JP7361577B2 - Article management methods and systems, and information media used therefor - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an article management method and system for managing articles, and an information medium used therefor.

An example of this kind of article management method that has been used in the past is the method shown in Patent Document 1 below. That is, in the conventional method, a management label is attached to each article when the article is stored, and the inventory of the article is managed based on the information on the management label.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-231882

For example, when the article is a repair part, there are times when it is desired to know whether the same type of article (same type article) as the delivered article is kept in stock. In the conventional method described above, the inventory of goods is managed based on the information on the management label, but the management label is only used until the time the goods are shipped from the warehouse, and there is no association between the shipped goods and the items in inventory. It has not been done.

In such cases, the inventory status of similar products may be checked based on the product name. However, the product name may be an arrangement of a plurality of numbers or letters, and there may be slight differences in arrangement between two similar products. Therefore, when checking the inventory status of similar items based on the item name, the inventory status of the wrong item may be referenced, and the inventory status of similar items may not be confirmed correctly.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and one of its purposes is to provide an article management method and an article management method that can more easily confirm the inventory status of articles of the same type as the article that has been shipped. The objective is to provide systems and information media used in them.

One aspect of the article management method according to the present invention includes a delivery registration step of registering the delivery of the article in a database, and an issuance step of issuing an information medium on which a code is printed after the delivery registration step. contains information about the article, and the information medium is configured such that at least the printed part of the code can be separated from the exterior material after the information medium is attached to the exterior material that stores the article; After the step, there is a first attaching step of attaching an information medium to the exterior material, and after the first attaching step, when the article is shipped, a first code reader reads information from the code of the information medium attached to the exterior material. a shipping registration step of reading the goods and registering the goods' shipping in a database based on the read information; and a second attaching step of separating at least the printed portion from the exterior material and attaching at least the printed portion to the article after the shipping registration step; In the database, the inventory status of similar products of the product is registered in association with the information, the information is read by a second code reader from the code on the printed part attached to the product, and the information is read by the second code reader. The management device collates the information with the database to obtain information on the inventory status of similar items, and the first terminal displays the information on the inventory status of the similar items obtained by the management device.

One aspect of the information medium used in the article management method according to the present invention is an information medium on which a code containing information about the article is printed, and is attached to the exterior material for storing the article in the article management method described above. After being attached to the exterior material, at least the printed portion of the code is configured to be separable from the exterior material.

One aspect of the article management system according to the present invention includes a database in which information on delivered articles and articles of the same type as the article is registered in association with each other, and a code containing information on the article based on the information registered in the database. A printer that issues printed information media, a code reader that can read product information from the code on the information media, and management that compares the information read by the code reader with a database to obtain information on the inventory status of similar products. and a first terminal that displays information on the inventory status of similar items obtained by the management device, and the information medium is attached to an exterior material for storing the item, and at least the code printed portion is attached to the exterior material. It is configured so that it can be separated from the material.

According to one aspect of the article management method of the present invention, the inventory status of articles of the same type as the article is registered in the database in association with information, and the information is read by the second code reader from the code of the printed part attached to the article. The management device compares the information read by the second code reader with the database to obtain information on the inventory status of similar items, and the first terminal displays the information on the inventory status of similar items obtained by the management device. Therefore, it is possible to more easily check the inventory status of the same type of item as the item that has been shipped. Further, according to one aspect of the information medium and article management system of the present invention, at least the printed portion of the code is configured to be separable from the exterior material after being attached to the exterior material, so that the code can be attached to the article to be shipped. The printed part can be easily attached, and based on the code, it is possible to more easily check the inventory status of the same type of item as the item that has been delivered.

1 is a block diagram showing an article management system for implementing an article management method according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing delivery management in the article management method according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the information medium issued in the issuing step of FIG. 2; 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the functions of each part of the information medium in FIG. 3. FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an article to which an information medium is attached in the first attaching step of FIG. 2 and its exterior packaging material. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of a storage location where articles are transported in the transport process of FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing shipping management in the article management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the work performed in the second attachment step of FIG. 7; 3 is a flowchart showing inventory confirmation in the article management method according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. 3 is a flowchart showing inventory management in the article management method according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a front view showing an information medium used in the article management method according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a front view showing an information medium used in the article management method according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a front view showing an information medium used in the article management method according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, the form for implementing this invention is demonstrated with reference to drawings. The present invention is not limited to each embodiment, and can be embodied by modifying the constituent elements without departing from the gist thereof. Moreover, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of components disclosed in each embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiments. Furthermore, components of different embodiments may be combined as appropriate.

