Approximate weight management device, approximate weight management method, and approximate weight management program

Abstract

To provide an approximate weight management device, method, and program that allow the approximate weight to be known at the time of order rather than immediately before delivery by managing the threshold in the system due to vehicle management requirements to see the weight in advance for transporting heavy goods.SOLUTION: Order detail data with the ordered quantity of a product set is acquired, and based on the product master and order detail data, delivery request data is obtained in which the ordered quantity of products, the approximate weight of the products during delivery, and the approximate weight threshold, which is the error margin of the approximate weight, are set.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an approximate weight management device, an approximate weight management method, and an approximate weight management program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which the transport weight of a vehicle is measured in real time and a fee is automatically determined according to the weight of the object to be transported. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-156270 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, when the weight of the goods being handled is large, such as steel or lumber, the truck arranged for delivery at the time of order receipt may not be able to handle the load due to the fluctuation in the actual weight measured immediately before delivery, making it necessary to arrange for a different truck, making it difficult to smoothly arrange delivery.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide an approximate weight management device, an approximate weight management method, and an approximate weight management program that, although it is necessary to know the weight in advance in relation to arranging vehicles for transporting heavy objects, by managing threshold values ​​systematically, makes it possible to know the approximate weight at the time of order rather than just before delivery. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the approximate weight management device of the present invention is an approximate weight management device equipped with a memory unit and a control unit, wherein the memory unit comprises a product management storage means for storing a product master set by linking the unit weight of the product at the time of product delivery and a unit weight threshold which is a threshold for error in the unit weight, and the control unit comprises an order acquisition means for acquiring order detail data in which the order quantity of the product is set, and a delivery request acquisition means for acquiring delivery request data in which the order quantity of the product, the approximate weight of the product at the time of product delivery, and an approximate weight threshold which is a threshold for error in the approximate weight are set based on the product master and the order detail data.

[0007] In addition, in the approximate weight management device of the present invention, the order acquisition means is characterized in that when order input data including the order quantity of the product is set on the order input screen, it acquires the order detail data setting the order quantity of the product based on the order input data.

[0008] Furthermore, in the weight management device of the present invention, when the order input data including the order quantity of the product and the sales price are set on the order input screen, the order acquisition means acquires the order detail data that sets the order quantity of the product and the sales amount at the time of order based on the order input data.

[0009] In addition, in the approximate weight management device of the present invention, the order acquisition means is further characterized in that, when the actual weight of the product is set at the time of loading the product, it acquires loading detail data that sets the actual weight of the product and the sales amount at the time of loading.

[0010] In addition, in the approximate weight management device of the present invention, the delivery request acquisition means is further characterized in that it outputs delivery request data in which the order quantity of the product is set based on the delivery request data.

[0011] In addition, in the approximate weight management device of the present invention, when an approximate weight output instruction is set on the order input screen, the delivery request acquisition means outputs the delivery request form data, in which the ordered quantity of the product, the approximate weight of the product at the time of delivery, and the approximate weight threshold value are set, based on the delivery request data.

[0012] In addition, in the approximate weight management device of the present invention, the unit weight threshold includes a minus unit weight threshold and a plus unit weight threshold, and the approximate weight threshold includes a minus approximately weight threshold and a plus approximately weight threshold.

[0013] Furthermore, in the weight management device according to the present invention, the product management storage means further stores actual order data in which a cumulative order quantity and a cumulative order weight are set, the order acquisition means further updates the actual order data stored in the product management storage means based on the loading detail data, and the control unit further includes the product master and master update means for updating the unit weight threshold set in the product master based on the actual order data.

[0014] Furthermore, in the approximate weight management device according to the present invention, the master update means updates the product master based on the product master and the order performance data, using the difference between the unit weight set in the product master and an average value obtained by dividing the unit weight from the cumulative order quantity and cumulative order weight set in the monthly order performance data as the unit weight threshold.

[0015] Furthermore, the approximate weight management method of the present invention is an approximate weight management method to be executed by an approximate weight management device having a memory unit and a control unit, wherein the memory unit has a product management storage means for storing a product master set by linking the unit weight of the product at the time of product delivery and a unit weight threshold which is a threshold for error in the unit weight, and is characterized by including an order acquisition step executed by the control unit, of acquiring order detail data in which the order quantity of the product is set, and a delivery request acquisition step, of acquiring delivery request data in which the order quantity of the product, the approximate weight of the product at the time of product delivery, and the approximate weight threshold which is a threshold for error in the approximate weight are set based on the product master and the order detail data.

