Business support apparatus, business support method, and business support program

Abstract

To accurately manage a relationship between remaining quantity and order quantity of products for which EL application has been allowed, thereby supporting efficient management of the products.SOLUTION: A business support apparatus 10 includes a determination unit 1202 and an update unit 1204. The determination unit 1202 determines whether EL application is required for an ordered product, based on an EL application data table 1106 including the remaining quantity of each product for which EL application has been allowed, and order quantity of the ordered product (order quantity input to an order input screen). The update unit 1204 updates the EL application data table 1106 based on the order quantity, in accordance with a result determined by the determination unit 1202.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a business support device, a business support method, and a business support program. [Background technology]

[0002] When exporting products that could be used as weapons (e.g., chemically processed products), export permission must be obtained from the government. The application to obtain permission to export such products is called an Export License Application (hereinafter referred to as an EL application).

[0003] Approval of an EL application will specify the quantity and time period, so product providers (e.g., manufacturers and distributors) will control the quantity and time period of their products once their EL application is approved.

[0004] Patent Document 1 (JP 2013-012101 A) describes that in an export control system, the numbers of approved ELs are managed in a master. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-012101 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Here, the provider allocates the number of products for which EL applications have been approved (approved number) against the number of products to be exported (allocated number). From the perspective of legal compliance, it is not permitted to export more products than the approved number, so managing the approved number and allocated number requires multiple confirmation processes, which reduces work efficiency.

[0007] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a business support device, a business support method, and a business support program that accurately manage the relationship between the remaining quantity of products for which EL applications have been approved and the number of orders, and that support the efficiency of product management work. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the business support device according to the present invention has a determination unit that determines whether or not an export license application is necessary for an ordered product based on export license application data including the remaining number of products for which export license applications have been approved and the number of products ordered, and an update unit that updates the export license application data based on the number of orders in accordance with the determination result by the determination unit.

[0009] Furthermore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the business support method of the present invention is a business support method executed by a business support device, and includes a determination step of determining whether or not an export license application is necessary for the ordered products based on export license application data including the remaining number of products for which export license applications have been approved and the number of products ordered, and an update step of updating the export license application data based on the number of orders in accordance with the determination result of the determination step.

[0010] In addition, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the business support program of the present invention causes a computer to function as a determination unit that determines whether or not an export license application is necessary for an ordered product based on export license application data including the remaining number of approved export license applications for each product and the number of ordered products, and an update unit that updates the export license application data based on the number of orders in accordance with the determination result by the determination unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] The present invention can accurately manage the relationship between the remaining quantity of products for which EL applications have been approved and the number of orders, thereby supporting the improvement of efficiency in product management operations. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a task assistance device according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the flow of work related to the shipping of EL target products using the work support device according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the product number master. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the product classification master. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the EL target use master. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the EL target destination master. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the inquiry estimate screen. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the EL application data table. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the inquiry quotation data table. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the product number registration screen. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the order entry screen. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of the order data table. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating the manufacturing instruction screen. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a production request data table. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating the shipping input screen. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the shipping instruction data table. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating the EL allocation adjustment screen. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of an EL target data table. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A task support device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment.

[0014] (Hardware configuration) 1, a business support device 10 according to an embodiment includes a storage unit 11, a control unit 12, a communication interface unit 13, and an input / output interface unit 14. An input device 20 and an output device 30 are connected to the input / output interface unit 14. The output device 30 (an example of an output device) corresponds to a display unit such as a monitor device (including a home television), a printing device, a speaker device, or the like.

[0015] The input device 20 may be a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, or a monitor that functions as a pointing device in cooperation with a mouse. The communication interface unit 13 is connected to a network, such as a wide area network like the Internet or a private network like a LAN (Local Area Network).

[0016] The storage unit 11 may be, for example, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a hard disk drive (HDD), or a solid state drive (SSD). The storage unit 11 stores a business support program 1101, which is a program for managing products subject to EL (hereinafter referred to as EL subject products) and is capable of predicting the available shipping date. The business support program 1101 is, for example, source code or a compiled executable file.

[0017] The storage unit 11 also stores a product number master 1102, a product classification master 1103, an EL target use master 1104, an EL target destination master 1105, an EL application data table 1106, an order data table 1107, a production request data table 1108, a shipping instruction data table 1109, and an inquiry quotation data table 1110. The structure of the masters and tables and the data stored therein will be specifically explained later together with the processing flow of the business support device 10.

[0018] (Functional configuration of business support device) Next, the control unit 12 executes the business support program 1101 stored in the memory unit 11, and thereby functions as an acquisition unit 1201, a determination unit 1202, a calculation unit 1203, an update unit 1204, a display control unit 1205, and a communication control unit 1206, as shown in FIG. 1.

[0019] Here, an overview of the functions of each unit of the control unit 12 will be explained. Specific processing content of each unit will be explained later together with the processing flow of the task assistance device 10.

[0020] The acquisition unit 1201 acquires information necessary for processing from the storage unit 11. The judgment unit 1202 judges whether or not a condition is met based on given data. The calculation unit 1203 performs calculations based on given numerical values ​​and returns the calculation results. The update unit 1204 updates the master and tables in the storage unit 11. Note that updates include registering records, updating values ​​contained in records, and deleting records.

