Store-specific product management device, store-specific product management method, and store-specific product management program

Abstract

To provide a store-specific product management device, a store-specific product management method, and a store-specific product management program, which enable systematization of alternative supplier setting in the absence of a preregistered supplier of an order product at a store.SOLUTION: A store-specific product management device disclosed herein is configured to acquire store order input data that is set in association with an ordering store, ordered products, and order date, determine whether a supplier corresponding to the store order input data is set in a store product-specific master or not, and perform alternative supplier setting processing when a supplier is not set in the store product-specific master.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a store-by-store product management device, a store-by-store product management method, and a store-by-store product management program.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which, when there is a product order, order information for a trading partner is created according to the settings registered in advance in a master.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the invention described in Patent Document 1 above, there is a problem that when the supplier for the ordered product in a store is not registered in the master, an alternative supplier cannot be set in the system. <0000​​​​​​​​​To solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the objective, the store-specific product management device according to the present invention is a store-specific product management device comprising a storage unit and a control unit, wherein the storage unit comprises a store-specific product master set by linking the effective period, product, store, supplier, and purchase unit price, and the control unit comprises store order input acquisition means for acquiring store order input data set by linking the ordering store, ordered product, and order date, store product determination means for determining whether the supplier corresponding to the store order input data is set in the store-specific product master, and supplier setting means for executing an alternative supplier setting process if the store product determination means determines that the supplier is not set in the store-specific product master.

[0007] Furthermore, in the store-specific product management device according to the present invention, the supplier setting means is characterized in that, if the store product determination means determines that the supplier is not set in the store-specific product master, it executes the alternative supplier setting process which sends a master setting request.

[0008] Furthermore, in the store-specific product management device according to the present invention, the store-specific product master is further set in association with the district in which the store is located, and the supplier setting means is characterized in that, if the store product determination means determines that the supplier is not set in the store-specific product master, it executes the alternative supplier setting process which identifies the supplier set in the store-specific product master in association with the district in which the ordering store is located and the ordered product as the ordering supplier.

[0009] Furthermore, in the store-specific product management device according to the present invention, the storage unit further comprises a product master set by linking the products and major suppliers, and the supplier setting means is characterized in that, when the store product determination means determines that the supplier is not set in the store-specific product master, it executes the alternative supplier setting process which identifies the major supplier set in the product master linked to the ordered product as the ordered supplier.

[0010] Furthermore, in the store-specific product management device according to the present invention, the store-specific product master is further set in association with the district in which the store is located, the store product determination means further determines whether the ordered product linked to the district in which the ordering store is located is set in the store-specific product master, and the supplier setting means executes the alternative supplier setting process to identify the main supplier set in the product master in association with the ordered product as the ordering supplier when the store product determination means determines that the supplier is not set in the store-specific product master and the store product determination means determines that the ordered product linked to the district in which the ordering store is located is not set in the store-specific product master.

[0011] Furthermore, in the store-specific product management device according to the present invention, the supplier setting means is further characterized in that, if the store product determination means determines that the supplier is set in the store-specific product master, it identifies the supplier as the ordering supplier.

[0012] Furthermore, the store-specific product management device according to the present invention is characterized in that the control unit further comprises a means for controlling the ordering supplier to be unchangeable.

[0013] Furthermore, in the store-specific product management device according to the present invention, the supplier setting means is further characterized in that, if the store product determination means determines that the supplier is not set in the store-specific product master, it outputs a master unregistered error.

[0014] Furthermore, the store-specific product management method according to the present invention is a store-specific product management method to be executed by a store-specific product management device comprising a storage unit and a control unit, wherein the storage unit comprises a store-specific product master set by linking the effective period, product, store, supplier, and purchase unit price, and the method includes: a store order input acquisition step executed by the control unit to acquire store order input data set by linking the ordering store, ordered product, and order date; a store product determination step to determine whether the supplier corresponding to the store order input data is set in the store-specific product master; and a supplier setting step to execute an alternative supplier setting process if it is determined in the store product determination step that the supplier is not set in the store-specific product master.