[0016] Furthermore, the approximate weight management program of the present invention is an approximate weight management program to be executed by an approximate weight management device having a memory unit and a control unit, wherein the memory unit comprises a product management storage means for storing a product master set by linking the unit weight of the product at the time of product delivery and a unit weight threshold which is a threshold for error in the unit weight, and the control unit executes an order acquisition step of acquiring order detail data in which the order quantity of the product is set, and a delivery request acquisition step of acquiring delivery request data in which the order quantity of the product, the approximate weight of the product at the time of product delivery, and the approximate weight threshold which is a threshold for error in the approximate weight are set based on the product master and the order detail data. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present invention, since the weight of products handled in the steel industry is large, the actual weight is measured immediately before delivery and delivery arrangements are made accordingly. However, by being able to grasp the actual weight at the time of order receipt, it is possible to realize the effect of realizing the efficiency of delivery arrangements. Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the number of return shipments of truck arrangements and improve business efficiency. Furthermore, in delivery management in the steel industry and the like, weight is important information for determining the delivery method, but since the weight is not determined at the order receipt stage, it is highly dependent on the individual. However, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the accuracy of delivery preparations. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the approximate weight management process in this embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the weight management device according to this embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the product master in this embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of the weight management device according to this embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the approximate weight management process in this embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the approximate weight management process in this embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the approximate weight management process in this embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

[0020] [1. Overview] First, an overview of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of approximate weight management processing in this embodiment.

[0021] Traditionally, in industries such as steel, the weight of the goods handled was large, so the actual weight was measured just before delivery and delivery arrangements were made. However, in order to arrange trucks to transport heavy goods, it was necessary to know the weight in advance, and the system only had an item for managing the actual weight, so it could not be registered until it was measured just before delivery.

[0022] Therefore, in this embodiment, a system is provided in which a threshold value for the product weight (for example, +5 kg, -5 kg, etc.) is registered for each product in the system, making it possible to grasp the approximate weight (approximate weight) when registering an order. That is, in this embodiment, a system is provided in which the unit weight, + unit weight threshold, and - unit weight threshold are registered when registering the product master, and the + threshold and - threshold can be confirmed in addition to the total number and total weight when outputting the form after inputting the order.

[0023] For example, as shown in Figure 1, in this embodiment, the weight of the product is set as an approximate weight, a delivery request (truck arrangement) is made based on the approximate weight, the actual weight is measured just before the product is loaded onto the truck, the measured value is set as the actual weight, and the product master threshold is updated based on one month's worth of order receipts.

[0024] [2. Configuration] An example of the configuration of the weight management device 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the weight management device 100 according to this embodiment.

[0025] 2, weight management device 100 is a commercially available desktop personal computer. Note that weight management device 100 is not limited to a stationary information processing device such as a desktop personal computer, and may be a portable information processing device such as a commercially available notebook personal computer, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), smartphone, or tablet personal computer.

[0026] The weight management device 100 includes a control unit 102, a communication interface unit 104, a storage unit 106, and an input / output interface unit 108. The units included in the weight management device 100 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via any communication path.

[0027] The communication interface unit 104 communicatively connects the weight management device 100 to a network 300 via a communication device such as a router and a wired or wireless communication line such as a dedicated line. The communication interface unit 104 has a function of communicating data with other devices via the communication line. Here, the network 300 has a function of connecting the weight management device 100 and the server 200 so that they can communicate with each other, and is, for example, the Internet or a LAN (Local Area Network).

[0028] An input device 112 and an output device 114 are connected to the input / output interface unit 108. The output device 114 may be a monitor (including a touch panel), a speaker, or a printer. The input device 112 may be a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, or a monitor that cooperates with a mouse to achieve a pointing device function. In the following, the output device 114 may be referred to as the monitor 114 or the printer 114, and the input device 112 may be referred to as the keyboard 112 or the mouse 112.