[0021] The display control unit 1205 displays a screen on the output device 30 via the input / output interface unit 14. Note that the display control unit 1205 is not limited to a screen, and may be an output control unit that outputs data in any format including audio etc. The communication control unit 1206 is connected to the communication interface unit 13, and communicates data with other devices via, for example, a wide area network such as the Internet or a private network such as a LAN (Local Area Network).

[0022] The processing of the business support device 10 will be specifically described along with the flow of business related to the shipment of EL target products using Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a diagram illustrating the flow of business related to the shipment of EL target products using the business support device of the embodiment.

[0023] For example, the provider is a manufacturer of EL-eligible products. The actual work involved in the business is performed by employees in the sales department, business management department, factory, etc. The customer is a company located overseas from the provider's perspective. In other words, the provider exports EL-eligible products to provide them to customers. For this reason, the provider must apply for EL status for the EL-eligible products from the government of its home country and obtain approval. For example, if the provider is a Japanese company, the customer is a company in the United States, Germany, France, etc.

[0024] Steps S1 to S4 in FIG. 2 are tasks performed by a customer. Steps S21 to S30 are tasks performed by a provider. The business assistance device 10 supports each task by executing a business assistance program 1101. In particular, the provider's tasks may be performed entirely automatically by the business assistance device 10. For example, in the following description, the task of manually inputting values ​​into a screen may be replaced by a process in which the business assistance device 10 automatically generates the values ​​to be input according to preset rules, etc. Furthermore, the task of inputting values ​​into a screen may be replaced by a process in which a file containing values ​​is read into the business assistance device 10.

[0025] Hereinafter, steps S21 to S30, which are the provider's operations, will be described as being processed by the business support device 10. As shown in FIG. 2, first, a customer makes an inquiry about an EL target product to a provider (step S1). An inquiry is an inquiry made before placing an order for an EL target product. For example, a customer makes an inquiry to confirm whether the EL target product can be provided. The business support device 10 makes an inquiry estimate (step S21).

[0026] [Step S21: Inquiry quotation] The master data may be created in advance via a product number registration screen (to be described later) or may be imported from another system.

[0027] 3 is a diagram showing an example of a product number master 1102. As shown in FIG. 3, the product number master 1102 stores product number codes, product names, product classification codes, uses, destinations, contract categories, EL application categories, and the like.

[0028] The product number code is a code for identifying the product. The product name is the name of the product. The product classification code is a code for classifying the product. The usage is the usage of the product. The destination is the country to which the product is exported. The contract category indicates the type of contract for the product. The EL application category indicates whether the product is an EL-eligible product and the method of EL application for the product.

[0029] 4 is a diagram showing an example of a product classification master 1103. As shown in FIG. 4, the product classification master 1103 stores product classification codes, classification names, and manufacturing lead times (days).

[0030] The product classification code is a code for classifying products. The classification name is the name of the classification. The manufacturing lead time (days) is the lead time for manufacturing the product, expressed in days.

[0031] 5 is a diagram showing an example of the EL target use master 1104. As shown in FIG. 5, the EL target use master 1104 stores use codes and uses.

[0032] The usage code is a code for identifying the usage. The usage in the EL target usage master 1104 is a description of the usage corresponding to the usage code.

[0033] 6 is a diagram showing an example of an EL target destination master 1105. As shown in FIG. 6, an EL target destination master 1105 stores destinations.

[0034] The destination in the EL target destination master 1105 is the name of the destination. Here, the destination is represented by a country. The destination may also be represented by a code.

[0035] 7 is a diagram illustrating the inquiry and estimate screen. In step S21 of FIG. 2, the display control unit 1205 causes the output device 30 to display the inquiry and estimate screen.

[0036] 7 (before prediction), the quotation date, desired delivery date, product code, quotation quantity, and destination are input into the quotation screen based on the quotation from the customer. Furthermore, the display control unit 1205 refers to the product number master 1102 and displays the name of the product corresponding to the input product number code on the quotation screen.

[0037] Then, when a specific button is pressed on the inquiry estimate screen, the business support device 10 determines whether an EL application is necessary based on the information entered on the inquiry estimate screen, and then predicts the product's shipping date. Note that the trigger is not limited to pressing a button, but may be, for example, input of necessary information on the inquiry estimate screen.

[0038] The determination unit 1202 refers to the product number master 1102 using the product number code entered on the inquiry estimate screen, and acquires the EL application category of the corresponding record. The subsequent processing branches depending on the EL application category acquired by the determination unit 1202.

[0039] (If the product is not subject to EL) If the acquired EL application category is "not applicable," the determining unit 1202 determines that the product is not applicable to the EL application.

[0040] If it is determined that the product is not subject to EL application, the calculation unit 1203 calculates the shipping date by adding the manufacturing lead time (days) obtained from the product number master 1102 to the estimate date entered on the inquiry estimate screen.

[0041] The display control unit 1205 displays the date calculated by the calculation unit 1203 as the available shipping date on the inquiry estimate screen, and displays "Not eligible for EL application" as the determination result.

[0042] (If the product is subject to EL) If the acquired EL application category is not “not applicable,” the determining unit 1202 determines that the product is subject to EL application. For example, the EL application category in this case is “individual application” or “blanket application.”

[0043] If the determining unit 1202 determines that the product is subject to an EL application, it refers to the EL application data table 1106 using the product code, destination, and desired delivery date entered on the inquiry estimate screen.

