Management device, management method, and management program

Abstract

To provide a management device with which resource loss is reduced through reducing impacts on the business operation of a customer company and reducing burden associated with manufacturing and storing of equipment by a manufacturing company.SOLUTION: The present invention includes: a management unit 11 which manages at least information on a first electrical wire / cable which is a wire / cable in a certain length and based on a first specifications which are the specifications of a wire / cable that a customer has been currently using or could use in the future and information on a second electrical wire / cable which is a wire / cable in a length shorter than the one of the first wire / cable and based on the first specifications; a reception unit 12 which receives information on an electrical wire / cable from a customer; and an identification unit 13 which identifies, according to the information managed by the management unit 11, whether a wire / cable which corresponds to the wire / cable information received by the reception unit 12 is the first electrical wire / cable or the second electrical wire / cable.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a management device, a management method, and a management program for managing facilities.

Background Art

[0002] In transactions of electric wires that transmit power or electrical signals, which are one type of facility, generally, a manufacturing company creates an estimate in response to a request from a company that wishes to purchase (hereinafter referred to as a customer company). Note that electric wires include power transmission lines for transmitting power and communication electric wires for transmitting electrical signals. A power transmission line is a concept that includes an uncoated electric wire such as a bare wire or an insulated electric wire, a CV (cross-linked polyethylene insulated vinyl sheath cable) cable, and an OF cable. The customer company examines the contents of the estimate and places an order. The manufacturing company performs the order processing of each part so as to meet the delivery date (designated delivery date) of the ordered product based on the parts and quantities required for the production of the ordered product, the time from the order to the delivery of each part (hereinafter referred to as the delivery lead time), the time required for manufacturing, the schedule when a construction contractor can perform the electric wire laying work, etc.

[0003] Here, when there is no inventory of parts required for the production of the ordered product, the production will be carried out according to the part or material with the longest delivery lead time, and there is a possibility that the request for a short delivery period cannot be met.

[0004] Therefore, technologies have been proposed that set a safety stock for parts or materials with a long delivery lead time to secure inventory, and enable production without being affected by the delivery lead time of the parts as long as the quantity is within the range of the safety stock (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

[0006] However, setting a low inventory level prevents excess inventory from being held, thus reducing the resources and waste generated by the manufacturing company for production and storage. But if orders exceed the inventory level, it becomes difficult to provide equipment (e.g., electric wires) in a timely manner, making it impossible to meet short delivery requests and impacting the customer company's operations. Similarly, widespread disasters such as typhoons and earthquakes, causing damage in multiple locations, can make it impossible to meet short delivery requests, particularly impacting the customer company's operations.

[0007] On the other hand, if the inventory level is set high, equipment can be provided in a timely manner in response to orders from customer companies, without affecting the customer companies' operations. However, if orders continue to fall below the inventory level, the manufacturer will be held onto inventory for a long period, making it difficult to reduce the resources and waste generated for the production and storage of the inventory. Furthermore, manufacturers have a desire to reduce the burden incurred when manufacturing electric wires.

[0008] The present invention aims to provide a management device, management method, and management program that can reduce the impact on the operations of customer companies (for example, avoiding a situation where business operations are halted due to prolonged damage to power transmission lines), reduce the resources and waste generated by manufacturing companies for the manufacture and storage of equipment, and reduce the waste of resources and energy. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] To achieve the above objective, the gist of the present invention is as follows. (1) A management device comprising: a management unit that manages information relating to a first wire which is a first specification that is the specification of a wire currently in use by a customer or a wire which may be used in the future, and is a wire of a predetermined length; and information relating to a second wire which is the first specification, but is shorter in length than the first wire; a reception unit that receives information relating to wires from a customer; and a specification unit that identifies, based on the information managed by the management unit, whether the wire that matches the information relating to wires received by the reception unit is the first wire or the second wire, wherein if the wire identified by the specification unit is the first wire, a total laying work is performed to lay the entire wire, and if the wire identified by the specification unit is the second wire, a partial replacement work is performed to replace a part of the wire, and the management unit updates the information relating to the first wire or the second wire based on the wire identified by the specification unit. (2) The management device described in (1), wherein the overall laying work includes work to lay new power lines and work to replace all existing power lines. (3) The management unit, when there are multiple customers, manages information regarding the first electric wire with specifications and length suitable for each customer, and information regarding the second electric wire, as described in (1) or (2). (4) The management device according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the management unit manages, when the overall laying work is carried out using the first electric wire of the first specification, and the partial replacement work is carried out on an electric wire of the second specification, which is of a lower specification than the first specification, using the second electric wire of the first specification, by including in the information about the first electric wire an electric wire of the second specification that is approximately the same length as the electric wire that was the subject of the partial replacement work, and by including in the information about the second electric wire an electric wire of the second specification that is shorter in length than the first electric wire for which the manufacture has been ordered. (5) The management device as described in (4), wherein the management unit manages the information on the first electric wire, which is of the third specification and has a length approximately the same as the total length of the electric wire that was the subject of the partial replacement work, when the overall laying work is carried out using the first electric wire of the second specification and the second electric wire of the second specification is used for the third specification electric wire. (6) The control device according to any one of (1) to (5), further comprising an instruction unit that instructs to separate the first wire or the second wire from a single wire based on the wire identified by the specified unit. (7) The control device according to (6), wherein the instruction unit, before receiving information about electric wires from a customer by the reception unit, instructs that the second electric wire be cut from one electric wire and that the cut second electric wire be sent to a predetermined location, and when the reception unit receives information about electric wires from a customer, instructs that the first electric wire and the second electric wire be cut from the remainder of the one electric wire. (8) The control device according to (6), wherein the instruction unit, before receiving information about electric wires from a customer by the reception unit, instructs that the first electric wire and the second electric wire be separated from a single electric wire and that the separated second electric wire be sent to a predetermined location, and when the reception unit receives information about electric wires from a customer, instructs that the first electric wire and the second electric wire be separated from the remainder of the single electric wire. (9) The management device described in any one of items (1) to (8), wherein the management unit manages information including information regarding irregularly shaped connecting pipes for connecting electric wires of different specifications. (10) The specified part is the management device described in (1) that identifies a wire within a category based on the rated voltage of the wire. (11) A management method comprising: a management step for managing information relating to a first electric wire which is a first specification that is the specification of an electric wire currently in use by a customer or an electric wire which may be used in the future, and is an electric wire of a predetermined length; and information relating to a second electric wire which is the first specification, but is shorter in length than the first electric wire; a receiving step for receiving information relating to electric wires from a customer; and a identification step for identifying, based on the information managed in the management step, whether the electric wire that matches the information relating to electric wires received in the receiving step is the first electric wire or the second electric wire, wherein if the electric wire identified in the identification step is the first electric wire, an overall laying work is performed to lay the entire electric wire; if the electric wire identified in the identification step is the second electric wire, a partial replacement work is performed to replace a part of the electric wire; and the management step updates the information relating to the first electric wire or the second electric wire based on the electric wire identified in the identification step. (12) A management program for a computer to perform the following steps: a management step for managing information about a first wire, which is a first specification that is the specification of a wire currently in use by a customer or a wire that may be used in the future, and is a wire of a predetermined length; and information about a second wire, which is the first specification, but is shorter in length than the first wire; a receiving step for receiving information about wires from a customer; and a identification step for identifying, based on the information managed in the management step, whether the wire that matches the information about wires received in the receiving step is the first wire or the second wire, wherein if the wire identified in the identification step is the first wire, a total laying work is performed to lay the entire wire; if the wire identified in the identification step is the second wire, a partial replacement work is performed to replace a part of the wire; and the management step updates the information about the first wire or the second wire based on the wire identified in the identification step. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to suppress the impact on the operation of the customer company (for example, avoid a situation where the business stops due to the continued damaged state of the power transmission line), suppress the burden on the manufacturing company for manufacturing and storing equipment, and suppress the waste of resources and energy. Also, it is possible to reduce the number of electric wires stored in an unused state or shorten the storage period.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of the management system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing a table including information on the first electric wire and information on the second electric wire. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a table in which inventory information is managed for each customer. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a case where the second electric wire is connected using a special-shaped connecting pipe. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the first operation model. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of the management system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a management method for suppressing the impact on the operation of the customer company, suppressing the resources and waste discharged for manufacturing and storing equipment by the manufacturing company, and selecting partial replacement work and overall laying work according to the requirements of the customer company. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the configuration of a computer. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing another configuration of a computer.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0012] The configuration and operation of a management device, a management method, and a management program for managing facilities according to the present embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited by the content described in the following embodiments. Also, the constituent elements described below include those that can be easily assumed by those skilled in the art and substantially identical ones. Furthermore, the constituent elements described below can be combined as appropriate.