[0029] The storage unit 106 stores various databases, tables, files, etc. The storage unit 106 stores computer programs that work in conjunction with an OS (Operating System) to issue commands to a CPU (Central Processing Unit) to perform various processes. The storage unit 106 may be, for example, a memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a ROM (Read Only Memory), a fixed disk device such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, or an optical disk. The storage unit 106 includes a product management database 106a.

[0030] The product management database 106a stores product management data for products. Here, the product management database 106a may store a product master that associates the unit weight of the product at the time of product delivery with a unit weight threshold that is a threshold for the error in the unit weight. The unit weight threshold may include a negative unit weight threshold and a positive unit weight threshold. The product management database 106a may also store order performance data that sets the cumulative order quantity and cumulative order weight. The product management database 106a may also store loading detail data that sets the actual weight of the product and the sales amount at the time of loading.

[0031] An example of the product master in this embodiment will now be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the product master in this embodiment.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 3, in the product master in this embodiment, a product, a unit weight, a negative unit weight threshold, and a positive unit weight threshold are set in association with each other.

[0033] Returning to Fig. 2, the control unit 102 is a CPU or the like that performs overall control of the weight management device 100. The control unit 102 has an internal memory for storing control programs such as an OS, programs that define various processing procedures, required data, etc., and executes various information processing based on these stored programs. Functionally, the control unit 102 conceptually includes an order acquisition unit 102a, a delivery request acquisition unit 102b, and a master update unit 102c.

[0034] The order acquisition unit 102a acquires order detail data for a product. Here, the order acquisition unit 102a may acquire order detail data in which an order quantity of the product is set. Furthermore, when order input data including an order quantity of the product is set on the order input screen, the order acquisition unit 102a may acquire order detail data in which the order quantity of the product is set based on the order input data. Furthermore, when order input data including an order quantity of the product and a sales price is set on the order input screen, the order acquisition unit 102a may acquire order detail data in which the order quantity of the product and the sales amount at the time of order are set based on the order input data. Furthermore, when the actual weight of the product is set when the product is loaded, the order acquisition unit 102a may acquire loading detail data in which the actual weight of the product and the sales amount at the time of loading are set. Furthermore, the order acquisition unit 102a may update the order performance data stored in the product management database 106a based on the loading detail data.

[0035] The delivery request acquisition unit 102b acquires product delivery request data. Here, the delivery request acquisition unit 102b may acquire delivery request data that sets the ordered product quantity, the product's approximate weight at the time of delivery, and an approximate weight threshold that is a threshold for error in the approximate weight, based on the product master and order detail data. The delivery request acquisition unit 102b may also output (display or print out) delivery request form data that sets the ordered product quantity based on the delivery request data. When an approximate weight output instruction is set on the order input screen, the delivery request acquisition unit 102b may also output delivery request form data that sets the ordered product quantity, the product's approximate weight at the time of delivery, and the approximate weight threshold based on the delivery request data. The approximate weight threshold may include a minus approximate weight threshold and a plus approximate weight threshold.

[0036] The master update unit 102c updates the product master. Here, the master update unit 102c may update the unit weight threshold set in the product master based on the product master and actual order data. Furthermore, the master update unit 102c may update the product master based on the product master and actual order data, using the difference between the unit weight set in the product master and an average value obtained by dividing the unit weight by the cumulative order quantity and cumulative order weight set in the monthly actual order data as the unit weight threshold.

[0037] [3. Specific Examples] A specific example of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0038] [About weight management processing] An example of the approximate weight management process in this embodiment will now be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process of the approximate weight management device 100 in this embodiment.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 4, when the user sets order input data including the order quantity of the product and the sales price on the order input screen via the input device 112, the order acquisition unit 102a acquires order detail data that sets the order quantity of the product and the sales amount at the time of order based on the order input data (step SA-1).

[0040] Then, the delivery request acquisition unit 102b acquires delivery request data that sets the ordered quantity of the product, the approximate weight of the product at the time of delivery, the minus approximately weight threshold, and the plus approximately weight threshold based on the product master and order detail data stored in the product management database 106a (step SA-2).

[0041] Then, when the user sets an instruction to output the approximate weight on the order input screen via the input device 112, the delivery request acquisition unit 102b prints out, via the output device 114, delivery request data that includes the ordered quantity of the product, the approximate weight of the product at the time of delivery, the minus approximate weight threshold, and the plus approximate weight threshold based on the delivery request data (step SA-3).

