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

Abstract

To provide a packing management device capable of standardizing and streamlining packing and shipment when products are packed and shipped in a component unit different that at the time of manufacture.SOLUTION: A packing management device according to one embodiment comprises: a shipment configuration master in which master items which are products, a plurality of configuration items which are a packing unit when the products are shipped, and the number of configurations are registered in association with each other; and packing instruction creating means that acquires the configuration items and the number of configurations from the shipment configuration master with the items of order reception data as keys, and creates a packing instruction including the items, the acquired configuration items, and the number of configuration items obtained by multiplying the acquired number of configurations by the number of reception order data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] For example, in the large machinery industry, due to size issues, it is common for machines to be disassembled into units before shipping. The disassembly units are often different from the units used during manufacturing, and are often based on individual instructions from manufacturing to logistics, or on the experience of skilled workers (personalized work). Conventional product packaging systems include, for example, Patent Document 1. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-224953 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 does not state anything about standardizing and streamlining shipping and packaging operations when products are packed and shipped in units of parts that differ from those used when the products were manufactured.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above, and aims to provide a packaging management device, a packaging management method, and a packaging management program that can standardize and streamline shipping and packaging operations when a product is packaged and shipped in parts that differ from those used at the time of manufacture. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides a packaging management device equipped with a control unit, which is configured to be able to access order data including the order number, customer, item and quantity of the product to be shipped, and a shipping configuration master that associates and registers a parent item which is the product, multiple constituent items which are the packaging unit when shipping the product, and the number of constituent items, and is characterized by comprising: a packing instruction creation means that uses the item in the order data as a key to obtain the constituent items and the number of constituent items from the shipping configuration master, and creates a packing instruction including the item, the obtained constituent items, and the number of constituent items calculated by multiplying the obtained number of constituent items by the quantity in the order data.

[0007] Furthermore, according to one aspect of the present invention, the shipping configuration master is further registered with associated notes describing important packaging precautions, and the notes may be obtained from the shipping configuration master using the item of the order data as a key and entered into the packing instructions.

[0008] According to another aspect of the present invention, the control unit is further configured to be able to access an item master in which the item code of a product or component item, the item name, and the item category indicating the product or shipping item are registered in association with each other, and the packing instruction creation means may refer to the item master to obtain the item name of the component item and enter it in the packing instruction.

[0009] According to another aspect of the present invention, the control unit may further include a sales processing means for outputting invoices for shipping units and product units based on the order data and the packing instructions after shipping and packaging.

[0010] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, in the present invention, the product may include a large machine.

[0011] In addition, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides a packaging management method executed by an information processing device equipped with a control unit, wherein the control unit is configured to be able to access order data including an order number, a customer, the item and quantity of the product to be shipped, and a shipping configuration master in which a parent item which is the product, a plurality of constituent items which are the packaging unit when the product is shipped, and the number of constituent items are registered in association with each other, and the method includes a packing instruction creation process executed by the control unit, which uses the item in the order data as a key to obtain the constituent items and the number of constituent items from the shipping configuration master, and creates a packing instruction including the item, the obtained constituent items, and the number of constituent items calculated by multiplying the obtained number of constituent items by the quantity in the order data.

[0012] In addition, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides a packing management program to be executed by an information processing device equipped with a control unit, wherein the control unit is configured to be able to access order data including an order number, a customer, the item and quantity of the product to be shipped, and a shipping configuration master in which a parent item which is the product, a plurality of constituent items which are the packaging unit when the product is shipped, and the number of constituent items are registered in association with each other, and the control unit is characterized in that the packing management program is for executing a packing instruction creation process in which the control unit uses the item of the order data as a key to obtain the constituent items and the number of constituent items from the shipping configuration master, and creates a packing instruction including the item, the obtained constituent items, and the number of constituent items calculated by multiplying the obtained number of constituent items by the quantity in the order data. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present invention, when a product is packed and shipped in units of parts different from those used at the time of manufacture, it is possible to standardize and streamline shipping and packaging operations. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an overview of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the packaging management device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the manufacturing configuration master. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the shipping configuration master. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the structure of the item master. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of order data. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining an outline of the overall processing of the packaging management device according to this embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the process of the control unit of the packaging management device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the process of the control unit of the packaging management device according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

