Supply chain risk information generation device and supply chain risk information generation system

Abstract

To provide a supply chain risk information generation device which allows for easily grasping supply risks in a supply chain.SOLUTION: A server 2 acting as a supply chain risk information generation device is configured to compute a degree of multiplicity of each of multiple suppliers in a supply chain, and output the computed degrees of multiplicity as supply chain risk information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] An embodiment of the present invention relates to a supply chain risk information generation device and a supply chain risk information generation system. [Background technology]

[0002] Supply chain management (SCM) systems are widely used. A supply chain is a process that considers the flow of parts procurement, etc. as a single supply chain. In a supply chain, the relationship between purchasers (buyers) and sellers (suppliers) is defined. SCM systems manage the supply of parts and other products in the supply chain.

[0003] Because supply chains include the risk of being disrupted by earthquakes, fires, bad weather, man-made disasters, and so on, various proposals have been made for evaluating the stability of supply chains against such risks.

[0004] However, when a disaster occurs, multiple suppliers may be affected, and the supply of multiple delivered goods may be affected for buyers. Even if a buyer can grasp the state of the supply chain for each delivered goods using the SCM system when a disaster occurs or in advance of a disaster, it is not easy to grasp the supply risk of delivered goods that span multiple delivered goods. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2015-115016 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Therefore, an object of this embodiment is to provide a supply chain risk information generation device and a supply chain risk information generation system that can easily grasp supply risks in a supply chain. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The supply chain risk information generation device of the embodiment has a multiplicity calculation unit that calculates the multiplicity for each supplier for multiple suppliers included in a supply chain, and an information generation unit that generates the calculated multiplicity as supply chain risk information. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a configuration diagram of a supply chain management system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining a supply chain according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of programs and data executed in a server according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] 1 is an example of supply chain information for a buyer according to an embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a supply chain risk information processing unit that generates and outputs supply chain risk information according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] 13 is a flowchart of a process of a risk data generating unit according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] 13 is a display example of supply chain risk information according to an embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of displaying supply chain risk information according to the first modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of displaying supply chain risk information according to a second modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of displaying supply chain risk information according to a fourth modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another display example of supply chain risk information according to the fourth modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of displaying supply chain risk information according to a sixth modified example of an embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of displaying supply chain risk information according to the seventh modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing examples of coefficients for various variables for each type of insurance contract according to an embodiment. [Figure 15] 11 is a flowchart of a process for correcting a coefficient or an evaluation value for insurance evaluation according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. (System Configuration)

[0010] 1 is a configuration diagram of a supply chain management system according to this embodiment. The supply chain management system 1 includes a server 2 as a supply chain risk management device, a plurality of terminals 3 for a plurality of buyers, a plurality of terminals 4 for a plurality of suppliers, and a communication network 5.

[0011] The server 2 and multiple terminals 3 and 4 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via a network 5. The network 5 is the Internet in this example. Each of the terminals 3 and 4 has an input device and a display device 3a. The input device is a keyboard, a mouse, etc., and the display device 3a is a monitor. Note that in FIG. 1, the display device 3a is shown for only one terminal 3.

[0012] The server 2 includes a processor 11 and a storage device 12. The storage device 12 stores various software programs for a supply chain management system, which will be described later, and also stores various types of information.

[0013] The processor 11 reads out and executes necessary programs from the storage device 12, thereby realizing various functions of the supply chain management system and a function for grasping supply risks, which will be described later.

[0014] The supply chain management system 1 is a system for multiple buyers and multiple suppliers to manage the supply chain of products such as parts that they purchase or supply. As will be described later, the server 2 can transmit supply chain risk information to the terminals 3 and 4 via the network 5 in response to a request from the terminals 3 and 4 via the network 5.

[0015] Each buyer can manage their own supply chain using the supply chain management system 1. Therefore, each buyer can access the server 2 from their own terminal 3 and register their own supply chain information (FIG. 4). Each buyer may register all of their own supply chain information, each supplier may register their own supply chain information, or a first-level supplier may register second-level and subsequent supplier information.

[0016] In addition, each buyer can access the server 2 from his / her own terminal 3 and register information about each supplier (business partner basic information (including business partner risk information RI)).

[0017] Each buyer and supplier can use their own terminal 3, 4 to access the server 2 via the network 5, and can input, display and output data on a browser-based screen. Access from each terminal 3, 4 to the server 2 is possible after going through various authentication procedures.