[0013] (First Embodiment) (Regarding the Configuration of the Management System) FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a management system 100 according to the first embodiment. In the management system 100, a customer terminal device 3 and a management device 1 are mutually connected via a network NW1. In the present embodiment, when referring to the "customer terminal device 3", it may mean each of a plurality of customer terminal devices 3a, 3b, ···, 3n individually, or it may mean all of the plurality of customer terminal devices 3a, 3b, ···, 3n. Note that although it is better to have more customers, the effects of this embodiment can also be achieved with one company (i.e., one customer terminal device 3).

[0014] Also, the management device is an apparatus operated by a company (hereinafter referred to as a manufacturing company) or an organization that manufactures facilities and manages the inventory of such facilities. Facilities are members laid in buildings, on roads, etc., regardless of indoors or outdoors, and examples include electric wires, utility poles, power-related facilities (insulators, transformers, connection parts, etc.), optical fibers, optical fiber-related facilities (closures), etc. Electric wires include power transmission lines for power transmission and communication wires for transmitting electrical signals. A power transmission line is a concept that includes uncoated wires such as bare wires and insulated wires, CV (cross-linked polyethylene insulated vinyl sheath cable) cables, and OF cables. In this embodiment, an electric wire will be described as a representative example of a facility. The customer terminal device 3 is an apparatus operated by a company or an organization that receives the provision of facilities manufactured by the manufacturing company.

[0015] (Regarding the Configuration of the Management Device) As shown in Figure 1, the management device 1 comprises a management unit 11, a reception unit 12, and a identification unit 13.

[0016] The management unit 11 manages at least information about a first wire, which is a wire of a predetermined length and is a first specification, which is the specification of a wire currently in use by the customer or a wire that may be used in the future, and information about a second wire, which is a wire of the first specification but shorter in length than the first wire. In this embodiment, the management unit 11 is described as managing two pieces of information: information about the first wire and information about the second wire. However, it is not limited to this, and may manage three or more pieces of information, such as information about a third wire or information about a fourth wire. Furthermore, information about the third wire, etc., may be manufactured according to the first specification or according to other specifications. In addition, the first specification is a specification higher than the second specification, which will be described later. For example, it may be the highest specification among the wires currently in use by the customer or wires that may be used in the future, or it may be the second or third highest specification.

[0017] "Electrical wires currently in use by the customer" refers to, for example, the electrical wires laid at the customer's factory. "Electrical wires that may be used in the future" refers to electrical wires that are not currently laid at the customer's factory or other locations, but are planned to be laid in the future.

[0018] Specifications refer to the standards, performance, function, dimensions (length), structure, and composition of electric wires. For example, the diameter of the electric wire (thick, thin), rated voltage (high, low), waterproofing function (high, low), and resistance to repeated bending (presence or absence) are all specifications. The first electric wire is used in the overall laying work where the entire electric wire system is installed, and it is set to a length that is tailored to the customer (specified by the customer). For example, the length of the first electric wire is 500m.

[0019] The second power line is used in partial replacement work where a portion of the power line is replaced, and it is a power line set to a predetermined length. For example, the length of the second power line is 200m.

[0020] Figure 2 schematically shows Table T1, which contains information about the first wire and information about the second wire. Table T1 is stored on Server 21. In the example shown in Figure 2, the information about the first wire includes information such as the wire diameter (thick (400SQ)), rated voltage (6.6kV), waterproof function (yes), and length (500m). The information about the first wire also includes sales history information such as the number of years since the first wire was laid to the present, environmental information such as the humidity of the environment in which the first wire was laid, the impact on the customer's business if the first wire is damaged, or information such as the priority for replacement. The information about the second wire includes information such as the wire diameter (thick (400SQ)), rated voltage (6.6kV), waterproof function (yes), and length (200m). Furthermore, information regarding the second wire may include sales history information such as the number of years since the second wire was laid, environmental information such as the high humidity of the environment in which the second wire was laid, the business impact on the customer in the event of damage to the second wire, or information such as the priority for replacement. In addition, Table T1 may include relative sales history information such as the number of years since one wire was laid being longer than the other, relative environmental information such as the high humidity of the environment in which the wire was laid, the relative business impact on the customer in the event of damage, or relative information such as the priority for replacement.

[0021] The reception unit 12 receives information about electric wires from customers. Here, it is assumed that the customer has already entered into a contract or provisional contract with the manufacturer to purchase the first electric wire and the second electric wire.

[0022] For example, a customer operates the customer terminal device 3 and uses a designated application or a form displayed in a web browser to transmit information about the electric wires. Information regarding power lines includes specifications of the damaged power line (compliant standards, manufacturer name, manufacturing lot, year of manufacture, name of installer, year of installation, conductor (material, number of cores, nominal cross-sectional area, configuration, outer diameter), insulator (material, finished outer diameter), length, approximate mass, withstand voltage, conductor resistance, protective tape (material, thickness), waterproofing layer (material, thickness), armor / protective steel pipe (material, thickness, corrugated shape), corrosion protection layer (material, finished outer diameter), shim material (material), repeated bending resistance, minimum bending radius, termite resistance, waterproofing, seawater resistance, number of damaged sections, length of damaged section, cause of damage, damage status of conductor / protective layer / insulator, depth of damage), information about the environment in which the damage occurred (location where the power line is laid, installation method such as overhead / buried, presence or absence of protective conduit, inner diameter of protective conduit, presence or absence of work area during reinstallation, presence or absence of detour route during reinstallation), and, in the case of newly laid power lines, specifications of those power lines. The information regarding electric wires described above is merely an example and is not limited to it. Furthermore, the reception unit 12 is not limited to a configuration that accepts the above-mentioned form via the internet, but may also be configured to receive information regarding electric wires via email, telephone, or fax. In this configuration, for example, the worker would input the information regarding electric wires received by telephone or fax into a predetermined form.

