID registered in the recall information 36 on the website, and notifies the product information display application of the information terminal 8 using the notification function.

In this way, in the product database 30, manufacturing information 33, transportation information 34, sales information 35, and recall information 36 for each product and packaging material are registered in association with the product ID. This ensures traceability of individual products from manufacturing to sales and collection.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of each of the servers (product ID generation server 2, product information management server 3) described above. As shown in the figure, each server can be realized by a computer configured by connecting a control unit 21, a storage unit 22, a communication unit 23, etc. via a bus 29, for example. However, without being limited to this, it is possible to adopt various configurations according to the application and purpose.

The control unit 21 is composed of a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like. The CPU calls a program stored in a storage medium such as the storage unit 22 or ROM to a work area on the RAM and executes the program. The ROM is a non-volatile memory that permanently holds programs such as boot programs and BIOS, data, and the like. The RAM is a volatile memory that temporarily holds programs and data loaded from the storage unit 22, ROM, etc., and has a work area that the control unit 21 uses to perform various processes.

The storage unit 22 is a hard disk drive, a solid state drive, a flash memory, or the like, and stores programs executed by the control unit 21, data necessary for executing the programs, an OS, and the like. These programs and data are read and executed by the control unit 21 as necessary. The communication unit 23 is a communication interface that mediates communication via the network 9 or the like, and communicates with each server, each terminal, and the like.

Returning to the description of FIG.
The packaging material manufacturer terminal 4 is a computer owned by a manufacturer that manufactures packaging materials (hereinafter referred to as “packaging material manufacturer”). to register. The packaging material manufacturer terminal 4 is installed, for example, in a packaging material manufacturing factory (manufacturing line), reads the packaging material ID 41 printed on the packaging material 10 in the manufacturing factory (manufacturing line), and reads the packaging material by an operator or the like. Input of material manufacturing information 42 (manufacturing date, packaging material specifications, manufacturing line, manufacturing lot, processing conditions, shipping date, etc.) is accepted. The packaging material manufacturer terminal 4 then transmits the packaging material ID 41 and the packaging material manufacturing information 42 to the product information management server 3 and registers them in the packaging material database 40 .

The product maker terminal 5 is a computer owned by a maker that manufactures products such as food and beverages (hereinafter referred to as “product maker”). to register. The product maker terminal 5 is installed, for example, in a product manufacturing factory (manufacturing line). In addition to reading the product ID 11, the input of product manufacturing information (raw materials, place of origin, manufacturing factory, manufacturing lot, manufacturing date and time, content, manufacturing conditions such as temperature and humidity, shipping date, etc.) is accepted by an operator's operation. The product maker terminal 5 then transmits the product ID 11 and manufacturing information to the product information management server 3 and registers them in the product database 30 .

The wholesaler terminal 6 is a computer owned by the product wholesaler, and transmits information on product transportation (transportation ID, shipping date, location progress information, store delivery date, etc.) and wholesaler information to the product information management server 3. It is transmitted and registered in the product database 30. The wholesaler terminal 6 acquires information such as the shipping date of the delivery item managed by the transport ID, location progress information, store delivery date, etc. from the carrier, etc., transmits the information to the product information management server 3, and registers it in the product database 30. do.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a computer used as the packaging material manufacturer terminal 4, product manufacturer terminal 5, and wholesaler terminal 6. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the computer (packaging material manufacturer terminal 4, product manufacturer terminal 5, wholesaler terminal 6) includes, for example, a control unit 41, a storage unit 42, a display unit 43, an input unit 44, a communication unit 45, a code reading It can be implemented by a computer configured by connecting the unit 46 and the like via a bus 49 . However, without being limited to this, it is possible to adopt various configurations according to the application and purpose.

Functions of the control unit 41, the storage unit 42, and the communication unit 45 are substantially the same as those of the control unit 21, the storage unit 22, and the communication unit 23 described with reference to FIG. The display unit 43 has a display device such as a liquid crystal panel. The input unit 44 inputs data, and includes input devices such as a keyboard, a pointing device such as a mouse, and a numeric keypad. Via the input unit 44, operation instructions, operation instructions, data input, etc. can be given to the computer. Note that the display unit 43 and the input unit 44 may be integrated like a touch panel display. The code reading unit 46 is a device for reading the product ID 11 printed on the product (packaging material 10). If the format of the code to be read is a QR code (registered trademark), it is a camera or the like. such as a reader.