[0015] Furthermore, the store-specific product management program according to the present invention is a store-specific product management program to be executed by a store-specific product management device comprising a storage unit and a control unit, wherein the storage unit comprises a store-specific product master set by linking the effective period, product, store, supplier, and purchase unit price, and the control unit is characterized by causing the control unit to execute a store order input acquisition step for acquiring store order input data set by linking the ordering store, ordered product, and order date, a store product determination step for determining whether the supplier corresponding to the store order input data is set in the store-specific product master, and a supplier setting step for executing an alternative supplier setting process if the store product determination step determines that the supplier is not set in the store-specific product master. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, since products handled by a store can be accounted for by suppliers appropriate to that store, the accuracy of orders is improved and the period from order registration to order confirmation can be shortened. Furthermore, according to the present invention, when there is a possibility that the delivery costs of procurement will increase, costs can be reduced by setting suppliers for each store. Furthermore, according to the present invention, it can be used in regionally specialized sales such as food products and locally produced and consumed goods. Furthermore, although store employees often have low IT literacy, according to the present invention, it can support correct ordering operations even if employees do not have special skills. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the availability of products and the identification of suppliers can be made when specifying products, based on a store-specific product master. Furthermore, according to the present invention, when ordering at a store, the supplier and unit price of products can be adopted for each store. Furthermore, according to the present invention, a "store-specific product master" can be prepared in which suppliers and unit prices can be set for each store and product, and when registering an order, the supplier and unit price can be accounted for based on the "store-specific product master". [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0017] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the store-specific product management device in this embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows an example of a store-specific product master in this embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows an example of a store master in this embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows an example of a product master in this embodiment. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows an example of a store operator-specific control master in this embodiment. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing of the store-specific product management device in this embodiment. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the store-specific product management process in this embodiment. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a flowchart showing an example of store-by-store product management processing in this embodiment. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a diagram showing an example of store-order input processing in this embodiment. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a diagram showing an example of supplier setting processing in this embodiment.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited by these embodiments.

[0019] [1. Overview] First, the overview of the present invention will be described.

[0020] In the distribution and retail industry, there is a business of having stores and placing orders for products at each store.

[0021] Conventionally, when placing orders for products at each store, the products handled may differ depending on the store, or even for the same product, the supplier and cost may differ depending on the location of the store, but there has been no system control. As a result, conventionally, it has been possible to record products that are not handled, resulting in setbacks such as having to confirm back and forth between the store manager and the head office each time, or actually placing orders for products that are not being handled, resulting in losses.

[0022] As described above, conventionally, there has been no system control for the products handled, and since the actual suppliers were determined for each store, even for the same product, it was purchased from different manufacturers depending on the store, and in particular, the supplier often changed depending on the region. There were cases where it was cheaper to purchase from a manufacturer with a factory near the store.

[0023] Therefore, in this embodiment, a mechanism is provided to control so that it is recorded at the supplier corresponding to the store when inputting the store order.

[0024] [2. Structure] An example of the configuration of the store-specific product management device 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 1. Figure 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the store-specific product management device 100 in this embodiment.

[0025] As shown in Figure 1, the store-specific product management device 100 is a commercially available desktop personal computer. However, the store-specific product 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 store-specific product 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 store-specific product management device 100 is connected to communicate via any communication path.

[0027] The communication interface unit 104 connects the store-specific product 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 store-specific product 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 store product master 106a, a store master 106b, a product master 106c, a store operator control master 106d, and a product management database 106e.

[0030] Store product master 106a is a master database that links products, stores, and suppliers. Here, store product master 106a may also have the validity period (revision date), product, store, supplier, and purchase unit price linked together. Furthermore, store product master 106a may also have the region where the store is located set.

[0031] Now, with reference to Figure 2, an example of the store product-specific master 106a in this embodiment will be described. Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example of the store product-specific master 106a in this embodiment.

[0032] As shown in Figure 2, in the store product master 106a of this embodiment, the revision date, product code, district code, store code, supplier, and purchase unit price are linked and set.

