JPH04252369A - Automatic ordering system based on single commodity stock control system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To automate the ordering tasks of each store by controlling the POS data on all stores and the stock conditions by a host computer. CONSTITUTION:A host computer 1-2, a POS terminal 1-1 of each store through which the commodity data are inputted, and a commodity center 1-3 serving as a physical distribution base are connected to each other by a communication circuit which transfers the data in an on-line system. Meanwhile the computer 1-2 is connected to a supplier 1-4 via a VAN or FAX circuit for transmission of the ordering information.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the establishment of individual item management in a retail store equipped with a POS system, and more particularly to daily ordering operations.

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2. Description of the Related Art In the past, most of the ordering work at retail stores was done manually using Pos and Pot for each store. This process not only consumes a huge amount of time but also causes unnecessary inventory.

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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The conventional system described above has the following problems.

1. Efficiently purchase a wide variety of products in large quantities,
I can't stock up on products.

2. It is impossible to judge at an early stage whether new products that are released almost every day will sell well or not.

3. It takes a huge amount of time to place orders and inspect purchased items at the actual sales floor, making it difficult to provide sufficient customer service.

4. Unable to accurately grasp inventory levels at product centers and other stores, many orders are placed in vain.

5. The out-of-stock rate for orders is high and it takes a long time from ordering to delivery.

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[Means for Solving the Problems] The automatic ordering system of the present invention includes a POS terminal for inputting product data (sales, purchasing, movement, etc.), a host computer for collectively managing the product data, and a logistics base. It is a single item inventory management system that fully automates the ordering process at each store in order to keep each store's inventory at a constant quantity, with a communication line that exchanges data online between these product centers and suppliers. .

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. In the host computer 1-2, order points are set for each store and each item in order to automatically determine the number of items to be ordered. The inventory file of each store is updated from time to time with Pos single item sales data recorded daily from store Pos1-1 via communication line, and when the order point is reached, product center 1 is automatically updated.
-3 -3 or order to supplier 1-4 is determined based on the inventory status of product center 1-3, and classification is performed. The order amount is determined in consideration of various other factors such as holidays of the supplier 1-4, delivery date of the product center 1-3, and whether or not the product is a promotional product. Ordering via online communication lines is done in bulk using VAN. In addition, for places where online ordering is not possible, a purchase order form is printed and sent by facsimile.

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[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, the present invention automates the ordering process at retail stores, so that each store can
This has the effect of freeing you from routine ordering work and allowing you to concentrate on the original "selling" work. In addition, the host computer allows the order status of all stores to be checked and has the advantage of being able to be managed all at once.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1-1 Store Pos 1-2 Host computer 1-3 Product Center 1-4 Supplier

Claims (1)

[Claims] [Claim 1] A POS terminal that inputs product data including sales, purchasing, and movement information, a host computer that collectively manages the product data, a product center that serves as a distribution base, and a connection between these and suppliers. This automatic ordering system is based on a single item inventory management system that has a communication line for exchanging data online, and completely automates the ordering process at each store in order to maintain a constant amount of inventory at each store.