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見積回答はスピーディに行う！価格と並びお客様へ価値を提供できる重要なファクター
さて以前からお伝えしているように、最近金属加工品のご依頼を 数多くいただいています。 材料費高騰などの影響によるコストダウン目的で、ご依頼をいただく ケースが増えましたね。 お客様が御見積で意識するのはまず「価格」これは当然ですが、 「見積回答のスピード感」も重視されるように思えます。 ※ブログの詳細内容は、関連リンクより閲覧いただけます。 詳しくはPDFをダウンロードしていただくか、お気軽にお問い合わせください。
Introducing a blog about a message from a customer who requested cost reduction!
"Of course, it is better if it is inexpensive, but what is most important is whether you can produce it according to the drawings while considering the delivery time. If there are points where our company can also compromise, please feel free to contact us if anything comes up." This is an excerpt from a message received from a customer who requested cost reduction from our company. Regarding the specific examples of cost reduction mentioned in the previous blog, how do you feel when you receive a request like this? *For more details about the blog, you can view it through the related link. For further information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*
If you can't find it even after searching, try relying on "connections."
In order to find partners for mass production sheet metal processing, I spent days making dozens of cold calls to processing companies nationwide. Even so, I was struggling to find any promising leads and felt stuck. It was during this time that the executive of a prototype processing company in Shimane, who has been a great help to us, casually mentioned, "Shall I introduce you to a sheet metal company strong in mass production?" — that one remark was the beginning of everything. The person in charge at the introduced company came from the prototype department of an agricultural machinery manufacturer. They excel in the know-how of keeping costs down without compromising quality, and there are processing companies nearby that can handle welding, cutting, and surface treatment. A system was established that could handle 700 items in one go within a few minutes' drive, and at that moment, the "Hometown Processing Network" was born. The answer was not far away, but right next to trust. *This kind of support is just a small part of what Bandai does every day. Please take a look at the value we can provide to our customers.
[Free Manga and Materials!] We will select the most suitable processing companies for each process, including cutting, heat treatment, polishing, sheet metal, and welding, to address your diverse processing concerns.
The "Hometown Processing Network" that Bandai uniquely builds is a system that collaborates with distinctive processing companies across the country to match the optimal processing destination according to various conditions such as processing difficulty, delivery time, and cost, thereby solving our customers' concerns. Processing companies with strengths in various processes such as turning, milling, machining, wire cutting, pressing, laser cutting, welding, brazing, heat treatment, polishing, surface treatment, and 3D printing handle materials like SUS, aluminum, copper, brass, iron, and titanium. We construct the optimal processing flow according to the required dimensional tolerances, appearance specifications, quantities, and delivery times. Additionally, we flexibly respond to small quantities of diverse products and short delivery times, taking full responsibility for coordinating between processing processes and considering quality requirements. Our staff, who are well-versed in the technical characteristics of each process, select the most suitable processing companies according to specifications, providing valuable products that achieve the optimal balance of cost, delivery time, and quality. *This type of response is just a small part of the efforts that Bandai engages in daily. Please take a look at the value we can offer to our customers.
Improving business operations with generative AI! Supporting the introduction of ChatGPT from meeting minutes creation to utilizing drawings.
At Bandai, we have started initiatives to leverage generative AI and ChatGPT in our operations. As the first step, we held an in-house seminar with Mr. Inoue, the representative of Westana Co., Ltd., which provides support for AI implementation, as the speaker. Through actual demonstrations, we shared "specific methods to enhance the quality of work," including creating meeting minutes, drafting emails, structuring documents, and analyzing drawings. Participants seemed convinced by the estimate that it could reduce work time by 20 hours per person per month at a cost of just a few thousand yen. Everyone, including not only sales and administrative staff but also warehouse personnel, participated, and many expressed positive thoughts like, "I think I can utilize this in my own work." Bandai will continue to flexibly use generative AI not just as a trend but as a "tool to assist work," aiming to improve our proposal capabilities and responsiveness to our clients and suppliers. *This kind of initiative is just a small part of what Bandai is doing every day. Please take a look at the value we can provide to our customers.
Vertical multi-joint robots and more! With a wide range of robots and mechanisms, we can accommodate various processed parts from the development stage.
Our company has been involved in the development of precision "difficult" processed parts made from various resins and rubber products since the dawn of the robotics and NC machine tool industry. We create products that meet customer specifications from the development stage, handling both prototypes (from 1 piece) and mass production (from 5 pieces). We respond quickly and with short lead times to the unique needs of industrial machinery, which often requires small quantities and a variety of parts. The number of parts per model in our company reaches several hundred, and we have received many positive responses. Additionally, we actively propose value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) initiatives from the customer's perspective, embodying "Japanese manufacturing." 【Examples of Deliveries (Partial)】 ■ Cushioning, oil-resistant, vibration-damping seal materials ■ Impact-resistant machined products ■ Lathe-processed products ■ Mold-cast urethane polished products ■ Machined products *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.
What is the D (diameter) of a Helicoil reinforcement part?
This time, it's about the Helicoil, which is a reinforcing component for screws. Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal.
![[Technical Proposal Example] Transitioning from Cutting Processing to Pressing Method](https://image.mono.ipros.com/public/product/image/aa1/2001534486/IPROS16310207151281373224.jpg?w=280&h=280)
By converting machining products to press processing, we achieved a 40% reduction in lead time and a 30% cost reduction!
