JPH0896253A - Sales price management method and apparatus therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] The purpose is to suppress the increase in the burden on the operator at the POS terminal due to the change in the selling price, improve the accuracy of settlement processing, and shorten the processing time. [Structure] The product information display unit 1 displays the product sales weight "040
Product information such as "0" or its type code "12345" is written, and the unit price of each product is stored in the storage means 3 in association with each type code. Sales price setting means 2
Is the unit price "3.0" corresponding to the type code in the product information above.
Is taken out from the storage means 3 and the product is multiplied by the selling weight to obtain the selling price “1200”.
When changing the selling price, the unit price setting means 4
Is operated to renew the unit price in the storage means 3.
This collective change of the selling price by updating the unit price is effective in the case of products having the same contents but different weights. Also,
By using the flag, it is possible to deal with the payment of the product whose sales price is indicated in the product information display unit 1.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

The present invention relates to sales price management,
In particular, a sales price management method and an apparatus therefor for responding to a case where the price of a product is changed depending on the sales time of the product, the sales target amount such as the sales weight attached to the product, and the product obtained from the storage means. It is based on the fact that the actual selling price is calculated on the basis of the unit price such as the unit weight price and the unit price is changed at the time of the change.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a point-of-sale information management (hereinafter referred to as POS) system that uses a common bar code established by the Japanese Industrial Standards as a means for grasping the sale information of a product at the time of sale. .

That is, for food products and daily sundries, a JAN (Japanese article number) code is defined as a 13-digit or 8-digit bar code that is printed directly on the product or packaging during the manufacturing process or packaging. Has been done.

The JAN code is a 2-digit country code, 5
PLU (Pric consisting of digit manufacturer code, 5 digit product type code and 1 digit check code
e Look Up) Non according to the rules, flag code, product classification code, check code and selling price
-PLU (Non-Price Look Up) Some are based on the rules.

In the sales management system using the PLU code, the sales price for each type code is determined at each store, and the price is stored in the master file in advance.
At the time of sale, the type code attached to the product is read by the scanner of the POS terminal, the corresponding selling price is read from the master file, and this is printed on the receipt.

[0006] In addition, as a target product of the sales management system based on the Non-PLU code, there are many fresh foods such as fresh fish, meat, prepared foods, fruits and vegetables whose selling price is determined based on the weight at a store or a cooking center, In this case, the code information including the selling price itself is attached to the packaging portion of the product, and the selling price code is directly read by the scanner of the POS terminal at the time of sale and is printed on the receipt.

Due to the nature of the product, such fresh food products are
It is common to try to sell it on the same day when it is lined up at the store, and when these fresh foods are about to close, they often lower the selling price,
In this case, the POS terminal also has to execute the process corresponding to the price reduction.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing the outline of the price change processing at the POS terminal in the conventional sales management using the Non-PLU barcode, 11 is a product label, and 11 is a product label.
“A” indicates a price reduction sticker indicating a price change, and “12” indicates a POS terminal.

The commodity label 11 has a 13-digit No.
An n-PLU barcode is attached, and 3 to 7 of these are included.
The digit “12345” indicates the type code corresponding to “beef loin”, and the digits “2000” in the 9th to 12th digits indicate the selling price of “beef loin 400 g” before the price reduction.

The processing at the POS terminal 12 for the price-reduced product is as follows. (41) Read the Non-PLU barcode (JAN code) on the product label 11 with a scanner. (42) Display the selling price in the read data. (43) The operator declares a change in the selling price. (44) The operator looks at the price code "1200" written on the price reduction sticker 11a and inputs the value as the selling price. (45) Issue a receipt with "1200" printed as the selling price.

Further, it has been conventionally practiced to use a PLU code for sales management of perishable foods. When the price of a product with this PLU code is reduced, the selling price data stored in advance in the master file is used. In the above, the parts of the products subject to price reduction are individually changed.

[0012] On the other hand, even products with the same contents, such as fresh food, are sold with different weights and numbers,
For example, "Beef Loin 400g" and "Beef Loin 200g"
In "g", each type code is different, and of course, each selling price is also individually stored in the master file.

Therefore, even when discounting 2 yen per gram for both "beef loin 400 g" and "beef loin 200 g", the respective sales price data in the master file will be changed to the amount after the discount.

