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This time, we will introduce a case study of a customer who has moved away from "inventory management using paper ledgers" to achieve "inventory management using a system." The gardening supplies wholesaler we are introducing managed approximately 2,000 items using a manual ledger. Originally, they did not manage orders and only tracked sales, so they simplified their approach by saying, "It would be enough to know how many products are currently in the warehouse," and continued to use traditional paper ledger inventory management. *For more detailed information, you can view it through the related links. For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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This time, we will introduce a case of digitization in the manufacturing field using "FutureStage" and tablet devices. FutureStage is a solution that realizes the digitalization of manufacturing processes, but until now, it has been difficult to address input tasks in the manufacturing environment. This is because the manufacturing site has humidity and dust, making it challenging to deploy precision devices like computers. As a result, the operational method in the manufacturing environment has been to handwrite work records and input them later in the office. However, with the generalization of tablet devices that are resistant to humidity and dust, the digitalization of manufacturing sites has made significant progress. *For more details, you can view the article through the related link. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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The "Production Management System for General Machinery Manufacturing" consolidates the best practices for the general machinery manufacturing industry that our company has accumulated over many years. By understanding the planned and actual costs for each production number and addressing issues early, we support profit generation. Since past estimation cases and cost performance can be easily referenced, you can advance negotiations favorably with speedy sales activities. [Benefits of Implementation] ■ Supports profit generation ■ Strengthens sales capabilities ■ Prevents omissions and errors in order arrangements ■ Reduces lead time *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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The "Production Management System for the Metal Processing Industry" consolidates best practices accumulated over many years in the construction project of production management systems for the metal processing and metal pressing industries. It includes management of paid and unpaid supplies in outsourced processes and supports outsourcing transitions. You can easily switch between in-house and outsourced production by checking the load status of both in-house and outsourced operations. 【Benefits of Implementation】 ■ Achieves visualization of comprehensive process management ■ Enables optimal work planning while monitoring load ■ Standard feature for mold and tool management ■ Achieves accurate inventory management *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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The "Production Management System for the Automotive Parts Industry" is a specialized template that addresses the unique requirements of the automotive parts manufacturing sector. It consolidates a wealth of best practices accumulated through our system integration for the same industry. Quickly develop production plans based on order forecast information from customers. You can also verify discrepancies between forecast and confirmed information. 【Benefits of Implementation】 ■ Rapidly develop production plans ■ Support for EDI transactions for each customer ■ Real-time visualization ■ Simultaneous management of MRP items (mass-produced goods) and production-number items (prototypes) ■ Establish a traceability system *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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The replacement of core business systems involves a fundamental update of business flows, which can be described as a complete overhaul of "how work is done." The pressure on information system personnel is immense. For this reason, it is likely that those in charge of information systems wish to encounter a reliable vendor. Hitachi Systems, which develops the production management system FutureStage for the manufacturing industry, has a wealth of know-how regarding such implementation projects. We spoke with Mr. Komaki, who has handled numerous FutureStage implementations at Hitachi Systems and has faced the concerns of information system personnel. *For detailed content of the article, please refer to the PDF document. For more information, feel free to contact us.*

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This document provides an overview of the general product direction of Hitachi Systems. It includes detailed explanations of "Considerations for ERP Selection," which outlines the ERP selection process, as well as "Evaluation Points for ERP Selection," which discusses costs, delivery times, and quality. The content is presented with charts and tables, making it a useful reference when considering implementation. We encourage you to read it. 【Contents】 ■ Target Audience ■ Introduction ■ Considerations for ERP Selection ■ Evaluation Points for ERP Selection ■ Others *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This document provides an overview of the general product direction of Hitachi Systems. It includes detailed descriptions of the "planning process," such as clarifying the purpose of implementation and the scope of application, the "requirements definition process," including fit and gap analysis, and the "implementation process," which covers decisions on hardware configuration and implementation. Additionally, it includes points on "how to avoid failure," making it a useful reference when considering implementation. We encourage you to read it. 