Simulation model generation method, computing device, and program

Abstract

To improve user convenience in their work, we generate simulation models tailored to the specific circumstances of the users. [Solution] The simulation model generation method is a method for generating a warehouse simulation model with customized functions for each user, and involves acquiring user customization information including specification information of the warehouse owned by the user, acquiring user warehouse information which is management information of the warehouse owned by the user, and generating a warehouse simulation model linked to the user based on multiple model components which are software that constitute the warehouse simulation model and realize common functions that are not specialized for a particular user, as well as the user customization information and warehouse information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a simulation model generation method, an arithmetic device, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a simulation model generation method executed by an arithmetic device that is communicably connected to a warehouse management system that manages the inventory status of articles stored in a warehouse. This simulation model generation method acquires slot information including the position and size of slots for storing articles stored in the simulation target warehouse from the warehouse management system, and generates a simulation model for managing operations in the simulation target warehouse based on the slot information. This makes it possible to improve the convenience of warehouse operations.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Patent Document 1 discloses that a simulation model is generated depending on the slot information of the simulation target warehouse managed by the warehouse management system of the user who uses the simulation model. Here, although it is assumed that one general-purpose simulation model may be generated, in reality, individual customization may be desired according to the situation of the user who actually uses the simulation model. There was room for improvement over the prior art in terms of customizing for each user who uses the simulation model from such a perspective.

[0005] This disclosure was devised in light of the aforementioned conventional circumstances and aims to improve the user's operational convenience by generating a simulation model tailored to the user's situation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] This disclosure provides a method for generating a warehouse simulation model with customized functionality for each user, comprising: acquiring user customization information including specification information of a warehouse owned by the user; acquiring user warehouse information which is management information of the warehouse owned by the user; generating a warehouse simulation model associated with a user based on a plurality of model components which are software that constitute the warehouse simulation model and realize common functions not specialized for a particular user, and the user's customization information and warehouse information.

[0007] Furthermore, this disclosure provides a computing device for generating a warehouse simulation model with customized functions for each user, comprising: a processor; memory; and storage for storing a plurality of model components which are software that constitutes the warehouse simulation model and realizes common functions that are not specialized for a particular user, wherein the processor cooperates with the memory to acquire user customization information including specification information of the warehouse owned by the user, acquire user warehouse information which is management information of the warehouse owned by the user, and generates the warehouse simulation model associated with the user based on the plurality of model components stored in the storage, the user's customization information and the warehouse information.

[0008] Furthermore, this disclosure provides a program for a computing device, which is a computer, to generate a warehouse simulation model with customized functions for each user. The program includes a process for acquiring user customization information, including specification information of a warehouse owned by the user; a process for acquiring user warehouse information, which is management information of the warehouse owned by the user; a plurality of model components, which are software that constitute the warehouse simulation model and realize common functions that are not specialized for a particular user; and a process for generating the warehouse simulation model associated with the user based on the user's customization information and warehouse information.

[0009] These comprehensive or specific embodiments may be implemented as systems, devices, methods, integrated circuits, computer programs, or recording media, or as any combination of systems, devices, methods, integrated circuits, computer programs, and recording media. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to this disclosure, it is possible to generate a simulation model tailored to the user's situation to improve the user's work convenience. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] Block diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the warehouse SIM model generation system according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] A diagram showing an example of a warehouse SIM model generated for each customer. [Figure 3] This diagram shows an example of a contract rank table illustrating the correspondence between customer contract ranks and provided features / model components. [Figure 4] A flowchart showing a time-series example of the first operation procedure of the warehouse SIM model generation device according to this embodiment. [Figure 5] A flowchart showing a time-series example of the second operation procedure of the warehouse SIM model generation device according to this embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] The following description will detail embodiments specifically disclosing the simulation model generation method, computing device, and program related to this disclosure, with appropriate reference to the drawings. However, unnecessarily detailed explanations may be omitted. For example, detailed explanations of already well-known matters and redundant explanations of substantially identical configurations may be omitted. This is to avoid the following description becoming unnecessarily verbose and to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art. The accompanying drawings and the following description are provided to enable those skilled in the art to fully understand this disclosure and are not intended to limit the subject matter of the claims. Furthermore, in the following description, the same elements may be assigned the same reference numerals to simplify or omit explanations.

