Business support device, business support method, and business support program

Abstract

To reduce input errors and workload for staff in the transfer process. [Solution] The transfer journal entry data creation unit creates transfer journal entry data by classifying the production number classification, which is a classification of production number categories indicating the purpose of issuing production numbers, the cost items, and the cost aggregate data, which are associated with each production number, into either a transfer of product order units or an expense transfer based on the work-in-progress cost transfer corresponding to the production number classification. The output control unit outputs the created transfer journal entry data to the output device. This reduces input errors and workload for personnel in the transfer process.

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a production number-based individual cost management device that acquires production number-based item-by-item cost aggregation data in which a production number, an item, and a work-in-process cost or a product transfer cost are associated and set based on a production number master and journal entry detail data.

[0003] This production number-based individual cost management device manages journal entry data that holds a debit account and a debit amount, and a credit account and a credit amount in each record, and also holds associated data such as a voucher number and department data in the same record, as well as cost data that holds cost amounts by production number and item. By master-managing items such as material costs, labor costs, or expenses, it processes cost calculations and performs cost management for various transaction data. As a result, the journal entry data registered at the time of various transactions such as daily purchases, transfers, and expense occurrences can be converted into production number-based cost data.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, conventionally, when performing transfer processing, the person in charge has to distinguish between transfers in product order units (hereinafter also referred to as project units) and expense transfers, which not only easily leads to input errors but also poses a burden on the person in charge.

[0006] This invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a business support device, a business support method, and a business support program that enable a reduction in input errors and workload for personnel in transfer processing. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the objectives, the business support device according to the present invention comprises: a production number classification classification which is a classification of production number classifications indicating the purpose of issuing production numbers; a production number cost summary data in which cost items and costs are associated for each production number; a transfer journal entry data creation unit which journalizes either a transfer of product order units or an expense transfer based on work-in-progress cost transfers corresponding to the production number classification classification and creates transfer journal entry data; and an output control unit which outputs the created transfer journal entry data to an output device.

[0008] Furthermore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the objectives, the business support method according to the present invention includes a transfer journal entry data creation step, which creates transfer journal entry data by classifying a production number classification, which is a classification of production number classifications that indicates the purpose of issuing production numbers, cost items, and production number cost aggregation data, which is associated with each production number, into either a transfer of product order units or an expense transfer based on the work-in-progress cost transfer corresponding to the production number classification, and output control step, which outputs the created transfer journal entry data to an output device.

[0009] Furthermore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the objectives, the business support program according to the present invention makes the computer function as a transfer journal entry data creation unit that creates transfer journal entry data by classifying the production number classification, which is a classification of production number classifications that indicates the purpose of issuing production numbers, cost items, and cost aggregate data which are associated for each production number, into either a transfer of product order units or an expense transfer based on the work-in-progress cost transfer corresponding to the production number classification, and output control unit that outputs the created transfer journal entry data to an output device. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] This invention can reduce input errors and workload for personnel in transfer processing. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a business support device according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows an example of a part number master table. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows an example of a production number classification master table. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows an example of production number management data stored in the production number management data storage unit. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows an example of production order data stored in the production order data storage unit. [Figure 6] Figure 6 shows an example of purchase ledger data stored in the ledger data storage unit. [Figure 7] Figure 7 shows an example of outbound ledger data stored in the ledger data storage unit. [Figure 8] Figure 8 shows an example of production number cost aggregation data stored in the production number cost aggregation data storage unit. [Figure 9] Figure 9 shows an example of a transfer table stored in the transfer table storage unit. [Figure 10] Figure 10 shows an example of a summary table output from project cost ledger data stored in the project cost ledger data storage unit. [Figure 11] Figure 11 shows an example of a journal entry output from expense data stored in the expense data storage unit. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] The following describes in detail, with reference to the drawings, a business support device that is an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0013] [overview] Product cost management requires issuing a production number for each order unit of the product and managing the cost individually for each production number. Also, in the individual cost management for each production number, the cost that is finally transferred to expenses is managed as an expense production number. However, for the cost required to handle troubles and claims that occur after product delivery, it is necessary to manage it linked to each product order (i.e., each project) and finally transfer it to expenses. On the other hand, for costs such as R & D expenses that are not directly related to product orders (i.e., projects), it is necessary to transfer the work-in-process cost, and it is also necessary to transfer all the remaining work-in-process costs to expenses at the end of the month.