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram for explaining a supply chain. Figure 2 shows an example of a supply chain for parts X and Y. Figure 2 shows a case where a buyer purchases part X from supplier A and part Y from supplier D to manufacture and sell its own products. In this case, suppliers A and D are the primary suppliers of parts X and Y, respectively.

[0019] However, suppliers A and D purchase parts x1 and y1 from suppliers B and E to manufacture and sell parts X and Y, respectively. Furthermore, suppliers B and E purchase parts x2 and y2 from suppliers C and F to manufacture and sell parts x1 and y1, respectively. Furthermore, suppliers C and F purchase parts x3 and y3 from other suppliers to manufacture and sell parts x2 and y2, respectively. In other words, the supply chain includes multiple tiers. Therefore, each supplier can also be a buyer.

[0020] As shown by the dotted line in Figure 2, the supply chain may branch into multiple suppliers. For example, a buyer may receive parts from two suppliers for part X, and supplier D may also receive parts from two suppliers.

[0021] 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of programs and data executed in the server 2. The server 2 has a software program for managing transactions between buyers and suppliers using SRM (Supplier Relationship Management). The supply chain management system 1 stores the software program for SRM in the storage device 12.

[0022] In Figure 3, a procurement analysis section, a BCP (Business Continuity Planning) management section, a general-purpose document exchange section, an electronic quotation section, a workflow management section, a document management section, a supplier basic information section, a risk data generation section, and a data conversion section are shown for SRM in supply chain management, but the system also has various other processing sections. In addition, the system also has a portal program for managing access to the supply chain management system 1. In Figure 3, the buyer portal is a processing section that allows the buyer to access the server 2, and performs various authentication processes. Once properly authenticated, the buyer can use the server 2. The supplier portal is a processing section that allows the supplier to access the server 2, and performs various authentication processes. Once properly authenticated, the supplier can use the server 2.

[0023] The procurement analysis section, the BCP management section, etc. are stored in the storage device 12 as software programs, and are read out when necessary and can be executed by the processor 11.

[0024] The Procurement Analysis Department performs analysis of procurement from suppliers for each buyer. For example, the Procurement Analysis Department can generate an analysis report on the number of quotations, quotation results, various evaluations, etc., for each supplier related to itself based on the quotation history information ERI.

[0025] The BCP Management Department collects latitude / longitude information for the bases of each supplier that makes up the supply chain, and identifies bases that are within the affected area in the event of a disaster or other emergency.

[0026] The general-purpose document exchange unit exchanges documents between buyers and suppliers.

[0027] The Electronic Quotation Department manages requests for quotation to suppliers and quotation responses from suppliers. A buyer can use the Electronic Quotation Department to request quotations for products / parts from one or more suppliers. The quotation requests are sent to one or more suppliers, and the suppliers can send quotations to the buyer.

[0028] The workflow management department manages the workflow of various processes between buyers and suppliers.

[0029] The Document Management Department manages documents created by buyers and documents received from suppliers.

[0030] The supplier basic information unit registers and manages basic information about first-tier suppliers and the like (capital, president, supplier risk information RI, etc.) as supplier information BAI in the storage device 12. If a buyer cannot register information about all suppliers, it may be possible for first-tier suppliers to register basic information about second-tier and lower suppliers.

[0031] The supplier risk information RI included in the supplier information includes a quantified risk level r for the supplier's disaster prevention measures, etc. The risk level r is a value quantified based on a specified evaluation standard. For example, the risk level r has four levels. Level 1 is the lowest risk level r, for example, when sufficient disaster prevention measures are taken and product inventory is sufficiently secured. Level 4 is the highest risk level r, for example, when disaster prevention measures are insufficient. For example, a buyer interviews each supplier and determines the level based on a specified evaluation standard. For example, the risk level r of secondary and lower level suppliers is determined by the primary supplier.

[0032] The risk data generation unit RIG generates supply chain risk information SCR (e.g., FIG. 7) described later. The supply chain risk information SCR is information for grasping the supply risk of delivered goods in the supply chain. The risk data generation unit may be included in the BCP (Business Continuity Planning) management unit.

[0033] The data conversion unit DT converts data related to insurance, etc., which will be described later.

[0034] In addition to software programs, various information is also stored in the storage device 12 of the server 2. In Fig. 3, only business partner information BAI, supply chain information SCI, quotation history information ERI, and insurance-related information ISI are shown.