[0013] 1. Configuration of the warehouse SIM model generation system First, with reference to Figures 1 and 2, the configuration of the warehouse SIM model generation system 100 according to this embodiment, and the warehouse SIM models generated for each customer (user), will be described. Figure 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the warehouse SIM model generation system 100 according to this embodiment. Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example of a warehouse SIM model generated for each customer. In the following description and attached drawings, simulation may be abbreviated as "SIM".

[0014] The warehouse SIM model generation system 100 includes a warehouse SIM model generation device 1, a system administrator terminal 2, a customer management system 3, an external system 4, and an external device 5. The system administrator terminal 2, the customer management system 3, the external system 4, and the external device 5 are all connected to the warehouse SIM model generation device 1 in a manner that allows them to communicate with each other. This connection can be a wired connection such as a well-known wired cable, or a wireless connection using a well-known wireless network.

[0015] Based on a request from the system administrator terminal 2, the warehouse SIM model generation device 1 generates a warehouse SIM model linked to each customer, using multiple model components (see below) held by the warehouse SIM model generation device 1 and information (see below) obtained from the customer management system 3 and the external system 4, respectively. A detailed example of the hardware configuration of the warehouse SIM model generation device 1 will be described later.

[0016] The system administrator terminal 2 is a computer device used by the system administrator of the warehouse SIM model generation system 100, and may be composed of, for example, a general-purpose personal computer. The system administrator terminal 2 sends a request to the warehouse SIM model generation device 1 requesting the generation of a warehouse SIM model for a customer to be generated by the system administrator.

[0017] The customer management system 3 is composed of, for example, a personal computer or a server computer, and manages and stores customer customization information, including the specifications of the warehouses owned by each customer, for each customer of the warehouse SIM model generation system 100. The customer management system 3 sends customer customization information corresponding to the request from the system administrator terminal 2 to the warehouse SIM model generation device 1 in response to a request from the warehouse SIM model generation device 1.

[0018] In the example in Figure 1, customer #1's customization information 3a includes information such as contract rank (A: Premium), inbound and outbound SIM function permission, personnel change function permission, material handling equipment change function permission, etc. Inbound and outbound SIM function permission indicates permission to grant functions related to inbound and outbound operations, respectively, in the warehouse SIM model. Personnel change function permission indicates permission to grant functions related to changing the number of workers performing warehouse operations in the warehouse SIM model. Material handling equipment change function permission indicates permission to grant functions related to changing material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, carts, etc.) placed in the warehouse SIM model.

[0019] Similarly, the customization information 3b of customer #2 includes information such as contract rank (B: Standard), shipment SIM function permission, number change function permission, and so on. The shipment SIM function permission indicates permission to grant functions related to shipment in the warehouse SIM model. Although only the customization information 3a and 3b of two customers, customer #1 and customer #2, are illustrated in FIG. 1, the customization information for each other customer may be stored in the customer management system 3.

[0020] The external system 4 is composed of, for example, a personal computer or a server computer, and manages and stores the warehouse information, which is the management information of the warehouses owned by customers, for each customer. The external system 4 sends the warehouse information of the customer corresponding to the request from the system administrator terminal 2 to the warehouse SIM model generation device 1 according to the request from the warehouse SIM model generation device 1. The external system 4 may be a so-called Warehouse Management System (WMS) or a so-called Warehouse Execution System (WES).

[0021] Here, the WMS and WES will be briefly described.

[0022] The WMS is a type of database that centrally manages various data related to warehouse operations (especially data focused on the items stored in the warehouse). Examples of the data focused on items include, but are not limited to, data indicating the inventory status of items in the warehouse through input from a handy terminal (not shown), data indicating an instruction (order) for incoming or outgoing shipments, and data of a picking list indicating the objects to be picked up (picking) of items in the warehouse.

[0023] WES is a type of database that centrally manages various data related to warehouse operations (particularly data focusing on resources such as personnel and transport equipment operating within the warehouse). Resource-focused data includes, but is not limited to, data on the work skills, work plans, and working hours of warehouse workers, as well as work plan data including the movement routes of transport robots moving within the warehouse.

[0024] In the example in Figure 1, the warehouse information 4a for customer #1 includes information such as the warehouse layout, number of workers, number of material handling machines, standard working hours, etc., of the warehouse owned by customer #1. Similarly, the warehouse information 4b for customer #2 includes information such as the number of workers, number of material handling machines, standard working hours, etc., but does not include information on the warehouse layout of the warehouse owned by customer #2.