[0014] Therefore, when performing transfer processing, it is necessary for the person in charge to distinguish between transfers at the product order unit (so-called project unit) and expense transfers. There was a problem that not only was it easy for input errors to occur due to the person in charge's judgment errors, but it also became a burden on the person in charge.

[0015] Therefore, in this embodiment, by discriminating the type of transfer based on the classification category of the production number, the transfer processing at the product order unit (project unit) and the expense transfer processing are automatically performed. As a result, the transfer destination is switched according to the production number classification category, and the transfer of the cost occurring in the expense production number is performed, aiming to reduce input errors and work burdens of the person in charge in the transfer processing.

[0016] [Configuration] (Hardware Configuration) Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the business support device 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in this Figure 1, the business support device 1 of the embodiment includes a storage unit 2, a control unit 3, a communication interface unit 4, and an input / output interface unit 5.

[0017] The input / output interface unit 5 is connected to an input device 6 and an output device 7. The output device 7 may be a display unit such as a monitor device (including a home television), a printing device, or a speaker device. The input device 6 may be a keyboard device, a mouse device, a microphone device, or a monitor device that works in conjunction with a mouse device to provide a pointing device function.

[0018] The communication interface unit 4 is connected to a network such as a wide-area network like the Internet or a private network like a LAN (Local Area Network).

[0019] For the memory unit 2, a storage device such as ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), or SSD (Solid State Drive) can be used. The memory unit 2 stores a business support program that can reduce input errors and workload for the person in charge during the transfer process.

[0020] Furthermore, this memory unit 2 is equipped with the following memory areas: part number master table 20, production number classification master table 21, production number management data storage unit 22, production number arrangement data storage unit 23, ledger data storage unit 24, production number cost aggregation data storage unit 25, transfer table storage unit 26, project (PJ) cost ledger data storage unit 27, expense data storage unit 28, and file storage unit 29.

[0021] The part number master table 20 stores information for managing the cost items of the items to which a part number has been issued. The items to which a part number has been issued include, for example, goods such as products, components, or materials, and services such as work performed in handling customer claims. The names of the items to which a part number has been issued are the names of the goods and services. The names of the items to which a part number has been issued are the same as the "order details" in the part number order data described later. The cost items vary depending on the industry, but include, for example, material costs, outsourcing costs, manufacturing costs, labor costs, and expenses.

[0022] Figure 2 shows an example of a part number master table 20. As shown in Figure 2, the part number master table 20 stores cost items corresponding to the "part number name," which is the name of the item to which the production number was issued. In the example in Figure 2, the part number master table 20 stores "claim work," which is the service name, and "part A," which is the item name, as part numbers, and "material cost" is stored as the cost item for the item "part A," etc.

[0023] The production number classification master table 21 stores information for managing the purpose of issuing production numbers (so-called production number classifications), the use of production number classifications, the type of production number, the method of issuing production numbers, and the work-in-progress cost transfer (hereinafter also referred to as the work-in-progress cost transfer destination) associated with each identifier. The production number classification master table 21 is one form of production number classification data created by the production number classification data creation unit 32, which will be described later, and is stored in the storage unit 2. Here, the production number classification data is stored in a table format, but is not limited to this format.

[0024] Figure 3 shows an example of the production number classification master table 21. As shown in Figure 3, the production number classification master table 21 stores the production number classification, the purpose of the production number classification, the type of production number, the production number issuance method (so-called production number issuance method), and the work-in-progress cost transfer (so-called work-in-progress cost transfer destination) associated with each identifier (No.). For example, the purpose of the production number classification is divided into order-made production, advance production, and expense production numbers.

[0025] The production number classifications No. 7 to 13 in Figure 3 are categorized as expense production numbers. Among these expense production number classifications, No. 7, "Trouble Claim Production Number," and No. 10, "Product Development Cost Production Number," are managed as project production numbers, indicating that the transfer process is carried out on a product order unit (project unit). Therefore, the transfer destination for their work-in-progress costs is project transfer. On the other hand, production number classifications other than No. 7 and No. 13 are not related to product orders (projects), so they are managed as inventory production numbers, and the transfer destination for their work-in-progress costs is other account (expense) transfer.