[0023] The identification unit 13 identifies whether the wire that matches the wire information received by the reception unit 12 is the first wire or the second wire, based on the information managed by the management unit 11. For example, if the identification unit 13 cannot identify the wire, it notifies the operator of this fact, and the operator takes further action. To this end, it compares the information stored in a table beforehand with the received information. For example, it compares the wire ID information stored in the table with the received ID information. Alternatively, it compares the wire specifications stored in the table with the received wire specifications. Alternatively, it compares the wire environment information stored in the table with the environment information where the fault occurred. If the information stored in the table beforehand and the received information do not match as a result of the above comparison, it outputs that they do not match. If the information stored in the table beforehand and the received information do match, it outputs that they match and searches for the previously registered response flow. For example, information about the first and second wires is obtained, the corresponding flow is searched, and according to the corresponding flow, the first or second wire is cut from the original long wire and the dispatch process is carried out. Alternatively, the dispatch process for the wires is carried out according to the corresponding flow from the first and second wires that have been cut out in advance.

[0024] Alternatively, information about electric wires previously received by the reception unit 12 and information about electric wires identified as suitable at that time may be associated with table T as historical information, and the identification unit 13 may identify suitable electric wires based on this historical information.

[0025] If the electric wire identified by the specific section 13 is the first electric wire, a complete laying work is performed to lay the entire electric wire. If the electric wire identified by the specific section 13 is the second electric wire, a partial replacement work is performed to replace a part of the electric wire.

[0026] The term "overall cable laying work" encompasses both the installation of new power lines and the replacement of existing power lines.

[0027] The system may also confirm with the customer whether it is acceptable to order construction using the electric wires identified by the identification unit 13. If the customer requests a different electric wire, the system may repeatedly receive information about the electric wires from the receiving unit 12, identify the electric wires using the identification unit 13, and confirm with the customer until the desired electric wires can be identified.

[0028] When the identification unit 13 identifies a wire, or when it has confirmed the wire requested by the customer, it notifies the management unit 11. The management unit 11 updates the information regarding the first wire or the second wire based on the wire identified by the identification unit 13. For example, if the inventory of the wire identified by the identification unit 13 runs out, the management unit 11 may delete the information regarding that wire from table T, or change the inventory quantity to "0".

[0029] In this case, the management unit 11 may be configured to manage information regarding the specifications and length of the first electric wire and information regarding the second electric wire, respectively, for each customer, if there are multiple customers.

[0030] Figure 3 schematically shows table T2, in which inventory information is managed for each customer. Table T2 is stored on server 21. In table T2 shown in Figure 3, customer A's inventory consists of one waterproof first wire (400SQ, 500m) and one waterproof second wire (400SQ, 200m) with a rated voltage of 6.6kV. Customer B's inventory consists of one waterproof first wire (250SQ, 800m) and one waterproof second wire (250SQ, 200m) with a rated voltage of 6.6kV. Customer C's inventory consists of one waterproof first wire (200SQ, 400m) and one waterproof second wire (200SQ, 200m) with a rated voltage of 6.6kV. Customer α's inventory is shown to consist of one waterproof first wire (800SQ, 500m) and one waterproof second wire (800SQ, 200m), both with a rated voltage of 77kV. Customer β's inventory is shown to consist of one non-waterproof first wire (400SQ, 800m) and one waterproof second wire (400SQ, 200m), both with a rated voltage of 66kV. Customer γ's inventory is shown to consist of one non-waterproof first wire (250SQ, 400m) and one waterproof second wire (250SQ, 200m), both with a rated voltage of 66kV. Customer A's inventory shows one non-waterproof first wire (800SQ, 500m) and one waterproof second wire (800SQ, 200m) with a rated voltage of 154kV. Customer B's inventory shows one non-waterproof first wire (400SQ, 800m) and one waterproof second wire (400SQ, 200m) with a rated voltage of 154kV. Customer C's inventory shows one non-waterproof first wire (250SQ, 400m) and one waterproof second wire (250SQ, 200m) with a rated voltage of 154kV. Note that Table T2 is an example and is not limited to this example; other items may be included. Also, in Table T2, categories are separated by rated voltage. Category 1 has a rated voltage of 6.6kV. Category 2 has rated voltages of 77kV and 66kV.The third category has a rated voltage of 154kV. The management system 100 manages by category, and in the example shown in table T2, customers A, B, and C are provided with Category 1 wires, customers α, β, and γ are provided with Category 2 wires, and customers I, II, and III are provided with Category 3 wires. In other words, the management system 100 does not provide customers with wires of different categories.

[0031] Furthermore, the management unit 11 may add to table T2, for each customer, the date on which the electric wire was identified by the identification unit 13, the date of the actual overall laying work, the date of the partial replacement work, etc.

[0032] Traditionally, customer inquiries were received via phone or email, and a representative would handle these inquiries, understand the customer's situation (such as the extent of the damage and the required specifications for the electrical wires), and identify the appropriate wire. Identifying the appropriate wire required the experience and high skill level of the representative, and training such representatives took a considerable amount of time. Furthermore, after identifying the appropriate wire, if the customer was fortunate enough to have it in stock, they could use that stock. However, if there was no stock, it was necessary to quickly manufacture the wire, transport it to the site, and carry out the installation work. This process of manufacturing, transporting, and installing the wire took a considerable amount of time, sometimes causing the customer's business to be interrupted.

[0033] In this embodiment, the manufacturing company operating the management device 1 holds and manages the customer's electric wires (first electric wire and second electric wire). Therefore, if the electric wires used by the customer are suddenly damaged, the management device 1 immediately receives information about the electric wires from the customer and identifies the electric wires the customer needs (suitable electric wires). This eliminates the need for highly skilled personnel to identify suitable electric wires and allows for immediate commencement of electric wire replacement work, thereby minimizing the impact on the customer company's operations (for example, avoiding a situation where business operations are halted due to prolonged damage to power transmission lines).

[0034] Furthermore, the management device 1 can reduce the burden on the manufacturing company for manufacturing and storing equipment by having the customer bear the burden of manufacturing and storing the first and second electric wires.

[0035] Furthermore, the management device 1 may be configured to accept orders for either the first or second electric wire, depending on the customer's choice. With such a configuration, customers can choose between a complete installation using the first electric wire or a partial replacement using the second electric wire, according to their needs.

[0036] <Regarding the first operational model (double fail-safe)> Next, we will explain the first operational model using the control device 1.

[0037] When the overall laying work is carried out using the first electric wire of the first specification, and partial replacement work is carried out on the second electric wire of the second specification, which is a lower specification than the first specification, the management unit 11 manages the information on the first electric wire by including the second specification electric wire, which is of a length approximately the same as the total length of the electric wire that was the subject of the partial replacement work, in the information on the first electric wire, and the information on the second electric wire, which is of the second specification and is shorter in length than the first electric wire for which the manufacturing was ordered.