[0025] External device 5, for example, is composed of a personal computer and, if it holds the missing warehouse information 4b1 that is missing from the customer warehouse information 4b provided by external system 4, it supplements that warehouse information 4b1. For example, in response to a request from warehouse SIM model generation device 1, if external device 5 holds the warehouse information 4b1 that is missing from the warehouse information 4b obtained from external system 4 among the customer warehouse information corresponding to the request from system administrator terminal 2, it sends that warehouse information 4b1 to warehouse SIM model generation device 1. This missing warehouse information 4b1 may be sent from external device 5 to warehouse SIM model generation device 1 in the form of, for example, file input.

[0026] Here, we will describe in detail the configuration of the warehouse SIM model generation device 1.

[0027] The warehouse SIM model generation device 1 includes a processor 11, memory 12, administrator interface 13, interface 14 for other systems, and model component storage unit 15. The warehouse SIM model generation device 1 is configured as, for example, a personal computer or a server computer. The memory 12, administrator interface 13, interface 14 for other systems, and model component storage unit 15 are each connected to the processor 11 by an internal bus or the like so that they can input and output data signals to and from each other.

[0028] The processor 11 is composed of at least one of the following: a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a Digital Signal Processor (DSP), a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), or a Graphical Processing Unit (GPU). The processor 11 functions as a controller that oversees the overall operation of the warehouse SIM model generation device 1. The processor 11 performs control processing to coordinate the operation of each part of the warehouse SIM model generation device 1, data input / output processing between each part of the warehouse SIM model generation device 1, data calculation processing, and data storage processing. The processor 11 operates according to the programs and data stored in the memory 12. When operating, the processor 11 uses the memory 12 to perform various processes in cooperation with other components, and temporarily stores data signals generated or acquired by the processor 11 (for example, warehouse SIM models generated for each customer) in the memory 12 or sends them to customer-specific terminals (not shown).

[0029] The processor 11, in cooperation with the memory 12, functionally includes a customization information acquisition unit 111, a customer warehouse information acquisition unit 112, and a model generation unit 113.

[0030] The customization information acquisition unit 111 acquires customer customization information in response to a request from the system administrator terminal 2 from the customer management system 3 via the other system I / F 14 and sends it to the model generation unit 113.

[0031] The customer warehouse information acquisition unit 112 acquires customer warehouse information in response to a request from the system administrator terminal 2 from at least one of the external systems 4 and external devices 5 via the other system I / F 14 and sends it to the model generation unit 113.

[0032] The model generation unit 113 generates an individual warehouse SIM model associated with a customer based on the customer's customization information and warehouse information in response to a request from the system administrator terminal 2, and the multiple model parts Cd stored in the model part storage unit 15. Specifically, the model generation unit 113 selects some or all of the multiple model parts Cd based on the customer's customization information to be generated, and combines one or more of the selected model parts with the customer's warehouse information to generate an individual warehouse SIM model associated with the customer. The model generation unit 113 may also send the generated warehouse SIM model to the corresponding customer's terminal (not shown).

[0033] Now, referring to Figure 2, we will explain the warehouse SIM models for customer #1 and customer #2 generated by the model generation unit 113.

[0034] The warehouse SIM model SIM1 for customer #1, generated by the model generation unit 113, includes multiple model components Cd1 selected based on customer #1's customization information and customer #1's warehouse information 4a. The model components Cd1 are selected to satisfy customer #1's contract rank and the warehouse specification information held by customer #1 (e.g., permission for receiving / shipping SIM functions, permission for changing the number of personnel, permission for changing material handling equipment functions), and specifically include warehouse layout reproduction code, screen display code, worker assignment code, material handling equipment assignment code, receiving processing code, inspection processing code, shipping processing code, packaging processing code, and parameter optimization code. The warehouse SIM model SIM1 for customer #1 can execute various codes (programs) of model components Cd1 using customer #1's warehouse information. This enables the warehouse SIM model generation device 1 to appropriately generate individual warehouse SIM models SIM1 tailored to customer #1's situation.