Embodiment 1.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an article management system for implementing an article management method according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the article management system of the first embodiment is a system for managing articles. The article may be, for example, but not limited to, a device or a part of a device used in a factory or the like. Moreover, the article may be an unused article or a used article. Goods management includes delivery management of goods to the warehouse (warehousing management), inventory management of goods in the warehouse or goods of the same type as the goods (same type goods), management of goods exit from the warehouse, and management of goods from the field. Includes inventory confirmation of similar items. A warehouse can be understood to include a place where goods are accumulated and a place where delivery of goods to the place where the goods are accumulated is managed. The site can be understood to include the location where the item is being used.

The article management system of this embodiment includes a database 10, a management device 11, a printer 20, a warehouse code reader 21, a warehouse terminal 22, a field code reader 31, and a field terminal 32. These database 10, management device 11, printer 20, warehouse code reader 21, warehouse terminal 22, field code reader 31, and field terminal 32 are connected to each other via a wired or wireless network.

In the database 10, information on articles and similar articles is registered. The information on the product and similar products includes information for identifying the product and similar products (name, name code, or identification code), as well as the delivery date, storage location, and appearance image of the product and similar products. Information on articles and similar articles are registered in the database 10 in association with each other. The database 10 may be provided at any location, such as on a network, in a warehouse, or on-site. The database 10 may be provided within the management device 11, the warehouse terminal 22, or the field terminal 32.

The management device 11 may be configured by, for example, a device such as a computer. The management device 11 is interposed between the database 10, the printer 20, the warehouse code reader 21, the warehouse terminal 22, the on-site code reader 31, and the on-site terminal 32. The location where the management device 11 is provided is arbitrary. The management device 11 manages information in the database 10 and can control the operations of the printer 20, the warehouse code reader 21, the warehouse terminal 22, the field code reader 31, and the field terminal 32. The warehouse terminal 22 or the field terminal 32 may also serve as the management device 11.

The printer 20, the warehouse code reader 21, and the warehouse terminal 22 are devices that are assumed to be used in a warehouse. The field code reader 31 and the field terminal 32 are devices that are expected to be used at the field where goods are being used after being shipped. However, if the printer 20, the warehouse code reader 21, the warehouse terminal 22, the field code reader 31, and the field terminal 32 are portable devices, they can be used at any location and are not necessarily limited to the warehouse or the field.

The printer 20 is a device for issuing an information medium 4 (see FIG. 3), which will be explained in detail later. The information medium 4 of this embodiment has a code 43 printed thereon containing information about each article, and is issued when the article is delivered.

The warehouse code reader 21 and the field code reader 31 are devices for reading information from the code 43 printed on the information medium 4. When the warehouse terminal 22 and the field terminal 32 include imaging means such as a camera, the warehouse terminal 22 and the field terminal 32 may also serve as the warehouse code reader 21 and the field code reader 31. Furthermore, when the warehouse code reader 21 and the on-site code reader 31 are portable devices, the warehouse code reader 21 and the on-site code reader 31 may be the same device.

The warehouse code reader 21 can be used to manage the delivery of goods to the warehouse, manage inventory in the warehouse, manage the delivery of goods from the warehouse, and check the inventory of similar goods in the warehouse. The warehouse code readers 21 used for delivery management, inventory management, shipping management, and inventory confirmation may be the same device or may be separate devices. The warehouse code reader 21 used for stock issue management constitutes a first code reader, the warehouse code reader 21 used for stock confirmation constitutes a second code reader, and the warehouse code reader 21 used for inventory management constitutes a first code reader. 3 Configure a code reader. Further, the field code reader 31 can be used to check the inventory of similar items from the field. The on-site code reader 31 used for stock confirmation constitutes a second code reader.

In this embodiment, the information read by the warehouse code reader 21 and the field code reader 31 is transmitted to the management device 11. The management device 11 can check the information read by the warehouse code reader 21 and the field code reader 31 against the database 10 and obtain information about the article or similar articles from the database 10 .

The warehouse terminal 22 and the field terminal 32 may be configured by devices such as a desktop computer, a notebook computer, or a tablet terminal. The number of warehouse terminals 22 and field terminals 32 is arbitrary. When the warehouse terminal 22 and the field terminal 32 are portable devices, the warehouse terminal 22 and the field terminal 32 may be the same device.

The warehouse terminal 22 and the field terminal 32 of this embodiment are configured to be able to display information obtained from the database 10 via the management device 11. More specifically, the warehouse terminal 22 and the field terminal 32 can display information about the article or similar articles obtained from the database 10.

The warehouse terminal 22 can be used to manage the delivery of goods to the warehouse, manage inventory in the warehouse, manage the delivery of goods from the warehouse, and check the stock of similar goods in the warehouse. The warehouse terminals 22 used for delivery management, inventory management, shipping management, and inventory confirmation may be the same terminal or may be separate terminals. The warehouse terminal 22 used for inventory confirmation constitutes a first terminal, the warehouse terminal 22 used for stock issue management constitutes a second terminal, and the warehouse terminal 22 used for inventory management constitutes a third terminal. . Further, the field terminal 32 can be used to check the inventory of similar items from the field. The field terminal 32 used for stock confirmation constitutes a first terminal.