[0035] As described above, the supplier information BAI is basic information about the primary supplier (capital, president, supplier risk information RI, etc.).

[0036] Supply chain information SCI is location information for primary suppliers, secondary suppliers, tertiary suppliers, etc. for each delivered item (parts, products, etc.) in the supply chain. Location information for primary suppliers, secondary suppliers, tertiary suppliers, etc. is registered. Each location information includes the location name and location information. Each location is the location of a factory of a subcontractor company, etc. Location information includes latitude / longitude information. Location information for secondary suppliers, tertiary suppliers, etc. is registered by the primary supplier.

[0037] The estimate history information ERI is information on estimate requests, estimate results, etc. The insurance-related information ISI is information used when correcting insurance-related data, which will be described later.

[0038] Figure 4 is an example of supply chain information SCI for a certain buyer. The supply chain information SCI in Figure 4 is data in a table format (TBL1).

[0039] The supply chain information SCI is data in table format that includes information on the bases of each delivered item, such as the first-tier supplier, second-tier supplier, and third-tier supplier. As mentioned above, the base information includes the base name and location information (latitude / longitude information). For example, the supply chain information SCI can register first-tier through fifth-tier suppliers.

[0040] For example, in the first row of table TBL1, "AAA" is registered as the "business partner name" that delivers delivery item "X." In other words, "AAA" is the primary supplier of delivery item "X." As information about the primary supplier of delivery item "X," the base name "AAA-1" (for example, the name of one of AAA's factories) and the "location information" (latitude / longitude information) of the location of "AAA-1" are registered in table TBL1.

[0041] As secondary supplier information for the primary supplier's location "AAA-1," the location name "AAA-2" (for example, another factory of AAA) and the "location information" (latitude / longitude information) of the location of the location name "AAA-2" are registered in table TBL1.

[0042] As tertiary supplier information for the second-tier supplier "AAA-2," the base name "BBB-3" (for example, a factory of a different company, BBB, other than company AAA) and the "location information" (latitude / longitude information) of the location of the base name "BBB-3" are registered in table TBL1.

[0043] In this manner, for one delivery item "X," information on multiple suppliers that make up the supply chain is registered in table TBL1 as supply chain information.

[0044] If there are fourth-tier and fifth-tier suppliers, the supplier information is similarly registered in table TBL1.

[0045] Supply chain information for other delivered items "Y", "Z", etc. is similarly registered in table TBL1.

[0046] Looking only at deliveries "X" to "V" shown in Figure 4, the location "BBB-3" is involved in the largest number of deliveries in the buyer's supply chain. Locations "AAA-1" and "CCC-1" are involved in the next largest number of deliveries after location "BBB-3."

[0047] Each buyer registers the above-mentioned supply chain information for its own supply chain in the table TBL1. Thus, the storage device 12 stores the supply chain information for each buyer.

[0048] A buyer can register his / her own supply chain information SCI from his / her own terminal 3, and can display the supply chain information SCI that he / she has registered on the screen of the display device 3a of his / her own terminal 3.

[0049] In addition, the "location information" (latitude / longitude information) included in the supply chain information SCI can also be used, for example, when extracting bases within a specified distance from the point where a disaster occurs.

[0050] The table TLB1 in FIG. 4 may be created for each buyer, or for each product sold by a buyer.

[0051] 5 is a block diagram of the supply chain risk information processor SR that generates and outputs the supply chain risk information SCR. The supply chain risk information processor SR is a software program.

[0052] The supply chain risk information processing unit SR includes a data input / output unit 21, a risk data generation unit RIG, and a data conversion unit DT.

[0053] The data input / output unit 21 receives commands from the buyer terminal 3, and in response to the commands, registers and reads data such as the business partner information BAI and the supply chain information SCI in the storage device 12. Furthermore, the data input / output unit 21 transmits the read data to the terminal 3 that transmitted the command from the buyer terminal 3.

[0054] When the risk data generation unit RIG receives a risk information generation command from a buyer, it performs a predetermined calculation using predetermined information to generate image data of the supply chain risk information SCR and transmits it to the buyer's terminal 3. The processing of the risk data generation unit RIG is shown in Figure 6.

[0055] 6 is a flowchart of the process of the risk data generation unit RIG. When the processor 11 receives a risk information generation command from the buyer terminal 3, it executes the process of FIG.