【Contents (partial)】 ■ Target audience ■ Introduction ■ Four processes of ERP implementation ■ Planning process ■ Requirements definition process *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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One of the features of the "FutureStage Production Management System for Manufacturing Industry" is the "Production Management System." With highly flexible customization, it is possible to build a production management system suitable for your business model. It is integrated with sales, purchasing, and inventory management, supporting the resolution of bottlenecks and improving productivity. We offer various production management systems tailored to specific industries, which have specific requirements pre-implemented, including "Production Management System for Automotive Parts Industry," "Production Management System for Metal Processing Industry," and "Production Management System for General Machinery Manufacturing Industry." 【Feature Highlights】 ■ Hybrid support for various production forms of customers ■ Supports a series of business functions from standard production scheduling to performance management ■ Allows for work instructions and material orders for the necessary quantity at the necessary time ■ Capable of handling mixed short lead-time repeat orders and custom specifications ■ Accommodates a wide variety of production methods *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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One of the features of the "FutureStage Production Management System for Manufacturing" is the "Sales Management System." It supports the association of "customer order numbers" and "customer item codes" during order receipt and sales. It allows for the display of detailed information for unaccounted order slips in a list format, enabling accounting while offsetting during shipping and sales. Additionally, by adding lot-based traceability functions to shipping information, it enhances product traceability for users after shipping and sales. 【Feature Highlights】 ■ Supports payment offsetting functions at the sales detail level ■ Can import multiple patterns of EDI/VAN order data, including preliminary notices ■ Allows for partial deliveries and billing in the following month ■ Enables associations between billing parties, customers, and delivery destinations ■ EDI integration is possible through external data linkage functions *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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One of the features of the "FutureStage Production Management System for Manufacturing" is the "Purchasing Management System." Based on the production plan, planned orders facilitate smooth coordination between production and procurement. Bulk ordering also speeds up the ordering process. In addition to sales and payments, monthly closing for purchases and disbursements is possible, allowing for closing processes that align with the purchasing department's schedule. 【Feature Highlights】 ■ Automatically issues purchase orders in a continuous flow from production management ■ Supports internal controls through purchase accounting at the time of receipt ■ Partial deliveries are possible ■ Enables EDI integration through external data linkage functions ■ Provides the functionality to send order information via email *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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One of the features of the "FutureStage Production Management System for Manufacturing" is the "Inventory Management System." By managing effective inventory considering incoming and outgoing schedules, it aims to improve inventory accuracy and support cost reduction through inventory optimization. Various historical information by lot number can be searched from different angles of shipping, products, materials, and parts, enabling traceability searches that are aligned with actual business operations. 【Feature Highlights】 ■ Supports inventory management of production materials such as products, components, supplied items, and received items. ■ Allows inventory confirmation in order of scheduled incoming and outgoing dates, reflecting future production plans. ■ Supports various inventory valuation methods, including monthly average method and last purchase cost method. ■ Enables searching of historical information by lot number for shipping, products, materials, and parts. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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One of the features of the "FutureStage Production Management System for Manufacturing Industry" is the "Cost Management System." The "manufacturing costs" incurred to produce a product can be classified into "direct costs" associated with specific products and "indirect costs" incurred for the entire product. Additionally, it can automatically calculate not only direct costs but also indirect costs, allowing for an accurate understanding of the actual costs incurred in manufacturing. 【Feature Highlights】 ■ Allocation calculations can be performed by expense item, department, process, item, and production number. ■ Allocations can be made by item and production number. ■ Supports both mass production and make-to-order production types. ■ Variance analysis of budget vs. actual can be performed by item for direct and indirect costs. ■ Allows for tracking of actual costs during the month. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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One of the features of the "FutureStage Production Management System for Manufacturing" is the "Lot Trace Management System." It automates the time-consuming task of lot trace management, helping to speed up warehouse operations, improve accuracy, and organize manufacturing history management. Additionally, it allows for lot tracing (tracking of lot history information) by shipment, product, material, and component. 