Processing device and processing method

Abstract

The present invention relates to a processing device and a processing method. The processing device according to the present invention includes a screen output unit, which generates and outputs an inventory status screen, on which the inventory status at each of a plurality of inventory checkpoints in a supply chain is displayed. On the inventory status screen, a plurality of objects corresponding to the plurality of inventory checkpoints are displayed, respectively, so that the order of appearance of the inventory checkpoints in the supply chain can be identified. An image of a container having a size corresponding to an optimal inventory quantity or an optimal inventory value and an image of a contained object having a size corresponding to a current inventory quantity or a current inventory value are displayed in the object. In addition, at least one of the object, the image of the container, or the image of the contained object is displayed in color according to the ratio of the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value to the optimal inventory quantity or the optimal inventory value.

Description

[0001] This application is based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-175082, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The present invention relates to a processing device, a processing method and a program. Background Art

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-90595 discloses a production management system that manages the inventory of parts used to produce products. Summary of the invention

[0004] By managing inventory of parts, products, etc. at each of the multiple points in the supply chain, points in the supply chain where trouble (overstock, understock, etc.) occurs can be identified.

[0005] However, in the case where the managed inventory status is not correctly displayed, problems such as neglect of the trouble that occurs may occur. An object of the present invention is to provide a technology for appropriately displaying the inventory status at each of a plurality of points in a supply chain.

[0006] In one embodiment, there is a processing device including: a screen output unit that generates and outputs an inventory status screen on which the inventory status at each of a plurality of points in a supply chain is displayed, wherein on the inventory status screen, a plurality of objects corresponding to the plurality of points are displayed respectively so that the order of appearance of the points in the supply chain can be identified, and an image of a container having a size corresponding to an optimal inventory quantity or an optimal inventory value, and an image of a containing object having a size corresponding to a current inventory quantity or a current inventory value are displayed in the object.

[0007] In another embodiment, a processing method executed by a computer is provided, the method comprising: generating and outputting an inventory status screen on which the inventory status at each of a plurality of points in a supply chain is displayed; and displaying a plurality of objects corresponding to the plurality of points respectively on the inventory status screen so that the order in which the points appear in the supply chain can be identified; and displaying an image of a container having a size corresponding to an optimal inventory quantity or an optimal inventory value on the object, and an image of a container having a size corresponding to a current inventory quantity or a current inventory value.

[0008] In yet another embodiment, there is provided a program that causes a computer to function as a screen output unit that generates and outputs an inventory status screen on which the inventory status at each of a plurality of points in a supply chain is displayed, wherein on the inventory status screen, a plurality of objects corresponding to the plurality of points, respectively, are displayed so that the order of appearance of the points in the supply chain can be identified, and wherein an image of a container having a size corresponding to an optimum inventory quantity or an optimum inventory value, and an image of a contained object having a size corresponding to a current inventory quantity or a current inventory value are displayed in the object.

[0009] According to the present invention, the inventory status can be displayed at each of the multiple points in the supply chain by an appropriate method. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] The above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent through the following description of certain preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0011] Figure 1 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a processing device according to the present exemplary embodiment.

[0012] Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the processing device of the present exemplary embodiment.

[0013] Figure 3 is a diagram schematically showing an example of information processed by the processing device of the present exemplary embodiment.

[0014] Figure 4 is a diagram schematically showing an example of information processed by the processing device of the present exemplary embodiment.

[0015] Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of a stock status screen generated by the processing device of the present exemplary embodiment.

[0016] Figure 6 is a diagram for illustrating information displayed on a stock status screen according to the present exemplary embodiment.

[0017] Figure 7 is a diagram showing an example of a stock status screen generated by the processing device of the present exemplary embodiment.

[0018] Figure 8 is a diagram showing an example of a stock status screen generated by the processing device of the present exemplary embodiment.

[0019] Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a stock status screen generated by the processing device of the present exemplary embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The invention will now be described herein with reference to illustrative embodiments. Those skilled in the art will recognize that many alternative embodiments can be accomplished using the teachings of the present invention and that the invention is not limited to the embodiments illustrated for explanatory purposes.

[0021] The processing device of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention has a function of generating and outputting a stock status screen that displays the stock status at each of a plurality of points in a supply chain by an appropriate method. The details will be described below.