[0016] [1. Overview] For example, in the large machinery industry, due to size issues, it is common for machinery to be disassembled into units before shipping. The disassembly units are different from the units used during manufacturing, and in many cases, the manufacturing process is subject to individual instructions from logistics, or the work is performed by skilled workers based on their experience (personalization), which creates the problem of not being able to standardize or streamline operations.

[0017] Therefore, in this embodiment, when a product is packed and shipped in parts (units) that are different from those used at the time of manufacture, a configuration master for shipping and packaging is maintained separately from the configuration master for manufacturing, and packaging instructions are created using the configuration master for shipping and packaging, thereby systematizing instructions to those in charge of shipping and packaging, thereby standardizing and streamlining operations.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the processing image of this embodiment. FIG. 1(A) shows an example of the configuration of a manufacturing configuration master, and FIG. 1(B) shows an example of the configuration of a shipping configuration master. The packaging management device of this embodiment is provided with a shipping configuration master in addition to the manufacturing configuration master. As shown in FIG. 1(A), the manufacturing configuration master is a master that registers the units that make up a product. In the manufacturing process, products are manufactured in accordance with the manufacturing configuration master. In the example of the manufacturing configuration master shown in FIG. 1(A), H002: Product A is manufactured by assembling UN001: Unit A, UN002: Unit B, and UN003: Unit C.

[0019] As shown in Figure 1(B), the shipping configuration master is a separate master that is created by assigning a separate number to shipping items, separate from the manufacturing configuration master, and registering the configuration by shipping unit. By creating separate shipping items, it is possible to think of it as being separate from the manufacturing configuration. By expressing shipping instructions (packing instructions) to the logistics department in shipping configuration units from the shipping configuration master, it is possible to instruct disassembly at the time of packaging at the shipping site. In the example of the shipping configuration master shown in Figure 1(B), H002: Product A is disassembled and packed at the time of shipping into K0001: a set of units A and B, and K0002: Unit C.

[0020] The packaging management device of this embodiment is widely applicable to products such as large mechanical products that are manufactured by assembling a plurality of parts (units).

[0021] [2. Configuration] An example of the configuration of the packing management device 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2 to Fig. 6. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the packing management device 100.

[0022] The packaging management device 100 is a commercially available desktop personal computer. Note that the packaging management device 100 is not limited to a stationary information processing device such as a desktop personal computer, but may also be a portable information processing device such as a commercially available notebook personal computer, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), smartphone, or tablet personal computer.

[0023] The packaging management device 100 includes a control unit 102, a communication interface unit 104, a storage unit 106, and an input / output interface unit 108. The units included in the packaging management device 100 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via any communication path.

[0024] The communication interface unit 104 communicatively connects the packaging management apparatus 100 to a network 300 via a communication device such as a router and a wired or wireless communication line such as a dedicated line. The communication interface unit 104 has a function of exchanging data with other devices via the communication line. Here, the network 300 has a function of communicatively connecting the packaging management apparatus 100 with the server 200, and a production management department terminal, a sales department terminal, and a logistics department terminal (not shown), and is, for example, the Internet or a LAN (Local Area Network). The production management department terminal, the sales department terminal, and the logistics department terminal (not shown) are configured to be able to communicate data with the packaging management apparatus 100 via the network 300.

[0025] An input device 112 and an output device 114 are connected to the input / output interface unit 108. The output device 114 may be a monitor (including a touch panel), a speaker, or a printer. The input device 112 may be a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, or a monitor that cooperates with a mouse to achieve a pointing device function. In the following, the output device 114 may be referred to as the monitor 114 or the printer 114, and the input device 112 may be referred to as the keyboard 112 or the mouse 112.