[0044] Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an EL application data table. The EL application data table 1106 stores information about EL applications for EL target products. As shown in Fig. 8, the EL application data table 1106 stores the EL management number, EL application category, destination, application date, acceptance date, approval date, approval number, contract period From, contract period To, product number code, material, approved quantity, allocated quantity, remaining quantity, and approval suspension date.

[0045] The EL management number is a number used to manage EL applications. The EL application category indicates whether the product is an EL-subject product and the method of EL application for the product. The destination is the country to which the product is exported. The application date is the date on which the EL application was made. The acceptance date is the date on which the EL application was accepted. The approval date is the date on which the EL application was approved. The approval number is a number used to identify approved EL applications.

[0046] The contract period From and contract period To are the period for which the EL is permitted. The product number code is a code for identifying the product. The material is the material of the product. The number of licenses is the number of products for which the EL application has been approved. The allocated number is the number of products that have already been exported out of the approved number. The remaining number is the number of products that have not yet been exported out of the approved number. The license suspension date is the date on which the approval of the EL application was suspended.

[0047] The provider is permitted to export the EL target products in the number shown in the remaining quantity only during the period from the contract period From to the contract period To. If there is no record in the EL application data table 1106 where the product number code and destination entered on the inquiry estimate screen match and the desired delivery date falls within the range from the contract period From to the contract period To, the determination unit 1202 determines that there is no EL and that an EL application is required.

[0048] On the other hand, if there is a record in the EL application data table 1106 in which the product code and destination entered on the inquiry quotation screen match and the desired delivery date falls within the range from the contract period From to the contract period To, the judgment unit 1202 makes a further judgment.

[0049] The determination unit 1202 acquires the remaining number of records in the EL application data table 1106 whose product code and destination match those entered on the inquiry estimate screen and whose desired delivery date is within the range from the contract period From to the contract period To. If the remaining number is less than the inquiry estimate number entered on the inquiry estimate screen, the determination unit 1202 determines that an EL application is necessary due to a shortage of remaining numbers.

[0050] On the other hand, if the remaining quantity is equal to or greater than the quotation quantity input on the quotation screen, the determining unit 1202 determines that an EL application is unnecessary (a necessary EL exists).

[0051] If it is determined that an EL application is necessary, the calculation unit 1203 calculates the possible shipping date by adding the manufacturing lead time (days) acquired from the product number master 1102 and the number of days required for the EL application to the estimate date entered on the inquiry estimate screen. The number of days required for the EL application may be predetermined as a system-defined setting value (for example, 90 days).

[0052] The display control unit 1205 displays the available shipping date calculated by the calculation unit 1203 in the available shipping date on the inquiry quotation screen. Furthermore, when it is determined that an EL application is not required, the display control unit 1205 displays "EL OK" in the determination result on the inquiry quotation screen. Furthermore, when it is determined that an EL application is required because there is no EL, the display control unit 1205 displays "EL application required" in the determination result on the inquiry quotation screen. Furthermore, when it is determined that an EL application is required because there is an insufficient remaining quantity, the display control unit 1205 displays "EL application required (insufficient remaining quantity)" in the determination result on the inquiry quotation screen.

[0053] The lower part of FIG. 7 (after prediction) shows an example of an inquiry quotation screen when the determining unit 1202 determines that an EL application is unnecessary and the calculating unit 1203 calculates the possible shipping date as "2024 / 02 / 11".

[0054] The update unit 1204 registers the display contents of the inquiry quotation screen in the inquiry quotation data table 1110. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the inquiry quotation data table. As shown in FIG. 9, the inquiry quotation data table 1110 stores the quotation number, quotation date, desired delivery date, product code, product name, inquiry quotation quantity, and destination. Since all of the items on the inquiry quotation screen correspond to the items in the inquiry quotation data table 1110, the update unit 1204 can register the contents of the inquiry quotation screen directly in the inquiry quotation data table 1110.

[0055] [Step S22: Product number registration] Returning to FIG. 2, the business support device 10 registers a product number (step S22) in response to an unofficial request from a customer (step S2). Product number registration is a process of registering data of a required product in the product number master 1102. In the explanation of the quotation request in step S21, it was assumed that a record with a product number code of "B001" has already been registered in the product number master 1102. However, the business support device 10 may register product data in the product number master 1102 at the timing of step S22.

[0056] 10 is a diagram illustrating the product number registration screen. In step S22 of FIG.

[0057] As shown in the upper part of Fig. 10 (before input), the product code, product name, purpose, and destination are input into the product number registration screen. Here, the display control unit 1205 references the EL target purpose master 1104 for the purpose input into the product number registration screen, and references the EL target destination master 1105 for the destination input into the product number registration screen. If at least one of the purpose and destination does not exist in the referenced master, the display control unit 1205 displays "Not applicable" in the contract category and EL application category on the product number registration screen.

[0058] On the other hand, if both the purpose and destination exist in the referenced master, the display control unit 1205 accepts the input of the contract classification on the product number registration screen and displays "individual application" or "blanket application" in the EL application classification according to the input content of the contract classification. If the contract classification is "one-off", the display control unit 1205 displays "individual application" in the EL application classification. Also, if the contract classification is "fixed-term contract", the display control unit 1205 displays "blanket application" in the EL application classification. Note that only "one-off" or "fixed-term contract" can be input as the contract classification.