The store terminal 7 is a POS (Point Of Sale) register or the like installed in a store that sells products. The store terminal 7 performs product sales processing (accounting processing), and transmits sales information (store, date and time of sale, purchaser, etc.) of the sold product to the product information management server 3 and registers it in the product database 30. .

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the store terminal 7. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the store terminal 7 includes, for example, a control unit 71, a storage unit 72, a display unit 73, an input unit 74, a communication unit 75, a code reading unit 76, a card reading unit 77, a printing unit 78, etc. configured by being connected via However, without being limited to this, it is possible to adopt various configurations according to the application and purpose.

The control unit 71, storage unit 72, and communication unit 75 are substantially the same as the control unit 21, storage unit 22, and communication unit 23 described with reference to FIG. 10 are substantially the same as the display unit 43, the input unit 44, and the code reading unit 46. The storage unit 72 stores information about the store where the store terminal 7 is installed. The card reading unit 77 reads information such as a membership card or a card presented by the user and acquires user information. The printing unit 78 outputs a receipt on which product purchase information (purchased product, purchase amount, point information, etc.) is printed.

The information terminal 8 is a computer used by a user of the product tracing system 1 (a consumer, an employee of a packaging material manufacturer or a product manufacturer, a wholesaler, a store employee, etc.). , notebook PCs, and the like. The information terminal 8 has a function of reading the product ID 11 attached to the product, a function of inquiring of the product information management server 3 whether the product is to be collected or discarded, and displaying the result. Processing for acquiring and displaying information as to whether or not the product is to be collected or discarded using the information terminal 8 will be described later (FIG. 16).

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information terminal 8. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the information terminal 8 is configured by connecting a control section 81 , a storage section 82 , a communication section 83 , a display section 84 , an input section 85 , a camera 86 and the like via a bus 89 . However, without being limited to this, it is possible to adopt various configurations according to the application and purpose.

The control unit 81, the storage unit 82, and the communication unit 83 are substantially the same as the control unit 21, the storage unit 22, and the communication unit 23 described with reference to FIG. The part 43 and the input part 44 are substantially the same. The storage unit 82 stores a dedicated application (“merchandise information display application”) for receiving merchandise information.

Next, with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 13 and 14, the outline of the process from the manufacture of packaging materials and products to the sale thereof will be described. During this process, packaging material manufacturing information is registered in the packaging material database 40 of the product information management server 3, and packaging material information, product manufacturing information, transportation information, and sales information are registered in the product database 30. FIG.

Before manufacturing a product, the product maker first acquires the product ID 11 of the product. Specifically, the product maker terminal 5 transmits a request for issuing the product ID 11 to the product ID generation server 2 (step S101). At this time, the product maker terminal 5 also transmits the information of the GTIN code 11a that uniquely identifies the product name (product group) of the product to be manufactured.

When the product ID generation server 2 receives the request for issuing the product ID 11 from the product maker terminal 5, it generates the product ID 11 (step S102). For example, the product ID generating server 2 generates a management number 11b that is a unique number, combines each generated management number 11b with the GTIN code 11a received from the product maker terminal 5, and generates a product ID 11 (Fig. 2(a)). Then, the product ID generating server 2 transmits the generated product ID 11 to the product maker terminal 5 and delivers the data (step S103).

Subsequently, when the product ID 11 is delivered as data, the product maker registers the product ID 11 in the product information management server 3 (product database 30). Specifically, the product maker terminal 5 transmits the product ID 11 to the product information management server 3 and requests registration of the product ID 11 (step S104). When the product information management server 3 receives the product ID 11 from the product maker terminal 5, it creates a new record in the product database 30 and registers the product ID 11 in the "product ID" field (see FIG. 3) of the created record. (Step S105).

The product ID generation server 2 may register the product ID 11 . In this case, the product ID generating server 2 generates the product ID 11 in step S102 and then transmits the product ID 11 to the product information management server 3 to request registration of the product ID 11 . When the product information management server 3 receives the product ID 11 from the product ID generation server 2, it creates a new record in the product database 30, and enters the product ID 11 in the "product ID" (FIG. 3) field of the created record. register.