[0022] Figure 1 1 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the processing device 10. As shown in the figure, the processing device 10 includes a screen output unit 11 and a storage unit 12. Note that a configuration in which the processing device 10 does not have the storage unit 12 may be used. In this case, the external device configured to be communicable with the processing device 10 includes the storage unit 12.

[0023] Each functional unit included in the processing device 10 is implemented by any combination of hardware and software based on a central processing unit (CPU) in a certain computer, a memory, a program loaded in the memory, a storage unit such as a hard disk storing a program (such as a program pre-stored at the stage of the shipping device, or a program downloaded from a storage medium such as a compact disk (CD) or a server on the Internet), and a network connection interface. In addition, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that there are various modified examples in the method and device for realizing such a configuration.

[0024] Figure 2 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the processing device 10. Figure 2 As shown, the processing device 10 includes a processor 1A, a memory 2A, an input and output interface 3A, a peripheral circuit 4A and a bus 5A. The peripheral circuit 4A includes various modules. Note that a configuration in which the peripheral circuit 4A is not provided may be used. The processing device 10 may be composed of one physically and / or logically integrated device, or may be composed of a plurality of separate devices. In the case where the processing device 10 is composed of a plurality of physically and / or logically separated devices, each of the plurality of devices may have the above-mentioned hardware configuration.

[0025] The bus 5A is a data transmission path through which the processor 1A, the memory 2A, the peripheral circuit 4A, and the input and output interface 3A send and receive data to each other. The processor 1A is, for example, an arithmetic processing unit, such as a CPU or a graphics processing unit (GPU). The memory 2A is, for example, a memory, such as a random access memory (RAM) or a read-only memory (ROM). The input and output interface 3A includes, for example, an interface for obtaining information from an input device, an external device, an external server, an external sensor, a camera, etc., and an interface for outputting information to an output device, an external device, an external server, etc. The input device is, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, a touch panel, a physical button, a camera, etc. The output device is, for example, a display, a speaker, a printer, an email sender, etc. The processor 1A can output commands to each module, and can perform calculations based on the calculation results of the module.

[0026] return Figure 1 The storage unit 12 stores various information about each of a plurality of points (hereinafter referred to as "inventory check points") included in at least a part of the supply chain including raw material procurement, production management, distribution, sales, etc. Which point in the supply chain will become an inventory check point is a design issue, and therefore, the user can decide the point at his discretion according to the actual situation, the content to be managed, etc.

[0027] For example, in the case where the purchased A material is delivered to the A warehouse and stored in the A warehouse, the inventory status of the A material in the A warehouse can be set as one inventory checkpoint.

[0028] In addition, in the case where some A materials stored in the A warehouse are subsequently moved to the A factory and stored in the A factory for the purpose of using the A production line in the A process, the inventory status of the A materials in the A factory can be set to an inventory checkpoint.

[0029] In addition, in the case where some other A materials stored in the A warehouse are subsequently moved to the B factory and stored in the B factory for the purpose of use on the B production line in the B process, the inventory status of the A material in the B factory can be set as an inventory checkpoint.

[0030] In addition, when some completed A products are shipped to B warehouse and stored in B warehouse, the inventory status of A products in B warehouse can be set as an inventory checkpoint.

[0031] In addition, in the case where some A products stored in the B warehouse are moved to the A warehouse and stored in the A warehouse, the inventory status of the A products in the A warehouse can be set as an inventory checkpoint.

[0032] In addition, in the case where some other A products stored in the B warehouse are moved to the B warehouse and stored in the B warehouse, the inventory status of the A products in the B warehouse can be set to one inventory checkpoint.

[0033] Here, the inventory check point is just an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0034] Figure 3 An example of information stored in the storage unit 12 is shown. In the shown example, inventory checkpoint identification information, inventory details, necessary quantity, reference days, unit price, optimal inventory quantity, and optimal inventory value are associated with each other. The shown example is only an example, and some items in the shown example may not be included, and information on other items may be included.

[0035] The "inventory check point identification information" is information for identifying a plurality of inventory check points from each other. For example, a plurality of inventory check points are identified from each other by serial numbers, for example.

[0036] “Inventory details” include the name of the inventory product, the storage location of the inventory product, the purpose of use, etc.