[0038] For example, the diameter of the first wire in the first specification is, for example, 400SQ (cross-sectional area of ​​400mm²). 2 The diameter of the second wire in the second specification is 250SQ (cross-sectional area of ​​250mm²). 2 Furthermore, the first and second wires are interchangeable, with the first wire being the superior wire.

[0039] If a failure occurs in the first wire of the first specification, the customer will use this first wire to carry out the entire installation work. Subsequently, if a failure occurs in the 250SQ wire, the customer will use the second wire of the first specification to carry out partial replacement work.

[0040] Here, when performing repair work (partial replacement work) using a short wire of specification 1 (for example, a diameter of 400SQ) to repair a portion of a wire of specification 2 (for example, a diameter of 250SQ), which is a lower specification than specification 1, a special connector is used. The management unit 11 manages information including information on special connectors used to connect wires of different specifications. Information on special connectors includes information such as which wire specifications they are suitable for connecting to which wire specifications. This information on special connectors is contained in tables T1 and T2 stored in the server 21.

[0041] Figure 4 schematically shows the case where a second wire is connected using a specially shaped connector. In the figure, "A" indicates the wire to be worked on, "X" indicates the fault location (for example, a broken section), "B" indicates the second wire, and "C" indicates the specially shaped connector.

[0042] Furthermore, if the overall laying work is carried out using the first electric wire of specification 2, and partial replacement work is carried out using the second electric wire of specification 2 for an electric wire of specification 3, which is a lower specification than specification 2, the management unit 11 will include in the information regarding the first electric wire an electric wire of specification 3 with a length approximately the same as the total length of the electric wire that was the subject of the partial replacement work.

[0043] The diameter of the third specification wire is, for example, 200SQ (cross-sectional area of ​​200mm²). 2 Furthermore, the second and third wires are interchangeable, with the second wire being the superior wire.

[0044] Here, we will explain the first operational model in detail. Figure 5 is a diagram used to explain the first operational model. In the following, we will assume that customer A is using 400SQ wire (wire with a length of 500m), 250SQ wire (wire with a length of 800m), and 200SQ wire (wire with a length of 400m).

[0045] The manufacturing company produces and stores a first wire of the first specification (for example, a wire with a diameter of 400 SQ and a length of 500 m) and a second wire of the first specification (for example, a wire with a diameter of 400 SQ and a length of 200 m) for customer A (step ST1). The management unit 11 registers information about the first wire and information about the second wire in tables stored on the server 21.

[0046] If a 400SQ electric wire (500m long) used by customer A is damaged, the manufacturer receives information about the damaged wire from customer A via the reception unit 12, identifies the first electric wire of the first specification via the identification unit 13, and performs replacement work (overall installation work) using this first electric wire (step ST2). The management unit 11 deletes the information about the first electric wire from the table stored in the server 21. The overall installation work may be performed directly by the manufacturer or outsourced to a contractor. Customer A's inventory consists only of the second electric wire of the first specification. This second electric wire can be used for repair work (partial replacement work) on electric wires of the second specification or third specification.

[0047] Next, if a 250SQ wire used by customer A is damaged, the manufacturer receives information about the damaged wire from customer A via the reception unit 12, identifies a second wire of the first specification via the identification unit 13, and performs partial replacement work using this second wire (step ST3). The management unit 11 deletes the information about the second wire from the table stored in the server 21. The partial replacement work may be performed directly by the manufacturer or outsourced to a contractor. Irregularly shaped connecting pipes are used in this partial replacement work.

[0048] The manufacturing company anticipates that customer A will carry out a complete laying of 250SQ electric wires that have undergone partial replacement work in the near future, or based on a contract with customer A, and manufactures and stores a first electric wire of second specifications (for example, an electric wire with a diameter of 250SQ and a length of 800m) and a second electric wire of second specifications (for example, an electric wire with a diameter of 250SQ and a length of 200m) for customer A (step ST4). The management unit 11 newly registers information about the first electric wire and information about the second electric wire in the tables stored in the server 21.

[0049] If the 250SQ electric wire (800m long) used by customer A is damaged, or if periodic replacement due to lifespan is required, the manufacturer receives information about the electric wire from customer A via the reception unit 12, identifies the first electric wire of the second specification via the identification unit 13, and performs replacement work (overall installation work) using this first electric wire (step ST5). The management unit 11 deletes the information about the first electric wire from the table stored in the server 21. The overall installation work may be performed directly by the manufacturer or outsourced to a contractor. Customer A's inventory consists only of the second electric wire of the second specification. This second electric wire can be used for repair work (partial replacement work) on the electric wire of the third specification.

[0050] Next, if a 200SQ electric wire (400m in length) used by customer A is damaged, the manufacturer receives information about the damaged wire from customer A via the reception unit 12, identifies a second electric wire of the second specification via the identification unit 13, and performs partial replacement work using this second electric wire (step ST6). The management unit 11 deletes the information about the second electric wire from the table stored in the server 21. The partial replacement work may be performed directly by the manufacturer or outsourced to a contractor. Irregularly shaped connecting pipes are used in this partial replacement work.

[0051] The manufacturing company anticipates that customer A will carry out a complete laying of 200SQ electric wires that have undergone partial replacement work in the near future, or, based on a contract with customer A, manufactures and stores a first electric wire of the third specification (for example, an electric wire with a diameter of 200SQ and a length of 400m) to provide to customer A (step ST7). The management unit 11 then registers the new information regarding the first electric wire in a table stored in the server 21.

[0052] If the 200SQ electric wire (400m long) used by customer A is damaged, or if it needs to be replaced due to its lifespan, the manufacturer receives information about the electric wire from customer A via the reception unit 12, identifies the first electric wire of the third specification via the identification unit 13, and performs replacement work (overall installation work) using this first electric wire (step ST8). The management unit 11 deletes the information about the first electric wire from the table stored in the server 21. The overall installation work may be performed directly by the manufacturer or outsourced to a contractor.

[0053] In this way, by adopting the first operational model, the management device 1 initially manufactures and stores the highest-grade 400SQ first wire (500m in length) and the 400SQ second wire (200m in length) used by customer A. This allows the device to immediately respond to overall wire laying work if customer A's 400SQ wire is damaged, and furthermore, if customer A's 250SQ wire is damaged, the device can immediately respond to partial replacement work using the higher-grade 400SQ second wire. Subsequently, the 250SQ first wire... By manufacturing and storing a 250SQ second wire (800m in length) and a 250SQ second wire (200m in length), we can immediately respond to a complete laying project if customer A's 250SQ wire is damaged, etc. Furthermore, if customer A's 200SQ wire is damaged, etc., we can immediately respond to a partial replacement project using the higher-spec 250SQ second wire. Subsequently, by manufacturing and storing a 200SQ first wire (400m in length), we can immediately respond to a complete laying project if customer A's 200SQ wire is damaged, etc.

[0054] Therefore, the control device 1 can minimize the impact on the customer company's operations (for example, it can avoid situations where business operations are halted due to prolonged damage to power transmission lines).