[0059] The update unit 1204 registers the display contents of the part number registration screen in the part number master 1102. Since all items on the part number registration screen correspond to items in the part number master 1102, the update unit 1204 can register the contents of the part number registration screen directly in the part number master 1102.

[0060] As explained here, in the inquiry quotation, the determination unit 1202 determines whether or not an EL application is necessary for the product to be quoted, based on the EL application data table 1106, which includes the remaining quantity for which EL applications for each product have been permitted, and the estimated quantity of the product to be quoted. Furthermore, the calculation unit 1203 calculates the possible shipping date of the product to be quoted, based on the determination result by the determination unit 1202 and the EL application data table 1106.

[0061] As a result, when an inquiry quotation is received, the business support device 10 can accurately predict the shipping date of the product that is the subject of the EL, taking into account the remaining quantity for which the EL application has been approved, and can support the improvement of the efficiency of product management operations.

[0062] Furthermore, when the product number master 1102, which includes information on whether an EL application is required for each product, indicates that an EL application is not required for the product to be quoted, the determination unit 1202 determines that an EL application is not required for the product to be quoted. In this way, the business support device 10 can refer to the product number master 1102 and perform the determination process efficiently.

[0063] Furthermore, when the determining unit 1202 determines that an EL application is necessary for the product to be quoted, the calculating unit 1203 calculates the possible shipping date of the product to be quoted based on the lead time of the product to be quoted and the preset period required for the EL application. In this way, the business support device 10 can accurately calculate the possible shipping date by taking into account the period required for the EL application.

[0064] The determination unit 1202 determines that an EL application is necessary for the product to be quoted when the product number master 1102 indicates that the product to be quoted is subject to an EL application and the EL application data table 1106 does not include the remaining quantity of the product to be quoted. Furthermore, the determination unit 1202 determines that an EL application is unnecessary for the product to be quoted when the product number master 1102 indicates that the product to be quoted is subject to an EL application and the remaining quantity of the product to be quoted included in the EL application data table 1106 is equal to or greater than the estimated quantity. Furthermore, the determination unit 1202 determines that an EL application is necessary for the product to be quoted when the product number master 1102, which includes information on whether an EL application is necessary for each product, indicates that an EL application is necessary for the product to be quoted and the remaining quantity of the product to be quoted included in the EL application data table 1106 is less than the estimated quantity. In this way, the business support device 10 can accurately determine whether an EL application is necessary based on the remaining quantity of products for which an EL application has been approved.

[0065] The determination unit 1202 determines that an EL application is necessary for the product to be quoted if the product number master 1102 indicates that the product to be quoted is subject to an EL application and the desired delivery date of the product to be quoted is not included in the contract period for the EL application included in the EL application data table 1106. In this way, the business support device 10 can accurately determine whether or not an EL application is necessary, taking into consideration not only whether or not the EL application is permitted but also the contract period.

[0066] [Step S23: Order entry] 2, the business support device 10 inputs an order (step S23) in response to a formal order from a customer (step S3). Fig. 11 is a diagram illustrating an order input screen. In step S23 of Fig. 2, the display control unit 1205 causes the output device 30 to display the order input screen.

[0067] As shown in FIG. 11, the order entry screen allows the user to enter an order number, order date, delivery date, customer code, destination, product code, product name, and order quantity.

[0068] Then, triggered by the pressing of a specific button on the order entry screen, the business support device 10 determines whether an EL application is necessary based on the information entered on the order entry screen, and then branches the processing. Note that the trigger is not limited to the pressing of a button, but may be, for example, the input of necessary information on the order entry screen.

[0069] The logic for determining whether or not an EL application is necessary on the order entry screen may be the same as the logic for determining whether or not an EL application is necessary on the inquiry estimate screen.

[0070] The determination unit 1202 references the product number master 1102 using the product number code entered on the order entry screen, and acquires the EL application category of the corresponding record. The subsequent processing branches depending on the EL application category acquired by the determination unit 1202.

[0071] (If the product is not subject to EL) If the acquired EL application category is "not applicable," the determination unit 1202 determines that the product is not applicable to the EL application. In this case, the display control unit 1205 accepts a selection of whether to continue processing via the order input screen. If it is selected to continue processing, the business support device 10 executes update logic A1, which will be described later. If it is selected not to continue processing, the business support device 10 ends processing.

[0072] (If the product is subject to EL) If the acquired EL application category is not “not applicable,” the determining unit 1202 determines that the product is subject to EL application. For example, the EL application category in this case is “individual application” or “blanket application.”

[0073] If the determining unit 1202 determines that the product is subject to an EL application, it refers to the EL application data table 1106 using the product code, destination, and desired delivery date entered on the order entry screen.

[0074] If there is no record in the EL application data table 1106 in which the product code and destination entered on the order entry screen match and the desired delivery date falls within the range from the contract period From to the contract period To, the determination unit 1202 determines that an EL application is necessary because there is no EL. In this case, the display control unit 1205 accepts a selection of whether or not to continue processing via the order entry screen. If it is selected to continue processing, the business support device 10 executes update logic A1, which will be described later. If it is selected not to continue processing, the business support device 10 terminates processing.