[0037] The "necessary quantity" is the usage amount, shipping amount, etc. of the inventory product managed at each inventory check point within a predetermined time period. In the present exemplary embodiment, the predetermined time period is "one day", but the present invention is not limited thereto. Furthermore, in the illustrated example, the unit of quantity is "piece", but the unit is not limited thereto and may be a different unit such as weight, length, or volume. The necessary quantity is set and registered by the user.

[0038] The "reference days" are set and registered by the user. The product of the necessary quantity and the reference days is the optimal inventory quantity.

[0039] "Unit Price" is the unit price of the inventory product.

[0040] The "optimal inventory quantity" is the product of the necessary quantity and the reference days.

[0041] The "optimal inventory value" is the product of the unit price and the optimal inventory quantity.

[0042] Furthermore, the storage unit 12 may store inventory information indicating the inventory status at each of a plurality of inventory checkpoints. Figure 4An example of inventory information stored in the storage unit 12 is schematically shown. The information shown is inventory information at an inventory checkpoint identified by the inventory checkpoint identification information "00001". In the example shown, the date, the inventory quantity per day, the inventory value which is the product of the inventory quantity and the unit price, the warehouse quantity per day, and the usage quantity / delivery quantity per day are associated with each other. The example shown is only an example, and some items in the example shown may not be included, and information on other items may be included.

[0043] return Figure 1 , the screen output unit 11 generates and outputs an inventory status screen showing the inventory status at each of a plurality of inventory checkpoints in the supply chain. The screen output unit 11 may output the inventory status screen through any output device such as a display, a projector, an e-mail sender, or a printer. Hereinafter, an example of an inventory status screen generated by the screen output unit 11 will be described.

[0044] First Inventory Status Screen

[0045] Figure 5 An example of a first inventory status screen is shown.

[0046] <Frame of First Inventory Status Screen>

[0047] In the illustrated inventory status screen, boxes W1 to W3 corresponding to a plurality of groups are illustrated. In the illustrated example, the number of boxes is three, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Each group relates to a portion of the supply chain. In the illustrated example, box W1 relates to an external warehouse for storing ordinary products, box W2 relates to a processing plant and an assembly plant for managing main products, and box W3 relates to a processing plant and an assembly plant for managing ordinary products.

[0048] On the inventory status screen, a plurality of boxes W1 to W3 may be displayed so that the order of appearance of each group in the supply chain can be identified. In the example shown, a plurality of boxes W1 to W3 are displayed in order of appearance from the left. In addition, the order of appearance can be identified by connecting a plurality of boxes with lines.

[0049] In the example shown, box W1 is located on the left side of box W2, and these boxes W1 and W2 are connected to each other by a line. This means that at least a part of the "normal products managed in the external warehouse (box W1)" is "delivered to the processing plant and the assembly plant and managed as the main product (box W2)".

[0050] The frame W1 is located on the left side of the frame W3. In addition, although not shown, in the case of scrolling the inventory status screen, a line connecting the frame W1 and the frame W3 is displayed. This means that at least a part of the "normal products managed in the external warehouse (frame W1)" is "delivered to the processing plant and the assembly plant and managed as normal products (frame W3)".

[0051] The frames W1 to W3 may be displayed in such a manner that the ratio of the current inventory quantity or current inventory value to the optimal inventory quantity or optimal inventory value as a whole of the plurality of inventory checkpoints belonging to each group can be identified. For example, the frames W1 to W3 may be displayed in color according to the ratio, or may be displayed in a line type (solid line, dotted line, broken line, single-point dash line, etc.) according to the ratio, may be displayed in a line with a thickness according to the ratio, or may be displayed in a shape (square, circle, etc.) according to the ratio.

[0052] For example, the ratio can be divided into five stages, namely, "the case where the ratio is too small (equal to or less than P1)", "the case where the ratio is slightly smaller (greater than P1 and equal to or less than P2)", "the case where the ratio is optimal (greater than P2 and equal to or less than P3)", "the case where the ratio is slightly larger (greater than P3 and equal to or less than P4)", and "the case where the ratio is too large (greater than P4)", and the color of the lines, etc. can be divided according to each case.