[0026] Various databases, tables, files, etc. are stored in the storage unit 106. Computer programs that work in conjunction with an OS (Operating System) to issue commands to a CPU (Central Processing Unit) to perform various processes are recorded in the storage unit 106. The storage unit 106 can be, for example, a memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a ROM (Read Only Memory), a fixed disk device such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, an optical disk, etc.

[0027] The storage unit 106 includes a manufacturing configuration master 106a, a shipping configuration master 106b, an item master 106c, and a data table 106d. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the manufacturing configuration master 106a. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the shipping configuration master 106b. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the item master 106c. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of order data.

[0028] The manufacturing configuration master 106a is a master used during manufacturing. As shown in Fig. 3, the manufacturing configuration master 106a can be configured as a table in which parent item codes, component item codes, and component numbers are associated and registered. The parent item codes and component item codes are key items. In the example shown in the figure, the first line has the parent item code "H002", the component item code "UN001", and the component quantity "1".

[0029] The shipping configuration master 106b is a master for registering the configuration at the time of shipment, and allows registration in units and items different from the manufacturing configuration. As shown in Figure 4, the shipping configuration master 106b can be configured as a table or the like that associates and registers parent item codes, component item codes, component counts, and notes that describe precautions to take when packing. The parent item code and component item code are key items. In the example shown in the figure, the first line has parent item code "H002", component item code "K001", component count "1", and note "Label must be attached when packing", and the second line has parent item code "H002", component item code "K002", and component count "2".

[0030] The item master 106c is a master for registering item codes and item names for products, units, or combinations of units. Using a name field, etc., registration is performed using names that can be easily understood on-site. As shown in Figure 5, the item master 106c can be configured as a table that associates and registers item codes, item names, and item categories (finished products, intermediate products, shipping items). The item code is a key field. The item master 106c is referenced when registering data in the shipping configuration master 106b or creating packing instructions. In the example shown in the figure, the second line contains the item code "H0002," the item name "Product B," and the item category "Product." The eighth line contains the item code "K001," the item name "Combination of Units A and B," and the item category "Shipping Item." The ninth line contains the item code "K002," the item name "Unit C," and the item category "Shipping Item."

[0031] Data table 106d is a file for storing various information such as order data and packing instructions. As shown in FIG. 6, order data may include order number, line, order date, shipping date, customer, delivery destination, warehouse, item, and quantity. The order number and line are key items. In the example shown in the same figure, the second line contains order number "J0001," line "2," order date "7 / 1," shipping date "7 / 10," customer "Customer A," delivery destination "Delivery Destination A," warehouse "Logistics Warehouse," item "H002: Product B," and quantity "2 units."

[0032] The control unit 102 is a CPU or the like that performs overall control of the packaging management device 100. The control unit 102 has an internal memory for storing control programs such as an OS, programs that define various processing procedures, required data, etc., and executes various information processes based on these stored programs.

[0033] The control unit 102 is configured to be able to access the manufacturing configuration master 106a, the shipping configuration master 106b, the item master 106c, the data table 106d, etc. stored in the storage unit 106. Note that the manufacturing configuration master 106a, the shipping configuration master 106b, the item master 106c, the data table 106d, etc. may be provided in another location (for example, the server 200) as long as the control unit 102 is able to access them.

[0034] The control unit 102 conceptually includes, in terms of functions, an order processing unit 102a, a packing processing unit 102b, a sales processing unit 102c, a master maintenance unit 102d, and a screen display control unit 102e.

[0035] The order processing unit 102a provides an order entry screen in response to access from, for example, a sales department terminal, and in response to operations on the order entry screen by the sales department terminal staff member, enters order data including the order number, customer, product item to be shipped, and quantity, and registers the data in the data table 106d.

[0036] The packing processing unit 102b uses the item of the order data as a key to obtain the component items and the number of components from the shipping configuration master 106b, and creates and outputs a packing instruction sheet including the parent item, the obtained component items, and the number of component items calculated by multiplying the obtained number of components by the quantity of the order data, and also registers the sheet in the data table 106d.