[0056] The processor 11 acquires the supply chain information SCI (FIG. 4) (step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 1). That is, the processor 11 acquires the supply chain information SCI related to the buyer who has made the risk information generation request.

[0057] The processor 11 calculates the overlapping degree m of each base from the supply chain information SCI (S2). The overlapping degree m of each base is the number of occurrences (count value) of each "base name" included in the "base name" column in table TBL1. For example, in the case of FIG. 4, for delivered items X, Y, Z, W, and V, the number of occurrences (count value) is "3" for the base "AAA-1" in table TBL1, and "1" for the base "AAA-2". In step S2, the number of occurrences (count value) of each "base name" for all suppliers is calculated for all delivered items in table TBL1.

[0058] That is, the process of S2 constitutes a multiplicity calculation unit that calculates the multiplicity m for each of multiple suppliers included in the supply chain. The multiplicity m is calculated from the supply chain information SCI that includes the supplier information (base name) of each supplier included in multiple hierarchical levels of the supply chain related to multiple delivered items X, Y, Z, etc. Furthermore, the multiplicity m is a count value of each supplier information (base name) included in each hierarchical level in the supply chain information SCI.

[0059] Next, the processor 11 generates predetermined supply chain risk information SCR for each base (S3). FIG. 7, which will be described later, shows an example of the generated supply chain risk information SCR. The supply chain risk information SCR in FIG. 7 is data in table format. That is, the process of S3 constitutes an information generation unit that generates the overlap degree m calculated in S2 as supply chain risk information SCR. In FIG. 7, which will be described later, the supply chain risk information SCR includes the business partner risk degree r of each supplier in addition to the overlap degree m.

[0060] The supply chain risk information SCR includes information on the overlap m, the name of the base, the risk level r, the number of primary bases, the number of secondary bases, the number of tertiary bases, the number of quaternary bases, the number of quintal bases, the latitude and longitude for each base. For example, the number of primary bases is the number of times that the base is registered as a primary base in the supply chain information SCI. The number of secondary bases is the number of times that the base is registered as a secondary base in the supply chain information SCI. The processor 11 calculates the number of primary bases, etc. by counting the number of occurrences of each base for each supplier hierarchical level (primary, secondary, etc.) in table TBL1.

[0061] The processor 11 generates a display image (S4). Specifically, the supply chain risk information SCR is sorted in descending order of the calculated overlap degree m, and the processor 11 generates a table TBL2 shown in FIG. 7 as image data to be displayed on the display device 3a.

[0062] The processor 11 transmits the generated image data to the terminal 3 of the buyer who requested the generation of the risk information (S5). That is, the process of S5 constitutes an information output section that outputs the supply chain risk information SCR.

[0063] 7 is a display example of the supply chain risk information SCR. The supply chain risk information SCR in FIG.

[0064] Figure 7 shows the names of bases registered as suppliers in table TBL1 in Figure 4 in a list format in descending order of overlapping degree m (count number). The risk level r in Figure 7 is included in the business partner risk information RI. As mentioned above, the risk level r is a quantified value of disaster prevention measures and the like at the supplier.

[0065] In FIG. 7, the multiplicity m of the base name "BBB-3" is "7." This indicates that the base name "BBB-3" is registered as a supplier seven times in the table TBL1 in FIG. 4. The multiplicity m of the base name "AAA-1" is "4." This indicates that the base name "AAA-1" is registered as a supplier four times in the table in FIG. 4. The multiplicity m of the base name "BBB-3" is the highest compared to the multiplicity m of the other bases.

[0066] Furthermore, since the table TBL2 in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display device 3a of the buyer's terminal 3, the buyer can know that the risk level of the base name "BBB-3" is also high.

[0067] A base with a high overlap degree m means that if that base is hit by a disaster and the supply of parts from that base is disrupted, the impact on buyers will be large. Furthermore, if the risk degree of such a base is also high, it indicates that there will be problems such as the time it will take to recover when a disaster occurs.

[0068] As described above, in the process of S3, tabular data including the overlap degree m and risk degree r for each supplier is generated as the supply chain risk information SCR. The generated supply chain risk information SCR is displayed on the display device 3a of the terminal 3.

[0069] Therefore, by looking at the supply chain risk information SCR in FIG. 7, buyers can easily understand the need for risk countermeasures in the supply chain (advice to suppliers, diversifying suppliers, etc.).