[0014]

As described above, the conventional
When the price is reduced by the selling price management method using the Non-PLU code, the operator confirms the price of the price reduction sticker for each product and then inputs the price to the P0S terminal.

Further, when the price is reduced by the conventional selling price management method using the PLU code, the selling price data itself of the price reduction target product in the master file is individually changed.

Therefore, in the former case, there is a problem that the processing load on the operator due to the price reduction increases, an input error is likely to occur, and the time required for payment processing tends to be long, and in the latter case, Even when discounting multiple types of products with the same contents but different weights at the same rate (for example, discounting 2 yen per gram), change the corresponding selling price data in the master file for each type code one by one. It is necessary to manage the master file, and it takes time to update the master file.

This is remarkable in perishable foods whose sales price is often changed depending on the freshness at the time of sale, which is also one of the reasons why the mechanization of the selling price management in the perishable foods retail stores does not proceed. There is.

Therefore, in the present invention, the quantity to be sold (weight, capacity, number, etc.) is written in the product information display section such as a product label, and the master file has a unit price (price per unit weight) of each product. Is stored, and when the selling price calculated based on this unit price and the sales target amount is changed, the unit price is updated when the target product is of a plurality of types having the same contents but different weights. By making it possible to change all at once, it is possible to suppress the increase in the processing load on the operator at the POS terminal due to the change in the selling price, improve the accuracy of the settlement processing at the POS terminal, and shorten the required processing time. The purpose is to plan.

[0019]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of the principle of the present invention, in which at least a product type code and a sales target quantity (a bar code indicating a weight, a capacity, a number, etc. of a sales target product) are shown. ) Is displayed on the product information display section 1a including the product information including and, and the price reduction seal 2 indicating the sales price after the price reduction is displayed on the product information display section 1 based on the sales target amount and the unit price. The selling price setting means 3 for calculating stores the unit price (unit weight, unit capacity or price per unit number) of each product in association with each type code, and the storing means 4 inputs and changes the unit price. It shows the unit price setting means for performing such processing.

Here, the processing procedure in the selling price setting means 2 is as follows. Read the product information in the product information display section. The unit price corresponding to the type code in the product information is read from the storage means 3. The selling price is calculated based on the unit price and the sales target amount.

Further, as will be described later, price settlement processing of a product in which a conventional PLU code is added to the product information display section 1, that is, a sales price itself is stored in the storage means 3 in association with its type code. Also, the processing for changing the selling price may be performed together.

In this case, a flag indicating whether each of the price information stored in the form corresponding to the type code is a unit price or a selling price is set for each type code.

The configuration of the selling price management method of the present invention is as follows: The unit price is used as the price information of a predetermined product, and the price information and the type code of the product are stored in the storage means in association with each other. When the product information display section in which the sales target amount is described in addition to the type code is read, the unit price corresponding to the type code is read from the storage unit, and the unit price and the sales target amount are set. The selling price of the predetermined product is calculated based on the price information, and the price information in the storage unit is changed when the selling price is changed.A flag is used to indicate the predetermined product,
Determining whether the price information is the unit price based on the value of the flag. The flag is stored in the storage unit in association with the type code. The type code and the sales target amount. Is displayed as a bar code.

The configuration of the present invention as a selling price management device is: storage means for storing a unit price used as price information of a predetermined product and a type code of the product in association with each other;
When the merchandise information display section in which the sales target amount is described in addition to the type code is read, the unit price corresponding to the type code is read from the storage means, and the unit price and the sales target amount are read. A selling price setting means for calculating a selling price of the predetermined product based on the unit price and a unit price setting means for inputting and changing the price information are provided.A flag for indicating the predetermined product is provided. Used,
The selling price setting means determines whether or not the price information is the unit price based on the value of the flag. The flag is stored in the storage means in association with the type code. For example, the code and the sales target amount are displayed in a bar code.

[0025]

According to the present invention, the quantity of the product to be sold is recorded in the product information display section of the product as described above, and the unit price is stored in advance in the storage means. When the selling price is changed, it is sufficient to change the unit price in the storage means.

Therefore, in the case of various kinds of products whose prices are to be reduced just before the store is closed, a plurality of types of products having the same contents but different weights are discounted at the same rate (for example, 1 g).
2 yen discount for each), the sales price and sales status can be managed with high accuracy and speed without increasing the processing load on the operator.