[0053] <Objects of the First Stock Status Screen>

[0054] One or more objects are displayed in each of the frames W1 to W3. In the illustrated example, the object has an approximately rectangular shape, but the shape of the object is not limited thereto. Various information is displayed in the object.

[0055] Focusing on the frame W2, 13 objects (7 objects marked as M2 to M8 and 6 unmarked objects) are displayed. The 13 objects respectively correspond to a plurality of inventory checkpoints included in the group of the frame W2.

[0056] 13 objects can be displayed so that the order of appearance of each inventory checkpoint in the supply chain can be identified. In the example shown, 13 objects are displayed in order of appearance from the left. In addition, the order of appearance can be identified by connecting multiple objects with lines.

[0057] According to the illustrated example, it can be seen that the inventory product managed by the inventory checkpoint corresponding to object M5 is manufactured from three inventory products managed by three inventory checkpoints corresponding to objects M2 to M4 respectively, thereby manufacturing the inventory product managed by the inventory checkpoint corresponding to object M6, thereby manufacturing the inventory product managed by the inventory checkpoint corresponding to object M7, and the inventory product managed by the inventory checkpoint corresponding to object M8 is manufactured based on object M7 and other inventory products.

[0058] In the object in the frame W2, an image of a container having a size corresponding to the optimal inventory quantity or the optimal inventory value at each inventory check point and an image of a contained object having a size corresponding to the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value at each inventory check point are displayed. As shown in the figure, the contained objects can be contained in the container, or can be displayed side by side.

[0059] Will refer to Figure 6 Describe the example of the container drawn. For example, the container is configured so that the bottom diameter has the same Figure 3 The value corresponding to the "required quantity" or "required quantity multiplied by the unit price" shown, the height of the container has the same Figure 3 The value corresponding to the "reference days" shown. In this way, a container having a size corresponding to the optimal inventory quantity or the optimal inventory value is drawn.

[0060] Similarly, although not shown, the bottom diameter of the accommodating object may be Figure 3 The value corresponding to the "necessary quantity" or "necessary quantity multiplied by the unit price" shown in the figure. Then, the height of the accommodating object can be the same as that by Figure 4 A value corresponding to the value obtained by dividing the current "inventory quantity" or "inventory value" shown by the "required quantity" or "product of the required quantity and unit price".

[0061] At least one of the images of the object, container, or the image of the contained object is displayed so that the ratio of the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value to the optimal inventory quantity or the optimal inventory value can be identified. For example, at least one of the images of the object, container, or the image of the contained object can be displayed in color according to the ratio. In the example shown, the ratio is divided into five stages: "a case where the ratio is too small (equal to or less than P1)", "a case where the ratio is slightly small (greater than P1 and equal to or less than P2)", "a case where the ratio is optimal (greater than P2 and equal to or less than P3)", "a case where the ratio is slightly larger (greater than P3 and equal to or less than P4)" and "a case where the ratio is too large (greater than P4)", and the image of the contained object is displayed in color according to the ratio.

[0062] Identification by color is only an example, and other display forms (eg, shape, line, etc.) other than color may be used according to the ratio.

[0063] In the example shown, the object displayed in the frame W2 has text indicating details at each of the plurality of inventory checkpoints, such as the name of the inventory product, the name of the location where the inventory product is stored, and the like.

[0064] Next, focusing on the frame W1, an object M1 is displayed. The group of the frame W1 includes a plurality of inventory checkpoints. For example, the plurality of inventory checkpoints respectively correspond to a plurality of common products stored in an external warehouse.

[0065] The screen output unit 11 may display one object corresponding to the plurality of inventory check points, instead of displaying a plurality of objects corresponding to the plurality of inventory check points as in the example of the object in the frame W1. In the one object M1 corresponding to the plurality of inventory check points, an image of a container having a size corresponding to the optimum inventory quantity or the optimum inventory value amount of the plurality of inventory check points as a whole, and an image of a containing object having a size corresponding to the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value of the plurality of inventory check points as a whole are displayed.

[0066] Note that in the object M1, similarly, the contained object can be stored in the container. In addition, at least one of the object M1, the image of the container, or the image of the contained object can be displayed so that the ratio of the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value to the optimal inventory quantity or the optimal inventory value can be recognized. Since its implementation method is the same as that of the object in the box W2, its description will not be repeated. In addition, text indicating details at multiple inventory checkpoints can be displayed in the object M1. In the example shown, information collectively indicating multiple inventory checkpoints is displayed in the text.