[0026] The production number management data storage unit 22 stores production number management data, which includes basic information about production numbers. The production number management data includes basic information such as the name of the object to which the production number was issued and the production number classification category associated with each production number. Furthermore, if the purpose of the production number classification corresponding to the production number classification category of the production number is an expense production number and the type of production number is a project production number, the project number issued per product order is associated with the production number.

[0027] The serial number classification is a classification based on the purpose for which the serial number is issued, and is represented by an identifier and the serial number classification associated with that identifier. The serial number management data is created by the serial number management data creation unit 33, which will be described later, and stored in the serial number management data storage unit 22.

[0028] Figure 4 shows an example of production number management data stored in the production number management data storage unit 22. As shown in Figure 4, the production number management data storage unit 22 stores production number management data associated with each production number, including the case name, production number classification, and project number. Here, "case name" in Figure 4 is the name of the subject to which the production number was issued. Also, "production number classification" in Figure 4 is represented, for example, by an identifier (here, No.) transferred from the production number classification master table 21 and the production number classification associated with that identifier. Note that the identifier is not limited to numbers, but may also be, for example, an alphabet, hiragana, or katakana, or a combination thereof.

[0029] The production order data storage unit 23 stores information for managing the arrangement details and costs incurred for each production order. The production order data associates the arrangement category, arrangement details, arrangement quantity, unit price, and cost calculated from the arrangement quantity and unit price for each production order. This data is created by the production order data creation unit 34 (described later) and stored in the production order data storage unit 23. If multiple arrangements are made for a single production order, the production order data is stored in the production order data storage unit 23, with all arrangements associated for each production order.

[0030] Figure 5 shows an example of production order data stored in the production order data storage unit 23. As shown in Figure 5, the production order data storage unit 23 stores three pieces of order data associated with each production order S0001. For example, for production order S0001, three production order categories—manufacturing instruction, order, and stock retrieval—are associated with each category, along with the corresponding part number name, quantity, unit price, and amount. In the example in Figure 5, the production order category is the order category, the part number name is the order content, the quantity is the order quantity, and the amount is the cost.

[0031] The ledger data storage unit 24 stores information for managing whether, when the ordered item is an item, the item was procured by an external supplier or issued from inventory. The ledger data includes purchase ledger data and issue ledger data, and is created by the ledger data creation unit 35 (described later) and stored in the ledger data storage unit 24.

[0032] Figure 6 shows an example of purchase ledger data stored in the ledger data storage unit 24. As shown in Figure 6, the ledger data storage unit 24 stores purchase ledger data associated with each production number, including purchase category, product name, quantity, unit price, and amount.

[0033] Figure 7 shows an example of outbound ledger data stored in the ledger data storage unit 24. As shown in Figure 7, the ledger data storage unit 24 stores outbound ledger data associated with each production number, including the outbound category, product name, quantity, unit price, and amount. The product name, quantity, unit price, and amount in Figures 6 and 7 are the same as in the example in Figure 5.

[0034] The production number cost summary data storage unit 25 stores information for managing the costs aggregated for each production number. The production number cost summary data associates the target name to which the production number was issued, the production number classification, the cost item corresponding to the order details, and the cost for each production number. This data is created by the production number cost summary data creation unit 36 ​​(described later) using the transfer table (described later) and stored in the production number cost summary data storage unit 25.

[0035] Figure 8 shows an example of production number cost summary data stored in the production number cost summary data storage unit 25. As shown in Figure 8, the production number cost summary data is associated with each production number, including the project name, production number classification, cost item, and amount. The project name and amount are the same as in the example in Figure 5.

[0036] The transfer table storage unit 26 stores the transfer destination item, the transfer source table, and the transfer source item in association. Since the above production number cost summary data is created using the transfer table, the transfer destination is the production number cost summary data.

[0037] Figure 9 shows an example of a transfer table stored in the transfer table storage unit 26. As shown in Figure 9, the items "Production Number," "Project Name," and "Production Number Classification" of the transfer destination "Production Number Cost Summary Data" are transferred from the items "Production Number," "Project Name," and "Production Number Classification" of the transfer source table "Production Number Management Data," respectively.

[0038] Furthermore, the "Cost Item" field in the "Production Number Cost Summary Data" (the destination) is transferred from the "Cost Item" field in the "Product Number Master" table (the source). Additionally, the "Amount" field in the "Production Number Cost Summary Data" (the destination) is the sum of the "Amount" for each "Production Number" and "Cost Item" field in the "Purchase Data" and "Outbound Data" (the source).