【Feature Highlights】 ■ Support for "Shipment Lot" tracking based on shipment information ■ Support for "Product Lot" tracking from "Shipment Lot" ■ Support for tracking "Used Materials and Components" from "Product Lot" ■ Support for "Product Lot" tracking from "Used Materials and Components Lot" ■ Support for "Shipment Lot" tracking from "Product Lot" ■ Tracking of shipment history by lot number is possible *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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One of the features of the "FutureStage Production Management System for Manufacturing" is the "Import Management System." It enables a series of import-related operations, from order processing to import expenses, import purchasing, and import payment processing. Two types of rates, order rate and accounting rate, can be registered separately, allowing for rate management according to the stage of operations. 【Feature Highlights】 ■ Supports procurement of materials from overseas factories and subsidiaries ■ Capable of performing a series of import management tasks ■ Allows analysis and reporting of import/export business data ■ Automatically calculates costs and inventory unit prices, including expenses ■ Supports multiple payment methods *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will introduce the features of the "FutureStage Production Management System for the Manufacturing Industry," including its utilities. The general search function provides a mechanism that allows users to easily retrieve necessary information whenever needed, using a general search tool bundled with the package. Additionally, the menu message registration feature enables the sending of messages to users. 【Feature Highlights】 ■ General Search - General search tool bundled with the package - Easily retrieve necessary information whenever needed ■ Menu Message Registration - Ability to send messages to users - Can communicate system operation schedules and important notices *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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One of the features of the "FutureStage Production Management System for Manufacturing" is the "External Data Import." It allows for the bulk import of data obtained through EDI or email, eliminating human input errors and improving operational accuracy. Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests. 【Feature Highlights】 ■ Supports import formats TSV and CSV ■ The number of imports and the content of the most recent imported data can be checked through inquiry processing ■ Data needs to be edited in advance to fit the import format ■ EDI imports for preliminary notices, confirmations, delivery instructions, and inspections are also possible *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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In the global economy, Japan's manufacturing industry is challenging itself to shorten lead times for small-lot, multi-variety production and improve performance. To respond to these economic changes, there are challenges in managing management resources smartly and ensuring that IT systems can appropriately adapt to the constantly changing management landscape. To solve management issues, there is a demand for a smart and powerful core business system that continues to evolve every two years. FutureStage provides production and sales management for the manufacturing industry, evolving in line with customer growth to become a smart production management system. ■Features of FutureStage: - Provides production and sales management for the manufacturing industry, evolving in line with customer growth to become a smart production management system. - A distinctive production management system leveraging Hitachi Systems' 25 years of know-how, also applicable for make-to-order production. - By implementing specific requirements in advance, it offers a production management system that fits the customer's business. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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"FutureStage: Answering Your Questions from Customers" This time, we will address "Commonalities of Companies and Projects that Successfully Implement Production Management Systems." We hope this will be particularly useful for companies that are implementing a production management system for the first time, as well as for those who are leading a system implementation project for the first time. [Contents] ■ Two Key Points for Successful Implementation of Production Management Systems ■ Secret to Successful Implementation 1: "Having an Excellent Coordinator and Leader" ■ Secret to Successful Implementation 2: "Every Employee Actively Participates in the Project" ■ Don't Forget to Establish Internal Structures for System Implementation During System Selection! *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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In the "FutureStage Industry-Specific Utilization Examples," we introduce case studies of FutureStage implementations that have solved industry-specific challenges. This time, we will share a case study of a company engaged in plastic molding (resin molding) that has implemented FutureStage. 