Next, FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing delivery management in the article management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, delivery management in the article management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a delivery registration step (step S10), an issue step (step S11), a first attachment step (step S12), and a transportation step. (Step S13) is included.

The delivery registration step (step S10) is a step of registering the delivery of the article in the database 10 when the article is delivered to the warehouse. A user can register the delivery of goods in the database 10 by operating the warehouse terminal 22 and/or the management device 11 (at least one of the warehouse terminal 22 and the management device 11). In the delivery registration process, article information is registered in the database 10. The product information includes information for identifying the product (product name or identification number), delivery date, storage location, and external appearance image of the product. The storage location may be designated by the warehouse terminal 22 and/or the management device 11, or by the user. Further, if an article of the same type as the article for which information is registered has already been registered in the database 10, the information on the article is registered in association with information on the same type of article. The warehouse terminal 22 and/or the management device 11 can determine whether an article of the same type as the article has already been registered, based on whether an article with the same article name has already been registered in the database 10 or not.

The issuing step (step S11) is a step of issuing the information medium 4 on which the code is printed (see FIG. 3, which will be described later) after the delivery registration step. The code includes information about the goods whose delivery has been registered in the delivery registration process. The article information included in the code corresponds to information registered in the database 10. The article information included in the code may be an access code for accessing article information registered in the database 10.

As will be described in detail later, the information medium 4 is configured such that at least the code-printed portion can be separated from the exterior material after the information medium 4 is attached to the exterior material for storing the article (see FIG. 4). The phrase "at least the printed portion of the code is separable from the exterior material" can be understood to mean that at least the printed portion of the code can be easily separated from the exterior material without destroying or damaging the exterior material.

Information medium 4 is issued by printer 20 . The information medium 4 can be automatically issued by the printer 20 without the user performing any additional work to issue the information medium 4. In other words, when article information is registered in the database 10, an issuance command including the article information is input to the printer 20 from the warehouse terminal 22 and/or the management device 11, and the printer 20 issues the information based on the issuance instruction. Media 4 can be published. However, after registering article information in the database 10, the user performs an operation to issue the information medium 4 on the warehouse terminal 22 and/or the management device 11, and the printer 20 issues the information medium 4 based on the operation. You may.

The first attaching step (step S12) is a step of attaching the information medium 4 to the exterior material of the article after the issuing step.

The transport step (step S13) is a step of transporting the article with the information medium 4 attached to the packaging material to a storage location together with the packaging material.

Next, FIG. 3 is a front view showing the information medium 4 issued in the issuing process of FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the functions of each part of the information medium 4 of FIG. Although the configuration of the information medium 4 is arbitrary, the information medium 4 of this embodiment has a configuration as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. As shown in FIG. 3, the information medium 4 of this embodiment includes a mount 40 and a sticker 41. The mount 40 is a member that has been surface-treated so that the sticker 41 can be easily peeled off from the mount 40. The sticker 41 is attached to the mount 40.

On the sticker 41, an article indication 42 and a code 43 are printed. The item display 42 is a display that represents an item using characters and/or numbers that can be identified by a person. The code 43 can be read by the warehouse code reader 21 or the on-site code reader 31. The code 43 of this embodiment is composed of a two-dimensional barcode. However, the code 43 may take other configurations such as a one-dimensional barcode.

The code 43 of this embodiment includes a first code 431 and a second code 432. In the information medium 4 of this embodiment, an article indication 42, a first code 431, and a second code 432 are printed in order in the width direction 41a of the sticker 41.

Both the first and second codes 431 and 432 include information about the article. More specifically, the first and second codes 431 and 432 include the same information. When the first and second codes 431 and 432 are two-dimensional barcodes, the patterns of the first and second codes 431 and 432 may be the same.

The printing area of the second code 432 is smaller than the printing area of the first code 431. However, the printing area of the second code 432 may be the same as the printing area of the first code 431.

The seal 41 is provided with a first slit 441 and a second slit 442. The first slit 441 is provided linearly over the entire area of the seal 41 in the vertical direction 41b between the printed portion of the first code 431 and the printed portion of the second code 432. The first slit 441 makes it possible to separate the article display 42 and the printed portion of the first code 431 from the printed portion of the second code 432 . The second slit 442 is provided around the printed portion of the second code 432. As shown in FIG. 4, the second slit 442 allows the printed portion of the second code 432 to be separated from other portions.

The mount 40 is provided with a folded portion 45. The folding portion 45 is for enabling the mount 40 to be folded along the folding portion 45 as shown in FIG. It is preferable that the folded portion 45 be disposed adjacent to the printed portion of the second code 432 or at a location away from the printed portion of the second code 432. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in the information medium 4 of this embodiment, the folded portion 45 is arranged at a location away from the printed portion of the second code 432. More specifically, the folded portion 45 is arranged at a location farther from the printed portion of the second code 432 than the first slit 441 in the width direction 41 a of the seal 41 .