[0035] The warehouse SIM model SIM2 for customer #2, generated by the model generation unit 113, includes multiple model components Cd2 selected based on customer #2's customization information, and customer #2's warehouse information 4c. The warehouse information 4c consists of warehouse information 4b provided by the external system 4 and warehouse information 4b1 input via file from the external device 5. The model components Cd2 are selected to satisfy customer #2's contract rank and the specifications of the warehouse owned by customer #2 (e.g., permission for shipping SIM functions, permission for changing the number of personnel), specifically including warehouse layout reproduction code, screen display code, worker assignment code, shipping processing code, and packaging processing code. The warehouse SIM model SIM2 for customer #2 can execute various codes (programs) of model component Cd2 using customer #2's warehouse information. This enables the warehouse SIM model generation device 1 to appropriately generate individual warehouse SIM models SIM2 tailored to customer #2's specific situation.

[0036] Memory 12 is configured using, for example, Random Access Memory (RAM) and Read Only Memory (ROM), and temporarily stores programs and data necessary for the operation of the warehouse SIM model generation device 1, as well as data acquired or generated during operation. RAM is, for example, work memory used during the operation of the warehouse SIM model generation device 1. ROM stores, for example, programs and data for controlling the warehouse SIM model generation device 1 in advance.

[0037] The administrator interface 13 is configured using a circuit that transmits and receives data signals to and from the system administrator terminal 2. The administrator interface 13 sends data signals from the system administrator terminal 2 to the processor 11 and sends data signals from the processor 11 to the system administrator terminal 2.

[0038] The I / F 14 for other systems is configured using circuits that transmit and receive data signals to and from the customer management system 3, the external system 4, and the external device 5, respectively. The I / F 14 for other systems sends data signals from the customer management system 3, the external system 4, and the external device 5 to the processor 11, and sends data signals from the processor 11 to the customer management system 3, the external system 4, and the external device 5, respectively.

[0039] The model component storage unit 15 is a storage device that functions as a data storage device, for example, using a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid State Drive (SSD). The model component storage unit 15 stores multiple model components Cd, which are software that constitutes a warehouse SIM model and realizes common functions that are not specific to any particular customer. In the example in Figure 1, the model component Cd includes warehouse layout reproduction code, screen display code, worker assignment code, material handling equipment assignment code, receiving processing code, inspection processing code, shipping processing code, packaging processing code, and parameter optimization code. Note that the model components are not limited to the various codes (in other words, programs) mentioned above.

[0040] The warehouse layout reproduction code is software that implements the function of reproducing the warehouse layout in a virtual space in the simulation. The screen display code is software that implements the function of displaying screens generated in the simulation. The worker assignment code is software that implements the function of assigning warehouse operations to workers in the simulation. The material handling equipment assignment code is software that implements the function of assigning material handling equipment placed in the target warehouse to warehouse operations in the simulation. The receiving processing code is software that implements the function of processing incoming goods to the warehouse in the simulation. The inspection processing code is software that implements the function of processing the inspection of goods stored in the warehouse in the simulation. The shipping processing code is software that implements the function of processing the shipping of goods from the warehouse in the simulation. The packing processing code is software that implements the function of packing goods for shipping from the warehouse in the simulation. The parameter optimization code is software that implements the function of optimizing the values ​​of various parameters in the simulation.

[0041] 2. Contract Rank Table Next, the contract rank table TBL1 will be explained with reference to Figure 3. Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of a contract rank table that illustrates the correspondence between customer contract ranks and provided functions / model components. The contract rank table TBL1 is pre-stored, for example, in the memory 12 or model component storage unit 15 of the warehouse SIM model generation device 1.

[0042] The contract rank table TBL1 defines the functions (in other words, the usable model components) that can be provided in the warehouse SIM model generated by the warehouse SIM model generation device 1, for each customer contract rank. In the example in Figure 3, the contract ranks are defined in three stages: A: Premium, B: Standard, and C: Trial, but are not limited to these. Contract rank A: Premium is the highest contract rank, and all provided functions (model components) are permitted to be used. Contract rank B: Standard is an intermediate contract rank, and some of the provided functions (model components) are permitted to be used. Contract rank B: Standard has several variations, and in Figure 3, "None," "Work Process Extension Pack," and "Material Handling Equipment Extension Pack" are shown as examples.