[0067] The user can generate each group, and can register the generated group in the processing device 10. In addition, the user can determine "inventory check points belonging to each group", "a method of arranging boxes corresponding to each group on the inventory status screen", "a method of connecting a plurality of boxes with lines", "a method of arranging each object on the inventory status screen", "a method of connecting a plurality of objects with lines", etc., and can register the results in the processing device 10. The screen output unit 11 can generate an inventory status screen of the above features based on the registered contents.

[0068] Second Inventory Status Screen

[0069] Figure 7 An example of a second inventory status screen is shown. The second inventory status screen has three display areas 1 to 3. In display area 1, frames and objects are displayed in the same method as the first inventory status screen described above. In addition, the second inventory status screen is different from the first inventory status screen in that information such as "image of container", "image of contained object" and "text" is not displayed in the object. The object is displayed (e.g., colored) so that the ratio of the current inventory quantity or current inventory value to the optimal inventory quantity or optimal inventory value at each inventory check point can be recognized.

[0070] In display areas 2 and 3, information of an inventory check point corresponding to an object designated by the user in display area 1 is displayed. In display area 2, detailed information of the designated inventory check point is displayed, for example, Figure 3 and Figure 4 In display area 3, a graph showing the time change of the inventory status at the designated inventory check point is displayed. The graph shows the time change of the inventory quantity, the time change of the storage quantity, the time change of the delivery quantity, etc. In addition, in the graph, the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the optimal inventory quantity can be shown. In addition, in the graph, the area between the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the optimal inventory quantity can be displayed so as to be distinguished from other areas.

[0071] Third Inventory Status Screen

[0072] Figure 8 An example of a third inventory status screen is shown. The third inventory status screen displays frames and objects in the same manner as the first inventory status screen. In addition, on the third inventory status screen, information displayed on objects is different from that on the first inventory status screen.

[0073] On the third stock status screen, the graph displayed in the display area 3 of the second stock status screen is displayed in the object. Note that in the case where the display area of ​​each object is large enough, in addition to the graph, the above-mentioned container and the image or text containing the object can also be displayed.

[0074] Fourth Inventory Status Screen

[0075] Fig. 9 An example of a fourth inventory status screen is shown. The fourth inventory status screen displays a list of objects corresponding to each inventory checkpoint matching the user-specified search condition. Note that the fourth inventory status screen may display a list of objects corresponding to each inventory checkpoint pre-selected by the user. At least one of the above-mentioned chart, container, and image or text containing the object is displayed in the object.

[0076] As described above, according to the processing device 10 of the present exemplary embodiment, the inventory status at each of a plurality of inventory check points in the supply chain can be displayed by an appropriate method.

[0077] For example, an object corresponding to each inventory checkpoint can be displayed in a manner that the order of appearance of each inventory checkpoint in the supply chain can be identified and the inventory status at each inventory checkpoint can be indicated. In this case, the inventory status at each of the multiple inventory checkpoints can be checked, and the position of each inventory checkpoint in the supply chain can be checked. As a result, it can be identified at which position in the supply chain trouble such as overstocking or understocking has occurred.

[0078] In addition, in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, the inventory status can be indicated by an image of a container having a size corresponding to the optimal inventory quantity or the optimal inventory value and an image of a contained object having a size corresponding to the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value. In this case, the ratio of the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value to the optimal inventory quantity or the optimal inventory value can be intuitively recognized.

[0079] In addition, in the case of this exemplary embodiment, the display form of at least one of the image of the object, the container, or the image containing the object can be changed according to the above ratio. In this case, troubles such as overstocking and understocking can be easily identified based on the display form of at least one of the image of the object, the container, or the image containing the object.

[0080] In addition, in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, for example, grouping can be performed in unspecified units such as warehouse units, factory units, production line units, manufacturing process units, or storage units, and objects corresponding to a plurality of inventory check points for each group can be displayed. Therefore, even in the case where a large number of objects are displayed on the screen, the objects can be checked separately for each group, thereby recognizing their inventory status.

[0081] In addition, multiple groups are displayed so that the order of occurrence in the supply chain can be identified. Therefore, it is possible to identify at which position in the supply chain a trouble such as overstocking or understocking has occurred.

