Packaging management device, packaging management method, and packaging management program

Abstract

The objective is to provide a packaging management device, a packaging management method, and a packaging management program that enable inventory management of multiple quantities for the same product and the same packaging unit. [Solution] When inventory of goods is generated, if the number of goods per package and the number of packages are set on the input screen, a lot number is assigned to each package, and detailed data linked to the lot number and the number of goods is registered in the storage unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a packing management device, a packing management method, and a packing management program.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a master in which the loading state and the number of items are registered is preset for each product, and when the ordered quantity of a product is input, the ordered quantity of the product is automatically converted into the loading state in units of the number of items set in the loading state and number of items master.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that inventory of products cannot be managed systemically when there are multiple numbers of items for products of the same product and the same loading state unit.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a packing management device, a packing management method, and a packing management program capable of managing inventory with multiple numbers of items for products of the same product and the same loading state unit.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the objective, the packaging management device according to the present invention is a packaging management device comprising a storage unit and a control unit, wherein the control unit is characterized by comprising a management means that, when inventory of goods arises, assigns a lot number to each package when the number of goods per package and the number of packages are set on the input screen, and registers detailed data linked to the lot number and the number of goods per package in the storage unit.

[0007] Furthermore, in the packaging management device according to the present invention, the storage unit includes a packaging management storage means that stores a product number master linked to the product and whether or not packaging management is required, and the management means, when inventory of the product is generated, is set in the product number master to not require packaging management for the product, and the number of products per package and the number of packages are set on the input screen, assigns a lot number to each package and registers the detailed data linked to the lot number and the number of products in the packaging management storage means.

[0008] Furthermore, in the packaging management device according to the present invention, the packaging management storage means further stores a management master in which the presence or absence of automatic lot numbering is set, and the management means, when the inventory of the product is generated, if the management master is set to have automatic lot numbering, if the product number master is set to not require packaging management for the product, and if the quantity of the product per package and the number of packages are set on the input screen, assigns a lot number to each package and registers the detailed data, which is set by linking the lot number and the quantity, in the packaging management storage means.

[0009] Furthermore, in the packaging management device according to the present invention, the occurrence of inventory is characterized by being at the time of order input for the product, at the time of receipt input, at the time of processing instruction input, and / or at the time of processing input.

[0010] Furthermore, in the packaging management device according to the present invention, the packaging management storage means further stores a packaging quantity master set by linking the product and the number of items per package, and the management means registers the detailed data set by linking the lot number and the number of items per package set in the packaging quantity master when inventory of the product is generated and the product number master is set to require packaging management of the product, in the input screen.

[0011] Furthermore, in the packaging management device according to the present invention, the management master is further characterized in that the use of the automatic numbering of the lot number is set.

[0012] Furthermore, in the packaging management device according to the present invention, the management means is further characterized in that it registers detailed data in the storage unit, which is set by associating the product, the quantity per package, the number of packages, and the number obtained by multiplying the quantity per package by the number of packages.

[0013] Furthermore, the packaging management method according to the present invention is a packaging management method to be executed by a packaging management device comprising a storage unit and a control unit, and is characterized in that, when inventory of goods arises, the control unit performs a management step of assigning a lot number to each package and registering detailed data linked to the lot number and the number of items per package in the storage unit, when the number of items per package and the number of packages per package are set on an input screen.