[0055] (Second example) Figure 6 shows the configuration of the management system 101 according to the second embodiment. Components identical to those in the management system 100 according to the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations are omitted.

[0056] In the first embodiment, the first and second electric wires were pre-cut, but in the second embodiment, a single electric wire of a predetermined length manufactured according to predetermined specifications is prepared, and the first and second electric wires are separated (cut) from this single electric wire as needed.

[0057] The management system 101 is interconnected with the customer terminal device 3 and the management device 1 via the network NW1. Furthermore, the management system 101 is connected to the manufacturing department terminal device 7 and the shipping department terminal device 9 via the network NW2.

[0058] For example, network NW1 may be the internet, and network NW2 may be the intranet of a manufacturing company. Furthermore, network NW1 and network NW2 may be interconnected via a gateway (not shown). Also, although network NW1 and network NW2 are shown as different networks in Figure 6, they may be the same network.

[0059] The manufacturing department terminal device 7 is a terminal device managed by the department that manufactures electric wires. The shipping department terminal device 9 is a terminal device managed by the department that arranges for the shipment of materials such as electric wires to designated locations. If the manufacturing department and the shipping department are composed of the same department, the management system 101 consists of only one of either the manufacturing department terminal device 7 or the shipping department terminal device 9.

[0060] As shown in Figure 6, the management device 5 comprises a management unit 11, a reception unit 12, a specification unit 13, and an instruction unit 14.

[0061] The instruction unit 14 instructs the system to separate the first wire or the second wire from a single wire based on the wire identified by the identification unit 13. The length of the single wire may be, for example, the sum of the lengths of the first and second wires, or the sum of the first wire, the second wire, and any surplus. The identification unit 13 identifies wires within categories based on their rated voltage. For example, the identification unit 13 will not identify a wire in a different category, such as one with a rated voltage of 66kV, for a customer using a wire with a rated voltage of 6.6kV.

[0062] Specifically, when a wire is identified by the identification unit 13, the instruction unit 14 issues an instruction to the manufacturing department terminal device 7 to separate the first wire or the second wire from a single wire. This instruction may be given by an operator via email, telephone, fax, etc.

[0063] After the manufacturing department confirms the instructions from the instruction unit 14 using the manufacturing department terminal device 7, it performs the task of cutting a predetermined length of first or second wire from a single wire.

[0064] With this configuration, the control device 5 keeps one wire of a predetermined length manufactured to a predetermined specification and cuts either the first or second wire as needed. For example, if the customer's current wire (first wire) is 400m long and they want a new wire of 450m, this has the advantage of being able to flexibly change the length.

[0065] <Regarding the second operational model (triple fail-safe)> The second operational model will be explained using the configuration diagram shown in Figure 6.

[0066] Before receiving information about the electric wire from the customer via the receiving unit 12, the instruction unit 14 instructs that a second electric wire be separated from the first electric wire and that this separated second electric wire be sent to a designated location. When the receiving unit 12 receives information about the electric wire from the customer, the instruction unit 14 instructs that the first electric wire and the second electric wire be separated from the remaining part of the first electric wire. As described above, the first electric wire is an electric wire of a predetermined length manufactured to a predetermined specification.

[0067] Specifically, the instruction unit 14 issues an instruction to the manufacturing department terminal device 7 to separate a second wire from a single wire, before the reception unit 12 receives information about the wires from the customer. This instruction is sent via email or similar means.

[0068] When the manufacturing department confirms the instructions from the instruction unit 14 via the manufacturing department terminal device 7, it manufactures a wire of the specified specifications and length, and then cuts a second wire of the specified length from that wire. Alternatively, the manufacturing department may prepare one wire of the specified length manufactured according to the specified specifications, and when it confirms the instructions from the instruction unit 14 via the manufacturing department terminal device 7, it may cut a second wire of the specified length from this single wire.

[0069] The instruction unit 14 issues an instruction to the dispatching department terminal device 9 to dispatch the separated second wire to the designated location. This instruction is sent via email or other means.

[0070] After the manufacturing department has finished cutting the second wire, the shipping department checks the instructions on the instruction unit 14 using the shipping department terminal device 9 and delivers the second wire to the designated location (such as a storage area near where customer A's wires are laid, or a storage area for each district).

[0071] Furthermore, when the instruction unit 14 receives wire information from the customer via the reception unit 12, it identifies the suitable wire via the identification unit 13 and then instructs the manufacturing department terminal device 7 to separate the first and second wires from the remaining wire. This instruction is sent via email or other means.

[0072] After the manufacturing department confirms the instructions from the instruction unit 14 using the manufacturing department terminal device 7, it performs the task of separating the first and second wires from the remaining wires and stores the separated first and second wires.

[0073] Therefore, if a fault occurs in a customer's power line, the management device 5 can first use a second power line stored near the location of the fault to immediately carry out repair work (partial replacement work) (first response).

[0074] Furthermore, if the customer's power lines are damaged after the first response, the management device 5 can be instructed to carry out a complete laying of the first power lines (second response), and if the customer's lower power lines are damaged after the second response, the management device 5 can be instructed to carry out a partial replacement of the second power lines (third response).

[0075] In this way, by adopting the second operational model, the management device 5 can implement the first, second, and third responses, thereby minimizing the impact on the customer company's operations (for example, avoiding a situation where business operations are halted due to continued damage to power transmission lines).

[0076] Here, we will explain the manufacturing process of electric wires. Electric wires are manufactured through multiple processes, including the creation of the conductor core wire (a metal wire such as copper) and the coating (covering) of the core wire with plastic (such as polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene). In particular, immediately after the equipment is started up, there is a risk of variations in quality, so the first part of the manufactured electric wire (for example, a few meters) is not used as a product and is cut off. Therefore, when electric wires are manufactured in multiple batches, this cut-off portion is created each time.

[0077] Furthermore, preparing equipment such as heating before manufacturing, or cleaning equipment after manufacturing, consumes resources such as energy and water. Therefore, when manufacturing electric wires in multiple batches, these resources are consumed each time. In addition, management tasks such as material procurement, manufacturing work preparation, and laying work preparation are required for each batch. Therefore, when manufacturing electric wires in multiple batches, these management tasks are required each time.

[0078] In this embodiment, a wire with a length equal to one first wire and two second wires is manufactured in one piece. Then, before the reception unit 12 receives an order for the wire from the customer, the second wire is cut from this wire. After the reception unit 12 receives an order for the wire from the customer, the first and second wires are cut from the remaining wire, thus minimizing the amount of cutting required.

[0079] In this way, by adopting the second operating model, the control device 5 can manufacture a wire with a length equal to the sum of one first wire and two second wires in one go, thereby reducing the resources required for manufacturing the wire and the amount of waste generated.

[0080] <Regarding the third operational model (quad fail-safe)> Next, we will explain the third operational model using Figure 6 mentioned above. The third operational model is based on the second operational model, and we will explain it mainly in terms of the differences between the two models.

[0081] Before receiving information about the electric wire from the customer, the instruction unit 14 instructs the receiving unit 12 to separate the first and second electric wires from a single electric wire and to send the separated second electric wire to a designated location. When the receiving unit 12 receives information about the electric wire from the customer, it instructs the receiving unit 12 to separate the first and second electric wires from the remaining part of the single electric wire.