[0075] The determination unit 1202 obtains the remaining number of records in the EL application data table 1106 whose product code and destination match those entered on the order entry screen and whose desired delivery date falls within the range from the contract period From to the contract period To. If the remaining number is less than the quotation quantity entered on the order entry screen, the determination unit 1202 determines that an EL application is necessary due to a shortage of remaining numbers. In this case, the display control unit 1205 accepts a selection of whether or not to continue processing via the order entry screen. If it is selected to continue processing, the business support device 10 executes update logic A1, which will be described later. If it is selected not to continue processing, the business support device 10 terminates processing.

[0076] On the other hand, if the remaining quantity is equal to or greater than the order quantity input on the order input screen, the determination unit 1202 determines that an EL application is unnecessary (a required EL exists). In this case, the business support device 10 executes update logic B1, which will be described later.

[0077] If it is determined that an EL application is necessary because there is no EL, the display control unit 1205 displays a message on the order entry screen saying "EL application data does not exist, check application status." Also, if it is determined that an EL application is necessary because there is an insufficient remaining quantity, the display control unit 1205 displays a message on the order entry screen saying "Permitted quantity out of range."

[0078] The update logic A1 will now be described. In the update logic A1, the update unit 1204 registers the display contents of the order entry screen in the order data table 1107. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the order data table. As shown in the upper part of FIG. 12 (before update), the order data table 1107 stores the order number, order date, delivery date, customer code, destination, product code, product name, order quantity, EL allocation number, and EL management number. Since all of the items on the order entry screen correspond to the items in the order data table 1107, the update unit 1204 can register the contents of the order entry screen directly in the order data table 1107. However, in the update logic A1, the EL allocation number and EL management number of the order data table 1107 are not registered.

[0079] The update logic B1 will now be described. In the update logic B1, the update unit 1204 registers the display contents of the order entry screen in the order entry data table 1107, and then updates the EL allocation quantity and EL management number. The update unit 1204 adds the order quantity entered on the order entry screen to the allocated quantity in the EL application data table 1106, and subtracts the order quantity entered on the order entry screen from the remaining quantity in the EL application data table. Furthermore, the update unit 1204 updates the EL allocation quantity in the order entry data table 1107 to the order quantity, and updates the EL management number in the order entry data table 1107 to the EL management number in the EL application data table 1106. In either update logic, the order number in the order entry data table 1107 is automatically assigned when a record is registered.

[0080] When the update unit 1204 updates the order data table 1107 and the EL application data table 1106 using update logic B1 based on the input contents on the order input screen shown in Fig. 11, the order data table 1107 will be in the state shown in the upper part of Fig. 12 (before the update), and the EL application data table 1106 will be in the state shown in the lower part of Fig. 8 (after the update). That is, the allocated quantity of the record in the EL application data table 1106 whose EL management number is "SN00002" will increase by 15, which is the order quantity, and the remaining quantity will decrease by 15, which is the order quantity.

[0081] As described herein, the determination unit 1202 determines whether or not an EL application is necessary for an ordered product based on the EL application data table 1106, which includes the remaining quantity for which EL applications for each product have been approved, and the order quantity of the ordered product. Furthermore, the update unit 1204 updates the EL application data table 1106 based on the order quantity in accordance with the determination result by the determination unit 1202. This enables the business support device 10 to accurately manage the relationship between the remaining quantity and the order quantity of products for which EL applications have been approved, thereby supporting the improvement of the efficiency of product management operations.

[0082] If the product number master 1102, which includes information on whether an EL application is required for each product, indicates that an EL application is not required for the ordered product, the determination unit 1202 determines that an EL application is not required for the ordered product. This allows the business support device 10 to refer to the product number master 1102 and perform the determination process efficiently.

[0083] If the product number master 1102 indicates that the ordered product is subject to an EL application, and the determination unit 1202 determines that an EL application for the ordered product is unnecessary, the update unit 1204 subtracts the remaining quantity in the EL application data table 1106 according to the number of orders. In this way, it is possible to ensure consistency between the data related to the order and the data related to the EL application.

[0084] The determination unit 1202 determines that an EL application for the ordered product is necessary when the product number master 1102 indicates that the ordered product is subject to an EL application and the EL application data table 1106 does not include the remaining number of the ordered product. The determination unit 1202 determines that an EL application for the ordered product is unnecessary when the product number master 1102 indicates that the ordered product is subject to an EL application and the remaining number of the ordered product included in the EL application data table 1106 is equal to or greater than the ordered quantity. The determination unit 1202 determines that an EL application for the ordered product is necessary when the product number master 1102, which includes information on whether an EL application for each product is necessary, indicates that an EL application for the product to be quoted is necessary and the remaining number of the ordered product included in the EL application data table 1106 is less than the ordered quantity. In this way, the business support device 10 can accurately determine whether an EL application is necessary based on the remaining number of products for which an EL application is permitted.

[0085] 2, when the business support device 10 determines that an EL application is necessary in the inquiry estimate (step S21), it registers the product number (step S22) and then inputs the EL application (step S24). When the EL application is made, the business support device 10 updates the EL application data table 1106 according to the status of the EL application.

[0086] [Step S26: Production request] 2, the business support device 10 makes a production request (step S26). Fig. 13 is a diagram for explaining a production instruction screen. In step S26 in Fig. 2, the display control unit 1205 causes the output device 30 to display the production instruction screen.