[0014] Furthermore, the packaging management program according to the present invention is a packaging management program to be executed by a packaging management device comprising a storage unit and a control unit, characterized in that, when inventory of goods is generated, the control unit executes a management step in which, if the number of goods per package and the number of packages are set on the input screen, a lot number is assigned to each package, and detailed data set by linking the lot number and the number of goods per package is registered in the storage unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention, for the same product subject to packaging management, it is possible to automatically generate multiple lot data, with one package representing one lot. Furthermore, according to the present invention, even for the same product and packaging, there may be multiple quantities per package in the case of steel products. By adding new fields for "Quantity" and "Number of Packages" to the registration screen, and allowing users to change the quantity each time they make a change, it is possible to manage inventory with multiple quantities for the same product and packaging unit. Furthermore, according to the present invention, without using a packaging quantity master, by adding new fields for "Quantity" and "Number of Packages" to the registration screen, it is possible to change the quantity and number of packages each time they make a change. Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to significantly reduce the input burden in industries where packaging is fluid. Furthermore, according to the present invention, for the same product subject to packaging management, it is possible to automatically generate multiple lot data, with one package representing one lot. Furthermore, with steel products, it was necessary to manually enter a lot number for each package when inventory was generated (during ordering, procurement, and processing), which was quite time-consuming when the number of packages was enormous. However, with the present invention, a lot number can be automatically assigned to each package, resulting in efficient data entry. For example, if 100 packages of product A, each containing 10 pieces, were manufactured, it was necessary to manually register the lot number for all 100 packages. However, with the present invention, it is possible to assign lot numbers to all 100 packages with the push of a button. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows an example of a conventional packaging and quantity master. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows an example of the packaging management process in this embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows an example of the simplified lot input process in this embodiment. [Figure 4]FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the packing management apparatus in the present embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of master setting in the present embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing of the packing management apparatus in the present embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the packing management process in the present embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the packing management process in the present embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the packing management process in the present embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the packing management process in the present embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the packing management process in the present embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the packing management process in the present embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of master setting in the present embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the packing management process in the present embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the packing management process in the present embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the packing management process in the present embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the packing management process in the present embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the packing management process in the present embodiment. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the packing management process in the present embodiment. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the packing management process in the present embodiment. [Figure 21]Figure 21 shows an example of the packaging management process in this embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0017] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0018] [1. Overview] First, the outline of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 3. Figure 1 is a diagram showing an example of a conventional packaging and quantity master. Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example of packaging management processing in this embodiment. Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of simplified lot input processing in this embodiment.

[0019] In the steel industry, there are different packaging concepts than those of the general public. Previously, when entering data into the system, products with standard packaging and steel products were sometimes entered equally, leading to input errors.

[0020] Here, the difference between general packaging and steel product packaging is that when managing general packaging, the number of items per package is fixed for the same product. However, when managing steel product packaging, even for the same product, it is not possible to determine the number of items per package until it is processed, so the number of items per package is not fixed. However, as shown in Figure 1, in the conventional standard system, the key for the packaging quantity master is "product code > unit code (kg, piece, etc.)". Therefore, every time a new quantity is generated, it was necessary to create a dedicated unit code and register it in the packaging quantity master, and then select the correct packaging unit code from among many packaging units when entering data. Here, as shown in Figure 1, in the conventional packaging quantity master, it was not possible to register the same unit code for multiple quantities, so it was time-consuming to register each quantity and select the correct packaging unit when entering data.

[0021] Furthermore, traditionally, with steel products, lot numbers were assigned to each package unit, labels were attached, and inventory and shipping management was carried out. However, lot data had to be manually entered for each individual package. The reason why it was necessary to assign lot numbers to each package unit is that, since the products are stacked on pallets in package units, they are often visually recognized as a single item in package units. Because the items are large and difficult to distinguish from one another, labels were issued and attached to each package unit, and from then on, employees recognized inventory and carried out their work based on those labels.

[0022] Therefore, as shown in Figure 2, in this embodiment, since the quantity of goods per package may change with each shipment or arrival, the system provides a mechanism that allows inventory management for the same product and the same packaging unit in multiple package units by enabling the registration of changes to the number of items per package and / or the number of packages each time an entry is made.

[0023] Furthermore, this embodiment provides a mechanism that enables the simple registration of lot data through simplified lot input. For example, as shown in Figure 3, in this embodiment, lot data is registered on the details screen with one lot per package. That is, as shown in Figure 3, in this embodiment, if a quantity of 3 pieces per 100 packages is entered, a function is provided to simply create 100 lot data entries. In addition, in this embodiment, for order input, the header screen is used to register the order date, customer data, and warehouse data, the details screen is used to register data such as quantity, unit price, and amount, and the details screen is used to display the lot data for the product.

[0024] [2. Structure] An example of the configuration of the packaging management device 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 4 and 5. Figure 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the packaging management device 100 in this embodiment.

[0025] As shown in Figure 4, the packaging management device 100 is a commercially available desktop personal computer. However, the packaging management device 100 is not limited to stationary information processing devices such as desktop personal computers, but may also be portable information processing devices such as commercially available notebook personal computers, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), smartphones, or tablet personal computers.