[0043] "None" is the standard for so-called Contract Rank B: Standard, and no expansion packs are provided. "None" means that the use of the following functions is not permitted in the warehouse SIM model generated by Warehouse SIM Model Generator 1, such as "Worker Assignment Optimization," "Material Handling Equipment Assignment Optimization," "Work Sequence Optimization," "Receiving Process Simulation," "Inspection Process Simulation," "Replenishment Process Simulation," "Material Handling Equipment Quantity Change Function," and "Material Handling Equipment Performance Change Function."

[0044] The "Work Process Extension Pack" defines that, in addition to the various functions available when "None" is selected, the use of "Receiving Process Simulation," "Inspection Process Simulation," and "Replenishment Process Simulation" is permitted (added).

[0045] The "Material Handling Equipment Expansion Pack" defines that, in addition to the various functions available when "None" is selected, the use of the "Material Handling Equipment Number Change Function" and the "Material Handling Equipment Performance Change Function" is permitted (added).

[0046] Contract rank C:Trial is a trial contract rank defined for first-time users, and while it has even more restrictions on the available functions (model components) compared to contract rank B:Standard ("none"), it only allows the use of a limited number of features. In Figure 3, only the "layout reproduction," "shipping process simulation," "screen display function," and "SIM result graph display function" are permitted.

[0047] In this way, the warehouse SIM model generation device 1 can refer to the contract rank table TBL1 and recognize and select the functions that can be provided to each customer based on the details of the contract with the customer (for example, contract rank, type of function, and whether or not additional functions to be used as options are included).

[0048] 3. Operation of the Warehouse SIM Model Generator Next, the operation procedure of the warehouse SIM model generation device 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 4 and 5. Figure 4 is a flowchart showing a first example of the operation procedure of the warehouse SIM model generation device 1 according to this embodiment in chronological order. Figure 5 is a flowchart showing a second example of the operation procedure of the warehouse SIM model generation device 1 according to this embodiment in chronological order. The series of processes shown in Figures 4 and 5 are mainly executed by the processor 11 of the warehouse SIM model generation device 1.

[0049] (First step: Customer with contract rank A) In Figure 4, the processor 11 receives input from the system administrator regarding the generation of a warehouse SIM model for customer #1 via the administrator interface 13 (St1). The processor 11 (e.g., the model generation unit 113) accesses the customer management system 3 via the customization information acquisition unit 111 and the interface 14 for other systems, and acquires the customization information for customer #1 (e.g., customization information 3a) (St2). The processor 11 (e.g., the model generation unit 113) acquires the warehouse information for customer #1 (e.g., warehouse information 4a) from the external system 4 via the customer warehouse information acquisition unit 112 and the interface 14 for other systems (St3).

[0050] The processor 11 (e.g., the model generation unit 113) refers to the customization information of customer #1 obtained in step St2 and the contract rank table TBL1, and selects and obtains the model parts required for customer #1's warehouse SIM model from the model parts storage unit 15 (St4). According to the customization information of customer #1, customer #1 is contract rank A, so in step St4, all model parts are selected and obtained from the model parts storage unit 15. The processor 11 (e.g., the model generation unit 113) combines the model parts obtained in step St4 with the warehouse information of customer #1 obtained in step St3 to generate a warehouse SIM model for customer #1 (St5). This warehouse SIM model for customer #1 is equipped with executable software for all functions stored in the model parts storage unit 15, and can reproduce all processes such as receiving and shipping. Furthermore, the warehouse layout, number of workers, and number of material handling machines reflect the actual situation at customer #1's site. This allows customer #1 to use the warehouse SIM model generated by the warehouse SIM model generation device 1 to perform simulations that evaluate the time required for various warehouse operations, tailored to the specific conditions of customer #1's warehouse site.

[0051] The processor 11 (for example, the model generation unit 113) notifies the administrator via the administrator interface 13 that the generation of the warehouse SIM model for customer #1 is complete (St6). This completes the operation procedure by which the processor 11 generates the warehouse SIM model for customer #1.

[0052] (Second step: Customer with contract rank B) In Figure 5, the processor 11 receives input instructions for generating a warehouse SIM model for customer #2, entered by the system administrator, via the administrator interface 13 (St11). The processor 11 (e.g., the model generation unit 113) accesses the customer management system 3 through the customization information acquisition unit 111 and the interface 14 for other systems, and acquires customization information for customer #2 (e.g., customization information 3b) (St12). The processor 11 (e.g., the model generation unit 113) acquires warehouse information for customer #2 (e.g., warehouse information 4b) from the external system 4 via the customer warehouse information acquisition unit 112 and the interface 14 for other systems (St13). The processor 11 (e.g., the model generation unit 113) may also acquire warehouse information for customer #2 (e.g., warehouse information 4b1) from an external device 5 via file input through the customer warehouse information acquisition unit 112 and the interface 14 for other systems (St13).