[0082] Specifically, the instruction unit 14 sends an instruction to the manufacturing department terminal device 7 to separate the first wire and the second wire from a single wire, before the reception unit 12 receives the wire order from the customer. This instruction is sent via email or similar means.

[0083] When the manufacturing department confirms the instructions from the instruction unit 14 via the manufacturing department terminal device 7, it manufactures a wire of the specified specifications and length, and then cuts a first wire of the specified length and a second wire of the specified length from that wire. Alternatively, the manufacturing department may prepare one wire of the specified length manufactured according to the specified specifications, and when it confirms the instructions from the instruction unit 14 via the manufacturing department terminal device 7, it may cut (separate) a first wire of the specified length and a second wire of the specified length from this single wire.

[0084] The instruction unit 14 issues an instruction to the dispatching department terminal device 9 to dispatch the separated second wire to the designated location. This instruction is sent via email or other means.

[0085] After the manufacturing department has finished cutting the second wire, the shipping department checks the instructions on the instruction unit 14 using the shipping department terminal device 9 and delivers the second wire to the designated location (such as a storage area near where customer A's wires are laid, or a storage area for each district). The first wire is stored in the manufacturing company's warehouse or similar location.

[0086] Furthermore, when the instruction unit 14 receives wire information from the customer via the reception unit 12, it identifies the suitable wire via the identification unit 13 and then instructs the manufacturing department terminal device 7 to separate the first and second wires from the remaining wire. This instruction is sent via email or other means.

[0087] After the manufacturing department confirms the instructions from the instruction unit 14 using the manufacturing department terminal device 7, it performs the task of separating the first and second wires from the remaining wires and stores the separated first and second wires.

[0088] Therefore, the management device 5 can be configured to carry out the entire installation work using the already manufactured first electric wire when the customer's electric wires are being replaced periodically or when new electric wires are being laid (first response), and can also be configured to carry out the repair work (partial replacement work) immediately using the second electric wire stored in the vicinity of the location where the failure occurred (second response) when a failure occurs in the customer's electric wires.

[0089] Furthermore, if the customer's power lines are damaged after the second response, the management device 5 can be instructed to carry out a complete laying of the first power lines (third response), and if the customer's lower power lines are damaged after the third response, the management device 5 can be instructed to carry out a partial replacement of the second power lines (fourth response).

[0090] In this way, by adopting the third operational model, the management device 5 can implement the first, second, third, and fourth responses, thereby minimizing the impact on the customer company's operations (for example, avoiding a situation where business operations are halted due to prolonged damage to power transmission lines).

[0091] Here, we will explain the manufacturing process of electric wires. Electric wires are manufactured through multiple processes, including the creation of the conductor core wire (a metal wire such as copper) and the coating (covering) of the core wire with plastic (such as polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene). In particular, immediately after the equipment is started up, there is a risk of variations in quality, so the first part of the manufactured electric wire (for example, a few meters) is not used as a product and is cut off. Therefore, when electric wires are manufactured in multiple batches, this cut-off portion is created each time.

[0092] Furthermore, preparing equipment such as heating before manufacturing, or cleaning equipment after manufacturing, consumes resources such as energy and water. Therefore, when manufacturing electric wires in multiple batches, these resources are consumed each time. In addition, management tasks such as material procurement, manufacturing work preparation, and laying work preparation are required for each batch of manufacturing. Therefore, when manufacturing electric wires in multiple batches, these management tasks are required each time.

[0093] In this embodiment, a wire with a length equal to the sum of two first wires and two second wires is manufactured in one piece. Then, before the reception unit 12 receives wire information from the customer, the first and second wires are separated from this wire. Furthermore, when the reception unit 12 receives wire information from the customer, the identification unit 13 identifies the suitable wire, and the identified first and second wires are separated from the remaining wire, thus minimizing the amount of separation required.

[0094] In this way, by adopting the third operational model, the control device 5 can manufacture a wire with a length equal to the sum of two first wires and two second wires in one go, thereby reducing the resources required for manufacturing the wire and the amount of waste generated.

[0095] (Regarding management methods) Next, we will explain a management method that minimizes the impact on customer companies' operations (for example, avoiding a situation where business operations are halted due to prolonged damage to power transmission lines) and reduces the resources and waste generated by manufacturers for the production and storage of equipment. Figure 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of this management method.

[0096] In step ST11, the management unit 11 manages at least information regarding a first wire, which is a first specification wire that the customer is currently using or may use in the future, and is of a predetermined length, and information regarding a second wire, which is a first specification wire that is shorter in length than the first wire (management process).

[0097] In step ST12, the reception unit 12 receives information about electric wires from the customer (reception process).

[0098] In step ST13, the identification unit 13 identifies whether the wire that matches the wire information received in the receiving process is the first wire or the second wire, based on the information managed in the management process (identification process).

[0099] If the power line identified in the specified process is the first power line, a complete laying work will be carried out to lay the entire power line. If the power line identified in the specified process is the second power line, a partial replacement work will be carried out to replace a portion of the power line.

[0100] Furthermore, the management process updates information regarding either the first or second wire based on the wire identified by the specific process.

[0101] In this way, the manufacturing company maintains a supply of electric wires (first and second wires) for its customers. Therefore, if an electric wire used by a customer is suddenly damaged, the management system allows the company to immediately accept an order from the customer and provide the customer's inventory information. This enables the company to immediately begin work to replace the electric wires, minimizing the impact on the customer company's operations (for example, avoiding a situation where business operations are halted due to a prolonged period of damaged power transmission lines).

[0102] Furthermore, this management method reduces the burden on the manufacturing company for equipment manufacturing and storage by having the customer bear the burden of manufacturing and storing the first and second electric wires.

[0103] The concept of "overall cable laying work" includes both the laying of new power lines and the replacement of all existing power lines.

[0104] In the management process, if there are multiple customers, the management unit 11 may be configured to manage information regarding the first wire with specifications and length suitable for each customer, as well as information regarding the second wire.

[0105] Furthermore, in the management process, if the overall laying work is carried out using the first electric wire of the first specification, and partial replacement work is carried out on the second electric wire of the second specification, which is a lower specification than the first specification, using the second electric wire of the first specification, the management unit 11 may manage the information on the first electric wire by including the second specification electric wire, which is of a length approximately the same as the total length of the electric wire that was the subject of the partial replacement work, and the information on the second electric wire, which is of the second specification and is shorter in length than the first electric wire for which manufacturing has been ordered.

[0106] Furthermore, in the management process, if the overall laying work is carried out using the first electric wire of the second specification, and partial replacement work is carried out using the second electric wire of the second specification for an electric wire of the third specification, which is a lower specification than the second specification, the management unit 11 may be configured to include in the information about the first electric wire an electric wire of the third specification with a length approximately the same as the total length of the electric wire that was the subject of the partial replacement work.

[0107] Alternatively, the system may include a step (instruction step) in which, based on the wire identified by the identification unit 13, a first wire or a second wire is separated from a single wire, and the separated first wire or second wire is instructed to be sent to a predetermined location. The instruction step is performed by the instruction unit 14.