[0037] The packing processing unit 102b may use the item in the order data as a key to obtain notes from the shipping configuration master 106b and enter them in the packing instruction. The packing processing unit 102b may also refer to the item master 106c to obtain the item name of the obtained configuration item and enter it in the packing instruction.

[0038] The sales processing unit 102c, for example, provides a sales input screen in response to access from a logistics department terminal, and outputs invoices for shipping units and product units after shipping and packaging in response to operations on the sales input screen by the person in charge of the logistics department terminal, and registers them in the data table 106d.

[0039] The master maintenance unit 102d provides a master maintenance screen in response to access from, for example, a production management department terminal, and performs settings such as inputting, adding, deleting, and editing data for the manufacturing configuration master 106a, shipping configuration master 106b, and item master 106c in response to operations on the master maintenance screen by the person in charge of the production management department terminal.

[0040] The screen display control unit 102e controls the display of various screens displayed on the monitor 114 and the inputs thereto.

[0041] [3. Specific Examples] A specific example of the processing performed by the control unit 102 of the packing management device 100 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0042] (3-1. Overall processing) FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining an outline of the overall processing of the control unit 102 of the packing management device 100 in this embodiment.

[0043] With reference to FIG. 7, an overview of the overall processing of the control unit 102 of the packaging management device 100 in this embodiment will be described. (1) The production management department registers a shipping configuration. The master maintenance unit 102d executes the shipping management registration process (step S1). Specifically, in the shipping configuration registration process, the master maintenance unit 102d provides a master maintenance screen in response to access from a production management department terminal, for example, and registers data in the shipping configuration master 106b in response to operations on the master maintenance screen by the person in charge of the production management department terminal. In this case, the item code in the item master 106e may be selected to register the data in the shipping configuration master 106b.

[0044] (2) The sales department receives the order. The order processing unit 102a executes the order input process (step S2). Specifically, in the order input process, the order processing unit 102a provides an order input screen in response to access from the sales department terminal, and inputs order data including the order number, customer, parent item (the product to be shipped), and quantity in response to operations on the order input screen by the sales department terminal clerk, and registers the data in the data table 106d.

[0045] (3) The sales department issues shipping instructions to the logistics department. Specifically, the packing processing unit 102b performs a packing instruction issuance process (step S3). In the packing instruction issuance process, the packing processing unit 102b creates packing instructions based on the order data and by referencing the shipping configuration master 106b. Specifically, the packing processing unit 102b uses the item in the order data as a key to acquire the component items and the number of components from the shipping configuration master 106b, creates packing instructions that include the parent item, the acquired component items, and the number of component items calculated by multiplying the acquired number of components by the quantity in the order data, issues (e.g., prints) the packing instructions, and registers them in the data table 106d. The packing instructions also include instructions for disassembling the product.

[0046] In this case, the packing processing unit 102b may obtain remarks from the shipping configuration master 106b using the parent item of the order data as a key and enter the remarks in the packing instruction. The packing processing unit 102b may also obtain the item names of the configuration items by referring to the item master 106c and enter the remarks in the packing instruction.

[0047] (4) In the logistics department, the person in charge disassembles and packs the product according to the issued packing instructions, and then ships it. The sales processing unit 102c executes sales processing (step S4). Specifically, in the sales processing, after the product is packed for shipment, the sales processing unit 102c provides a sales input screen in response to access from the logistics department terminal, and outputs a shipping slip (slip for each shipping unit) and a delivery note (slip for each product) based on the order data and packing instructions in response to the operation of the person in charge of the logistics department terminal on the sales input screen, and registers them in the data table 106d.

[0048] (3-2. Sample data) 8 and 9 are diagrams showing sample data for explaining a specific example of the processing by the control unit 102 of the packing management device 100 in this embodiment. A specific example of the processing by the control unit 102 of the packing management device 100 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

[0049] (S2: Order processing) The order processing will be described in detail with reference to Figure 8. The order processing unit 102a provides an order entry screen in response to access from a sales department terminal, and inputs order data including the order number, customer, parent item which is the product to be shipped, and quantity in response to operations on the order entry screen by the sales department terminal clerk, and registers the data in the data table 106d.