Further, as described above, the unit price and the selling price are made to exist together as the price information of the storage means, and both are discriminated by the flag, so that the sale target quantity of the commodity which is not described in the commodity information display section is displayed. Sales price management is also performed based on the price information.

[0028]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the outline of the overall configuration of the present invention, 11 is a product label, 11a is a price reduction sticker, and 12 is a PO.
S terminal, 13 is a master file, and 14 is a master file operating terminal, respectively.

The product label 11 indicates the initial selling price of beef loin 400g of 2000 yen, and the price reduction seal 11
a indicates that the selling price has been reduced to 1200 yen.

Here, as shown in the figure, the product label of the product subject to sale price management is: -A conventional non-plu bar code with the sale weight (400g) of the product described in the sale price display part-Conventional Non-PLU barcodes that have a selling price written on them-Similar to the conventional PLU barcodes that have neither a selling price nor a sales weight written on them. It should be noted that any type of barcode includes the type code of the corresponding product.

Further, the master file 13 is associated with the type code, flag and price information for each product type. The flag "1" indicates that the corresponding price information is the unit weight price, and the flag "1". "0" indicates that the corresponding price information is the selling price.

For example, the price information “3.0” corresponding to the type code “0212345” is the unit weight price (3 yen / g), and the price information “1600.0” corresponding to the type code “0211111” is the selling price (1600). Yen) itself.
The price information "3.0" is changed from "5.0" when the product was initially sold.

When a product having the illustrated product label 11 attached to the packaging part is paid for, the bar code is read by the operator's scanning operation on the product label 11 and sent to the POS terminal 12.

Then, the POS terminal 12 confirms the type code "0212345" in this bar code, retrieves the corresponding flag "1" and price information "3.0" from the master file 13, From the flag value "1" at this time, it is judged that the price information "3.0" is the unit weight price, and the value "0400" indicated by a predetermined portion in the bar code, for example, a 9th to 12th digit portion. The product is multiplied by the unit weight price “3.0”, and the result is used as the selling price. The selling price is displayed, and a receipt is printed to print a series of processes.

The POS terminal 12 is the master file operating terminal 14 for inputting / changing the price information of the master file 13.
It is arbitrary whether it is provided on the host side or the host side which is the host device.

Also, regarding the conventional product label with the PLU bar code, the corresponding data (type code, flag "0" and selling price) is stored in the master file 13 and this product label is attached. When the product is settled at the POS terminal 12, the selling price of the product may be obtained from the master file 13.

Further, the flag indicating whether the price information is the unit weight price or the selling price is provided in the product label 11 instead of the master file 13, and the flag obtained from the product label 11 is used in the master file 13. The type of corresponding price information may be specified.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a processing procedure in the POS terminal 12, and the contents thereof are as follows. (1) By scanning the bar code portion of the product label 11, the product information displayed there is read and the process proceeds to the next step. (2) The master file 13 is searched using the type code in the product information as a key, and the process proceeds to the next step. (3) Judge whether this type code could be searched,
If "YES", proceed to the next step, and if "NO", proceed to step (8). In addition, what is "NO" here is
For example, the barcode of the product label 11 can be changed to the conventional Non-PL
This is the case when the U format is used. (4) Judge whether the flag corresponding to this type code is "1", and if "YES", proceed to the next step,
If "NO", proceed to step (7). (5) The unit weight price in the search data and the product weight in the product information are taken out, and the process proceeds to the next step. (6) The selling price is calculated, that is, the unit weight price and the product weight are multiplied, and the process proceeds to the next step. (7) Take out the selling price from the search data and step
Proceed to (9). At this time, the operator can
You may enter the amount shown in (1200). (8) Take out the selling price in the product information and proceed to the next step. (9) Display this selling price and proceed to the next step. (10) The operator judges whether the displayed amount is correct, that is, in the case of the price-reduced product, the displayed amount and the amount on the price-reduction sticker 11a match. , "NO", go to the next step. (11) The operator enters the price on the price reduction sticker 11a,
Return to step (9). (12) The operator issues a receipt on which the price of the price reduction sticker 11a is printed.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a processing procedure when changing the price information of the master file 13, and the contents thereof are as follows. (21) Change processing The worker inputs the type code of the product to be changed and proceeds to the next step. (22) The master file 13 is searched using this type code as a key, and the process proceeds to the next step. (23) Determine whether this type code exists in the master file 13, and if "YES", proceed to step (25),
If "NO", proceed to the next step. (24) Display that the type code of the product to be changed does not exist in the master file 13 and end the price information changing process. (25) A screen display (see FIG. 5) corresponding to this type code or list printing is executed, and the process proceeds to the next step. (26) The change processing operator recognizes whether the type of price information is a unit weight price or a selling price based on the contents of this screen display, and in the case of the former, proceeds to the next step, In the latter case, proceed to step (29). (27) Change processing worker declares input of unit weight price,
Proceed to the next step. (28) The change processing operator inputs the unit weight price and proceeds to step (31). (29) Change processing The worker declares the input of the selling price and proceeds to the next step. (30) Change processing The worker inputs the selling price and proceeds to the next step. (31) The price information in the master file 13 is updated with the input data, and the price information changing process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a display screen when the price information of the master file 13 is changed. 21 is a display screen, 22 is a type code (JAN code), 23 is a product name, and 24 is a product name.
Indicates the current unit price, and 25 indicates the changed unit price.