[0070] Next, modified examples of the generated supply chain risk information SCR will be described. (Variation 1)

[0071] The supply chain risk information SCR shown in Figure 7 shows the overlap m and risk level r in table format, but as a first variant of the supply chain risk information SCR, the overlap m and risk level r may be shown in a two-dimensional map in the form of a scatter plot.

[0072] Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an example of display of supply chain risk information SCR according to Modification 1. Fig. 8 displays the supply chain risk information SCR in the form of a two-dimensional scatter plot so that the degree of necessity for risk countermeasures can be intuitively understood. The X-axis (horizontal axis) of Fig. 8 represents the overlap degree m, and the Y-axis (vertical axis) represents the risk degree r.

[0073] Bases with high multiplicity m and high risk r are located in the upper right corner on the XY plane. Bases with low multiplicity m and low risk r are located in the lower left corner on the XY plane. The size of the circle corresponds to the value of (multiplicity * risk). The circle of a base with high multiplicity m and high risk r is large. The circle of a base with low multiplicity m and low risk r is small. Even if the multiplicity m is high, if the risk r is low, the circle of the base will not be large. Similarly, even if the multiplicity m is low, if the risk r is high, the circle of the base will not be small.

[0074] As described above, in the process of S3, two-dimensional scatter plot data in which the first axis represents the overlap degree m and the second axis represents the risk degree r may be generated as the supply chain risk information SCR.

[0075] In other words, the degree of necessity for risk measures for each base is shown by its position on the XY plane and the size of the circle. Therefore, by looking at the scatter diagram in Figure 8, buyers can intuitively grasp the degree of necessity for risk measures for each base. (Variation 2)

[0076] Figure 8 shows the need for risk countermeasures using a two-dimensional map of overlap m and risk level r, but as a second variant of the supply chain risk information SCR, the need for risk countermeasures may also be shown using a one-dimensional map.

[0077] Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the display of supply chain risk information SCR according to Modification 2. Fig. 9 also displays the supply chain risk information SCR in the form of a one-dimensional scatter plot so that the degree of necessity for risk countermeasures can be intuitively understood. The horizontal axis corresponds to the value of (overlap degree * risk degree).

[0078] As described above, in the process of S3, one-dimensional scatter diagram data taking into account both the overlap degree m and the risk degree r may be generated as the supply chain risk information SCR.

[0079] Therefore, by looking at the scatter plot in Figure 9, buyers can intuitively grasp the degree of need for risk countermeasures for each location. (Variation 3)

[0080] 7, the supply chain risk information SCR has the overlapping degree m displayed in table TBL2 as the number of occurrences of base names in table TBL1, but as a third modified example of the supply chain risk information SCR, the overlapping degree m may be displayed in table TBL2 as a value obtained by multiplying the counting value by a weighting coefficient α, rather than as a simple counting value. In other words, the overlapping degree m may be a value calculated based on the counting value of each supplier information (base name) included for each hierarchical level in the supply chain information SCI.

[0081] For example, the weighting coefficient α is set to be higher for primary suppliers and lower for higher levels such as secondary and tertiary suppliers. The weighting coefficient α thus set is multiplied by the count value to obtain the degree of overlap m. The display data for table TBL2 is created in descending order of the values ​​of the degree of overlap m thus obtained.

[0082] Therefore, the display data as shown in FIG. 7, FIG. 8 or FIG. 9 may be displayed on the display device 3a using the overlapping degree m generated in this manner taking into account the weighting coefficient α. (Variation 4)

[0083] Furthermore, in Figure 7, the supply chain risk information SCR shows the multiplicity m and risk level r in table format, and Figures 8 and 9 show the multiplicity m and risk level r in scatter plot format, but as a fourth variant, the multiplicity m may be displayed using a graph showing the connections between bases.

[0084] For example, when a buyer looks at the supply chain risk information SCR of Figure 7 and then sends a display command to the server to display an overlap display graph, the server 2 generates a display image of Figure 10 or Figure 11 from the supply chain risk information SCR of Figure 7 and sends it to the buyer's terminal 3, and the generated display image is displayed on the display device 3a.

[0085] Fig. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the display of supply chain risk information SCR relating to variant example 4. Fig. 10 shows an example of an overlap display graph of a diamond-shaped supply chain. Fig. 10 shows an example of a screen GA of the overlap display graph of a diamond-shaped supply chain displayed on the display device 3a of the buyer terminal 3.