[0050] Figure 8(A) is a diagram showing an example of order data. The order data has the following fields: order number, line, order date, shipping date, customer, delivery destination, warehouse, item, and quantity. In the example shown in the figure, the second line has order number "J0001," line "2," order date "7 / 1," shipping date "7 / 10," customer "Customer A," delivery destination "Delivery Destination A," warehouse "Logistics Warehouse," item "H002: Product B," and quantity "2 units."

[0051] (Packing instruction issuance process: S3) The details of the packing instruction issuance process will be described with reference to Figure 8. The packing processing unit 102b creates packing instructions based on the order data and with reference to the shipping configuration master 106b. Specifically, the packing processing unit 102b uses the item in the order data as a key to acquire the component items, component counts, and remarks from the shipping configuration master 106b, creates packing instructions that include the item, the acquired component items, the component item quantity calculated by multiplying the acquired component count by the quantity in the order data, and remarks, and outputs (e.g., prints and / or prints) the packing instructions and registers them in the data table 106d. If the shipping configuration master 106b does not contain data corresponding to the item in the order data, the packing processing unit 102b enters only the item and quantity in the packing instructions.

[0052] FIG. 8(B) is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the shipping configuration master 106b. The shipping configuration master 106b has fields for parent item code, component item code, and component number. In the example shown in the figure, the first line has parent item code "H002", component item code "K001", component number "1", and note "Label must be attached when packaging", and the second line has parent item code "H002", component item code "K002", and component number "2". If a product in the order data exists in the shipping configuration master 106b, it can be determined that it should be disassembled at the time of shipping.

[0053] FIG. 8(C) is a diagram showing an example of a packing instruction sheet that is created. The packing instruction sheet is composed of a header section that includes the order number, shipping date, shipping destination, and customer, and a body section that includes the item, component items that are the unit of packaging, quantity, and remarks. The "remarks" set in the shipping configuration master 106b are also entered, and important points to note when packing are listed. The "quantity" is calculated by multiplying the number of components in the shipping configuration master 106b by the quantity in the order data. For items that need to be disassembled, by expanding them according to the shipping configuration master 106b, the packing site can perform the work without special instructions or experience (eliminating personalization).

[0054] In the example shown in the figure, for the items "H001, H003, H004" in the order data, Since this does not exist in the shipping configuration master 106b, only the item and quantity from the order data are entered. As for item "H002" from the order data, since it exists in the shipping configuration master 106b, the item "H002" is used as a key to obtain the component item code "K001," component count "1," note "Label must be attached when packed," component item code "K002," and component count "2" from the shipping configuration master 106b. Also, the component item code "K001" and component item code "K002" are used as keys to obtain the item names "Set of Units A and B" and "Unit C" from the item master 106c (see Figure 5). The quantity of component item code "K001" is calculated as the obtained component count "1 unit" x the quantity in the order data "2 units" = 2 units, and the quantity of component item code "K002" is calculated as the obtained component count "2 units" x the quantity in the order data "2 units" = 4 units.

[0055] As shown in Figure 8(C), for item "H002: Product B," the packaging unit's constituent item "K001: Set of Units A and B," its quantity "2 pieces," and the note "Label must be attached when packed" are entered, as well as the packaging unit's constituent item "K002: Unit C," its quantity "4 pieces." In this way, the packing instructions also state instructions for disassembling the product; product B is composed of units A, B, and C, but at the time of shipping, it will be disassembled into the set of units A and B and unit C, and packed separately.

[0056] (Sales processing: S4) The details of sales processing will be explained with reference to Figure 9. After the products have been shipped and packed, the sales processing unit 102c provides a sales input screen in response to access from the logistics department terminal, and outputs slips for each shipping unit and each product unit based on the order data and packing instructions in response to operations on the sales input screen by the person in charge of the logistics department terminal, and registers these in the data table 106d.