On the other hand, when the commodity ID 11 is delivered as data, the commodity maker requests the packaging material maker to manufacture the packaging material 10 on which the commodity ID 11 is printed (step S106). The packaging material maker first manufactures the packaging material 10 having a predetermined shape and design according to the product (step S107). In the packaging material manufacturing process, the product ID 11 is used as identification information (packaging material ID 41) for identifying the packaging material. The packaging material manufacturer terminal 4 records the history and processing conditions for each processing step in the storage unit of the packaging material manufacturer terminal 4 in association with the packaging material ID 41 (step S108; FIG. 3). For example, the processing history is recorded as "A1 lot, 2018/4/15 10:00" for the A process and "B1 lot, 2018/4/15 11:00" for the B process. In the case of printing processing, printing conditions such as the type of printing machine, the type of ink, the printing pressure, the speed of the printing machine, and the drying method are recorded as the processing conditions. Further, the product ID 11 (packaging material ID 41) converted into a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code is printed at a predetermined position on the packaging material 10 (step S109). As a result, as shown in FIG. 2C, the packaging material 10 printed with the product ID 11 (packaging material ID 41) is manufactured.

The packaging material manufacturer terminal 4 transmits the product ID 11 (packaging material ID 41) of the manufactured packaging material and packaging material manufacturing information to the product information management server 3, and requests registration in the packaging material database 40 (step S110). Specifically, the packaging material maker terminal 4 reads the product ID 11 (packaging material ID 41) printed on the packaging material 10 by the code reading unit 46, and the packaging material manufacturing information (packaging material manufacturing date and time) is read by an operator or the like. , packaging material specifications, packaging material production line, history of each processing step, processing conditions, shipping date, etc.). The packaging material manufacturer terminal 4 stores the packaging material ID 41 together with the packaging material manufacturing information (packaging material manufacturing date and time, packaging material specifications, packaging material manufacturing line, history of each processing step, processing conditions, shipping date, etc.) as product information. It is transmitted to the management server 3 to request registration of the packaging manufacturing information. The product information management server 3 receives the packaging material ID 41 (product ID 11) from the packaging material manufacturer terminal 4 and manufacturing information (packaging material manufacturing date and time, packaging material specifications, packaging material manufacturing line, history of each processing process, processing conditions, shipping date, etc.). ) is received, a new record is added to the packaging material database 40, and each field of the packaging material manufacturing information 42 (packaging material manufacturing date and time, packaging material specifications, packaging material manufacturing line, Received packaging material manufacturing information (packaging material manufacturing date and time, packaging material specifications, packaging material manufacturing line, history of each processing process, processing conditions, shipping date, etc.) Register (step S112). The manufactured packaging material 10 is delivered to the product maker that made the request (step S111).

When the packaging material 10 on which the product ID 11 is printed is delivered, the product maker fills the packaging material 10 with the product (contents) (step S113), and sends the manufacturing information of the product to the product information management server 3 (product database). 30) (step S114). Specifically, the product maker terminal 5 uses the code reading unit 46 to read the product ID 11 printed on the packaging material 10, and the product manufacturing information (raw materials, production area, manufacturing factory, manufacturing lot, manufacturing Date and time, content, manufacturing conditions such as temperature and humidity, shipping date, etc.) are accepted. The product maker terminal 5 sends the product ID 11 and product manufacturing information (raw materials, place of origin, manufacturing factory, manufacturing lot, manufacturing date and time, contents, manufacturing conditions such as temperature and humidity, shipping date, etc.) to the product information management server 3 . to request registration of manufacturing information.

When the product information management server 3 receives the product ID 11 and manufacturing information (raw material information, date and time of manufacture, manufacturing factory, manufacturing lot, temperature and humidity, etc.) from the product manufacturer terminal 5, the product ID registered in the product database 30 (matches the product ID 11). Received manufacturing information (raw material information, manufacturing date, manufacturing factory, manufacturing lot, temperature and humidity, etc.) in the field of manufacturing information (raw material information, manufacturing date, manufacturing factory, manufacturing lot, temperature and humidity, etc.) is registered (step S115).

For example, the product ID 11 "49XXXXXXXXXXXYYYYYYY" from the product manufacturer terminal 5, raw material information "coffee beans, Colombia" as manufacturing information, manufacturing date and time "2018/4/20 11:00", manufacturing factory "A factory", manufacturing lot " 5, the product information management server 3, as shown in FIG. 5, enters "coffee beans, Colombia ", "2018/4/20 11:00" in the manufacturing date and time field, "Factory A" in the manufacturing factory field, "X lot" in the manufacturing lot field, and "20°C, 35%" in the temperature and humidity field. to register.