[0039] The project cost ledger data storage unit 27 stores project cost ledger data, which is one of the transfer journal entries where costs are aggregated for each production number and cost item, based on the work-in-progress cost transfer (so-called transfer destination of work-in-progress costs) corresponding to the production number classification, and is associated with each production number. The project cost ledger data is created by the transfer journal entry data creation unit 37 and stored in the project cost ledger data storage unit 27.

[0040] Figure 10 shows an example of a cost summary table output from project cost ledger data stored in the project cost ledger data storage unit 27. As shown in Figure 10, the project cost ledger data storage unit 27 stores project cost ledger data in which production number cost summary data (see Figure 8) is journalized for transfers to product order units, and costs are aggregated for each production number and cost item. In the example in Figure 10, the cost item is material costs.

[0041] The expense data storage unit 28 stores expense data, which is one of the transfer journal entries where costs are aggregated for each production number and cost item, based on the work-in-progress cost transfer (so-called transfer destination of work-in-progress costs) corresponding to the production number classification, and is associated with each production number. The expense data is created by the transfer journal entry data creation unit 37 and stored in the expense data storage unit 28.

[0042] Figure 11 shows an example of a journal entry output from expense data stored in the expense data storage unit 28. As shown in Figure 11, the expense data storage unit 28 stores expense data that has been journalized as expense transfers and whose costs have been aggregated for each production number and cost item. Similar to the example in Figure 10, the cost item is material costs.

[0043] The file storage unit 29 stores file data for creating cost summary reports and journal entries.

[0044] (Functional configuration of business support equipment) Next, the control unit 3 executes the business support program stored in the memory unit 2, and functions as an acquisition unit 31, a production number classification data creation unit 32, a production number management data creation unit 33, a production number arrangement data creation unit 34, a general ledger data creation unit 35, a production number cost aggregation data creation unit 36, a transfer journal entry data creation unit 37, and an output control unit 38, as shown in Figure 1.

[0045] In this example, the acquisition unit 31 to the output control unit 38 are described as being implemented in software based on a business support program, but all or part of the acquisition unit 31 to the output control unit 38 may be implemented in hardware. In either case, the same effects as described later can be obtained.

[0046] The acquisition unit 31 acquires instructions entered into the input device 6. These instructions include, for example, instructions for registering part numbers, creating or updating production number classification data, issuing production numbers, inputting instructions for ordering production numbers, inputting instructions for purchasing or issuing ordered items (goods), cost calculation instructions, instructions for executing monthly carry-forward processing, data selection instructions, and file output instructions.

[0047] The serial number classification data creation unit 32 creates or updates manufacturing classification data based on the creation or update instructions for the serial number classification data (for example, the serial number classification master table in Figure 3) acquired by the acquisition unit 31. The serial number classification data creation unit 32 stores the serial number classification data in the storage unit 2. Here, the serial number classification data is stored in the storage unit 2 in table format, but is not limited to table format. The serial number classification data may be stored in the storage unit 2 in advance, and may be updated as appropriate according to the user's purpose.

[0048] The serial number management data creation unit 33 creates serial number management data based on the serial number issuance instructions acquired by the acquisition unit 31 and stores it in the serial number management data storage unit 22. Specifically, the serial number management data creation unit 33 creates serial number management data (see Figure 4) by associating the target name to which the serial number was issued with the serial number classification category for each serial number, based on the serial number classification data (for example, the serial number classification master table 21 in Figures 1 and 3).

[0049] Furthermore, if the purpose of the production number classification corresponding to a production number classification category of a production number is an expense production number and the type of production number is a project production number (see Figure 3), the production number management data creation unit 33 creates production number management data by associating the project number (see Figure 4), which is issued on a per-product order (so-called project) basis, with the production number. The production number management data creation unit 33 stores the created production number management data in the storage unit 2.

[0050] The production number order data creation unit 34 creates production number order data (see Figure 5) by associating the order category, order details, order quantity, unit price, and cost for each production number, based on the order input instructions for the production number acquired by the acquisition unit 31, and stores it in the production number order data storage unit 23. As shown in Figure 5, if multiple orders are made for a single production number, the production number order data is stored in the production number order data storage unit 23, associating multiple orders for each production number.