[0026] The packaging management device 100 comprises a control unit 102, a communication interface unit 104, a storage unit 106, and an input / output interface unit 108. Each part of the packaging management device 100 is connected to communicate via any communication path.

[0027] The communication interface unit 104 connects the packaging management device 100 to the 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 the function of communicating data with other devices via a communication line. Here, the network 300 has the function of connecting the packaging 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] The input / output interface unit 108 is connected to an input device 112 and an output device 114. The output device 114 can be a monitor (including a touch panel), a speaker, or a printer. The input device 112 can be a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, or a monitor that works in conjunction with a mouse to provide pointing device functionality. In the following, the output device 114 may be referred to as the monitor 114 or printer 114, and the input device 112 may be referred to as the keyboard 112 or mouse 112.

[0029] The storage unit 106 stores various databases, tables, and files. The storage unit 106 also stores computer programs that work in cooperation with the OS (Operating System) to give instructions to the CPU (Central Processing Unit) to perform various processes. The storage unit 106 can be, for example, a memory device such as RAM (Random Access Memory) or 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 packaging management database 106a.

[0030] The packaging management database 106a stores product packaging management data. Here, the packaging management database 106a may also store a product number master that links products with whether or not packaging management is required. The packaging management database 106a may also store a management master that sets whether or not automatic lot numbering is used. Here, the management master may set whether or not automatic lot numbering is used. The packaging management database 106a may also store a packaging quantity master that links products with the number of items per package.

[0031] Now, with reference to Figure 5, an example of the master settings in this embodiment will be described. Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of the master settings in this embodiment.

[0032] As shown in Figure 5, in this embodiment, the packaging management settings include a product number master and a packaging quantity master. In this embodiment, if the "No Packaging Management Required" flag set in the product number master is "0: Packaging management required", the "Quantity" set in the packaging quantity master is used.

[0033] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, in this embodiment, a management master is stored as a lot simplified input setting. Here, the lot number automatic numbering usage distinction set in the management master determines whether or not to use the lot simplified input function, and the lot automatic numbering program set in the management master determines which program (purchasing: order input and / or receiving input, and / or processing: processing instruction input and / or processing input) to use the lot simplified input function.

[0034] Returning to Figure 4, the control unit 102 is a CPU or similar component that comprehensively controls the packaging management device 100. The control unit 102 has internal memory for storing control programs such as the OS, programs that define various processing procedures, and required data, and executes various information processing based on these stored programs. Functionally, the control unit 102 includes a management unit 102a.

[0035] The management unit 102a performs product packaging management and / or packaging management. Here, when product inventory is generated, if the number of products per package and the number of packages are set on the input screen, the management unit 102a may assign a lot number to each package and register detailed data linked to the lot number and the number of products in the packaging management database 106a. Alternatively, when product inventory is generated, if the product number master is set to not require packaging management for the product, and the number of products per package and the number of packages are set on the input screen, the management unit 102a may assign a lot number to each package and register detailed data linked to the lot number and the number of products in the packaging management database 106a.

[0036] Furthermore, when inventory arises for a product, if the management master is set to automatically assign lot numbers, if the product number master is set to not require packaging management for the product, and if the number of items per package and the number of packages are set on the input screen, the management unit 102a may assign a lot number to each package and register detailed data linked to the lot number and the number of items per package in the packaging management database 106a. In addition, inventory may arise when a product order is entered, when a product is received, when a processing instruction is entered, and / or when processing is entered. Furthermore, when inventory arises for a product, if the product number master is set to not require packaging management for the product, and if the number of packages and the lot numbers for that number of packages are set on the input screen, the management unit 102a may register detailed data linked to the lot number and the number of items per package set in the packaging quantity master in the packaging management database 106a. Furthermore, the management unit 102a may register detailed data in the storage unit, linking the product, quantity per package, number of packages, and the quantity obtained by multiplying the quantity per package by the number of packages.

[0037] Furthermore, the management unit 102a may output detail data and / or detailed data. Here, the detail data may include order detail data, purchase order detail data, incoming detail data, purchase detail data, processing instruction issuance detail data, processing instruction receipt detail data, processing issuance detail data, processing receipt detail data, shipping detail data, and / or sales detail data. Furthermore, the detailed data may include order detail data, purchase order detail data, incoming detail data, purchase detail data, processing instruction issuance detail data, processing instruction receipt detail data, processing issuance detail data, processing receipt detail data, shipping detail data, and / or sales detail data.