After registering the manufacturing information in the product information management server 3 (product database 30), the product maker ships the manufactured product and delivers it to the store (retailer) directly or via a wholesaler (step S116). .

In the transportation process, the wholesaler terminal 6 issues a transportation ID for each transportation unit (corrugated cardboard, pallet, etc.) (step S117), and associates the merchandise ID with the transportation ID. In other words, it records which product of which product ID is contained in which transport ID of the box (cardboard box, pallet, etc.). The wholesaler terminal 6 transmits the product ID 11 and the transportation ID associated with the product ID to the product information management server 3, and makes a registration request (step S118). When the product information management server 3 receives the information of the product ID 11 and the transportation ID associated with the product ID from the wholesaler terminal 6, it associates the product ID with the transportation ID and registers it in the transportation information 34 of the product database 30 ( step S119). In addition, the wholesaler terminal 6 acquires the point progress information of the product for each transportation ID from the carrier or the like. The point progress information is information including the relay point at which the vehicle arrived and the date and time of arrival. The wholesaler terminal 6 transmits the point progress information and the transport ID to the product information management server 3 and makes a registration request (step S120). When the product information management server 3 receives the transport ID and the point progress information from the wholesaler terminal 6, it adds the received point progress information to the field of the corresponding transport ID in the transport information 34 of the product database 30. Register (step S121). The product is delivered to the store via several relay points (step S122). The wholesaler terminal 6 acquires delivery date and time information for each transportation ID, transmits the delivery date and time information and the transportation ID to the product information management server 3, and requests registration in the transportation information 34. FIG. When the product information management server 3 receives the transport ID and the delivery date/time information from the wholesaler terminal 6, it registers the received delivery date/time information in the "store delivery date/time" field of the corresponding transport ID in the transport information 34 of the product database 30. do.

The store puts the delivered products on the sales floor and sells them to final consumers (consumers). A store terminal 7 such as a cash register is installed in the store, and merchandise sales processing is performed by the operation of a store operator. In addition, the store terminal 7 transmits the sales information of the product to the product information management server 3 when the product is sold, and registers the sales information. Specifically, the store terminal 7 reads the product ID 11 printed on the product by the code reading unit 76, and sends the read product ID 11 and the product sales information (store, date and time of sale, purchaser) to the product information management server. 3 to request registration of sales information (step S123).

When the product information management server 3 receives the product ID 11 and the sales information (store, date and time of sale, purchaser) from the store terminal 7, the corresponding registered product ID in the product database 30 (registered product ID that matches the product ID 11). After searching, the received sales information (store, date and time of sale, purchaser) is registered in the field of sales information (store, date and time of sale, purchaser) of the retrieved registered product ID (step S124).

For example, when receiving the product ID 11 “49XXXXXXXXXXXXYYYYYYY” from the store terminal 7 and the sales information of the store “A Mart” and the sales date and time “2018/4/30 15:35”, the product information management server 3 "A Mart", "2018/4/30" in the sales information field of the registered product ID "49XXXXXXXXXXXYYYYYYY"
15:35” is registered. If purchaser information (user ID, etc.) can be obtained from a membership card, credit card, point card, or the like, the purchaser information is also associated with the product ID 11 and registered as sales information.

The outline of the process from product manufacturing to sales has been described above. Through these steps, packaging material information 32, product manufacturing information 33, transportation information 34, and sales information 35 are registered in the product database 30 in association with the product ID 11 (31). In the above description, the product ID is registered in the product database 30 at the stage of generating the product ID and delivering the data (step S105), and after filling the packaging material with the product, the product ID and manufacturing information are transmitted. Although the flow is to register in the product database 30 (step S115), the product ID is not limited to this and may be registered in the product database 30 only in step S115 (not registered in step S105). When the product ID 11 is registered in step S105, printed on the packaging material in step S109, and filled with products in step S113, losses (discards) may occur in each process, resulting in missing product IDs. Some product IDs 11 registered in step S105 do not have manufacturing information registered due to loss. However, if the product ID and manufacturing information are registered in the product database 30 only at the stage of step S115 (after product filling), registration of unnecessary information can be prevented.

Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG. 15, the process of registering product recall information and disclosing information will be described. The flow chart of FIG. 15 describes the flow of processing when a consumer contacts a product maker about a problem with a product. It may be performed by a retailer (store, etc.) or the like.

When there is a problem with the product, the consumer reports the problem to the product maker's help desk by telephone, email, or through the manufacturer's website (step S201). At the time of contact, the consumer notifies the product ID 11 of the product with the inconvenience. Alternatively, you can send the item back. In the product maker, based on the product ID 11 of the defective product, the product information management server 3 (product database 30, packaging material database 40) provides information on the product (packaging material information 32, product manufacturing information 33, transportation information 34, sales information, etc.). Information 35) and information on the packaging material (packaging material manufacturing information 42) are acquired (step S202).

The product manufacturer investigates the cause of the inconvenience based on the acquired information (step S203). In some cases, the manufacturer of the packaging material is requested to investigate the cause (step S204). Upon receiving a reply from the packaging material maker (step S205) or obtaining the results of cause investigation by the product maker, a reply about the product is sent to the consumer who contacted him about the inconvenience of the product (step S206). Responses shall be made by telephone, e-mail, or by mailing documents. Alternatively, a replacement product may be shipped.

The product maker creates a list of product IDs to be recalled based on the cause, transmits the list of product IDs to be recalled from the product maker terminal 5 to the product information management server 3, registers the information, and discloses the information. A request is made (step S207). Products subject to recall shall be those containing the same raw materials, production lot, date of manufacture, etc. as the cause of the inconvenience. The product information management server 3 registers a list of product IDs of recall target products in the product database 30 as the recall information 36 (step S208; FIG. 8). The product information management server 3 distributes the newly registered recall information 36 by the notification function of the product information display application of the information terminal 8 (step S209). As a result, the recall information 36 is disclosed to wholesalers, distributors/retailers, and consumers who are users of the information terminal 8 .

The product information management server 3 may publish a list of product IDs (recall information 36) of products to be recalled on a website. The website for information disclosure may be provided by an information disclosure server different from the product information management server 3 . In this case, the product information management server 3 requests the information disclosure server to disclose the recall information 36, and when the information disclosure server receives the disclosure request from the product information management server 3, the product information management server 3 releases the recall information 36. Obtain (download) and publish the product ID of the product to be collected or discarded on the information disclosure site.

Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG. 16, a process (product information display process) for confirming whether a product is a product to be recalled using the information terminal 8 will be described. Information terminals 8 possessed by wholesalers, distributors/retailers, and consumers request product information management server 3 to provide product information (including recall information 36), and display the acquired information. It is assumed that a dedicated application (hereinafter referred to as "product information display application") is installed.

The product information display application has a function of reading the product ID 11 with the camera 86 of the information terminal 8, a function of transmitting the read product ID 11 to the product information management server 3 and inquiring whether the product is subject to collection or disposal, It has a function of receiving and displaying inquiry results transmitted from the product information management server 3, and the like.

First, the user activates the product information display application of the information terminal 8, photographs the product ID 11 printed on the packaging material 10 of the product (either before or after purchase) with the camera 86, and reads the product ID 11 ( step S301). Subsequently, the information terminal 8 transmits the read product ID 11 to the product information management server 3, and inquires whether the product ID is subject to recall (collection or disposal) (step S202). That is, here, the information terminal 8 transmits the product ID 11 (“49XXXXXXXXXXXYYYYYYY”) and inquires of the product information management server 3 whether or not the product is subject to recall.

When the product information management server 3 receives an inquiry from the information terminal 8 as to whether or not the product is subject to recall (collection or disposal), the product information management server 3 refers to the recall information 36 of the product database 30 and determines that the received product ID is the recall information. 36 is searched (step S303). When the received product ID is registered in the recall information 36, the product is subject to recall, and when the received product ID is not registered in the recall information 36, the product is not subject to the recall. The product information management server 3 transmits the result of the inquiry to the information terminal 8 that made the inquiry (step S304). The information terminal 8 receives the inquiry result from the product information management server 3 and displays it on the display unit 84 (inquiry result display screen 72) (step S309).