[0108] In the instruction process, the instruction unit 14 may, before receiving information about the electric wire from the customer via the reception unit 12, instruct the unit to separate the second electric wire from the first electric wire and send the separated second electric wire to a designated location. If the reception unit 12 receives information about the electric wire from the customer, the instruction unit 14 may instruct the unit to separate the first electric wire and the second electric wire from the remaining part of the first electric wire.

[0109] Alternatively, in the instruction process, the instruction unit 14 may, before receiving information about the electric wire from the customer via the reception unit 12, instruct the reception unit 12 to separate the first and second electric wires from a single electric wire and to send the separated second electric wire to a designated location. When the reception unit 12 receives information about the electric wire from the customer, the instruction unit 14 may instruct the reception unit 12 to separate the first and second electric wires from the remaining part of the single electric wire.

[0110] In the management process, the management unit 11 may also be configured to manage information including that related to irregularly shaped connecting pipes used to connect electric wires with different specifications.

[0111] (Regarding the management program) This document describes a management program designed to minimize the impact on customer companies' operations (for example, to avoid business disruption due to prolonged damage to power transmission lines) and reduce the burden on manufacturers for equipment production and storage. The management program consists mainly of the following processes and is executed by the Computer 500 (hardware).

[0112] Process 1: A process (management process) for managing information on a first wire, which is a first specification wire that is currently in use or may be used in the future by the customer and is of a predetermined length, and information on a second wire, which is a first specification wire that is shorter in length than the first wire. Process 2: The process of receiving information about electric wires from customers (reception process). Step 3: Based on the information managed in the management step, this step identifies whether the wire that matches the wire information received in the reception step is the first wire or the second wire (identification step).

[0113] If the wire identified in the specific process is the first wire, then a complete laying work is carried out to lay the entire wire. If the wire identified in the specific process is the second wire, then a partial replacement work is carried out to replace a portion of the wire.

[0114] Furthermore, the management process updates information regarding either the first or second wire based on the wire identified by the specific process.

[0115] In this way, the manufacturing company maintains a stock of customer-supplied electric wires (first and second wires). Therefore, if a customer's electric wires are suddenly damaged, the management program can be executed via computer to immediately receive orders from the customer and display customer inventory information. This allows for immediate commencement of wire replacement work, minimizing the impact on the customer company's operations (for example, avoiding a situation where business operations are halted due to prolonged damage to power transmission lines).

[0116] Furthermore, by having the customer bear the burden of manufacturing and storing the first and second electric wires, the burden on the manufacturing company for manufacturing and storing equipment can be reduced.

[0117] The concept of "overall cable laying work" includes both the laying of new power lines and the replacement of all existing power lines.

[0118] In the management process, if there are multiple customers, it is also acceptable to manage information regarding the first wire and the second wire, each with specifications and lengths suitable for each customer.

[0119] Furthermore, in the management process, if the overall laying work is carried out using the first wire of the first specification, and partial replacement work is carried out on the second wire of the second specification, which is a lower specification than the first specification, using the second wire of the first specification, it is also possible to manage the information on the first wire by including the wire of the second specification, which is of a length approximately the same as the total length of the wire that was the subject of the partial replacement work, and the information on the second wire, which is of the second specification, which is shorter in length than the first wire for which manufacturing was ordered.

[0120] Furthermore, in the management process, if the overall laying work is carried out using the first wire of specification 2, and partial replacement work is carried out on a wire of specification 3, which is a lower specification than specification 2, using the second wire of specification 2, it is also acceptable to manage the information regarding the first wire by including a wire of specification 3, with a length approximately the same as the total length of the wire that was the subject of the partial replacement work.

[0121] Furthermore, the system may also include a step (instruction step) in which, based on the wire identified in a specific process, a first wire or a second wire is cut from a single wire, and the cut first wire or second wire is instructed to be sent to a predetermined location.

[0122] In the instruction process, before the receiving unit 12 receives information about the electric wires from the customer, an instruction is given to separate the second electric wire from the first electric wire and send this separated second electric wire to a designated location. Alternatively, once the receiving unit 12 receives information about the electric wires from the customer, an instruction is given to separate the first electric wire and the second electric wire from the remaining part of the first electric wire.

[0123] Alternatively, in the instruction process, the instruction unit 14 may, before receiving information about the electric wire from the customer via the reception unit 12, instruct the unit 14 to separate the first and second electric wires from a single electric wire and to send the separated second electric wire to a designated location. When the reception unit 12 receives information about the electric wire from the customer, the instruction unit 14 may instruct the unit 14 to separate the first and second electric wires from the remaining part of the single electric wire.

[0124] The management process may also include a configuration that manages information regarding irregularly shaped connecting pipes used to connect electrical wires with different specifications.

[0125] Here, the configuration and operation of computer 500 will be explained with reference to a diagram. Figure 8 shows the configuration of computer 500. As shown in Figure 8, computer 500 is configured with a processor 501, memory 502, storage 503, input / output I / F 504, and communication I / F 505 connected on bus A, and the functions and / or methods described herein are realized through the cooperation of each of these components.

[0126] The input / output interface 504 is connected to a display and a pointing device (e.g., a mouse or keyboard). The communication interface is an interface compliant with a predetermined communication standard and communicates with devices (e.g., customer terminal device 3, manufacturing department terminal device 7, shipping department terminal device 9) via wired or wireless connections through networks NW1 and NW2. The communication interface corresponds to the reception unit 12.

[0127] Memory 502 consists of RAM (Random Access Memory). RAM is composed of either volatile or non-volatile memory.

[0128] Storage 503 consists of ROM (Read Only Memory). ROM is composed of non-volatile memory and is implemented, for example, by an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or SSD (Solid State Drive). Storage 503 corresponds to server 21. Storage 503 stores various programs, such as management programs implemented in steps 1 to 4 described above.

[0129] For example, the processor 501 controls the operation of the entire computer 500. The processor 501 is an arithmetic unit that loads the operating system and various programs that realize diverse functions from the storage 503 into the memory 502 and executes the instructions contained in the loaded programs.

[0130] Specifically, when the processor 501 receives a user input, it reads a program stored in the storage 503 (for example, the management program according to the present invention), loads the read program into the memory 502, and executes the program. Furthermore, the execution of the management program by the processor 501 enables the functions of the management unit 11, the identification unit 13, and the instruction unit 14.

[0131] The configuration of the processor 501 will now be described. The processor 501 can be implemented, for example, by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), various other processing units, or a combination thereof.

[0132] Furthermore, in order to implement the functions and / or methods described herein, some or all of the functions such as the processor 501, memory 502, and storage 503 may be configured as a dedicated hardware processing circuit 601. Figure 9 shows the configuration of the processing circuit 601 of computer 600. The processing circuit 601 may be, for example, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), or a combination thereof.

[0133] Furthermore, although processor 501 has been described as a single component, it is not limited to this and may be composed of a collection of multiple physically separate processors. A program or instructions contained in such a program, as described herein as being executed by processor 501, may be executed by a single processor 501 or may be executed in a distributed manner by multiple processors. Also, a program or instructions contained in such a program, executed by processor 501, may be executed by multiple virtual processors.