[0053] As shown in Figure 5, the processor 11 (e.g., the model generation unit 113) acquires information such as the number of workers and the number of material handling machines from an external system 4. However, warehouse layout information is not available in the external system 4. Therefore, the processor 11 (e.g., the model generation unit 113) acquires warehouse information for customer #2, consisting of warehouse layout information, from an input file of an external device 5 that has been prepared in advance. The processor 11 may obtain the location of the input file via the administrator interface 13 based on instructions from the system administrator terminal 2.

[0054] The processor 11 (e.g., the model generation unit 113) refers to the customization information of customer #2 obtained in step St12 and the contract rank table TBL1, and selects and obtains the model components required for customer #2's warehouse SIM model from the model component storage unit 15 (St14). According to the customization information of customer #2, customer #2 is a contract rank B, and the use of parameter optimization code is restricted. Furthermore, customer #2 is only permitted to use the shipping process, and not the receiving process. Therefore, the functions that can be provided to customer #2 are limited to a portion of all the model components stored in the model component storage unit 15. The processor 11 (e.g., the model generation unit 113) combines the model components obtained in step St14 and the warehouse information of customer #2 obtained in step St13 to generate a warehouse SIM model for customer #2 (St15). This warehouse SIM model for customer #2 is executablely equipped with software for the functions selected in step St14, and can reproduce, for example, the shipping process. Furthermore, the warehouse layout, number of workers, and number of material handling machines reflect the actual conditions at Customer #2's site. This allows Customer #2 to use the warehouse SIM model generated by the warehouse SIM model generation device 1 to perform simulations that evaluate the time required for various warehouse operations, tailored to the specific conditions of Customer #2's warehouse site.

[0055] The processor 11 (for example, the model generation unit 113) notifies the administrator via the administrator interface 13 that the generation of the warehouse SIM model for customer #2 is complete (St16). This completes the operation procedure by which the processor 11 generates the warehouse SIM model for customer #2.

[0056] (Summary of this disclosure) The above description of embodiments discloses the technical concepts corresponding to the following items.

[0057] (Item 1) The simulation model generation method relating to this disclosure is: A method for generating a warehouse simulation model with customized functionality for each user, The user's customization information, including the specifications of the warehouse owned by the user, is acquired. The user's warehouse information, which is the management information of the warehouse held by the user, is acquired. Based on the user's customization information and warehouse information, the system generates the warehouse simulation model associated with the user, using multiple model components that constitute the warehouse simulation model and realize common functions that are not specialized for a particular user, as well as the user's customization information and warehouse information. This allows the simulation generation method to select model components that match the user's customization information, and then generate a warehouse SIM model by combining these selected model components with the user's warehouse information. As a result, it is possible to generate a simulation model tailored to the user's situation, thereby improving the user's operational convenience.

[0058] (Item 2) In the simulation model generation method described in item 1, Based on the user's customization information, some or all of the multiple model components are selected, and the selected one or more model components are combined with the user's warehouse information to generate the warehouse simulation model. This allows the simulation model generation method to adaptively select model components corresponding to the user's customization information, and to efficiently generate a warehouse SIM model that conforms to the user's warehouse specifications.

[0059] (Item 3) In the simulation model generation method described in item 1 or 2, The user's customization information is obtained from the customer management system (3) which manages individual user information for each user. The aforementioned user's warehouse information is obtained from a warehouse management system (e.g., external system 4) that manages various types of information related to the warehouse owned by the user. As a result, according to the simulation model generation method, user customization information and user warehouse information are stored in separate systems, allowing the latest information to be appropriately retrieved at the time of warehouse SIM model generation.