FIG. 17A is a diagram showing a code reading screen 51 showing a state in which the product ID 11 (QR code (registered trademark) 13) attached to the product is photographed by the camera 86 of the information terminal 8. FIG. As shown in the figure, the photographed product ID 11 (QR code (registered trademark) 13) is displayed on the display unit 84 (code reading screen 51) of the information terminal 8. FIG. The code reading screen 51 displays a "cancel" button 51a operated to cancel reading and a "send" button 51b operated to send the read merchandise ID to the merchandise information management server 3. FIG. When the user photographs the product ID 11 (QR code (registered trademark) 13) attached to the product with the camera 86 and touches the "Send" button 51b, the information terminal 8 transmits the read product ID 11 to the product information management server 3. At the same time, an inquiry is made as to whether the product is subject to collection or disposal (recall target).

FIG. 17B is a diagram showing an example of an inquiry result display screen 52 displaying inquiry results 52b transmitted from the product information management server 3. FIG. As shown in the figure, in the inquiry result display screen 52, in addition to the product ID 11 and the product name 52a, there is an inquiry result indicating that the product is subject to collection or disposal, or that the product is not subject to collection or disposal. 52b is displayed. The example of FIG. 17B shows a state in which a result indicating that the item is subject to collection or disposal is displayed, such as "The item you searched for is the item to be collected." The inquiry result display screen 52 may display the contact information 52c of the product manufacturer. This contact address is registered in the product database 30 in association with the product ID 31, and can be acquired together with the inquiry result. Thus, by simply reading the product ID attached to the product with the information terminal 8, whether the product is to be collected or discarded can be immediately confirmed regardless of whether it is before or after purchase.

Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG. 18, the process of registering the collection status in the product database 30 using the information terminal 8 (collection status registration process) will be described. The product information display application installed in the information terminal 8 includes a function for registering collected products (FIG. 18) in addition to the above-described function for inquiring whether the product is subject to recall (FIG. 16). do. Moreover, it is desirable that the authority of the function for registering collected products be limited so that only users who are responsible for the products, such as product manufacturers or packaging material manufacturers, can use the function.

First, the user activates the product information display application of the information terminal 8, and selects the "registration of collected products" menu from a plurality of processing menus (step S401). FIG. 19A is a diagram showing an example of the menu selection screen 53 of the product information display application of the information terminal 8. FIG. The menu includes, for example, a product information display menu 53a, a recall product search menu 53b, a collected product registration menu 53c, and the like.

The user selects the "registration of collected products" menu, photographs the product ID 11 printed on the packaging material 10 of the product with the camera 86, and reads the product ID 11 (step S402). FIG. 19B is a diagram showing a code reading screen 54 showing a state in which the product ID 11 (QR code (registered trademark) 13) attached to the product is photographed by the camera 86 of the information terminal 8. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the photographed product ID 11 (QR code (registered trademark) 13) is displayed on the display unit 84 (code reading screen 54). The code reading screen 54 displays a "cancel" button 54a operated to cancel reading and a "send" button 54b operated to send the read merchandise ID to the merchandise information management server 3. FIG. When the user photographs the product ID 11 (QR code (registered trademark) 13) attached to the product with the camera 86 and touches the "Send" button 54b, the information terminal 8 transmits the read product ID 11 to the product information management server 3. At the same time, a registration request is made to indicate that the product ID is "collected" (step S403). That is, here, the information terminal 8 transmits the product ID 11 ("49XXXXXXXXXXXYYYYYYY") of the collected product and requests the product information management server 3 to mark the corresponding product in the product database 30 as "collected". .

When the product information management server 3 receives the product ID and the “collected” registration request from the information terminal 8, it registers “completed” in the “collected” field of the corresponding product ID in the recall information 36 of the product database 30 ( Step S404; FIG. 8). After that, the information terminal 8 is notified that the registration has been completed. When the information terminal 8 receives the notification from the product information management server 3 that "collected" has been registered, the information terminal 8 displays the result (step S405). If the registration is done, "'collected' registration complete" is displayed, and if the registration is not done for some reason such as a communication error or search error, an error is displayed.