[0086] The display in Fig. 10 is generated based on information that defines the connections between bases extracted from the data in table TBL1. The display in Fig. 10 shows each base as a node, and the nodes are shown as edges, and the information on the connections between bases is graphed, showing the structure of part of a buyer's supply chain.

[0087] As shown in Figure 10, one base "BBB-3" acting as a tertiary supplier supplies parts to four secondary suppliers. The primary supplier receives parts from multiple secondary suppliers to diversify risk. However, the secondary supplier uses only one tertiary supplier. In other words, as shown by the two-dot chain line in Figure 10, the structure of suppliers from the secondary supplier onwards is a so-called "diamond" shape, so buyers can easily recognize that their supply chain includes a portion that is dependent on one supplier. It is easy to see that if that one tertiary supplier is affected by a disaster, for example, it will have a large impact on the buyer.

[0088] As described above, in the process of S3, graph data indicating connections between suppliers in the supply chain may be generated as the supply chain risk information SCR.

[0089] Fig. 11 is a diagram showing another example of the display of supply chain risk information SCR relating to variant example 4. Fig. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an overlap display graph of a pyramidal supply chain. Fig. 11 shows an example of a screen GB of an overlap display graph of a pyramidal supply chain displayed on the display device 3a of the buyer terminal 3. As with Fig. 10, the display of Fig. 11 is also generated based on connection information between bases from the data in table TBL1.

[0090] Figure 11 shows that multiple tertiary supplier locations supply their products to four secondary suppliers. As shown by the two-dot chain line in Figure 11, the structure of the secondary and subsequent suppliers is in a "pyramid" shape, which allows buyers to easily recognize that their supply chain does not include any part that is dependent on a single supplier.

[0091] The risk level may also be displayed in the overlap display graphs in Figures 10 and 11. The risk level values ​​displayed in Figures 10 and 11 may be displayed near the names of each location, or the color of the nodes of each location displayed in Figures 10 and 11 may be changed according to the risk level. For example, the node with the highest risk level may be displayed in red, the node with the second highest risk level in orange, etc. (Variation 5)

[0092] Furthermore, when regional information is specified, the bases related to the specified region may be displayed so as to be distinguishable from bases in other regions. For example, when regional information such as "Hokkaido" or latitude / longitude information for "Hokkaido" is specified, the bases in "Hokkaido" are displayed as "red" nodes, for example, to be distinguished from other bases, in the base names displayed in FIG. 10 or FIG. 11.

[0093] In this way, it is possible to display the degree of overlap in the supply chain in association with the area where a disaster occurred. For example, when a disaster occurs, it is possible to specify the area information of the area where the disaster occurred and display the graph in Figure 10 (or Figure 11). Even when no disaster occurs, it is possible to grasp the supply risk situation of the specified area by specifying the area information and displaying it in a way that makes it distinguishable from other areas. (Variation 6)

[0094] Furthermore, the supply chain risk information SCR may be displayed on a map.

[0095] Fig. 12 is a diagram showing an example of display of supply chain risk information SCR according to Modification 6. Fig. 12 shows a mark (here, a circular mark) of a size according to the value of (overlapping degree * risk degree) in Fig. 8 at the position of the base on the map.

[0096] The supply chain information SCI includes location information (latitude / longitude information) for each base. Therefore, using that location information, the degree of necessity for risk countermeasures is displayed at the position of each base on a map as a circle of a size according to the value of (overlapping degree * risk degree), as shown in Figure 12. When a buyer selects a desired circle using an input device such as a mouse on terminal 3, the name of the base related to that circle is displayed in a pop-up. In Figure 12, "Base Name: BBB-3" is displayed in a pop-up.

[0097] The size of the circular mark may depend only on the value of the overlap degree m, or may depend only on the value of the risk degree r.

[0098] That is, in step S3, map data may be generated as supply chain risk information SCR, showing marks related to overlap m, risk level r, or both overlap m and risk level r on a map for each supplier based on the location information of each base station.