[0087] 13, the order number, product code, requested date, requested factory, and manufacturing lead time are input to the manufacturing instruction screen. The display control unit 1205 obtains the product name from the product number master 1102 based on the product code input to the manufacturing instruction screen, and displays it on the manufacturing instruction screen. The display control unit 1205 also obtains the order quantity from the order data table 1107 based on the order number input to the manufacturing instruction screen, and displays it as the requested quantity on the manufacturing instruction screen.

[0088] Then, triggered by the pressing of a specific button on the manufacturing instruction screen, the business support device 10 determines whether an EL application is necessary based on the information entered on the manufacturing instruction screen, and then branches the processing. Note that the trigger is not limited to the pressing of a button, but may be, for example, the input of necessary information on the manufacturing instruction screen.

[0089] The determination unit 1202 references the product number master 1102 using the product number code entered on the manufacturing instruction screen, and acquires the EL application category of the corresponding record. The subsequent processing branches depending on the EL application category acquired by the determination unit 1202.

[0090] (If the product is not subject to EL) If the acquired EL application category is "not applicable," the determination unit 1202 determines that the product is not applicable to the EL application. In this case, the display control unit 1205 accepts a selection of whether to continue the process via the manufacturing instruction screen. If it is selected to continue the process, the business assistance device 10 executes update logic A2, which will be described later. If it is selected not to continue the process, the business assistance device 10 ends the process.

[0091] (If the product is subject to EL) If the acquired EL application category is not “not applicable,” the determining unit 1202 determines that the product is subject to EL application. For example, the EL application category in this case is “individual application” or “blanket application.”

[0092] If the determination unit 1202 determines that the product is subject to an EL application, it references the order data table 1107 using the order number entered on the manufacturing instruction screen and acquires the EL allocation quantity. If the acquired EL allocation quantity differs from the number of requests on the manufacturing instruction screen, the determination unit 1202 performs error processing (for example, outputting an error message). If the acquired EL allocation quantity is equal to the number of requests on the manufacturing instruction screen, the determination unit 1202 executes update logic A2.

[0093] Update logic A2 will now be described. In update logic A2, the update unit 1204 registers the display contents of the manufacturing instruction screen in the production request data table 1108. Note that, in this context, manufacturing request and production request are considered to be synonymous. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a production request data table. As shown in FIG. 14, the production request data table 1108 stores the production request number, order number, request date, product code, product name, requested quantity, requested factory, and manufacturing delivery date. Since all items on the manufacturing instruction screen correspond to items in the production request data table 1108, the update unit 1204 can register the contents of the manufacturing instruction screen directly in the production request data table 1108. Note that the production request number in the production request data table 1108 is automatically assigned when a record is registered.

[0094] When the update unit 1204 updates the production request data table 1108 using the update logic A2 based on the input contents on the manufacturing instruction screen shown in FIG. 13, the production request data table 1108 becomes the state shown in FIG.

[0095] 2, the business support device 10 issues a manufacturing instruction to the requesting party based on the result of the production request (step S26) (step S27). After the manufacturing is completed, the business support device 10 inputs the manufacturing results into the order data table 1107 (step S28). For example, the business support device 10 updates a predetermined flag included in the order data table 1107 to a value indicating that the manufacturing is completed.

[0096] [Step S29: Shipment Input] 2, the business support device 10 performs shipment input (step S29) in response to a delivery request from a customer (step S4). Fig. 15 is a diagram illustrating a shipment input screen. In step S29 of Fig. 2, the display control unit 1205 causes the output device 30 to display the shipment input screen.

[0097] 15, the order number, order date, delivery date, customer code, destination, product code, product name, and shipping instruction quantity are input on the shipment input screen. The display control unit 1205 obtains the product name from the product code master 1102 based on the product code input on the shipment input screen, and displays it on the shipment input screen.

[0098] Then, when a specific button is pressed on the shipment input screen, the business support device 10 determines whether an EL application is necessary based on the information entered on the shipment input screen, and then branches the process. Note that the trigger is not limited to pressing a button, but may be, for example, input of necessary information on the shipment input screen.

[0099] The determination unit 1202 references the product number master 1102 using the product number code entered on the shipment input screen, and acquires the EL application category of the corresponding record. The subsequent processing branches depending on the EL application category acquired by the determination unit 1202.

[0100] (If the product is not subject to EL) If the acquired EL application category is "not applicable," the determination unit 1202 determines that the product is not applicable to the EL application. In this case, the display control unit 1205 accepts a selection of whether to continue the process via the shipping input screen. If it is selected to continue the process, the business support device 10 executes update logic A3, which will be described later. If it is selected not to continue the process, the business support device 10 ends the process.

[0101] (If the product is subject to EL) If the acquired EL application category is not “not applicable,” the determining unit 1202 determines that the product is subject to EL application. For example, the EL application category in this case is “individual application” or “blanket application.”

[0102] If the determination unit 1202 determines that the product is subject to an EL application, it references the order data table 1107 using the order number entered on the shipping input screen and obtains the EL allocation quantity. If the obtained EL allocation quantity differs from the shipping instruction quantity on the shipping input screen, the determination unit 1202 performs error processing (for example, outputting an error message). If the obtained EL allocation quantity is equal to the shipping instruction quantity on the shipping input screen, the determination unit 1202 executes update logic A3.