FIG. 19C is a diagram showing an example of the registration result display screen 55 displaying the registration result 55b transmitted from the product information management server 3. FIG. As shown in the figure, on the registration result display screen 55, in addition to the product ID 11 and the product name 55a, there is information indicating that the product has been collected, that the registration has been completed in the product database 30, or that the registration has failed. Results 55b are displayed. The example of FIG. 19C shows a state in which a result indicating the completion of registration is displayed, such as "'collected' registration completed". When the "to menu" button 55c is touched, the screen returns to the menu screen 53. FIG. In this manner, completion of product collection can be easily registered in the product information management server 3 simply by reading the product ID 11 attached to the product. As a result, it becomes possible to reliably trace the information up to collection of the product, and the traceability of the product is improved.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. According to the product trace system 1 of the present embodiment, the product information management server 3 associates the product with the product ID 11 that uniquely identifies the product, and provides information on whether or not the product is subject to collection or disposal (recall Information 36) is recorded, and when the information terminal 8 reads the product ID 11 attached to the product, it inquires of the product information management server 3 whether the product should be collected or discarded, and returns the inquiry result. Receive and display. As a result, manufacturers, stores, consumers, etc. can easily check the safety of products by reading the product IDs of the products using the information terminal 8 . In addition, the product database 30 of the product information management server 3 records information on the product (packaging material information 32 (packaging material manufacturing information 42), product manufacturing information 33, transportation information 34, and sales information 35) in association with the product ID 11. Therefore, it is possible to investigate the cause of the defect of the product based on the information in the product database 30 and easily search for other products that may cause the same defect. In addition, since the product ID of the product to be collected or discarded is made public and notified by the notification function of the product information display application of the information terminal 8, confirmation of the product can be urged. In addition, for collected products, by reading the product ID with the information terminal 8, the collection status of the product can be easily recorded as "collected" in the product database 30. The product can be easily erased.

In the above-described embodiment, the product database 30 records various information (packaging material information 32, product manufacturing information 33, transportation information 34, sales information 35) related to products, and recall information 36 (recovery or disposal target). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of the product database 30, a notification server in which only the recall information is recorded in association with the product ID is provided, and a product information management server is provided. 3 receives the product ID and an inquiry as to whether the product is to be collected or discarded from the information terminal 8, accesses the notification server, and determines whether the product corresponding to the product ID 11 is to be collected or discarded. may be acquired and transmitted to the information terminal 8. In addition, the product information management server 3 may manage the products to be collected or discarded by setting a “disclosure” flag to the corresponding product ID in the product database 30 . Also, the packaging material database 40 and the product database 30 are not limited to being managed by the same server (product information management server 3), and may be managed by respective makers (packaging material maker, product maker). Access to the packaging material database 40 and the product database 30 may be restricted by the user.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which a dedicated application installed in the information terminal 8 is used to display whether or not a product whose product ID has been read is subject to collection or disposal. The member site (web site) of the server 3 may provide information as to whether or not it is subject to collection or disposal. In this case, the user activates a web browser pre-installed in the information terminal 8, accesses the login page of the member site of the product information management server 3, enters the pre-registered member ID, password, etc., and accesses the member site. to log in. Then, when the product ID 11 printed on the packaging material of the product is photographed by the camera 86 and the photographed image is uploaded to the member site of the product information management server 3, the product information management server 3 obtains the product ID 11 from the photographed image, Execute product information display processing. The product information display process is the same as steps S303 to S305 in FIG.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is obvious that a person skilled in the art can conceive of various modifications or modifications within the scope of the technical ideas disclosed in the present application, and these also belong to the technical scope of the present invention. Understood.

1: Product trace system 2: Product ID generation server 3: Product information management server 4: Packaging material manufacturer terminal 5: Product manufacturer terminal 6: Wholesaler terminal 7: Store terminal 8: Information terminal 9: Network 10: Packaging material 11: Product ID
11a: GTIN code 11b: Control number 13: QR code (registered trademark)
30: Product database 31: Product ID
32: Packaging material information 33: Product manufacturing information 34: Transportation information 35: Sales information 36: Recall information 40: Packaging material database 41: Packaging material ID
42: Packaging material manufacturing information 51: Code reading screen 52: Inquiry result display screen 53: Menu selection screen 54: Code reading screen 55: Registration result display screen

Claims (19)