[0038] [3. Specific examples] A specific example of this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 6 to 21.

[0039] [Packaging management processing] Now, with reference to Figure 6, an example of the packaging management process in this embodiment will be described. Figure 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing of the packaging management device 100 in this embodiment.

[0040] As shown in Figure 6, the management unit 102a determines whether or not inventory has been generated by activating the input screen, etc. (Step SA-1).

[0041] Then, if the management unit 102a determines that inventory has not been generated (Step SA-1: No), it terminates the process.

[0042] On the other hand, if the management unit 102a determines that inventory has been generated (Step SA-1: Yes), it moves the process to Step SA-2.

[0043] Then, the management unit 102a determines whether or not packaging management for the product in question is set as required in the product number master (step SA-2).

[0044] Then, if the management unit 102a determines that packaging management for the product in question is required in the product number master (step SA-2: Yes), it moves the process to step SA-3.

[0045] Then, when the user sets the number of packages and the lot number for that number of packages via the input device 112 on the input screen, the management unit 102a registers detailed data in the packaging management database 106a, linking the lot number and the number of items per package set in the packaging quantity master (step SA-3), and terminates the process.

[0046] On the other hand, if the management unit 102a determines that packaging management for the product in question is not required in the product number master (step SA-2: No), it moves the process to step SA-4.

[0047] Then, the management unit 102a determines whether or not automatic lot numbering is enabled in the management master (step SA-4).

[0048] Then, if the management unit 102a determines that automatic lot numbering is enabled in the management master (step SA-4: Yes), it moves the process to step SA-5.

[0049] Then, when the user sets the number of items per package and the number of shipments via the input device 112 on the input screen, the management unit 102a assigns a lot number to each package, registers the lot number and the set quantity in the package management database 106a (step SA-5), and terminates the process.

[0050] Then, if the management unit 102a determines that automatic lot numbering is not set in the management master (step SA-4: No), it moves the process to step SA-6.

[0051] When the user sets the number of items per package, the number of shipments, and the lot number for each package via the input device 112 on the input screen, the management unit 102a registers the set detailed data, linked to the lot number and the number of items, into the packaging management database 106a (step SA-6), and then terminates the process.

[0052] Here, an example of the packaging management process in this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 5 and 7 to 21. Figures 7 to 12 and 14 to 21 show an example of the packaging management process in this embodiment. Figure 13 shows an example of the master settings in this embodiment.

[0053] [Ordering - Receiving - Procurement] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 5, when the management master is set, as shown in Figure 7, when ordering input does not involve packaging management, the system allows direct input of quantities, taking into account the input of items that are not subject to packaging management, such as services and other items without packaging. Therefore, in this embodiment, to prevent errors in input affecting the calculation results of quantities when entering the number of items per package and the number of packages, the quantity may be locked unless the number of items per package or the number of packages is zero. Also, as shown in Figure 7, in this embodiment, when the "Lot Expansion" button on the details screen is pressed, lot data for the number of packages is automatically created on the breakdown screen, and lot data for the number of packages is registered.

[0054] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8, in this embodiment, when ordering, if packaging management is not enabled and lot simplified input is not performed, the number of items obtained from the packaging quantity master is a fixed value, so the number of items is automatically calculated as "number of packages × number of items". However, as shown in Figure 8, in this embodiment, it is necessary to manually enter the lot number and other details for each package.

[0055] In this embodiment, when receiving data, if package type management is not performed (Figure 9), and if package type management is performed but lot simplified input is not performed (Figure 10), the quantity and lot number are inherited from the order data using the order number and item line number as keys (there are also auxiliary functions for general package types and steel packaging).

[0056] In this embodiment, when inputting purchases, if packaging is not managed (Figure 11), and if packaging is managed but lot simplified input is not performed (Figure 12), the quantity and lot number are inherited from the receiving data using the receiving number and item line number as keys (there are also auxiliary functions for general packaging and packaging from steel).