[0103] Update logic A3 will now be described. In update logic A3, the update unit 1204 registers the display contents of the shipping input screen in the shipping instruction data table 1109. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the shipping instruction data table. As shown in FIG. 16, the shipping instruction data table 1109 stores the shipping instruction number, order number, order date, delivery date, customer code, destination, product number code, product name, and shipping instruction quantity. Since all of the items on the shipping input screen correspond to the items in the shipping instruction data table 1109, the update unit 1204 can register the contents of the shipping input screen directly in the shipping instruction data table 1109. Note that the corresponding records in the shipping instruction data table 1109 may have been registered in advance.

[0104] When the update unit 1204 updates the shipping instruction data table 1109 using the update logic A3 based on the input contents on the shipping input screen shown in FIG. 15, the shipping instruction data table 1109 becomes the state shown in FIG.

[0105] [Step S25: EL Allocation Adjustment] Returning to FIG. 2, the business support device 10 may perform EL allocation adjustment (step S25) after order entry (step S23) and before production request (step S26). FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an EL allocation adjustment screen. In step S25 of FIG. 2, the display control unit 1205 causes the output device 30 to display the EL allocation adjustment screen. However, for order numbers for which the production request (step S26) or shipping input (step S29) has already been completed, the business support device 10 displays an error message and does not perform EL allocation adjustment.

[0106] As shown in Fig. 17, the display control unit 1205 refers to the order data table 1107 using the input order number, and displays the order number, order date, delivery date, customer code, destination, product code, product name, order quantity, EL allocation number, and EL management number on the EL allocation adjustment screen. It is also assumed that the EL allocation number can be changed. In the example of Fig. 17, it is assumed that the EL allocation number has been changed from "15" to "14."

[0107] Then, triggered by pressing a specific button on the EL allocation adjustment screen, the update unit 1204 updates the order data table 1107 and the EL application data table 1106 based on the information entered on the EL allocation adjustment screen. However, when a change is made to increase the EL allocation quantity, and the EL allocation quantity after the change exceeds the remaining quantity in the EL application data table 1106, the update unit 1204 does not perform an update.

[0108] When the update unit 1204 updates the order data table 1107 and the EL application data table 1106 using update logic B1 based on the input contents of the EL allocation adjustment screen shown in Figure 17, the order data table 1107 will be in the state shown in the lower part of Figure 12 (after update), and the EL application data table 1106 will be in the state shown in the lower part of Figure 18 (after update). That is, the allocated quantity of the record in the EL application data table 1106 whose EL management number is "SN00002" will decrease by 1, which is the adjusted quantity, and the remaining quantity will increase by 1, which is the adjusted quantity. The update unit 1204 calculates the adjusted quantity as "15-14=1".

[0109] Returning to FIG. 2, if the business support device 10 determines that an EL application is necessary in the inquiry estimate (step S21), it registers the product number (step S22) and then performs EL application input (step S24). When an EL application is made, the business support device 10 updates the EL application data table 1106 according to the status of the EL application. That is, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 18 (after update), the allocated number of the record in the EL application data table 1106 whose order number is "JY00002" decreases from "15" to "14", and the remaining number increases from "85" to "86". FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of an EL target data table. Also, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 12 (after update), the EL allocated number of the record in the order data table 1107 whose order number is "JY00002" decreases from "15" to "14".

[0110] EL allocation adjustments are made to allocate the authorized number of ELs to backlogged orders that have not yet been allocated (increasing the EL allocation number), and to reduce or eliminate the allocation number for backlogged orders that have already been allocated for EL (decreasing the EL allocation number). For example, EL allocation adjustments are effective when the specifications of a product for which an EL application has been submitted change, making it necessary to apply for EL again (changing the contract period, etc.), or when prioritizing another backlog of orders based on sales judgment, and changing the allocation.

[0111] In the manufacturing request, shipment input, and EL allocation adjustment, the determination unit 1202 further determines whether the manufactured quantity of the ordered product, the shipped quantity of the ordered product, or the allocated quantity for the ordered quantity of the ordered product exceeds the remaining quantity. If the manufactured quantity, shipped quantity, or allocated quantity exceeds the remaining quantity, the display control unit 1205 notifies that an error has occurred. This prevents inconsistencies from occurring between the remaining quantity of products for which EL applications have been approved in the process from order receipt to shipment and the number of products to be manufactured or shipped.

[0112] [Contribution to the United Nations-led Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)] This embodiment can contribute to improving business efficiency and promoting appropriate management decisions by companies, thereby contributing to the achievement of SDGs Goals 8 and 9.

[0113] Furthermore, this embodiment can contribute to reducing waste and promoting paperless and electronic systems, thereby contributing to the achievement of SDGs Goals 12, 13, and 15.

[0114] Furthermore, this embodiment can contribute to strengthening control and governance, which can contribute to the achievement of Goal 16 of the SDGs.

[0115] [Other embodiments] The present invention may be implemented in various different embodiments other than those described above within the scope of the technical concept set forth in the claims.

[0116] For example, among the processes described in the embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically can be performed manually, or all or part of the processes described as being performed manually can be performed automatically using known methods.

[0117] Furthermore, the processing procedures, control procedures, specific names, information including parameters such as registered data and search conditions for each process, screen examples, and database configurations shown in this specification and drawings can be changed as desired unless otherwise specified.

[0118] Furthermore, with regard to the task support device 10, the components shown in the figures are functional concepts, and do not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown in the figures.