[0042] Then, when the user sets the actual weight of the product at the time of loading via the input device 112, the order acquisition unit 102a acquires loading detail data that sets the actual weight of the product and the sales amount at the time of loading, and updates the order performance data stored in the product management database 106a based on the loading detail data, and the master update unit 102c updates the unit weight threshold set in the product master stored in the product management database 106a based on the product master stored in the product management database 106a and the order performance data (step SA-4), and terminates the processing.

[0043] An example of the approximate weight management process in this embodiment will now be described with reference to Fig. 3 and Fig. 5 to Fig. 7. Fig. 5 to Fig. 7 are diagrams showing an example of the approximate weight management process in this embodiment.

[0044] As shown in Figure 5, in this embodiment, when the product code, quantity, and unit sales price are set on the order input screen and the approximate weight check box is checked, the approximate weight and threshold value are automatically displayed from the product master shown in Figure 3, the sales amount at the time of order is automatically displayed as "approximate weight x unit sales price," and order detail data is created.

[0045] As shown in Figure 6, in this embodiment, the approximate weight check box on the order details screen is checked based on the order details data, so a delivery request form is issued with the approximate weight and threshold printed on it.

[0046] As shown in Figure 7, in this embodiment, when the actual weight is measured immediately before the product is loaded onto the truck, the measured value is set as the actual weight, and loading detail data is obtained in which the sales amount at the time of loading is set as "actual weight x sales price", and the actual order data is updated.At the time of monthly processing, the threshold update process is performed by comparing (1) the average value obtained by dividing the unit weight by the weight and number of actual orders for the month, with (2) the unit weight registered in the product master.If "{(1) - (2)} ≧ 0", the "+ threshold" in the product master is updated with the value of {(1) - (2)}, and if "{(1) - (2)} < 0", the "- threshold" in the product master is updated with the value of |(1) - (2)|. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, when collecting actual orders for product A (order numbers = JU0001 and JU0003), (1) the sum of actual order weights / the sum of actual order quantities: (620+60) / (10+1)=61.8, and (2) the unit weight in the product master: 50, so "61.8-50=11.8", and therefore the "+threshold" is updated to the value of {(1)-(2)}: 11.8. When collecting actual orders for product B (order numbers = JU0002 and JU0004), (1) the sum of actual order weights / the sum of actual order quantities: (340+11) / (20+1)=16.7, and (2) the unit weight in the product master: 20, so "16.7-20=-3.3", and therefore the "-threshold" is updated to the value of |(1)-(2)|: 3.3.

[0047] [4. 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] Furthermore, this embodiment can contribute to strengthening control and governance, which can contribute to the achievement of Goal 16 of the SDGs.

[0050] 5. 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] Furthermore, with regard to the weight management device 100, the components shown in the figures are functional concepts, and do not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown in the figures.

[0054] For example, all or any part of the processing functions of the weight management device 100, particularly the processing functions performed by the control unit 102, may be implemented by a CPU and a program interpreted and executed by the CPU, or may be implemented as hardware using wired logic. The program is recorded on a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium containing programmed instructions for causing an information processing device to execute the processes described in this embodiment, and is mechanically read by the weight management device 100 as needed. That is, a computer program for providing instructions to the CPU in cooperation with the OS and performing various processes is recorded in a storage unit such as a ROM or HDD (Hard Disk Drive). This computer program is executed by being loaded into RAM, and cooperates with the CPU to form the control unit.

[0055] This computer program may also be stored in an application program server connected to the weight management device 100 via any network, and all or part of it may be downloaded as needed.

[0056] Furthermore, the program 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.

[0057] 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 configuration and reading procedure for reading a recording medium in each device shown in this embodiment, as well as the installation procedure after reading, can use well-known configurations and procedures.

[0058] The various databases stored in the memory unit 106 are storage means such as memory devices such as RAM and ROM, fixed disk devices such as hard disks, flexible disks, and optical disks, and store various programs, tables, databases, and web page files used for various processes and providing websites.

[0059] The weight management device 100 may be configured as an information processing device such as a known personal computer or workstation, or may be configured as the information processing device to which any peripheral device is connected. The weight management device 100 may also be realized by installing software (including programs, data, etc.) that causes the device to perform the processes described in this embodiment.