Next, FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the article 5 to which the information medium 4 is attached in the first attaching step of FIG. 2 and its exterior material 50. In the article management method of the first embodiment, articles 5 are managed while being housed in exterior material 50 . The exterior material 50 may be made of any material such as cardboard, a bag, or a film. It is preferable that the exterior material 50 is configured to surround the entire article 5.

As shown in FIG. 4, the information medium 4 of this embodiment is produced by peeling off the printed portion of the article display 42 and the first code 431 from the mount 40 and folding the mount 40 along the folded portion 45. The information medium 4 can be attached or pasted to the exterior material 50 using glue or adhesive material provided on the back side of the printed portion of the first code 431. However, the information medium 4 may be attached to the exterior material 50 using glue provided on the back side of the mount 40, or may be inserted into a pocket provided in the exterior material 50, for example. may be attached to the exterior material 50.

Next, FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an example of a storage location where the article 5 is transported in the transport process of FIG. In this embodiment, a storage location where articles 5 are transported will be described as a storage shelf 6. However, the configuration of the storage location is arbitrary. As shown in FIG. 6, the article 5 of this embodiment is stored in a storage shelf 6 while being housed in an exterior material 50. As shown in FIG. A display 60 is provided on the storage shelf 6 for each location where the exterior material 50 is stored. A code 61 including location information is printed on the display 60. When the article 5 is transported to the storage shelf 6, the code 61 on the display 60 and the information on the first or second code 431, 432 on the information medium 4 are read by the warehouse code reader 21, and the storage location of the article 5 is determined. It can be registered in the database 10. Since the printing area of the first code 431 is larger than the printing area of the second code 432, the first code 431 is suitable for reading information with the warehouse code reader 21. By registering the storage location of the article 5 in the database 10 using the code 61 printed on the display 60 of the storage shelf 6, the storage location of the article 5 can be registered in the database 10 more accurately. In addition, when specifying or selecting the storage location of the item 5 during the delivery registration process, the storage location of the item 5 can be registered in the database 10 using the code 61 printed on the display 60 of the storage shelf 6. It is possible to avoid storing the article 5 at the same time.

Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the shipping management in the article management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the work performed in the second attachment step of FIG. 7. As shown in FIG. 7, the delivery management in the article management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a delivery registration step (step S20) and a second attachment step (step S21). This shipping management is performed after the delivery management (at least the first attached step) shown in FIG. 2 and when the article 5 is shipped.

In the shipping registration step (step S20), the warehouse code reader 21 reads the information of the article 5 from the first or second code 431, 432 of the information medium 4 attached to the exterior material 50, and the article 5 is registered based on the read information. This is a step of registering the issue of goods in the database 10.

When registering the delivery of the article 5 in the database 10, the management device 11 can determine whether the number of similar articles registered in the database 10 is less than a predetermined number. When the management device 11 determines that the number of items in stock of the same kind registered in the database 10 is less than a predetermined number, it can display on the warehouse terminal 22 that the number in stock is less than the predetermined number. Thereby, when the number of the same kind of goods in stock falls below a predetermined number, it is possible to prompt replenishment of the same kind of goods.

The delivery time of the goods 5 to be shipped, as well as the storage location and delivery time of similar goods can be registered in the database 10. When registering the delivery of an article 5 in the database 10, the management device 11 can determine whether there is an article of the same type whose delivery time is earlier than that of the article 5. When the management device 11 determines that there is an article of the same kind whose delivery time is earlier than the article 5 to be registered for delivery, the storage location of the same kind of article whose delivery time is earliest can be displayed on the warehouse terminal 22. Thereby, it is possible to prompt the goods 5 that were delivered earlier to be discharged earlier.

Appearance images of similar articles can be registered in the database 10. When registering the delivery of an article 5 in the database 10, the management device 11 can determine whether there is an article of the same type whose delivery time is earlier than that of the article 5. When the management device 11 determines that there is an article of the same kind whose delivery time is earlier than the article 5 for which delivery is to be registered, an external appearance image of the article of the same kind whose delivery time is earliest can be displayed on the warehouse terminal 22. Thereby, it is possible to more reliably prompt the goods 5 that were delivered earlier to be discharged earlier.

The second attaching step (step S21) is a step of separating at least the printed portion of the code 43 from the exterior material 50 and attaching at least the printed portion of the code 43 to the article 5 after the shipping registration step. This second attachment step can be performed at any location. The second attachment step may be performed in a warehouse or on-site. As shown in FIG. 8, the printed portion of the second code 432 can be separated and attached to the article 5. Since the printed area of the second code 432 is smaller, the printed portion of the second code 432 is suitable for attachment to the article 5. In the article management method of this embodiment, the articles 5 are taken out of the warehouse and sent to the site with the printed part of the second code 432 attached.

Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing inventory confirmation in the article management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Inventory management in the article management method according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention can be performed in a warehouse or on-site. As shown in FIG. 9, inventory management in the article management method according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a reading process (step S30) and an inventory confirmation process (step S31).

The reading step (step S30) is a step in which information about the article 5 is read by the warehouse code reader 21 or the field code reader 31 from the printed portion of the code 43 (second code 432) attached to the article 5. Information read by the warehouse code reader 21 or the field code reader 31 is transmitted to the management device 11. The management device 11 collates the information on the article 5 with the database 10 and obtains information on the inventory status of similar articles. The management device 11 transmits information on the inventory status of similar items to the warehouse terminal 22 or the field terminal 32. The warehouse terminal 22 or the field terminal 32 displays information on the inventory status of similar items obtained by the management device 11.

The inventory checking step (step S31) is a step of checking the inventory status of similar items based on the information displayed on the warehouse terminal 22 or the field terminal 32. That is, in the article management method of this embodiment, it is possible to check the inventory status of similar articles without inputting the article name of article 5 and the like. Thereby, it is possible to more easily check the inventory status of the same kind of articles as the delivered article 5.

In the database 10, storage locations for similar items can be registered. As the inventory status, storage locations of similar items can be displayed on the warehouse terminal 22 or the field terminal 32. This allows similar items to be found faster.

In the database 10, delivery dates of similar products can be registered. As the inventory status, the storage location of the same type of product with the earliest delivery time can be displayed on the warehouse terminal 22 or the field terminal 32. Thereby, it is possible to encourage earlier delivery of similar articles that were delivered earlier.

In the database 10, appearance images of similar articles can be registered. Exterior images of similar items can be displayed on the warehouse terminal 22 or the field terminal 32 along with the inventory status. This allows similar items to be found faster.

Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing inventory management in the article management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Inventory management in the article management method according to the first embodiment of the present invention can be performed in a warehouse. As shown in FIG. 10, inventory management in the article management method according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a location selection step (step S40), a reading step (step S41), a determination step (step S42), and a printing step (step S43). )It is included.

The location selection step (step S40) is a step of selecting a storage location where inventory is to be performed. An inventory screen is opened on the warehouse terminal 22, and a storage location can be selected on the inventory screen. The storage location selection unit may be the entire storage shelf 6 shown in FIG. 6, or each stage (upper stage, lower stage, etc.) of the storage shelf 6.

After the storage location is selected, the warehouse terminal 22 transmits information on the selected storage location to the management device 11. The management device 11 transmits to the warehouse terminal 22 information about the articles 5 whose inventory should be confirmed at the selected storage location. Inventory management will be explained on the assumption that the articles 5 include articles of the same type. The warehouse terminal 22 can display a list of articles 5 whose inventory should be confirmed. In the database 10, external images of the articles 5 can be registered. The warehouse terminal 22 can display external images of the items whose inventory is to be checked together with a list.

In the reading step (step S41), after displaying the list on the warehouse terminal 22, information on the article 5 is read from the code 43 (first or second code 431, 432) of the information medium 4 attached to the exterior material 50. This is the process of reading the code with the warehouse code reader 21. Information about the article 5 read by the warehouse code reader 21 is input to the warehouse terminal 22 and/or the management device 11.

In the determination step (step S42), after the information on the articles 5 is read by the warehouse code reader 21, the quantity of the articles whose information has been read by the warehouse code reader 21 matches the quantity of the articles 5 registered in the database 10. This is a process in which the warehouse terminal 22 and/or the management device 11 determines whether or not.

The reading process and the determination process are performed until the quantity of articles whose information is read by the warehouse code reader 21 matches the quantity of articles 5 registered in the database 10. The quantity of articles 5 registered in the database 10 can be corrected by operating the warehouse terminal 22 and/or the management device 11. When the quantity of articles 5 registered in the database 10 is corrected, the warehouse terminal 22 and/or the management device 11 determines whether the user has correction authority and inputs a comment in accordance with the correction. It is possible to determine whether the The warehouse terminal 22 and/or the management device 11 can correct the quantity of the articles 5 if the user has correction authority and a comment is input in accordance with the correction. Whether or not the user has the right to make corrections can be determined based on authentication information such as a password, for example. Whether or not a comment is input can be determined based on whether or not a comment input operation is performed on the warehouse terminal 22 and/or the management device 11.

The printing process (step S43) is a process of printing a document indicating the quantity of articles stored as inventory in the storage location after the reading process and the determination process are completed. The document is printed by printer 20. The printer 20 can automatically print the document without requiring any additional work by the user to print the document. That is, when the warehouse terminal 22 and/or the management device 11 determines that the quantity of articles whose information has been read by the warehouse code reader 21 matches the quantity of articles 5 registered in the database 10, the issuing command is sent to the warehouse terminal 22. and/or input from the management device 11 to the printer 20, and the printer 20 can print the document based on the issuing command. However, after the warehouse terminal 22 and/or the management device 11 determines that the quantity of the articles whose information has been read by the warehouse code reader 21 matches the quantity of the articles 5 registered in the database 10, there is no need to print the document. A user performs an operation on the warehouse terminal 22 and/or the management device 11, and the printer 20 can print a document based on the operation.