[0099] By looking at Figure 12, users can easily see on the map the location of each base according to the degree of need for risk countermeasures. (Variation 7)

[0100] Furthermore, as a seventh modification, past disaster information may be displayed together with the display of FIG. 12. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the display of supply chain risk information SCR relating to the seventh modification. FIG. 13 shows an example of a multiplicity display in which a circle of a size according to (multiplicity*risk level) in FIG. 8 is displayed at the position of the base on the map, and past disaster information is also displayed. FIG. 13 shows an example in which an earthquake is specified as the disaster. Past disaster information (including location information and date information) may be stored in the storage device 12 as disaster information DI, as shown by the dotted line, or may be obtained from an external information source.

[0101] In addition to the display in Fig. 12, Fig. 13 displays past earthquake occurrence information on the map. In Fig. 13, a mark EQ indicating that an earthquake has occurred is displayed on the map. Thus, the user can specify the period information of the disaster occurrence (i.e., earthquake occurrence) in the period information input field 31.

[0102] That is, in step S3, map data including locations of past disasters based on information on the occurrence of past disasters may be generated and output as the supply chain risk information SCR.

[0103] As described above, when a disaster occurs, a buyer can issue a risk display command to the server 2, which will generate supply chain risk information SCR and display a screen such as Figure 7 on the display device 3a, allowing the buyer to easily grasp the supply risk. Even when no disaster has occurred, the buyer can easily grasp the supply risk of parts and the like in the supply chain.

[0104] Returning to Fig. 5, the data conversion unit DT will be described. The data conversion unit DT performs processing for linking with devices or systems that perform various evaluations using supply risk information of the supply chain.

[0105] For example, in insurance contracts, loan contracts and the like, supply risks in the supply chain of the contracting customer may be taken into consideration.

[0106] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing examples of coefficients for various variables for each type of insurance contract according to the embodiment. Insurance contracts include business interruption insurance, liability insurance, and the like. Various indices are used when underwriting insurance, assessing insurance payment, and the like. A predetermined coefficient k1, etc. is set for each index for each type of insurance, and various coefficients are set in advance for indices such as capital and sales. Using this coefficient k1, a predetermined evaluation of the customer is calculated as an evaluation value.

[0107] In a customer's supply chain, if the degree of overlap m is high, it is expected that the customer (buyer or supplier) will suffer large losses in the event of a disaster (earthquake, heavy rain, etc.). Therefore, the data conversion unit DT corrects the value of the coefficient set for a specific index in the insurance contract based on the degree of overlap m and outputs it.

[0108] When an insurance company underwrites an insurance contract with a buyer or supplier, or when assessing the payment of insurance money, server 2 can refer to the overlapping degree m stored in server 2, which is a supply chain risk management device, and correct the value of the coefficient. Information related to the insurance contract is registered in insurance-related information ISI in storage device 12.

[0109] In other words, the insurance company's personnel can use the above-mentioned supply chain management system 1 to evaluate insurance contracts while taking into account the supply risk of the supply chain.

[0110] A user (a person in charge of an insurance company) can access the supply chain management device (server) from his / her own terminal 6 (indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 1).

[0111] A user (a person in charge at an insurance company) registers in advance, for each insurance type, an evaluation formula for evaluation and an arithmetic formula (correction formula) for variables (indexes) used in the evaluation formula in the insurance-related information ISI in the storage device 12. Furthermore, the variables (indexes) to be corrected using the multiplicity m in the arithmetic formula (correction formula) are also specified in advance by the user.

[0112] When the server 2 receives a command to execute an evaluation using the multiplicity m from the user, the server 2 executes an insurance contract evaluation process using the data conversion unit DT. The insurance contract evaluation process corrects at least one coefficient set for a predetermined index by the multiplicity m in the supply chain.

[0113] Specifically, when a user (a person in charge at an insurance company) specifies and inputs the policyholder (buyer or supplier) and insurance type information, the process in Fig. 15 is executed. Fig. 15 is a flowchart of the process of correcting the coefficient or evaluation value for insurance evaluation.

[0114] The server 2 acquires the multiplicity m of the contractor from the input information (S11).

[0115] The server 2 identifies an arithmetic expression from the input information, and corrects at least one coefficient provided for an index used in the arithmetic expression using the multiplicity m (S12).

[0116] The server 2 calculates an evaluation value based on the at least one corrected coefficient and other predetermined coefficients using an evaluation formula (S13).

[0117] The server 2 transmits the calculated evaluation value to the insurance company's terminal 6 (S14). In the above example, at least one coefficient is corrected using the multiplicity m, but the coefficient may be corrected using the risk level r instead of the multiplicity m, or may be corrected by taking into account both the multiplicity m and the risk level r.