[0033] Returning to Figure 1, the store master 106b is the master data for which stores are set. Here, the store master 106b may also be configured to link the store with the district in which the store is located.

[0034] Now, with reference to Figure 3, an example of the store master 106b in this embodiment will be described. Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of the store master 106b in this embodiment.

[0035] As shown in Figure 3, in the store master 106b of this embodiment, the store code, store name, and district code are linked and set.

[0036] Returning to Figure 1, product master 106c is the master where the products are set. Here, product master 106c may also have the products and major suppliers linked together.

[0037] Now, with reference to Figure 4, an example of the product master 106c in this embodiment will be described. Figure 4 is a diagram showing an example of the product master 106c in this embodiment.

[0038] As shown in Figure 4, in the product master 106c of this embodiment, the product code, product name, JAN code, store order category, and main supplier code are linked and set.

[0039] Returning to Figure 1, the store operator-specific control master 106d is a master that sets cost display categories indicating whether or not to display order unit price / amount data on the screen. Here, the store operator-specific control master 106d may also be configured with user, store, and cost display category linked together.

[0040] Now, with reference to Figure 5, an example of the store operator-specific control master 106d in this embodiment will be described. Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of the store operator-specific control master 106d in this embodiment.

[0041] As shown in Figure 5, in the store operator-specific control master 106d of this embodiment, the user ID, user name, store code, store name, and cost display category are linked and set.

[0042] Returning to Figure 1, the product management database 106e stores product management data. Here, product management data may include store order input data, master setting requests, purchase data, sales data, and / or order data, etc.

[0043] The control unit 102 is a CPU or the like that comprehensively controls the store-specific product 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 comprises a store order input acquisition unit 102a, a store product determination unit 102b, a supplier setting unit 102c, an unchangeable unit 102d, and an order registration unit 102e.

[0044] The store order input acquisition unit 102a acquires store order input data that is set by linking the ordering store, ordered product, and order date. Alternatively, the store order input acquisition unit 102a may acquire store order input data that is set by linking the ordering store, input staff, ordered product, ordered quantity, and order date.

[0045] The store product determination unit 102b determines whether the supplier corresponding to the store order input data is set in the store product master 106a. Here, the store product determination unit 102b may also determine whether the ordered product linked to the district where the ordering store is located is set in the store product master 106a.

[0046] The supplier setting unit 102c sets the supplier. Here, the supplier setting unit 102c may execute an alternative supplier setting process. The supplier setting unit 102c may also execute an alternative supplier setting process if the store product determination unit 102b determines that the supplier is not set in the store product master 106a. The supplier setting unit 102c may also execute an alternative supplier setting process to send a master setting (registration) request if the store product determination unit 102b determines that the supplier is not set in the store product master 106a. The supplier setting unit 102c may also execute an alternative supplier setting process to identify the supplier set in the store product master 106a in association with the area where the ordering store is located and the ordered product, if the store product determination unit 102b determines that the supplier is not set in the store product master 106a. Furthermore, if the supplier setting unit 102c determines that the supplier is not set in the store product master 106a by the store product determination unit 102b, it may execute an alternative supplier setting process to identify a major supplier set in the product master 106c linked to the ordered product as the ordered supplier. Also, if the supplier setting unit 102c determines that the supplier is not set in the store product master 106a by the store product determination unit 102b, and also determines that the ordered product linked to the district where the ordering store is located is not set in the store product master 106a by the store product determination unit 102b, it may execute an alternative supplier setting process to identify a major supplier set in the product master 106c linked to the ordered product as the ordered supplier. Furthermore, if the supplier setting unit 102c determines that the supplier is set in the store product master 106a by the store product determination unit 102b, it may identify that supplier as the ordered supplier. Furthermore, if the supplier setting unit 102c determines that the supplier is not set in the store product master 106a, it may output a master unregistered error.

[0047] The unchangeable section 102d controls the ordering supplier to be unchangeable. Here, the unchangeable section 102d may also lock the supplier (for example, it may make it unchangeable).