[0057] [Processing Instructions - Processing Results] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 13, when the management master is set up, as shown in Figure 14, in the processing instruction input, since the operation is based on one lot per package, if multiple packages are specified on the disbursement details screen, multiple lot numbers will be specified on the disbursement breakdown screen. However, since it becomes difficult to transfer the base material data to the product, the system does not support the number of packages issued. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 14, in this embodiment, when the "Develop Lot" button on the receiving details screen is pressed, lot data for the number of packages is automatically created on the receiving breakdown screen, and lot data for the number of packages is registered.

[0058] As shown in Figure 15, in this embodiment, in processing input, the quantity and lot number are inherited from the processing instruction data using the processing instruction number and detail line number as keys. Also as shown in Figure 15, in this embodiment, since the operation is based on one lot per package, if multiple packages are specified on the disbursement details screen, multiple lot numbers will be specified on the disbursement breakdown screen. However, since it becomes difficult to transfer the base material data to the product, the system does not support the number of packages issued. Also as shown in Figure 15, in this embodiment, the "Lot Expansion" button on the receiving details screen is enabled only when automatic lot numbering is performed during processing. Lot data is inherited from processing instruction data.

[0059] [Order received - Shipment - Sales] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 13, when the management master is set up, as shown in Figure 16, if package management is not performed in order entry, there is no lot decomposition function, and lot numbers for the number of packages are manually allocated from inventory.

[0060] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 17, in this embodiment, if packaging management is performed and lot simplified input is not used, the number of items obtained from the packaging quantity master is a fixed value, so the number of items is automatically calculated as "number of packages × number of items". Note that, as shown in Figure 17, in this embodiment, it is necessary to specify the lot number from the inventory generated by procurement or processing, and if there is no inventory at the time of order entry, the breakdown may be registered in a subsequent process.

[0061] In this embodiment, when entering shipment data, if package configuration is not managed (Figure 18), and if package configuration is managed but lot number simplified input is not performed (Figure 19), the quantity per unit and lot number are inherited from the order data using the order number and line item number as keys (there are auxiliary functions for general package configuration and steel packaging, but there is no lot number decomposition function).

[0062] In this embodiment, when entering sales data, if packaging is not managed (Figure 20), and if packaging is managed but lot number simplified entry is not performed (Figure 21), the quantity per unit and lot number are inherited from the shipping data using the shipping number and item line number as keys (there are auxiliary functions for general packaging and steel packaging, but there is no lot number decomposition function).

[0063] [4. Contribution to the United Nations-led Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)] This embodiment can contribute to improving operational efficiency and promoting appropriate management decisions by companies, thereby contributing to SDGs Goals 8 and 9.

[0064] Furthermore, this embodiment can contribute to reducing waste and promoting paperless and digital processes, thereby contributing to SDGs Goals 12, 13, and 15.

[0065] Furthermore, this embodiment can contribute to strengthening control and governance, thereby enabling contributions to SDG Goal 16.

[0066] [5. Other Embodiments] In addition to the embodiments described above, the present invention may be implemented in various different embodiments within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims.

[0067] 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 by known methods.

[0068] Furthermore, the processing procedures, control procedures, specific names, information including parameters such as registration data and search conditions for each process, screen examples, and database configuration shown in this specification and in the drawings may be changed at will unless otherwise specified.

[0069] Furthermore, with respect to the packaging management device 100, each component shown in the illustration is a functional concept and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as shown.

[0070] For example, the processing functions of the packaging management device 100, particularly those performed by the control unit 102, may be implemented in whole or in part by a CPU and a program interpreted and executed by the CPU, or they may be implemented as wired logic hardware. The program is recorded on a non-temporary computer-readable recording medium containing programmed instructions for causing the information processing device to execute the processing described in this embodiment, and is mechanically read by the packaging management device 100 as needed. That is, a storage unit such as ROM or HDD (Hard Disk Drive) records a computer program that works in cooperation with the OS to give instructions to the CPU and perform various processing tasks. This computer program is executed by being loaded into RAM and works in cooperation with the CPU to constitute the control unit.

[0071] Furthermore, this computer program may be stored on an application program server connected to the packaging management device 100 via any network, and it is possible to download all or part of it as needed.

[0072] Furthermore, the program for executing the processing described in this embodiment may be stored on a non-temporary computer-readable recording medium, or it may be configured as a program product. Here, "recording medium" includes any "portable physical 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.