[0134] Although some embodiments of this application have been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, these are illustrative examples, and the present invention can be implemented in various other forms with modifications and improvements based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, starting with the embodiments described in the disclosure section of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0135] 1,5 Management device 3,3a,3b,3n Customer terminal equipment 7 Manufacturing Department Terminal Equipment 9. Shipping Department Terminal Equipment 11 Management Department 12 Reception Department 13 Specific section 14 Instruction part 100,101 Management System NW1, NW2 Network

Claims

1. A management unit that manages at least information about a first wire, which is a first specification that is the specification of a wire currently in use by the customer or a wire that may be used in the future, and is a wire of a predetermined length, and information about a second wire, which is the first specification, but is shorter in length than the first wire, A reception desk that receives information about power lines from customers, The system includes an identification unit that, based on the information managed by the management unit, identifies whether the wire that matches the wire information received by the reception unit is the first wire or the second wire, If the electric wire identified by the specified part is the first electric wire, then overall laying work is carried out to lay the entire electric wire. If the electric wire identified by the specified part is the second electric wire, a partial replacement work is performed to replace a portion of the electric wire. The aforementioned management department, Based on the electric wire identified by the specified unit, the information relating to the first electric wire or the information relating to the second electric wire is updated. When the overall laying work is carried out using the first electric wire of the first specification, and the partial replacement work is carried out on the electric wire of the second specification using the second electric wire of the first specification, the electric wire of the second specification with a length approximately the same as the total length of the electric wire that was the subject of the partial replacement work is included in the information regarding the first electric wire and is managed accordingly, and the electric wire of the second specification that is shorter in length than the first electric wire for which manufacturing has been ordered is included in the information regarding the second electric wire and is managed accordingly. The aforementioned specifications refer to at least one of the following aspects of electric wire standards, performance, function, dimensions, structure, and composition, or a combination of several of these. A control device in which the wires of the first specification and the wires of the second specification are interchangeable, the wires of the first specification can be used as a substitute for the wires of the second specification, and the wires of the second specification cannot be used as a substitute for the wires of the first specification.

2. The management device according to claim 1, wherein the overall laying work includes laying new power lines and replacing all existing power lines.

3. The management device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, if there are multiple customers, the management unit manages information regarding the first electric wire with specifications and length suitable for each customer, and information regarding the second electric wire, respectively.

4. The management unit manages the information regarding the first electric wire, including in the information about the first electric wire, when the overall laying work is carried out using the first electric wire of the second specification, and the partial replacement work is carried out on the third specification electric wire using the second electric wire of the second specification, the second specification electric wire and the third specification electric wire are interchangeable, the second specification electric wire can be used as a substitute for the third specification electric wire, and the third specification electric wire cannot be used as a substitute for the second specification electric wire.

5. The control device according to claim 1, further comprising an instruction unit that instructs to separate the first wire or the second wire from a single wire based on the wire identified by the specified unit.

6. The instruction unit, before receiving information about the electric wire from the customer by the reception unit, instructs that the second electric wire be cut from one electric wire and that the cut second electric wire be sent to a designated location. The management device according to claim 5, which, when the reception unit receives information about electric wires from a customer, instructs the system to separate the first electric wire and the second electric wire from the remaining portion of the single electric wire.

7. The instruction unit, before receiving information about the electric wire from the customer by the reception unit, instructs that the first electric wire and the second electric wire be separated from a single electric wire, and that the separated second electric wire be sent to a designated location. The management device according to claim 5, which, when the reception unit receives information about electric wires from a customer, instructs the system to separate the first electric wire and the second electric wire from the remaining portion of the single electric wire.

8. The management device according to claim 1, wherein the management unit manages information including information regarding irregularly shaped connecting pipes for connecting electric wires of different specifications.

9. The management device according to claim 1, wherein the specified part specifies a wire within a category based on the rated voltage of the wire.

10. A management process in which a management unit manages at least information relating to a first wire which is a first specification that is the specification of a wire currently in use by the customer or a wire which may be used in the future, and is a wire of a predetermined length, and information relating to a second wire which is the first specification, and is shorter in length than the first wire, The reception department handles the process of receiving information about electric wires from customers, The system includes a specification step in which a specification unit, based on the information managed in the management step, specifies whether the wire that matches the wire information received in the reception step is the first wire or the second wire, If the electric wire identified by the aforementioned specific step is the first electric wire, then overall laying work is carried out to lay the entire electric wire. If the electric wire identified by the aforementioned specific process is the second electric wire, a partial replacement work is performed to replace a portion of the electric wire. The aforementioned control process is, Based on the electric wire identified in the aforementioned specific step, the information relating to the first electric wire or the information relating to the second electric wire is updated. When the overall laying work is carried out using the first electric wire of the first specification, and the partial replacement work is carried out on the electric wire of the second specification using the second electric wire of the first specification, the electric wire of the second specification with a length approximately the same as the total length of the electric wire that was the subject of the partial replacement work is included in the information regarding the first electric wire and is managed accordingly, and the electric wire of the second specification that is shorter in length than the first electric wire for which manufacturing has been ordered is included in the information regarding the second electric wire and is managed accordingly. The aforementioned specifications refer to at least one of the following aspects of electric wire standards, performance, function, dimensions, structure, and composition, or a combination of several of these. A management method in which the first specification wire and the second specification wire are interchangeable, the first specification wire can be used as a substitute for the second specification wire, and the second specification wire cannot be used as a substitute for the first specification wire.

11. On the computer, A management process for managing information regarding a first wire, which is a first specification that is the specification of a wire currently in use by the customer or a wire that the customer may use in the future, and is a wire of a predetermined length, and information regarding a second wire, which is the same as the first specification but is shorter in length than the first wire, The process of receiving information about electric wires from customers, A management program for executing a selection step, which, based on the information managed in the management step, identifies whether the wire that matches the wire information received in the reception step is the first wire or the second wire, If the electric wire identified by the aforementioned specific step is the first electric wire, then overall laying work is carried out to lay the entire electric wire. If the electric wire identified by the aforementioned specific process is the second electric wire, a partial replacement work is performed to replace a portion of the electric wire. The aforementioned control process is, Based on the electric wire identified in the aforementioned specific step, the information relating to the first electric wire or the information relating to the second electric wire is updated. When the overall laying work is carried out using the first electric wire of the first specification, and the partial replacement work is carried out on the electric wire of the second specification using the second electric wire of the first specification, the electric wire of the second specification with a length approximately the same as the total length of the electric wire that was the subject of the partial replacement work is included in the information regarding the first electric wire and is managed accordingly, and the electric wire of the second specification that is shorter in length than the first electric wire for which manufacturing has been ordered is included in the information regarding the second electric wire and is managed accordingly. The aforementioned specifications refer to at least one of the following aspects of electric wire standards, performance, function, dimensions, structure, and composition, or a combination of several of these. A management program in which the wires of specification 1 and specification 2 are interchangeable, the wires of specification 1 can be used as a substitute for the wires of specification 2, and the wires of specification 2 cannot be used as a substitute for the wires of specification 1.

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