[0048] The order registration unit 102e registers order data for the ordering supplier of the ordered goods.

[0049] [3. Specific examples] A specific example of this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 6 to 10.

[0050] [Store-specific product management processing] Now, with reference to Figure 6, an example of the store-specific product management process in this embodiment will be described. Figure 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing of the store-specific product management device 100 in this embodiment.

[0051] As shown in Figure 6, when the ordering store, ordered product, ordered quantity, and ordered date are set on the store ordering input screen by the user via the input device 112, the store ordering input unit 102a acquires the store ordering input data that is set by associating the ordering store, the input staff member who is the user, the ordered product, the ordered quantity, and the ordered date (step SA-1).

[0052] Then, the store product determination unit 102b determines whether or not the supplier corresponding to the store order input data is set in the store product master 106a (step SA-2).

[0053] Then, if the store product determination unit 102b determines that the supplier corresponding to the store order input data is not set in the store product master 106a (step SA-2: No), it moves the process to step SA-3.

[0054] Then, the supplier setting unit 102c executes the alternative supplier setting process (step SA-3) and terminates the process.

[0055] On the other hand, if the store product determination unit 102b determines that the supplier corresponding to the store order input data is set in the store product master 106a (step SA-2: Yes), it moves the process to step SA-4.

[0056] Then, the supplier setting unit 102c identifies the supplier set in the store product master 106a corresponding to the store order input data as the ordering supplier (step SA-4).

[0057] Then, the non-changeable section 102d controls the ordering supplier to be unchangeable (step SA-5).

[0058] Then, the order registration unit 102e registers the order data for the ordering supplier of the ordered goods in the product management database 106e (step SA-6), and terminates the process.

[0059] Now, with reference to Figure 7, an example of the store-specific product management process in this embodiment will be described. Figure 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the store-specific product management process in this embodiment.

[0060] As shown in Figure 7, in this embodiment, when a user enters the ordering store, product code, JANCD, or reads a detailed file (store order input) on the store order input screen (step SB-1), the store product master 106a is checked (step SB-2).

[0061] As shown in Figure 7, in this embodiment, if the supplier corresponding to the store order input is not registered in the store product master 106a (step SB-2: not registered), a master unregistered error is output (step SB-3), a master registration request is sent to the head office (server), the head office executes the master setting process (step SB-4), and the process proceeds to step SB-2.

[0062] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 7, in this embodiment, if a supplier corresponding to the store order input is registered in the store product master 106a (step SB-2: registered), the supplier code of the supplier corresponding to the store order input set in the store product master 106a is set on the store order input screen (step SB-5), the supplier code is locked to prevent modification (step SB-6), and the order data for the ordered product to which the supplier code is set is registered (step SB-7). Thus, in this embodiment, when a store order is input, the existence of the store product master 106a is checked, and then the data is set and locked on the store order input screen.

[0063] Furthermore, an example of the store-specific product management process in this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 2 to 4 and Figure 8. Figure 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the store-specific product management process in this embodiment.

[0064] As shown in Figure 8, in this embodiment, when the user enters the ordering store and product code (SHOU0049100) on the store order input screen (step SC-1), the store product master 106a (store) is checked (step SC-2).

[0065] Then, as shown in Figure 8, in this embodiment, if the ordering store and the supplier corresponding to the ordered product are registered in the store product master 106a (step SC-2: registered), the supplier code of the ordering store (for example, "100001: Ginza Main Store" shown in Figure 2) and the supplier corresponding to the ordered product (for example, "S00003 (period from 2022 / 2 / 1 to 2022 / 3 / 31)" shown in Figure 2) is set on the store order input screen (step SC-3), the supplier code is locked to prevent modification (step SC-4), and the order data for the ordered product to which the supplier code is set is registered (step SC-5).

[0066] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 8, in this embodiment, if the ordering store and the supplier corresponding to the ordered product are not registered in the store product master 106a (step SC-2: not registered), the store product master 106a (region) is checked (step SC-6).