[0060] 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 depending on 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]

[0061] The present invention is useful in industries where heavy goods are traded, such as the metal industry including the steel industry, the lumber industry, the stone industry, or the transportation industry. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 100 approx weight management device 102 Control section 102a Order Acquisition Department 102b Delivery Request Acquisition Department 102c Master Update Section 104 Communication interface unit 106 Storage section 106a Product Management Database 108 Input / Output Interface Section 112 Input Device 114 Output Device 200 servers 300 Network

Claims

1. A weight management device comprising a memory unit and a control unit, The storage unit a product management storage means for storing a product master set by linking the unit weight of the product at the time of product delivery with a unit weight threshold value which is a threshold value for an error in the unit weight; Equipped with The control unit an order acquisition means for acquiring order specification data that sets the order quantity of the product; a delivery request acquisition means for acquiring delivery request data, which includes the order quantity of the product, the approximate weight of the product at the time of delivery, and an approximate weight threshold value that is a threshold value for an error in the approximate weight, based on the product master and the order detail data; A weight management device comprising:

2. The order acquisition means The weight management device of claim 1, characterized in that when order input data including the order quantity of the product is set on the order input screen, the order detail data setting the order quantity of the product is obtained based on the order input data.

3. The order acquisition means The weight management device of claim 2, characterized in that when the order input data including the order quantity and sales price of the product is set on the order input screen, the order detail data setting the order quantity of the product and the sales amount at the time of order is obtained based on the order input data.

4. The order acquisition means The weight management device of claim 3 further comprises, when the actual weight of the product is set at the time of loading, acquiring loading detail data that sets the actual weight of the product and the sales amount at the time of loading.

5. The delivery request acquisition means 2. The weight management device according to claim 1, further comprising: outputting delivery request data in which the ordered quantity of the product is set based on the delivery request data.

6. The delivery request acquisition means The approximate weight management device of claim 5, characterized in that when an approximate weight output instruction is set on the order input screen, the delivery request form data is output in which the order quantity of the product, the approximate weight of the product at the time of delivery, and the approximate weight threshold value are set based on the delivery request data.

7. The unit weight threshold is: a negative unit weight threshold and a positive unit weight threshold; The approximately weight threshold is 7. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a minus about weight threshold and a plus about weight threshold.

8. The product management storage means Furthermore, the order record data including the cumulative order quantity and cumulative order weight is stored. The order acquisition means Furthermore, the order receipt data stored in the product management storage means is updated based on the loading specification data, The control unit a master update means for updating the unit weight threshold set in the product master based on the product master and the order performance data; 5. The weight control device according to claim 4, further comprising:

9. The master update means The weight management device of claim 8, characterized in that the product master is updated based on the product master and the order performance data, using the difference between the average value obtained by dividing the unit weight from the cumulative order quantity and cumulative order weight set in the monthly order performance data and the unit weight set in the product master as the unit weight threshold.

10. An approximate weight management method to be executed by an approximate weight management device having a storage unit and a control unit, The storage unit a product management storage means for storing a product master set by linking the unit weight of the product at the time of product delivery with a unit weight threshold value which is a threshold value for an error in the unit weight; Equipped with Executed in the control unit: an order acquisition step of acquiring order detail data that sets the order quantity of the product; a delivery request acquisition step of acquiring delivery request data based on the product master and the order detail data, the delivery request data including the order quantity of the product, the approximate weight of the product at the time of delivery, and an approximate weight threshold value that is a threshold value for an error in the approximate weight; A weight management method comprising:

11. An approximate weight management program to be executed by an approximate weight management device having a storage unit and a control unit, The storage unit a product management storage means for storing a product master set by linking the unit weight of the product at the time of product delivery with a unit weight threshold value which is a threshold value for an error in the unit weight; Equipped with In the control unit, an order acquisition step of acquiring order detail data that sets the order quantity of the product; a delivery request acquisition step of acquiring delivery request data based on the product master and the order detail data, the delivery request data including the order quantity of the product, the approximate weight of the product at the time of delivery, and an approximate weight threshold value that is a threshold value for an error in the approximate weight; About weight management program for running.

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