[0057] 9(A) is an example of a shipping slip (for delivery destination), which is a slip for a shipping unit. The shipping slip has a header section that includes the delivery destination and order number, and a body section that includes the item, component items that are the unit of packaging, and quantity.

[0058] 9(B) is an example of a delivery note (for a customer), which is a slip for each product (each order). The delivery note has a header section that includes the customer and order number, and a body section that includes the item, quantity, and price.

[0059] As described above, this embodiment includes a shipping configuration master 106b that associates and registers a parent item, which is a product, a plurality of constituent items that are the packaging units when the product is shipped, and the number of constituent items, and a packing processing unit 102b that uses the item in the order data as a key to obtain the constituent items and the number of constituent items from the shipping configuration master, and creates a packing instruction sheet that includes the item, the obtained constituent items, and the number of constituent items calculated by multiplying the obtained number of constituent items by the quantity in the order data.Therefore, when a product is packed and shipped in a unit that is different from that used at the time of manufacture, a shipping packaging configuration master can be stored separately from the manufacturing configuration master, and packing instructions can be created using the shipping packaging configuration master, thereby making it possible to standardize and streamline shipping packaging operations.

[0060] [4. Contribution to the United Nations-led Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)] This embodiment can contribute to improving business efficiency and promoting appropriate management decisions by companies, thereby contributing to the achievement of SDGs Goals 8 and 9.

[0061] Furthermore, this embodiment can contribute to reducing waste and promoting paperless and electronic systems, thereby contributing to the achievement of SDGs Goals 12, 13, and 15.

[0062] Furthermore, this embodiment can contribute to strengthening control and governance, which can contribute to Goal 16 of the SDGs.

[0063] 5. Other Embodiments The present invention may be implemented in various different embodiments other than those described above within the scope of the technical concept set forth in the claims.

[0064] For example, among the processes described in the embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically can be performed manually, or all or part of the processes described as being performed manually can be performed automatically using known methods.

[0065] Furthermore, the processing procedures, control procedures, specific names, information including parameters such as registered data and search conditions for each process, screen examples, and database configurations shown in this specification and drawings can be changed as desired unless otherwise specified.

[0066] Furthermore, with regard to the packaging management device 100, the components shown in the drawings are functional concepts, and do not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown in the drawings.

[0067] For example, all or any part of the processing functions of the packaging management device 100, particularly the processing functions performed by the control unit, may be implemented by a CPU and a program interpreted and executed by the CPU, or may be implemented as hardware using wired logic. The program is recorded on a non-transitory, computer-readable recording medium containing programmed instructions for causing the information processing device to execute the processes described in this embodiment, and is mechanically read by the packaging management device 100 as needed. That is, a computer program for providing instructions to the CPU in cooperation with the OS and performing various processes is recorded in a storage unit such as a ROM or HDD (Hard Disk Drive). The computer program is executed by being loaded into RAM, and cooperates with the CPU to form the control unit.

[0068] In addition, this computer program may be stored in an application program server connected to the packaging management device 100 via any network, and all or part of it may be downloaded as needed.

[0069] Furthermore, the program for executing the processes described in this embodiment may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium, or may be configured as a program product. Here, the term "recording medium" includes any "portable physical medium" such as a memory card, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) memory, a Secure Digital (SD) card, a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, an Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM), an Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM (registered trademark)), a Compact Disk Read Only Memory (CD-ROM), a Magneto-Optical disk (MO), a Digital Versatile Disk (DVD), and a Blu-ray (registered trademark) disc.

[0070] Furthermore, a "program" is a data processing method written in any language or description method, regardless of the format, such as source code or binary code. Note that a "program" is not necessarily limited to a single program, but also includes programs that are distributed as multiple modules or libraries, or programs that achieve their functions by working together with other programs, such as an OS. Note that the specific configurations and reading procedures for reading a recording medium in each device shown in the embodiments, as well as the installation procedures after reading, can use well-known configurations and procedures.