[0082] Furthermore, in the case of this exemplary embodiment, Figure 8 As shown, a graph showing time changes in inventory quantity, time changes in storage quantity, time changes in delivery quantity, etc. can be displayed for each of a plurality of objects. In addition, in the graph, the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the optimal inventory quantity are shown, or an area sandwiched by the upper limit value and the lower limit value is shown so as to be distinguished from other areas. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize the time series changes at each inventory check point, whether the inventory quantity at each moment is in the optimal state, etc.

[0083] Furthermore, in the case of this exemplary embodiment, Fig. 9 As shown, a list of objects corresponding to the inventory checkpoint searched by the user or the inventory checkpoint selected by the user can be displayed. Therefore, the user can effectively check the inventory status at the inventory checkpoint that the user wants to check.

[0084] Some or all of the above exemplary embodiments may be disclosed as the following supplementary description, but are not limited thereto.

[0085] 1. A processing device, comprising: a screen output unit, the screen output unit generating and outputting an inventory status screen on which the inventory status at each of a plurality of points in a supply chain is displayed;

[0086] wherein, on the inventory status screen, a plurality of objects respectively corresponding to a plurality of points are displayed so that the order in which the points appear in the supply chain can be identified, and

[0087] Among them, an image of a container having a size corresponding to the optimal inventory quantity or the optimal inventory value, and an image of a contained object having a size corresponding to the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value are displayed in the object.

[0088] 2. The processing device according to 1,

[0089] Among them, the contained objects are stored in containers on the inventory status screen.

[0090] 3. The processing device according to 1 or 2,

[0091] Wherein, the screen output unit generates an inventory status screen on which an image of an object, a container, or at least one of an image of a contained object is displayed, so that a ratio of a current inventory quantity or a current inventory value to an optimal inventory quantity or an optimal inventory value can be identified.

[0092] 4. The processing device according to 3,

[0093] Among them, the screen output unit generates an inventory status screen, on which at least one of the images of objects, containers, or images of contained objects is displayed in color according to the ratio of the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value to the optimal inventory quantity or the optimal inventory value.

[0094] 5. The processing device according to any one of 1 to 4,

[0095] wherein the screen output unit generates an inventory status screen on which one object corresponding to the plurality of points is displayed instead of a plurality of objects respectively corresponding to the plurality of points; and

[0096] In which, an image of a container having a size corresponding to the optimal inventory quantity or optimal inventory value of the multiple points as a whole is displayed in an object corresponding to the multiple points, and an image of a containing object having a size corresponding to the current inventory quantity or current inventory value of the multiple points as a whole is displayed.

[0097] 6. The processing device according to any one of 1 to 5,

[0098] Therein, a graph showing the time change of the current stock quantity or the current stock value at that point is displayed in the object.

[0099] 7. The processing device according to any one of 1 to 6,

[0100] Here, text showing details of the point is displayed in the object.

[0101] 8. The processing device according to any one of 1 to 7,

[0102] Therein, the screen output unit generates an inventory status screen on which a plurality of objects are displayed so that the order in which the points appear in the supply chain can be identified.

[0103] 9. The processing device according to any one of 1 to 8,

[0104] The screen output unit generates a stock status screen on which a plurality of frames respectively corresponding to the plurality of groups are displayed, and objects corresponding to points belonging to the respective groups are displayed in the plurality of frames.

[0105] 10. The processing device according to 9,

[0106] Here, the screen output unit generates an inventory status screen on which a plurality of frames are displayed so that the order of appearance of the groups in the supply chain can be identified.

[0107] 11. The processing device according to 9 or 10,

[0108] Among them, the screen output unit generates an inventory status screen on which multiple boxes are displayed, so that the ratio of the current inventory quantity or current inventory value as a whole to the optimal inventory quantity or optimal inventory value of the points belonging to each group can be identified.

[0109] 12. A computer-implemented processing method, the method comprising:

[0110] generating and outputting an inventory status screen on which the inventory status at each of a plurality of points in the supply chain is displayed;

[0111] displaying a plurality of objects respectively corresponding to a plurality of points on the inventory status screen so that the order in which the points appear in the supply chain can be identified; and

[0112] An image of a container having a size corresponding to the optimum inventory quantity or the optimum inventory value and an image of a contained object having a size corresponding to the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value are displayed in the object.