[0067] Then, as shown in Figure 8, in this embodiment, if the store area where the ordering store is located and the supplier corresponding to the ordered product are registered in the store product master 106a (step SC-6: registered), the ordering store set in the store area (Kanto) (for example, "100002: Akihabara store" shown in Figure 3) and the supplier code of the supplier corresponding to the ordered product (for example, "S00001" shown in Figure 2) are set on the store order input screen (step SC-7), and the process moves on to step SC-4.

[0068] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 8, in this embodiment, if the supplier corresponding to the store area where the ordering store (for example, "400001: Umeda Store" shown in Figure 3) is located and the ordered product is not registered in the store product master 106a (step SC-6: not registered), the supplier code of the main supplier set in the product master 106c linked to the ordered product (for example, "S00005" shown in Figure 4) is set on the store order input screen (step SC-8), and the process moves to step SC-4. In this way, in this embodiment, it is possible to set suppliers on an area basis, and if there is no registration in the store product master 106a, the main supplier from the product master 106c is obtained (if the suppliers are not different for each store).

[0069] Furthermore, an example of the store order input process in this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 9. Figure 9 is a diagram showing an example of the store order input process in this embodiment.

[0070] As shown in Figure 9, in this embodiment, when a new product is registered or a new store opens, the store-specific product master 106a is registered at the head office. In this embodiment, registration may be performed from the product number master maintenance screen or by bulk importing from a file.

[0071] As shown in Figure 9, in this embodiment, when a product order is placed at a store, the store order input data is registered at the store. In this embodiment, since the supplier is automatically set based on the master data, it is not necessary to input the supplier code, and the supplier may be specified by the product code or JANCD for the product data in the details.

[0072] Furthermore, an example of the supplier setting process in this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 10. Figure 10 is a diagram showing an example of the supplier setting process in this embodiment.

[0073] As shown in Figure 10, in this embodiment, when a store order is entered, the store product master 106a is referenced based on the store code and product code on the store order entry screen, and various items are set. Here, since the store product master 106a in this embodiment is a master managed by revision date, records that are valid as of the order date on the store order entry screen are used. In addition, in this embodiment, if the product data in the details is specified by JANCD, the product code linked in the product master 106c is obtained, and then the store product master 106a is referenced. Furthermore, in this embodiment, it may be possible to set in the store operator control master 106d whether or not the order unit price and amount data are displayed on the store order entry screen.

[0074] [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.

[0075] Furthermore, this embodiment can contribute to reducing waste and promoting paperless and digital processes, thereby contributing to SDGs Goals 12, 13, and 15.

[0076] Furthermore, this embodiment can contribute to strengthening control and governance, thereby enabling contributions to SDG Goal 16.

[0077] [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.

[0078] 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.

[0079] 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.

[0080] Furthermore, with respect to the store-specific product management device 100, each component shown in the diagram is a functional concept and does not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown.

[0081] For example, the processing functions of the store-specific product 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 the information processing device to execute the processing described in this embodiment, and is mechanically read by the store-specific product management device 100 as needed. That is, a storage unit such as ROM or HDD (Hard Disk Drive) contains 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.

[0082] Furthermore, this computer program may be stored on an application program server connected to the store-specific product management device 100 via any network, and it is possible to download all or part of it as needed.

[0083] 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.

[0084] 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.

[0085] 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.

[0086] Furthermore, the store-specific product management device 100 may be configured as a known personal computer or workstation or other information processing device, or as an information processing device to which any peripheral devices are connected. Alternatively, the store-specific product management device 100 may be implemented by installing software (including programs or data, etc.) that enables the processing described in this embodiment onto the device.