The display screen 21 shown in the figure is the one when "0212345" is input as the type code 22 from the master file operation terminal 14, and the unit weight price change set based on the flag "1" of the type code. It is a screen for.

Initially, the columns of the type code 22, the product name 23, and the current unit price 24 are as shown in the figure, and the column of the changed unit price 25 is blank, and a new one is created by executing the step (28) thereafter. The unit price "¥ 3.0" is displayed in the column of the changed unit price 25.

[0043]

As described above, according to the present invention, the sales target amount of a product is recorded in the product information display section and the unit price is stored in the storage means in advance, and the sales price of the product is set as the sales target amount. The unit price is calculated on the basis of the unit price, and when the selling price is changed, it is only necessary to change the unit price in the storage means.

Therefore, in the case of various products whose price is reduced just before the store is closed, especially when a plurality of types of products having the same contents and different weights are changed at the same rate (for example, a discount of 2 yen per gram). Also, the sales price and sales status of each operator can be managed with high accuracy and speed without increasing the processing load on the operator.

Whether the price information fetched from the storage means is the unit price of the product in which the sales target amount is written in the product information display unit or the sales price of the product using the conventional PLU code in the product information display unit Since the flag for identifying whether or not there is a product is used, it is possible to manage the selling price of the product in the conventional method as well.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the principle of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the entire configuration of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a processing procedure in a POS terminal according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a processing procedure when changing price information of a master file according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen when changing price information of a master file according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of price change processing in a POS terminal in conventional sales management using a Non-PLU barcode.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 ... Merchandise information display section 1a ... Price reduction sticker 2 ... Sales price setting means 3 ... Storage means 4 ... Unit price setting means

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. The unit price is used as the price information of a predetermined product, and the price information and the type code of the product are stored in the storage means in association with each other. In addition to the type code, the sales target quantity is recorded. When the displayed product information display section is read, the unit price corresponding to the type code is read from the storage means, and the selling price of the predetermined product is calculated based on the unit price and the sales target amount. A selling price management method, characterized in that the price information in the storage means is changed when the selling price is changed. 2. The selling price according to claim 1, wherein a flag for indicating that the product is the predetermined product is used, and whether the price information is the unit price is determined based on the value of the flag. Management method. 3. The selling price management method according to claim 2, wherein the flag is stored in the storage means in association with the type code. 4. The type code and the sales target quantity are displayed in a bar code.
The selling price management method described in 2 or 3. 5. A storage unit that stores a unit price used as price information of a predetermined product and a type code of the product in association with each other, and a product information display unit in which the sales target amount is described in addition to the type code. When reading, the unit price corresponding to the type code is read from the storage unit, and a selling price setting unit that calculates the selling price of the predetermined product based on the unit price and the sales target amount, A unit price setting device for inputting and changing the price information, and a selling price management device. 6. A flag for indicating that the product is the predetermined product is used, and the selling price setting means determines whether or not the price information is the unit price based on the value of the flag. Item 5. The selling price management device according to item 5. 7. The selling price management device according to claim 6, wherein the flag is stored in the storage means in association with the type code. 8. The bar code display of the type code and the sales target amount, 5.
The selling price management device described in 6 or 7.