A product trace system in which a product information management server for managing product information and an information terminal are connected for communication,
It is connected to a product information management server, and based on a request from a product maker, generates product identification information, which is information that uniquely identifies each product, and delivers the data to the product maker prior to manufacturing products. Equipped with a product ID generation server,
The product information management server includes a product database,
product identification information registration means for registering the product identification information generated by the product ID generation server in the product database;
At least one or more of manufacturing information obtained in the manufacturing process of each product, transportation information obtained in the transportation process, and sales information obtained in the sales process are associated with each product identification information and registered in the product database. information registration means;
recording means for recording information as to whether or not the product is to be collected or discarded in association with the product identification information;
The information terminal is
a code reading means for reading product identification information attached to the product;
inquiry means for inquiring of the product information management server whether or not the product to which the read product identification information is attached should be collected or discarded;
display means for displaying an inquiry result by the inquiry means;
A merchandise tracing system characterized by comprising: 2. The product tracing system according to claim 1, wherein the product identification information is information combining a GTIN code and a randomly generated management number. 3. The product tracing system according to claim 1, wherein said product ID generating server receives from said product maker a GTIN code information of a product to be manufactured together with a request for issuance of said product identification information. 4. The merchandise trace system according to claim 1, wherein said merchandise identification information registration means registers said merchandise identification information in said merchandise database based on a registration request from said merchandise maker. 4. The product tracing system according to claim 1, wherein said product identification information registration means registers said product identification information in said product database based on a registration request from said product ID generation server. 6. The product tracing system according to claim 1, wherein a code indicating the product identification information is printed on a packaging material before the product is filled with contents. 6. The product tracing system according to claim 1, wherein a code indicating the product identification information is printed on a label attached to the product. The product ID generation server generates packaging material identification information, which is information for identifying each packaging material, based on a request from a product manufacturer,
The product information management server includes a packaging material database,
8. The product according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising packaging material information registering means for registering the packaging material identification information in the packaging material database in association with the manufacturing information of each packaging material. trace system. 9. A product tracing system according to claim 8, wherein said packaging identification information is used as said product identification information. If packaging material identification information different from the product identification information is given to the packaging material of each product,
9. The product tracing system according to claim 8, wherein the product information management server associates the packaging material identification information with the product identification information. further comprising a manufacturing information registration terminal connected to the product information management server via a network and installed at the product manufacturer;
The manufacturing information registration terminal
reading means for reading the product identification information attached to the product;
transmission means for transmitting manufacturing information of the product in association with the read product identification information to the product information management server;
11. The product tracing system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, comprising: further comprising a transportation information registration terminal connected to the product information management server via a network and installed in a carrier that transports the product;
The transportation information registration terminal
reading means for reading the product identification information attached to the product;
transmission means for transmitting transport information of the product in association with the read product identification information to the product information management server;
12. The product tracing system according to any one of claims 1 to 11, comprising: further comprising a sales information registration terminal connected to the product information management server via a network and installed in a store that sells the product;
The sales information registration terminal
reading means for reading the product identification information attached to the product;
transmission means for transmitting sales information of the product in association with the read product identification information to the product information management server;
13. The commodity tracing system according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized by comprising: 14. The product tracing system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising disclosure means for disclosing product identification information of products to be collected or discarded. The information terminal transmits information indicating that the product has been collected together with the product identification information read from the collected product to the product information management server;
The product information management server further comprises collection information registration means for registering that the product has been collected in association with the product identification information when receiving the product identification information and information indicating that the product has been collected from the information terminal. 15. The product tracing system according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized by: A product information management server in the product trace system according to any one of claims 1 to 15. A product tracing method in a product tracing system in which a product information management server for managing product information and an information terminal are connected for communication,
A product ID generation server connected for communication with the product information management server generates product identification information, which is information that uniquely identifies each product, based on a request from a product manufacturer prior to manufacturing the product, a step of delivering data to the product maker;
a step in which the product information management server registers the product identification information generated by the product ID generation server in a product database;
The product information management server associates at least one or more of manufacturing information obtained in the manufacturing process of each product, transportation information obtained in the transportation process, and sales information obtained in the sales process with each product identification information. a step of registering in the product database by
a step in which the product information management server records information as to whether or not the product is to be collected or discarded in a storage unit in association with the product identification information;
The information terminal
a step of reading product identification information attached to the product;
inquiring of the product information management server whether the product to which the read product identification information is attached should be collected or discarded;
a step of displaying the inquiry result sent from the product information management server;
A merchandise tracing method comprising: 18. The product tracing method according to claim 17 , wherein the product identification information is information combining a GTIN code and a randomly generated management number. the computer,
A program for functioning as a product information management server in the product trace system according to any one of claims 1 to 15.

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