[0119] For example, all or any part of the processing functions of the business support device 10, particularly the control unit 12 and each processing function performed by the control unit 12, may be realized by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a program interpreted and executed by the CPU, or may be realized as hardware using wired logic. The program is recorded on a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium containing programmed instructions for causing the information processing device to execute the processes described in this embodiment, and is mechanically read by the business support device 10 as needed. That is, a storage unit such as a ROM or HDD stores a computer program for cooperating with an OS to issue instructions to the CPU and perform various processes. The computer program is executed by being loaded into RAM and cooperates with the CPU to constitute the control unit 12.

[0120] In addition, the business support program 1101 of this business support device 10 may be stored in another server device connected to the business support device 10 via any network, and all or part of it may be downloaded as needed.

[0121] The business support program 1101 for executing the processes described in this embodiment may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium or configured as a program product. Here, the term "recording medium" includes any "portable physical medium" such as a memory card, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) memory, a Secure Digital (SD) card, a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, an Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM), an Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM (registered trademark)), a Compact Disk Read Only Memory (CD-ROM), a Magneto-Optical Disk (MO), a Digital Versatile Disk (DVD), and a Blu-ray (registered trademark) disc.

[0122] Furthermore, a "program" is a data processing method written in any language or description method, and does not matter whether it is in the form of source code or binary code. Note that a "program" is not necessarily limited to a single structure, but also includes a structure that is distributed as multiple modules or libraries, or a structure that achieves its function by cooperating with a separate program, such as an OS. Note that the specific structure and reading procedure for reading a recording medium in the business support device 10 shown in the embodiment, as well as the installation procedure after reading, can use well-known structures and procedures.

[0123] The memory unit 11 is a storage means such as a memory device such as RAM or ROM, a fixed disk device such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, or an optical disk, and stores various programs, tables, databases, and web page files used for various processes and providing websites.

[0124] The business support device 10 may be configured as an information processing device such as a known personal computer or a workstation, or may be configured as an information processing device connected to any peripheral device. The information processing device may be realized by installing software (including programs, data, etc.) that realizes the processing described in this embodiment.

[0125] Furthermore, the specific form of distribution and integration of the devices is not limited to that shown in the drawings, and all or part of them can be configured by functionally or physically distributing and integrating them in any unit according to various additions or functional loads. In other words, the above-described embodiments can be implemented in any combination, or embodiments can be implemented selectively. [Industrial Applicability]

[0126] The present invention is suitable for application to businesses in industries that handle EL target products, such as manufacturing industries. [Explanation of symbols]

[0127] 10 Business support equipment 11 Storage section 12 Control Unit 13 Communication interface section 14 Input / Output Interface Section 20 Input Devices 30 Output Devices 1101 Business Support Program 1102 Part Number Master 1103 Product Classification Master 1104 EL target use master 1105 EL target destination master 1106 EL Application Data Table 1107 Order Data Table 1108 Production request data table 1109 Shipping Instruction Data Table 1110 Inquiry quotation data table 1201 Acquisition Department 1202 Judgment section 1203 Calculation Unit 1204 Update Department 1205 Display control unit 1206 Communication Control Unit

Claims

1. a determination unit that determines whether or not an export license application is necessary for the ordered products based on export license application data including the remaining number of products for which export license applications have been approved and the number of products ordered; an updating unit that updates the export license application data based on the number of orders received in accordance with the determination result by the determining unit; A business support device having the above.

2. The determination unit determines that an export license application for the ordered product is not required when the master data including the necessity of an export license application for each product indicates that an export license application for the ordered product is not required. The business support device according to claim 1 .

3. When the master indicates that the ordered product is subject to an export license application and the determination unit determines that an export license application for the ordered product is unnecessary, the update unit subtracts the remaining quantity of the export license application data in accordance with the number of orders. The business support device according to claim 1 .

4. The determination unit determines that an export license application for the ordered product is necessary when the master indicates that the ordered product is subject to an export license application and the export license application data does not include the remaining number of the ordered product. The business support device according to claim 1 .

5. The determination unit determines that an export license application for the ordered product is unnecessary if the master indicates that the ordered product is subject to an export license application and the remaining number of the ordered product included in the export license application data is equal to or greater than the ordered quantity. The business support device according to claim 1 .

6. The determination unit determines that an export license application for the ordered product is necessary when a master including information on whether an export license application for each product is necessary indicates that an export license application for the ordered product is necessary, and the remaining number of the ordered product included in the export license application data is less than the ordered quantity. The business support device according to claim 1 .

7. the determination unit further determines whether or not the manufactured number of the ordered products, the shipped number of the ordered products, or the allocated number of the ordered products for the ordered number exceeds the remaining number; an output control unit that notifies that an error has occurred when the number of manufactured items, the number of shipped items, or the number of items allocated exceeds the remaining number; The task support device according to claim 1 , further comprising:

8. A business support method executed by a business support device, a determination step of determining whether or not an export license application is necessary for the ordered products based on export license application data including the remaining number of products for which export license applications have been approved and the number of products ordered; an updating step of updating the export license application data based on the number of orders received in accordance with the determination result of the determining step; A business support method having the above.

9. Computer, a determination unit that determines whether or not an export license application is necessary for the ordered products based on export license application data including the remaining number of products for which export license applications have been approved and the number of products ordered; an updating unit that updates the export license application data based on the number of orders received in accordance with the determination result by the determining unit; A business support program that functions as a

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