[0113] 13. A program that causes a computer to:

[0114] a screen output unit that generates and outputs an inventory status screen on which the inventory status at each of a plurality of points in the supply chain is displayed;

[0115] wherein, on the inventory status screen, a plurality of objects respectively corresponding to a plurality of points are displayed so that the order in which the points appear in the supply chain can be identified, and

[0116] Therein, an image of a container having a size corresponding to the optimal inventory quantity or the optimal inventory value and an image of a contained object having a size corresponding to the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value are displayed in the object.

[0117] Although the present invention has been described with reference to the exemplary embodiments (and examples), the present invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments (and examples). Various modifications that can be understood by those skilled in the art can be made to the configuration and details of the present invention within the scope of the present invention.

[0118] Obviously, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A processing device, comprising: a screen output unit that generates and outputs an inventory status screen on which an inventory status at each of a plurality of points in a supply chain is displayed; wherein, on the inventory status screen, a plurality of objects corresponding to the plurality of points are displayed, respectively, so that the order in which the points appear in the supply chain can be identified, wherein an image of a container having a size corresponding to the optimal inventory quantity or the optimal inventory value and an image of a contained object having a size corresponding to the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value are displayed in the object, The value of the bottom diameter of the container corresponds to "the necessary quantity within a predetermined period of time" or "the product of the necessary quantity and the unit price", and The value of the height of the container corresponds to the reference day set by the user.

2. The processing device according to claim 1, in, The contained objects are stored in the containers on the inventory status screen.

3. The processing device according to claim 1 or 2, in, The screen output unit generates the inventory status screen, displaying at least one of the object, the image of the container, or the image of the contained object on the inventory status screen, so that the ratio of the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value to the optimal inventory quantity or the optimal inventory value can be identified.

4. The processing device according to claim 3, in, The screen output unit generates the inventory status screen, on which at least one of the object, the image of the container, or the image of the contained object is displayed in color according to the ratio of the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value to the optimal inventory quantity or the optimal inventory value.

5. The processing device according to claim 1 or 2, in, the screen output unit generates the inventory status screen on which one object corresponding to the plurality of points is displayed instead of the plurality of objects respectively corresponding to the plurality of points, and wherein, in the one object corresponding to the plurality of points, an image of the container having the size corresponding to the optimal inventory quantity or the optimal inventory value as a whole of the plurality of points, and an image of the containing object having the size corresponding to the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value as a whole of the plurality of points are displayed.

6. The processing device according to claim 1 or 2, in, A graph showing a time change of the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value at the point is displayed in the object.

7. The processing device according to claim 1 or 2, in, Text showing details of the point is displayed in the object.

8. The processing device according to claim 1 or 2, in, The screen output unit generates the inventory status screen on which the plurality of objects are displayed so that the order of appearance of the points in the supply chain can be recognized.

9. The processing device according to claim 1 or 2, in, The screen output unit generates the inventory status screen on which a plurality of frames respectively corresponding to a plurality of groups are displayed, and the objects corresponding to the points belonging to the respective groups are displayed in the plurality of frames.

10. The processing device according to claim 9, in, The screen output unit generates the stock status screen on which the plurality of frames are displayed so that the order of appearance of the groups in the supply chain can be identified.

11. The processing device according to claim 9, in, The screen output unit generates the inventory status screen, and displays the multiple boxes on the inventory status screen, so that the ratio of the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value as a whole of the points belonging to each of the groups can be identified to the optimal inventory quantity or the optimal inventory value.

12. A processing method executed by a computer, the method comprising: generating and outputting an inventory status screen displaying inventory status at each of a plurality of points in a supply chain; on the inventory status screen, displaying a plurality of objects respectively corresponding to the plurality of points so that an appearance order of the points in the supply chain can be identified; In the object, an image of a container having a size corresponding to the optimal inventory quantity or the optimal inventory value and an image of a contained object having a size corresponding to the current inventory quantity or the current inventory value are displayed, wherein The value of the bottom diameter of the container corresponds to "the necessary quantity within a predetermined period of time" or "the product of the necessary quantity and the unit price", and The value of the height of the container corresponds to the reference day set by the user.

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