[0087] 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]

[0088] This invention is useful in industries such as the retail industry, including retail businesses that operate physical stores. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0089] 100 Store-Specific Product Management Devices 102 Control Unit 102a Store Order Input Acquisition Unit 102b Store Product Determination Unit 102c Supplier Setting Section 102d Non-modifiable section 102e Order Registration Department 104 Communication Interface Section 106 Storage section 106a Store Product Master 106b Store Master 106c Product Master 106d Store Operator-Specific Control Master 106e Product Management Database 108 Input / Output Interface Section 112 Input device 114 Output device 200 servers 300 Networks

Claims

1. A store-specific product management device comprising a storage unit and a control unit, The aforementioned storage unit is A store-specific product master linked to the validity period, product, store, the district where the store is located, supplier, and purchase price. Equipped with, The control unit, A store order input acquisition means that acquires store order input data linked to the ordering store, ordered product, and order date, A store product determination means that determines, based on the store order input data, whether the supplier associated with the ordering store and the ordered product, which is valid as of the order date, is set in the store product master; If the store product determination means determines that the supplier is not set in the store product master, the supplier setting means executes an alternative supplier setting process that identifies the supplier set in the store product master linked to the ordered product and the district where the ordering store is located as the ordering supplier. A store-specific product management device characterized by having the following features.

2. The aforementioned supplier setting means is, Furthermore, the store-specific product management device according to claim 1, characterized in that if the store product determination means determines that the supplier is not set in the store-specific product master, it sends a master setting request.

3. The aforementioned storage unit is The aforementioned products, and the product master set up by linking them to major suppliers, Furthermore, The aforementioned supplier setting means is, Furthermore, if the store product determination means determines that the supplier is not set in the store product master, the store product management device according to claim 1 is characterized in that it identifies the main supplier set in the product master in association with the ordered product as the ordered supplier.

4. The aforementioned store-specific product master data is: Furthermore, the district in which the store is located is linked and set, The aforementioned store product determination means is Furthermore, it is determined whether the ordered product linked to the district where the ordering store is located is set in the store product master. The aforementioned supplier setting means is, The store-specific product management device according to claim 3, characterized in that, if the store-specific product determination means determines that the supplier is not set in the store-specific product master, and the store-specific product determination means determines that the ordered product linked to the district in which the ordering store is located is not set in the store-specific product master, the main supplier set in the product master linked to the ordered product is identified as the ordering supplier.

5. The aforementioned supplier setting means is, Furthermore, the store-specific product management device according to claim 1, characterized in that, if the store product determination means determines that the supplier is set in the store-specific product master, the supplier is identified as the ordering supplier.

6. The control unit, Means for preventing changes to the aforementioned ordering supplier, A store-specific product management device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, further comprising the above.

7. The supplier setting means is, Furthermore, the store-specific product management device according to claim 2 is characterized in that, if the store product determination means determines that the supplier is not set in the store-specific product master, it outputs a master unregistered error.

8. A method for managing products by store, which is to be executed by a store-specific product management device comprising a memory unit and a control unit, The aforementioned storage unit is A store-specific product master linked to the validity period, product, store, the district where the store is located, supplier, and purchase price. Equipped with, The control unit is executed as follows: A store order input acquisition step retrieves store order input data that is set to link the ordering store, ordered product, and order date, A store product determination step that determines whether the supplier associated with the ordering store and the ordered product, which is valid as of the ordering date, is set in the store product master based on the store order input data, If the store product determination step determines that the supplier is not set in the store product master, the supplier setting step executes an alternative supplier setting process to identify the supplier set in the store product master linked to the ordered product and the district where the ordering store is located, as the ordering supplier. A store-specific product management method characterized by including the following.

9. A store-specific product management program to be executed by a store-specific product management device comprising a memory unit and a control unit, The aforementioned storage unit is A store-specific product master linked to the validity period, product, store, the district where the store is located, supplier, and purchase price. Equipped with, In the control unit, A store order input acquisition step retrieves store order input data that is set to link the ordering store, ordered product, and order date, A store product determination step that determines whether the supplier associated with the ordering store and the ordered product, which is valid as of the ordering date, is set in the store product master, based on the store order input data, If the store product determination step determines that the supplier is not set in the store product master, the supplier setting step executes an alternative supplier setting process to identify the supplier set in the store product master linked to the ordered product and the district where the ordering store is located, as the ordering supplier. A store-specific product management program to implement this functionality.

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