[0051] The ledger data creation unit 35 creates purchase ledger data (see Figure 6) or shipment ledger data (see Figure 7) based on the input instructions for purchase or shipment of the arranged goods acquired by the acquisition unit 31, and stores it in the ledger data storage unit 24. The ledger data includes purchase ledger data and shipment ledger data.

[0052] The production number cost summary data creation unit 36, based on the cost summary instructions acquired by the acquisition unit 31, associates the target name for which the production number was issued, the production number classification, the cost item corresponding to the order details, and the cost for each production number, and creates production number cost summary data (see Figure 8), which is then stored in the production number cost summary data storage unit 25. As described above, the production number cost summary data is created using a transfer table (see Figure 9). Since the transfer table has been described above, its explanation is omitted here.

[0053] The transfer journal entry data creation unit 37, based on the execution instructions for the monthly carry-forward processing acquired by the acquisition unit 31, journalizes the production number cost summary data (see Figure 8) into either a transfer to a product order unit or an expense transfer, based on the work-in-progress cost transfer corresponding to the production number classification (i.e., the transfer destination of the work-in-progress cost), and creates transfer journal entry data. The transfer journal entry data summarizes costs for each production number and cost item.

[0054] For example, the transfer journal entry data creation unit 37 journalizes the production number cost summary data into transfers for each product order (so-called project) based on the work-in-progress cost transfer (see Figure 2) corresponding to the production number classification, and creates project cost ledger data (see Figure 10), which is one of the transfer journal entry data. The project cost ledger data is stored in the project cost ledger data storage unit 27. Also, for example, the transfer journal entry data creation unit 37 journalizes the production number cost summary data into expense transfers based on the work-in-progress cost transfers corresponding to the production number classification, and creates expense data (see Figure 11), which is one of the transfer journal entry data. The expense data is stored in the expense data storage unit 28.

[0055] The output control unit 38 outputs the transfer journal entry data (see Figures 10 and 11) created by the transfer journal entry data creation unit 37 to the output device 7. Furthermore, when the output control unit 38 receives an instruction to select one of the various data stored in the storage unit 2, it outputs the selected data to the output device 7. Additionally, when the output control unit 38 receives an instruction to output a desired file, it outputs the file to the output device 7.

[0056] The output file may be, for example, the project cost summary table shown in Figure 10, or the journal entry sheet shown in Figure 11. Alternatively, for example, when the acquisition unit 31 acquires a part number registration instruction, the output control unit 38 may output the part number master table 20 to the output device 7 and save the information entered by the input device 6 to the part number master table 20.

[0057] The output device 7 can be a display device, a printing device, or a speaker device. The output control unit 38 converts the various data stored in the storage unit 2 into display information, print information, or audio information and supplies it to each device to obtain display output, print output, or audio output corresponding to the various data. Alternatively, the output device 7 may be the storage unit 2, an external storage device, or a server device on a network.

[0058] [Operation] Next, the operation of the business support device 1 according to the embodiment will be described. The business support device 1 reads basic information such as the pre-registered part number master table 20 and the production number classification master table 21 from the storage unit 2 and performs input processing such as production number management data, production number arrangement data, purchase and shipment. Based on this basic information and input data, the business support device 1 creates production number cost summary data and creates transfer journal entry data based on the production number classification classification of the production number cost summary data.

[0059] (Basic information registration process) First, let's explain the process of registering basic information. For example, the person in charge registers the items for which a serial number can be issued and their cost items in the part number master table 20 (see Figure 2). For example, as shown in Figure 2, if the name of the item for which a serial number can be issued (in this case, the part number) is a claim operation, the person in charge does not register a cost item, and instead registers "material cost" as the cost item for components A, B, C, and D.

[0060] The basic information registration process includes, for example, registering product names and their cost items in the product code master table 20 (see Figure 2), but is not limited to this example.

[0061] (Input operation for production number management data) Next, we will explain the input process for production number management data. For example, as shown in Figure 4, when issuing a production number, the person in charge inputs the name of the item to which the production number is issued (the project name in Figure 4) and the production number classification (this is called basic information).

[0062] Thus, when basic information for a production number is entered, the production number management data creation unit 33 may output a notification to the output control unit 38 prompting the input of a project number if the purpose of the production number classification corresponding to the production number classification of the production number is an expense production number and the type of production number is a project production number.