In the article management method according to the present embodiment, the inventory status of articles of the same type as article 5 is registered in the database 10 in association with the information on article 5, and the inventory status of articles of the same type as article 5 is registered in the database 10. The information is read by the warehouse code reader 21 or the on-site code reader 31, and the management device 11 collates the information read by the warehouse code reader 21 or on-site code reader 31 with the database 10 to obtain information on the inventory status of similar items and manage the information. Since the warehouse terminal 22 or the field terminal 32 displays the information on the inventory status of the same type of goods obtained by the device 11, it is possible to more easily check the inventory status of the shipped item and the same type of item.

In addition, since the storage location of the same kind of goods is displayed on the warehouse terminal 22 or the field terminal 32 as the inventory status, the same kind of goods can be found more quickly.

In addition, as the inventory status, the storage location of the same kind of goods with the earliest delivery time is displayed on the warehouse terminal 22 or the field terminal 32, so that it is possible to encourage earlier delivery of the same kind of goods that were delivered earlier.

In addition, since external images of similar items are displayed on the warehouse terminal 22 or field terminal 32 along with the inventory status, similar items can be found more quickly.

Further, when registering the withdrawal of the article 5 in the database 10, when the management device 11 determines that the number of items in stock of the same kind registered in the database 10 is less than a predetermined number, a message indicating that the number of items in stock is less than the predetermined number is displayed. Since the information is displayed on the warehouse terminal 22, when the number of similar items in stock falls below a predetermined number, it is possible to prompt replenishment of similar items.

Further, when registering the delivery of an article 5 in the database 10, if the management device 11 determines that there is a similar article whose delivery date is earlier than that of the article 5, the storage location of the similar article whose delivery date is earliest is the warehouse terminal 22. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the goods 5 that were delivered earlier to be dispatched earlier.

Further, when registering the delivery of an article 5 in the database 10, if the management device 11 determines that there is a similar article whose delivery time is earlier than that article 5, the appearance image of the similar article whose delivery time is earliest is displayed on the warehouse terminal 22. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably prompt the goods 5 that were delivered earlier to be dispatched earlier.

In addition, since the warehouse terminal 22 and/or the management device 11 determines whether or not the quantity of the articles 5 whose information has been read by the warehouse code reader 21 matches the quantity of the articles 5 registered in the database 10, the quantity Confirmation can be performed more accurately and easily.

After the storage location is selected, a list of the articles 5 whose inventory is to be confirmed is displayed on the warehouse terminal 22 along with external images, so that the quantity can be confirmed more accurately and easily.

Further, the code 43 printed on the information medium 4 includes first and second codes 431 and 432, and after the information medium 4 is attached to the exterior material 50, the printed part of the second code 432 is removed from the exterior material 50. Since it is separable, the first cord 431 can be arbitrarily provided without considering attachment to the article 5.

Further, since the second slit 442 is provided around the printed portion of the second code 432, the printed portion of the second code 432 can be separated more reliably.

In addition, since the mount 40 is provided with a folded portion 45 that is adjacent to the printed portion of the second code 432 or located away from the printed portion of the second code 432, A portion can be peeled off from the mount 40 and the information medium 4 can be attached or affixed to the exterior material 50 using glue or the like on that portion.

Furthermore, since the printing area of the second code 432 is smaller than the printing area of the first code 431, even if the article 5 is a small part, the printed part of the second code 432 can be attached to the article 5 more reliably. can.

Furthermore, in the information medium 4 and article management system according to the present embodiment, at least the printed portion of the code 43 is configured to be separable from the exterior material 50 after being attached to the exterior material 50. , the same code 43 can be consistently used for shipping, inventory, and stock confirmation of similar items, reducing the possibility of erroneous processing. Further, it is possible to eliminate the need to issue the code 43 separately at each stage, and the labor involved in article management can be reduced.

Embodiment 2.
FIG. 11 is a front view showing the information medium 4 used in the article management method according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In the first embodiment, it has been described that one first code 431 and one second code 432 are printed on the information medium 4. This configuration is useful when one article 5 is housed in one exterior material 50.

On the other hand, a plurality of articles 5 may be housed together in one exterior material 50 in some cases. To cope with such a case, a plurality of second codes 432 may be printed on the information medium 4. The number of second cords 432 can be determined according to the number of articles 5 to be housed in one exterior material 50. The other configurations are the same as in the first embodiment.