[0060] (Item 4) The computing device related to this disclosure is A computing device (for example, warehouse SIM model generation device 1) that generates a warehouse simulation model with customized functions for each user, Processor (11), Memory (12) and, The warehouse simulation model comprises a storage (e.g., model component storage unit 15) for storing multiple model components, which are software that constitutes the warehouse simulation model and realizes common functions not specialized for a particular user. The aforementioned processor, in cooperation with the memory, The user's customization information, including the specifications of the warehouse owned by the user, is acquired. The user's warehouse information, which is the management information of the warehouse held by the user, is acquired. Based on the plurality of model components stored in the storage, the user's customization information, and the warehouse information, a warehouse simulation model associated with the user is generated. This allows the computing unit to select model components that match the user's customization information and generate a warehouse SIM model by combining these selected model components with the user's warehouse information. As a result, it is possible to generate a simulation model tailored to the user's situation, thereby improving the user's operational convenience.

[0061] (Item 5) The program related to this disclosure is A computer, or computing unit, generates a warehouse simulation model with customized functionality for each user. A process for obtaining user customization information, including the specification information of the warehouse owned by the user, A process for obtaining the user's warehouse information, which is the management information of the warehouse owned by the user, The system provides for a plurality of model components, which are software components that constitute the warehouse simulation model and realize common functions that are not specialized for a particular user, and a process that generates the warehouse simulation model associated with the user based on the user's customization information and warehouse information. This allows the program to select model components that match the user's customization information and generate a warehouse SIM model by combining these selected model components with the user's warehouse information. As a result, it can generate a simulation model tailored to the user's situation, thereby improving the user's operational convenience.

[0062] While embodiments have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, this disclosure is not limited to such examples. It is clear to those skilled in the art that various modifications, alterations, substitutions, additions, deletions, and equivalents can be conceived within the scope of the claims, and these are also understood to fall within the technical scope of this disclosure. Furthermore, the components of the embodiments described above can be combined in any way without departing from the spirit of the invention. [Industrial applicability]

[0063] This disclosure is useful as a simulation model generation method, computing device, and program that generate simulation models tailored to the user's situation to improve the user's work convenience. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0064] 1. Warehouse SIM Model Generation Device 2. System Administrator Terminal 3. Customer Management System 4. External system 5 External equipment 11 processors 12 memory 13 Administrator I / F 14. Interface for other systems 15 Model parts storage compartment 100 Warehouse SIM Model Generation System 111 Customization Information Acquisition Unit 112 Customer warehouse information acquisition department 113 Model Generation Unit

Claims

1. A method for generating a warehouse simulation model with customized functionality for each user, The user's customization information is obtained, which includes information defining the functions that can be provided to each user. The user's warehouse information, which is the management information of the warehouse owned by the user, is obtained. Select some or all of the model components, which are software that constitutes the warehouse simulation model and realizes common functions not specialized for a particular user, based on the information defining the available functions included in the user's customization information. Based on the selected model components, the user's customization information, and the warehouse information, a warehouse simulation model associated with the user is generated. A method for generating simulation models.

2. Based on the user's customization information, select some or all of the multiple model components, and combine one or more of the selected model components with the user's warehouse information to generate the warehouse simulation model. The method for generating a simulation model according to claim 1.

3. The user's customization information is obtained from a customer management system that manages individual user information for each user. The aforementioned user's warehouse information is obtained from a warehouse management system that manages various types of information related to the warehouse owned by the user. A method for generating a simulation model according to claim 1 or 2.

4. A computing device that generates a warehouse simulation model with customized functions for each user, Processor and Memory and The system includes a storage facility that stores multiple model components, which are software that constitutes the warehouse simulation model and realizes common functions not specialized for a particular user, and The aforementioned processor, in cooperation with the memory, The user's customization information is obtained, which includes information defining the functions that can be provided to each user. The user's warehouse information, which is the management information of the warehouse owned by the user, is obtained. Select some or all of the multiple model components stored in the storage based on the information defining the available functions included in the user's customization information. Based on the selected model components, the user's customization information, and the warehouse information, a warehouse simulation model associated with the user is generated. Computing device.

5. A computer, or computing unit, generates a warehouse simulation model with customized functionality for each user. A process for obtaining user customization information, which includes information defining the functions that can be provided to each user, A process to obtain the user's warehouse information, which is the management information of the warehouse owned by the user, Select some or all of the model components, which are software that constitutes the warehouse simulation model and realizes common functions not specialized for a particular user, based on the information defining the available functions included in the user's customization information. To implement a process for generating a warehouse simulation model associated with a user based on multiple selected model parts, the user's customization information, and the warehouse information, program.

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