[0063] For example, notifications may be made via text and / or audio, or the input field for the project number in the production number management data may be highlighted. When an employee is inputting a project number, they may directly input the project number, or, for example, a reference button may be displayed in the project number input field, and when the employee clicks the reference button, a selection of product types (e.g., types of equipment such as refrigeration equipment and air conditioning equipment) may be displayed, followed by a selection of project numbers for the selected product type.

[0064] This makes it easier for the person in charge to enter the project number, thus reducing their workload.

[0065] (Input operation for production order data) Next, we will explain the input process for production order data. For example, as shown in Figure 5, when an employee places an order for a product (product name in Figure 5), they input the order category and the order quantity. The unit price may be registered in the product master table, for example. In this case, the product master table is used as the source data, and the unit price data for the product name is transferred to the unit price field. The amount is the cost calculated from the order quantity and unit price, as described above. This allows employees to easily create production order data, thereby reducing their workload.

[0066] (Input process for purchases and shipments) Next, we will explain the input process for determining whether the ordered items are to be purchased or shipped. For example, as shown in Figure 6, when an employee places an order for the ordered items (part number in Figure 6), if the items to be ordered are to be ordered, they will enter that information in the purchase category.

[0067] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 7, when issuing goods from inventory for the ordered items (product names in Figure 7), this should be entered in the "Issuance Category." Figures 6 and 7 are merely examples and are not limited to these examples. For example, the "Purchase Category" and "Issuance Category" columns could be set up in a single table. In this case, the person in charge can input purchases and issuances by checking the appropriate category. This makes it easier for the person in charge to input purchases and issuances, thereby reducing their workload.

[0068] (Creation of production number cost summary data) Next, we will explain the operation of creating production number cost summary data. For example, when an employee inputs a cost summary instruction via the input device 6, the production number cost summary data creation unit 36 ​​associates the cost items corresponding to the production number issuance target name (project name in Figure 8), the production number classification, and the production number arrangement details (product number name in Figures 6 and 8), along with the cost (amount in Figure 8), for each production number, and creates production number cost summary data (see Figure 8).

[0069] As described above, the production number cost summary data creation unit 36 ​​uses a transfer table (see Figure 9) to transfer data from the source data items to the destination data items, thereby creating production number cost summary data. This allows the person in charge to easily obtain production number cost summary data simply by entering cost summary instructions, thus reducing the workload of the person in charge. In addition, since data is transferred using a transfer table, input errors can be reduced.

[0070] (Creation of transfer journal entry data) Next, the transfer journal entry operation will be explained. For example, when an employee inputs an instruction to execute the monthly carry-forward process via the input device 6, the transfer journal entry data creation unit 37 takes the production number cost summary data (see Figure 8) and, based on the work-in-progress cost transfer corresponding to the production number classification (the so-called transfer destination of work-in-progress costs), it journalizes either a transfer to a product order unit or an expense transfer, and creates transfer journal entry data.

[0071] As described above, the transfer journal entry data aggregates costs for each production number and cost item. For example, as shown in Figure 10, the transfer journal entry data creation unit 37 journalizes the production number cost aggregation data into transfers for each product order (so-called project) based on the work-in-progress cost transfer (see Figure 2) corresponding to the production number classification, and creates project cost ledger data, which is one of the transfer journal entry data.

[0072] Next, the transfer journal entry data creation unit 37 saves the created project cost ledger data to the project cost ledger data storage unit 27. Also, for example, as shown in Figure 11, the transfer journal entry data creation unit 37 journalizes the production number cost summary data into expense transfers based on the work-in-progress cost transfers corresponding to the production number classification, and creates expense data, which is one of the transfer journal entry data.

[0073] Next, the transfer journal entry data creation unit 37 saves the created expense data to the expense data storage unit 28. This allows the person in charge to easily perform transfers of product order units and expense transfers simply by inputting an execution instruction for the monthly carry-forward process, thereby reducing the workload of the person in charge. In addition, since the person in charge does not need to distinguish between transfers of product order units and expense transfers when performing the transfer process, input errors by the person in charge can be reduced.

[0074] (Data output control operation) Next, the data output control operation will be explained. Once the above transfer journal entry operation is completed, the output control unit 38 outputs the created transfer journal entry data to the output device 7. As described above, the transfer journal entry data that has been journalized for transfers of product order units (so-called project cost ledger data) and the expense data that has been journalized for expense transfers are output.