In the information medium 4 and article management method using the same as in the second embodiment, since a plurality of second codes 432 are printed on the information medium 4, a plurality of articles 5 are stored together in one exterior material 50. It can also be used in cases where

Embodiment 3.
FIG. 12 is a front view showing the information medium 4 used in the article management method according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the first and second embodiments, the cord 43 is described as including the first and second cords 431 and 432, but the cord 43 may be composed only of the first cord 431 as shown in FIG. 12. The first slit 441 is arranged between the printed portion of the article display 42 and the printed portion of the first code 431. The first cord 431 can be separated from the exterior material 50 while attaching the information medium 4 to the exterior material 50 using glue or the like provided on the back surface of the article display 42 . The other configurations are the same as those in the first and second embodiments.

In this way, the cord 43 may be composed only of the first cord 431.

Embodiment 4.
FIG. 13 is a front view showing the information medium 4 used in the article management method according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. In the first to third embodiments, the folded portion 45 is provided in the mount 40, but as shown in FIG. 13, a mount slit 46 may be provided in the mount 40 instead of the folded portion 45. The mount slit 46 allows the mount 40 to be separated along the mount slit 46. The other configurations are the same as in the first to third embodiments.

In this way, even if the mount slit 46 is provided in the mount 40 instead of the folded portion 45, the portion other than the second cord 432 is peeled off from the mount 40, and the information medium 4 is attached to the exterior material using glue or the like on that portion. It can be attached or affixed to 50.

10 Database 11 Management device 21 Warehouse code reader (1st to 3rd code reader)
22 Warehouse terminal (1st to 3rd terminal)
31 On-site code reader (second code reader)
32 Field terminal (first terminal)
4 Information medium 40 Mounting paper 41 Seal 43 Code 431 First code 432 Second code 441 First slit 442 Second slit (slit)
45 Folded portion 46 Mounting paper slit 5 Article 50 Exterior material