This is a case study of a technical proposal that transitioned from cutting processing to press processing. In this case, the product was traditionally produced through cutting processing. Due to an annual lot size of about 5,000 units, there were challenges regarding lead time and processing costs in cutting processing. Given the annual lot quantity of around 5,000 units, we intentionally assumed a single press process and designed the process to eliminate distortion by performing multiple finishing operations on the sides. [Case Overview] ■Challenge: We want to convert approximately 5,000 cutting processed products to press processing. ■Effect: By converting to press processing, we achieved a 40% reduction in lead time and a 30% reduction in costs. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.
A variety of products created through high-precision processing technology! They are utilized in a wide range of industries.
Our company performs cutting processing of various resin materials such as acrylic, PET, and PC. We achieve high-precision cutting processing through thorough dimensional control, and by combining it with screen printing and automatic parts assembly, we provide high-quality and high-value-added products. The minimum product dimension is φ3mm, and the maximum product dimension is 1,200mm × 2,500mm. Please feel free to contact us when you need our services. 【Technical Information】 ■ Minimum product dimension φ3mm, maximum product dimension 1,200mm × 2,500mm ■ Processing accuracy ±0.02mm ■ Printing alignment accuracy ±0.05mm ■ Flange thickness accuracy ±0.01mm ■ Product end face mirror finish *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.
![[Introducing with Manga] The supplier has gone out of business... We'll manage to procure difficult-to-process materials somehow!](https://image.mono.ipros.com/public/product/image/0d2/2001514566/IPROS12186566396990669925.jpg?w=280&h=280)
It's okay even if the supplier goes out of business. Bandai is a "company that will figure it out"!
"Our supplier has gone out of business, and we can't find an alternative processing partner... I don't even know where to turn for processing this material..." In such a procurement crisis, Bandai responds with full effort. This time, the supplier for a part with high processing difficulty suddenly went out of business, halting procurement. Initially, there were issues, but Bandai collaborated with processing companies to resolve the problems and successfully completed the delivery. Furthermore, after delivery, we focused on alternative processing methods and explored possibilities for better solutions, leading to improvement proposals. "Delivery is not the end" but "the real start begins after delivery" — This is an example of the trust placed in Bandai's approach. ➡ For more details, please check "Download the Catalog"! Click below to explore other case studies that address different challenges!
Are you feeling the limits of procurement through EC sites, including the responsibility for stable procurement and price negotiations?
"While e-commerce sites are convenient, they don't allow for advance orders or inventory holding... When usage increases, concerns about stable supply arise. Cost reduction is also necessary..." To those in charge facing such procurement challenges, Bandai proposed a custom solution by developing new procurement sources that are not tied to existing suppliers. By comprehensively considering the characteristics of the parts, usage volume, and supply stability, we discovered suppliers with strengths in "those parts" from scratch. We achieved both stable supply and cost reduction. ➡ For more details, please check "Download the Catalog"! Click below to explore other case studies that address similar concerns!
![[Introducing with Manga] Can't process according to the drawings!? What do you do then?](https://image.mono.ipros.com/public/product/image/8a4/2001514569/IPROS634067060602066075.jpg?w=280&h=280)
Parts with strict processing and tolerance... If you are told "it's impossible," who will you turn to for help?
"Just before the deadline, we received a message from the supplier saying, 'We can't process it according to the drawings...' Other suppliers are also unable to respond... It might already be too late..." Faced with such a crisis, Bandai proposed a solution: instead of relying on a single company, we divided the processing tasks and combined the best processing partners for each step. Even if it's difficult for one company, by connecting the strengths of multiple companies, we can tackle the challenges of difficult processing and short delivery times, ensuring successful delivery. ➡ For more details, please check 'Download the Catalog'! Click below to explore other case studies that solve similar issues!
![[Introducing with Manga] How to find multiple suppliers for BCP measures?](https://image.mono.ipros.com/public/product/image/736/2001514571/IPROS11502431406213794244.jpg?w=280&h=280)
BCP response, when you feel overwhelmed. 100 drawings, what is the key to solving it?
"As a BCP measure, develop new suppliers for nearly 100 parts." Even if I'm told that—there aren't enough man-hours, information, or manpower on-site. To increase suppliers, costs must be kept in check. The specifications of the drawings are inconsistent, and the processing methods vary... Who should I ask, from where, and how? In such a complex situation, Bandai proposed an approach to review the drawings and processing content from "a certain perspective." ➡ For more details, please check "Download the Catalog!" Click below to explore other case studies that address your concerns!
Is it time to reconsider overseas procurement? Why not look for the "just right" balance in both quality and cost?
"I want to switch from overseas procurement to domestic procurement." Such voices have been increasing at Bandai recently. Rising prices, supply chain disruptions, unstable quality... As the overseas procurement that was supposed to be "cheap, with reasonable delivery times and quality" begins to show signs of decline, what is needed now is the next option. However, if we switch back to domestic procurement, costs will rise. Is it something we have to do anyway? No, what if there is another possibility? ➡ For more details, please check "Download the Catalog!" Click below to explore other case studies that address your concerns!
Connect with overseas processors! Gain a broader perspective and solve countless customer concerns.
The annual kickoff meeting is far from over. Next, we have the "MANDAI International Processing Network." This is a project aimed at connecting with overseas processors that we have yet to meet. Currently, we have the "Hometown Processing Network," which you are all familiar with. The "Hometown Processing Network" is primarily composed of processors based in Japan. Each processor participating in the "Hometown Processing Network" possesses an absolute "strength" in their respective fields. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. For further inquiries, feel free to download the PDF or contact us directly.*