[0073] Furthermore, "program" refers to a data processing method described in any language or writing method, regardless of its format, such as source code or binary code. Note that "program" is not necessarily limited to a single, monolithic structure; it also includes distributed structures consisting of multiple modules or libraries, and those that work in cooperation with other programs, such as an operating system, to achieve their functions. Regarding the specific configuration and reading procedures for reading the recording medium in each device shown in this embodiment, as well as the installation procedures after reading, well-known configurations and procedures can be used.

[0074] The various databases stored in the memory unit 106 include 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 website provision.

[0075] Furthermore, the packaging management device 100 may be configured as an information processing device such as a known personal computer or workstation, or as an information processing device to which any peripheral devices are connected. Alternatively, the packaging management device 100 may be implemented by installing software (including programs or data, etc.) on the device that enables the processing described in this embodiment.

[0076] 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 and integrating them in any unit according to various additions or functional loads. In other words, the embodiments described above may be implemented in any combination, or the embodiments may be implemented selectively. [Industrial applicability]

[0077] This invention is useful in industries such as the steel industry and the processing industry, including the building materials industry. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0078] 100 Packaging Management Devices 102 Control Unit 102a Management Department 104 Communication Interface Section 106 Storage section 106a Packaging Management Database 108 Input / Output Interface Section 112 Input device 114 Output device 200 servers 300 Networks

Claims

1. A packaging management device comprising a storage unit and a control unit, The control unit, When inventory of a product is generated, if the number of items per package and the number of shipments are set on the input screen, a lot number is assigned to each package, and detailed data linked to the lot number and the number of items is registered in the storage unit as a management means. A packaging management device characterized by being equipped with the following features.

2. The aforementioned storage unit is A packaging management storage means that stores the aforementioned products and a product number master linked to whether or not packaging management is required. Equipped with, The aforementioned management means is The packaging management device according to claim 1, characterized in that, when inventory of the said product is generated, if the product number master is set to not require packaging management of the said product, and the number of items per package and the number of packages of the said product are set on the input screen, a lot number is assigned to each package, and the detailed data set by linking the lot number and the number of items per package is registered in the packaging management storage means.

3. The aforementioned packaging management storage means is Furthermore, a management master is stored that sets whether or not the lot number is automatically assigned. The aforementioned management means is The packaging management device according to claim 2, characterized in that, when the inventory of the said product is generated, if the management master is set to have automatic numbering of the lot number, if the product number master is set to not require packaging management for the said product, and if the quantity of the said product per package and the number of packages are set on the input screen, a lot number is assigned to each package, and the detailed data set by linking the lot number and the quantity is registered in the packaging management storage means.

4. When the aforementioned inventory is generated, The packaging management device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it is used when entering an order for the aforementioned product, when entering an incoming shipment, when entering a processing instruction, and / or when entering a processing instruction.

5. The aforementioned packaging management storage means is Furthermore, the system stores a master data set by linking the aforementioned products with the pre-entered quantity per package, The aforementioned management means is The packaging management device according to claim 2, characterized in that, when inventory of the said product is generated, if the product number master is set to require packaging management of the said product, and the number of packages and the lot number for that number of packages are set on the input screen, the detailed data set by linking the lot number and the number of packages of the said product per package set in the packaging quantity master is registered in the packaging management storage means.

6. The aforementioned management master is Furthermore, the packaging management device according to claim 3 is characterized in that the use of the automatic numbering of the lot number is set.

7. The aforementioned management means is Furthermore, the packaging management device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is characterized in that it registers detailed data in the storage unit, which is set by associating the product, the quantity per package, the number of packages, and the number of items obtained by multiplying the quantity per package by the number of packages.

8. A packaging management method to be executed by a packaging management device comprising a memory unit and a control unit, The control unit is executed as follows: When inventory of a product is generated, if the number of items per package and the number of shipments are set on the input screen, a lot number is assigned to each package, and detailed data linked to the lot number and the number of items is registered in the storage unit as a management step. A packaging management method characterized by including the following.

9. A packaging management program to be executed by a packaging management device comprising a memory unit and a control unit, In the control unit, When inventory of a product is generated, if the number of items per package and the number of shipments are set on the input screen, a lot number is assigned to each package, and detailed data linked to the lot number and the number of items is registered in the storage unit as a management step. A packaging management program to execute this process.

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