[0118] Therefore, the server 2 can perform evaluation processing of the insurance business using the supply chain risk information.

[0119] The above-mentioned data conversion process is used for the evaluation of insurance-related business, but it can also be used for the evaluation of finance-related business. For example, it can be similarly applied to the correction of coefficients of evaluation indexes in financing.

[0120] Therefore, the data conversion unit DT constitutes a correction unit that corrects the coefficient or evaluation value for insurance evaluation or financial evaluation based on the overlapping degree m, the risk degree r of each supplier, or both the overlapping degree m and the risk degree r.

[0121] As described above, according to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to provide a supply chain risk information generation device and a supply chain risk information generation system that can easily grasp the supply risk status in the supply chain.

[0122] The program for executing the operations described above is recorded or stored, in whole or in part, as a computer program product on a portable medium such as a USB memory or a CD-ROM, or on a storage medium such as a hard disk. The program is read by a computer and all or part of the operations are executed. Alternatively, the program can be distributed or provided in whole or in part via a communications network. A user can easily realize the supply chain risk information generation device and supply chain risk information generation system of the present invention by downloading the program via a communications network and installing it on a computer, or by installing it on a computer from a recording medium.

[0123] Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and spirit of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents described in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0124] 1. Supply chain management system, 2 servers, 3,4 terminals, 3a display device; 5 Network, 6 terminals, 11 processors, 12 storage device; 21 Data input / output unit, 31 Period information input field

Claims

1. A multiplicity calculation unit that acquires from a storage device supply chain information including supplier information for each of a plurality of suppliers included in a plurality of hierarchical levels of a supply chain related to delivered goods, and calculates a degree of overlap for each of the plurality of suppliers based on a count value of each piece of supplier information included in each of the plurality of hierarchical levels in the supply chain information; an information generating unit that generates supply chain risk information including the calculated overlap; A supply chain risk information generating device having the above structure.

2. The supply chain risk information generation device according to claim 1 , wherein the information generation unit generates the supply chain risk information including the degree of overlap and a business partner risk degree of each supplier.

3. The supply chain risk information generation device according to claim 1 , further comprising an information output unit that outputs the supply chain risk information.

4. The supply chain risk information generation device according to claim 1 , wherein the information generation unit generates, as the supply chain risk information, tabular data including the overlap degree for each supplier and the business partner risk degree of each supplier.

5. The supply chain risk information generation device of claim 1, wherein the information generation unit generates, as the supply chain risk information, two-dimensional scatter plot data in which the first axis is the overlap and the second axis is the trading partner risk level of each supplier.

6. The supply chain risk information generation device according to claim 1 , wherein the information generation unit generates, as the supply chain risk information, one-dimensional scatter plot data that takes into account both the degree of overlap and the business partner risk degree of each supplier.

7. The supply chain risk information generation device according to claim 1 , wherein the information generation unit generates, as the supply chain risk information, graph data showing connections between the suppliers in the supply chain.

8. The supply chain risk information generating device of claim 1, wherein the information generating unit generates map data showing, as the supply chain risk information, marks related to the redundancy, the trading partner risk level of each supplier, or both the redundancy and the trading partner risk level, for each supplier on a map based on the location information of each supplier.

9. 9. The supply chain risk information generation device according to claim 8, wherein the information generation unit generates and outputs the map data including locations of past disasters based on information on the occurrence of the past disasters.

10. 2. The supply chain risk information generating device of claim 1, further comprising a correction unit that corrects a coefficient or evaluation value for insurance evaluation or financial evaluation based on the degree of overlap, the trading partner risk degree of each supplier, or both the degree of overlap and the trading partner risk degree.

11. A terminal, a supply chain risk information generation device connected to the terminal via a network; Including, The supply chain risk information generation device includes: a multiplicity calculation unit that acquires from a storage device supply chain information including supplier information of each of a plurality of suppliers included in a plurality of hierarchical layers of a supply chain related to a delivery item, and calculates a degree of overlap for each of the plurality of suppliers based on a count value of each of the supplier information included in each of the plurality of hierarchical layers in the supply chain information; an information generating unit that generates supply chain risk information including the calculated overlap; having the supply chain risk information generation device transmits the supply chain risk information to the terminal via the network in response to a request from the terminal via the network; Supply chain risk information generation system.

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