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a delivery registration process of registering the delivery of goods in a database;
After the delivery registration step, an issuance step of issuing an information medium on which a code is printed, the code includes information about the article, and the information medium is an exterior material for storing the article. an issuance step in which at least a printed portion of the code is configured to be separable from the exterior material after the information medium is attached to the
a first attaching step of attaching the information medium to the exterior material after the issuing step;
After the first attaching step, when the article is taken out of the warehouse, a first code reader reads the information from the code of the information medium attached to the exterior material, and takes out the article based on the read information. a shipping registration step of registering the information in the database;
a second attaching step of separating at least the printed portion from the exterior material and attaching at least the printed portion to the article after the shipping registration step;
In the database, the inventory status of similar products to the product is registered in association with the information,
A second code reader reads the information from the code of the printed portion attached to the article, and the management device collates the information read by the second code reader with the database to obtain information on the inventory status of the similar article. and the first terminal displays information on the inventory status of the similar items obtained by the management device;
How to manage goods. In the database, storage locations of the similar items are registered,
As the inventory status, the storage location of the similar item is displayed on the first terminal;
The article management method according to claim 1. In the database, the delivery dates of the similar products are registered,
As the inventory status, the storage location of the similar item with the earliest delivery time is displayed on the first terminal;
The article management method according to claim 2. Appearance images of the similar articles are registered in the database,
An external image of the similar item is displayed on the first terminal together with the inventory status;
The article management method according to any one of claims 1 to 3. When registering the issue of the goods in the database, when the management device determines that the number of the same kind of goods registered in the database is less than a predetermined number, it is determined that the number of goods in stock is less than the predetermined number. displayed on the second terminal,
The article management method according to any one of claims 1 to 4. In the database, the delivery date of the item and the storage location and delivery date of the similar item are registered,
When registering the delivery of the article in the database, if the management device determines that there is an article of the same kind whose delivery time is earlier than that of the article, the storage location of the article of the same kind whose delivery time is the earliest is the second storage location. displayed on the terminal,
The article management method according to any one of claims 1 to 5. Appearance images of the similar articles are registered in the database,
When registering the delivery of the article in the database, if the management device determines that there is an article of the same kind whose delivery time is earlier than that of the article, the external appearance image of the article of the same kind whose delivery time is earliest is the second one. displayed on the terminal,
The article management method according to claim 6. a location selection step of selecting a storage location for the item whose inventory is to be checked;
a reading step of reading information from the code by a third code reader;
The method further includes a determination step in which the third terminal and/or the management device determines whether or not the quantity of the article whose information has been read by the third code reader matches the quantity of the article registered in the database. ,
The article management method according to any one of claims 1 to 7. Appearance images of articles are registered in the database,
After the storage location is selected, a list of items whose inventory should be confirmed is displayed on the third terminal together with the external appearance image.
The article management method according to claim 8. The code printed on the information medium includes first and second codes that both include the information,
The printed portion of the second code is separable from the exterior material after the information medium is attached to the exterior material.
The article management method according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The information medium is
The mount and
a sticker on which the first and second codes are printed and affixed to the mount;
A slit is provided around the printed portion of the second code.
The article management method according to claim 10. The mount is provided with a folded portion or a mount slit that is adjacent to the printed portion of the second code or located away from the printed portion of the second code.
The article management method according to claim 11. The article management method according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein a printing area of the second code is smaller than a printing area of the first code. When multiple items of the same type are delivered stored in one exterior material,
In the issuing step, the information medium on which a plurality of second codes are printed is issued;
The article management method according to any one of claims 10 to 13. the article is a device or a component of the device;
The article management method according to any one of claims 1 to 14. An information medium on which a code containing information about an article is printed and attached to an exterior material for storing the article in the article management method according to any one of claims 1 to 15,
At least the printed portion of the code is configured to be separable from the exterior material after being attached to the exterior material;
Information medium. The code includes first and second codes that both include the information,
The printed portion of the second code is separable from the exterior material after the information medium is attached to the exterior material.
The information medium according to claim 16. The mount and
a sticker on which the first and second codes are printed and affixed to the mount;
A slit is provided around the printed portion of the second code.
The information medium according to claim 17. The mount is provided with a folded portion or a mount slit that is adjacent to the printed portion of the second code or located away from the printed portion of the second code.
The information medium according to claim 18. The information medium according to any one of claims 17 to 19, wherein a printing area of the second code is smaller than a printing area of the first code. a plurality of said second codes are printed;
The information medium according to any one of claims 17 to 20. a database in which information on delivered goods and similar goods of the said goods are registered in association with each other;
a printer that issues an information medium on which a code including information about the article is printed based on information registered in the database;
a code reader capable of reading information on the article from the code on the information medium;
a management device that collates the information read by the code reader with the database to obtain information on the inventory status of the similar items;
a first terminal that displays information on the inventory status of the same kind of goods obtained by the management device;
The information medium is configured such that at least the printed portion of the code can be separated from the exterior material after the information medium is attached to the exterior material that stores the article.
Goods management system. In the database, storage locations of the similar items are registered,
As the inventory status, the storage location of the similar item is displayed on the first terminal;
The article management system according to claim 22. In the database, the delivery dates of the similar products are registered,
As the inventory status, the storage location of the similar item with the earliest delivery time is displayed on the first terminal;
The article management system according to claim 23. Appearance images of the similar articles are registered in the database,
An external image of the similar item is displayed on the first terminal together with the inventory status;
The article management system according to any one of claims 22 to 24. When the outgoing of the article is registered in the database, when the management device determines that the number of the same kind of articles registered in the database is less than a predetermined number, a notification that the number of items in stock is less than a predetermined number; is displayed on the second terminal,
The article management system according to any one of claims 22 to 25. In the database, the delivery date of the item and the storage location and delivery date of the similar item are registered,
When the delivery of the article is registered in the database, when the management device determines that there is an article of the same kind whose delivery time is earlier than that of the article, the storage location of the article of the same kind whose delivery time is the earliest is the first one. Displayed on 2 devices,
The article management system according to any one of claims 22 to 26. Appearance images of the similar articles are registered in the database,
When the delivery of the article is registered in the database, when the management device determines that there is an article of the same kind whose delivery time is earlier than that of the article, the external appearance image of the article of the same kind whose delivery time is the earliest is Displayed on 2 devices,
The article management system according to claim 27. After the storage location of the article whose inventory is to be confirmed is selected, when the information read from the code is received by the third code reader, the quantity and quantity of the article whose information is read by the third code reader are input. further comprising a third terminal that determines whether the quantity of the article matches the quantity of the article registered in the database;
The article management system according to any one of claims 22 to 28 . Appearance images of articles are registered in the database,
After the storage location is selected, a list of items whose inventory should be confirmed is displayed on the third terminal together with the external appearance image.
The article management system according to claim 29. When the management device receives the input of the information read from the code by the third code reader after the storage location of the article whose inventory is to be confirmed is selected, the management device receives the information read by the third code reader. determining whether the quantity of the article matches the quantity of the article registered in the database;
The article management system according to any one of claims 22 to 30. The code printed on the information medium includes first and second codes that both include the information,
The printed portion of the second code is separable from the exterior material after the information medium is attached to the exterior material.
The article management system according to any one of claims 22 to 31 . The information medium is
The mount and
a sticker on which the first and second codes are printed and affixed to the mount;
A slit is provided around the printed portion of the second code.
The article management system according to claim 32 . The mount is provided with a folded portion or a mount slit that is adjacent to the printed portion of the second code or located away from the printed portion of the second code.
The article management system according to claim 33 . The article management system according to any one of claims 32 to 34 , wherein a printing area of the second code is smaller than a printing area of the first code. When a plurality of similar articles are delivered stored in one exterior material , the information medium on which a plurality of second codes are printed is issued;
The article management system according to any one of claims 32 to 35 . the article is a device or a component of the device;
The article management system according to any one of claims 22 to 36 .

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