[0075] At this time, when the person in charge inputs an instruction to output data to a file via the input device 6, the output control unit 38 reads the file stored in the file storage unit 29 and prints the project cost summary sheet (see Figure 10) and the journal entry sheet (see Figure 11) via the output device 7 based on the transfer journal entry data described above.

[0076] Furthermore, the files may be output not only as printouts, but also converted to PDF (Portable Document Format) files. Additionally, the transfer journal entry data creation unit 37 may save the project cost summary and journal entry files output via the output device 7 to the file storage unit 29. This allows the person in charge to easily output the transfer journal entry data, thereby reducing their workload.

[0077] [Effects of the embodiment] As is clear from the above description, the business support device 1 according to the embodiment can reduce input errors and workload for the person in charge during transfer processing.

[0078] Furthermore, according to the business support device 1 of the embodiment, expense production numbers are provided as an application for production number classification in the production number classification master table 21, and the work-in-progress cost transfers for production number classifications classified as expense production numbers are further divided into transfers by product order unit (project unit) and expense transfers, thereby enabling automatic switching of the transfer destination depending on the production number classification.

[0079] Furthermore, according to the business support device 1 of this embodiment, the person in charge no longer needs to distinguish between transfers during the transfer process, which not only reduces input errors due to the person in charge's judgment errors but also reduces the burden on the person in charge.

[0080] Furthermore, according to the business support device 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to transfer product orders on a per-project basis. Therefore, even if problems such as complaints occur after product delivery, costs can be aggregated on a per-project basis, which helps to improve the efficiency of operations.

[0081] Furthermore, according to the business support device 1 of this embodiment, transfer journal entry data can be output as a file via the output device 7, thereby improving convenience and reducing the workload on the person in charge.

[0082] [Contribution to the United Nations-led Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)] This invention can contribute to improving operational efficiency and promoting appropriate management decisions by companies, and therefore can contribute to SDGs Goals 8 and 9.

[0083] Furthermore, this invention can contribute to reducing waste and promoting paperless and electronic processes, thereby contributing to SDGs Goals 12, 13, and 15.

[0084] Furthermore, this invention can contribute to strengthening control and governance, and therefore can contribute to achieving the 16th goal of the SDGs.

[0085] [Other embodiments] The present invention can be implemented in various different forms within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims, even in embodiments other than those described above.

[0086] For example, among the processes described in the embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically may be performed manually. Alternatively, all or part of the processes described as being performed manually may be performed automatically by known methods or the like.

[0087] Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the processing procedures, control procedures, specific names, registration data for each process, information including parameters such as search conditions, screen examples, and database configuration shown in the specification or drawings can be arbitrarily changed.

[0088] Furthermore, with respect to the business support device 1, each component shown in the diagram is a functional concept and does not necessarily have to have the physical configuration shown. For example, the processing functions of the business support device 1, particularly the processing functions performed by the control unit 3, may be implemented in whole or in any part by a program interpreted and executed by the control unit 3 (CPU: Central Processing Unit), or by hardware using wired logic.

[0089] The program is recorded on a non-temporary, computer-readable recording medium containing programmed instructions for the information processing device to execute the processes described in the embodiment, and is mechanically read by the business support device 1 as needed. In other words, the storage unit 2, such as ROM or HDD, records a computer program that works in cooperation with the OS (Operating System) to give instructions to the control unit 3 (CPU) and perform various processes. This computer program is loaded into RAM, unpacked, and executed by the control unit 3 as appropriate.

[0090] Furthermore, the business support program for this business support device 1 may be stored on another server device connected to the business support device 1 via any network, and all or part of it may be downloaded and executed as needed.

[0091] Furthermore, the business support program for executing the processes described in the embodiment may be stored on a non-temporary computer-readable recording medium, or it may be configured as a program product.

[0092] Here, any "portable physical medium" can be used as the "recording medium," such as memory cards, USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, SD (Secure Digital) cards, flexible disks, magneto-optical disks, ROMs, EPROMs (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), EEPROMs (Registered Trademark) (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory), CD-ROMs (Compact Disk Read Only Memory), MOs (Magneto-Optical Disks), DVDs (Digital Versatile Disks), and Blu-ray (Registered Trademark) Discs.

[0093] Furthermore, "program" refers to a data processing method written in any language or writing method, regardless of whether it is source code or binary code.