[0071] The various databases stored in the memory unit are storage means such as memory devices such as RAM and ROM, fixed disk devices such as hard disks, flexible disks, and optical disks, and store various programs, tables, databases, and web page files used for various processes and providing websites.

[0072] The packaging management device 100 may be configured as an information processing device such as a known personal computer or workstation, or may be configured as the information processing device connected to any peripheral device. The packaging management device 100 may also be realized by installing software (including programs, data, etc.) that causes the device to perform the processing described in this embodiment.

[0073] Furthermore, the specific form of distribution and integration of the devices is not limited to that shown in the drawings, and all or part of them can be configured by functionally or physically distributing and integrating them in any unit according to various additions or functional loads. In other words, the above-described embodiments can be implemented in any combination, or embodiments can be implemented selectively. [Explanation of symbols]

[0074] 100 Packaging management device 102 Control section 102a Order Processing Department 102b Packaging Processing Department 102c Sales Processing Department 102d Master Maintenance Department 102e Screen display control unit 104 Communication interface unit 106 Storage section 106a Manufacturing Configuration Master 106b Shipping configuration master 106c Item Master 106d Data Table 108 Input / Output Interface Section 112 Input Device 114 Output Device 200 servers 300 Network

Claims

1. A packaging management device equipped with a control unit, The control unit Order data including order number, customer, product item and quantity to be shipped, This is for packing a single product into multiple pieces when shipping, and includes a shipping configuration master that associates and registers the parent item, which is the product, the component items that indicate the contents of multiple packages that are the packing units when shipping the product, and the component number, which is the number of packages; It is configured to be accessible to a packing instruction creation means for acquiring component items and the number of components from the shipping configuration master using the item of the order data as a key, and creating a packing instruction including the item, the acquired component items, and the number of component items calculated by multiplying the acquired number of components by the quantity of the order data; A packaging management device comprising:

2. The shipping configuration master further includes notes describing important points to be noted regarding packaging, and the notes are registered in association with the shipping configuration master.

2. The packaging management device according to claim 1, wherein a remark is acquired from the shipping configuration master using the item of the order data as a key, and is entered in the packaging instruction sheet.

3. The control unit further The system is configured to be able to access an item master that associates and registers the item code, item name, and item classification indicating the product or shipping item of the product or component item, 2. The packaging management device according to claim 1, wherein the packaging instruction creation means refers to the item master, acquires the item names of the component items, and enters the item names in the packaging instruction.

4. The control unit further 4. The packaging management device according to claim 3, further comprising a sales processing section for outputting a voucher for each shipping unit and each product unit based on the order data and the packaging instruction after shipping and packaging.

5. 5. The packaging management device according to claim 1, wherein the product includes a large machine.

6. A packaging management method executed by an information processing device having a control unit, The control unit Order data including order number, customer, product item and quantity to be shipped, This is for packing a single product into multiple pieces when shipping, and includes a shipping configuration master that associates and registers the parent item, which is the product, the component items that indicate the contents of multiple packages that are the packing units when shipping the product, and the component number, which is the number of packages; It is configured to be accessible to Executed in the control unit: A packing management method characterized by including a packing instruction creation step of obtaining component items and component numbers from the shipping configuration master using the item of the order data as a key, and creating a packing instruction including the item, the obtained component items, and the quantity of component items calculated by multiplying the obtained quantity of the order data by the quantity.

7. A packing management program to be executed by an information processing device having a control unit, The control unit Order data including order number, customer, product item and quantity to be shipped, This is for packing a single product into multiple pieces when shipping, and includes a shipping configuration master that associates and registers the parent item, which is the product, the component items that indicate the contents of multiple packages that are the packing units when shipping the product, and the component number, which is the number of packages; It is configured to be accessible to In the control unit, A packing management program for executing a packing instruction creation process that uses the item in the order data as a key to obtain the component items and the number of components from the shipping configuration master, and creates a packing instruction that includes the item, the obtained component items, and the number of component items calculated by multiplying the obtained number of components by the quantity in the order data.

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