[0094] Furthermore, the term "program" is not necessarily limited to a single, monolithic entity, but also includes those that are distributed as multiple modules or libraries, and those that work in cooperation with other programs, such as an operating system, to achieve their functions.

[0095] Furthermore, for the specific configuration, reading procedure, and post-reading installation procedure for the business support device 1 of the embodiment, well-known configurations or procedures can be used.

[0096] The storage unit 2 is a storage means such as memory devices like RAM and ROM, fixed disk devices like hard disks, flexible disks, and optical disks, and stores various programs, tables, databases, and web page files used for various processing or website provision.

[0097] Furthermore, the business support device 1 may be composed of a known personal computer device or an information processing device such as a workstation, or it may be composed of an information processing device to which any peripheral devices are connected. In addition, the information processing device may be implemented by implementing software (including programs or data, etc.) that realizes the processing described in the embodiment.

[0098] Furthermore, the specific forms of distribution and integration of the devices are not limited to those shown in the figures, and all or part of them can be configured by functionally or physically distributing or integrating them in any unit according to various additions or functional loads. In other words, the embodiments described above can be selectively implemented by arbitrarily combining the embodiments described above. [Industrial applicability]

[0099] The present invention is suitable for application to various industries, such as manufacturing, construction, and service industries, as an example. [Explanation of symbols]

[0100] 1 Business support equipment 2 Storage section 3. Control Unit 4. Communication Interface Section 5 Input / Output Interface Section 6 Input devices 7 Output device 20 Part Number Master Table 21. Production Number Classification Master Table 22 Production number management data storage unit 23 Production number arrangement data storage unit 24 Ledger Data Storage Unit 25 Production number cost aggregation data storage unit 26 Transfer Table Storage Unit 27. Project Cost Ledger Data Storage Unit 28 Expense Data Storage Unit 29 File Storage Unit 31 Acquisition Department 32. Production Number Classification Data Creation Department 33 Production Number Management Data Creation Department 34 Production Number Order Data Creation Department 35 General Ledger Data Creation Department 36. Production Number Cost Data Creation Department 37 Transfer Journal Entry Data Creation Department 38 Output control unit

Claims

1. A transfer journal entry data creation unit creates transfer journal entry data by classifying the production number classification, which is a classification of production number categories indicating the purpose of issuing production numbers, the cost items, and the cost, which are associated with each production number, into either a transfer of product order units or an expense transfer based on the work-in-progress cost transfer corresponding to the production number classification, and creating transfer journal entry data. An output control unit that outputs the created transfer journal entry data to an output device, A business support device equipped with the following features.

2. The system further includes a production number management data creation unit that creates production number management data by associating the name of the production number to be issued, the identifier and the production number classification category represented by the production number classification associated with the identifier, with each production number, based on production number classification data in which the production number classification, the purpose of the production number classification, the type of production number, and the work-in-progress cost transfer are associated for each identifier, The business support device according to claim 1, wherein the production number management data creation unit associates a project number issued per order unit of the product with the production number, if the purpose of the production number classification corresponding to the production number classification category of a single production number is an expense production number and the type of production number is a project production number.

3. A production number order data creation unit creates production number order data by associating the order category, order details, order quantity, unit price, and the cost calculated from the order quantity and unit price for each production number. A production number cost aggregation data creation unit creates production number cost aggregation data by associating the name of the production number to be issued, the production number classification, the cost item corresponding to the order details, and the cost for each production number, The business support device according to claim 2, further comprising:

4. The transfer journal entry data creation unit creates transfer journal entry data by creating a transfer journal entry data by assigning the production number classification, which is a classification of production number categories indicating the purpose of issuing production numbers, cost items, and cost aggregate data, to either a transfer of product order units or an expense transfer, based on the work-in-progress cost transfer corresponding to the production number classification. The output control unit performs an output control step in which it outputs the created transfer journal entry data to an output device, A business support method that has the following characteristics.

5. Computers, A transfer journal entry data creation unit creates transfer journal entry data by classifying the production number classification, which is a classification of production number categories indicating the purpose of issuing production numbers, the cost items, and the cost, which are associated with each production number, into either a transfer of product order units or an expense transfer based on the work-in-progress cost transfer corresponding to the production number classification, and creating transfer journal entry data. Output control unit outputs the created transfer journal entry data to the output device. A business support program designed to function as such.

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