【Contents】 ■ Case study of FutureStage implementation in the plastic molding (resin molding) industry ■ [Industry-Specific Challenge] The relationship between raw materials and finished products is difficult to capture in a one-to-one manner ■ [Key to Solution] It is necessary to establish inventory management that can accurately and in real-time grasp work-in-progress and semi-finished products ■ [Measures for Resolution] Along with the introduction of a core system, inventory management is conducted using handheld terminal devices ■ [Effects of FutureStage Implementation] By visualizing inventory, the inventory turnover days were reduced from 9 days to 7 days *For detailed information on the column, you can view it through the related links. For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Introducing the effects and benefits of implementing FutureStage: "100 Things Realized with FutureStage." This time, we will present a case study on "systematizing inventory management." What benefits did a company that had long managed inventory using paper ledgers achieve by transitioning to a system for inventory management? We will introduce a case study on systematizing inventory management. [Contents] ■ How does traditional "inventory management using paper ledgers" change with systematization? ■ Case study on "systematizing inventory management" through FutureStage implementation ■ Achieved a 23% increase in annual sales through the systematization of "order management" and "inventory management" ■ We will brainstorm together with our customers to realize the ideal state of inventory management! *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Introducing the effects and benefits of implementing FutureStage: "100 Things Achieved with FutureStage." This time, we will present examples of digitizing work instructions, daily work reports, and drawing management. With the generalization of tablet devices that are resistant to humidity and dust and can be operated while standing, the digitization of manufacturing sites, which previously faced difficulties in equipping computers, is progressing. [Contents] ■ The digitization of manufacturing sites is advancing due to the proliferation of tablet devices! ■ Examples of "digitization of work instructions, daily work reports, and drawing management" through the introduction of tablet devices. ■ The key point for introducing tablet devices is "how to collect unstructured information." ■ Summary of "digitization of work instructions, daily work reports, and drawing management." *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of the core business solution "FutureStage" for the manufacturing and distribution industry at HouseHold Japan Co., Ltd. There was a challenge that general sales management systems could not meet the unique business needs of the company. Thanks to our product, which can finely address the operational challenges of the wholesale industry, it has become possible to carry out highly efficient operations with minimal manpower. [Case Overview] ■Challenge - The system functions could not keep up with business growth, leading to inefficiencies such as reliance on manual tasks in various areas of the company. ■Result - With the highly flexible FutureStage, it has become possible to gradually and appropriately expand functions in line with business growth. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study on the implementation of the core business solution "FutureStage" for the manufacturing and distribution industry at TOSEI Corporation. There was a challenge of having very little time and the urgent need to implement the system. By leveraging the rich standard features of the package, we achieved system implementation in just 100 days. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - We wanted to add and modify functions tailored to our business even after the system implementation. - To improve quality control, we wanted to perform lot tracing. ■Results - Flexible addition and modification of functions became possible even after the system implementation. - Detailed tracing based on shipping, product, material, and component information was realized. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of the core business solution "FutureStage" for manufacturing and distribution industries at Kyushu Pet Food Co., Ltd. There was a challenge of inefficiency in operations due to the existence of multiple systems within the company, requiring manual data linkage between systems. By integrating and managing all business processes from raw material procurement to shipping with our product, we improved data connectivity, accuracy, and searchability. [Case Overview] ■ Challenges - Traceability was not systematized, leading to time-consuming tracking investigations. ■ Results - Quick response to traceability from various perspectives, such as investigating sources of incoming and outgoing shipments by lot. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of the core business solution "FutureStage" for the manufacturing and distribution industry at Fuji Corporation, Inc. There was a challenge where the functionality of the package had significantly decreased due to customizations added to the system. By aligning our operations with the product, we achieved efficiency in our business processes while minimizing customizations. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenge - Due to discrepancies between the system and actual inventory, inventory confirmation tasks took an average of 30 minutes. ■Result - By resolving the differences between the system and actual inventory, the inventory confirmation task was shortened to less than 1 minute, achieving a significant reduction in labor hours. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study on the implementation of the core business solution "FutureStage" for the manufacturing and distribution industry at Earnest Co., Ltd. One of the challenges before implementation was the desire to systematize manufacturing operations. The effect after implementation was that the "system" of the production management system became operational. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - Wanted to centrally manage internal information - Wanted to reduce unnecessary inventory ■Results - Centralization of data eliminated the need for duplicate management of masters - Excel management was eliminated, and it became possible to grasp the status of work-in-progress *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study on the implementation of our core business solution "FutureStage" for the manufacturing and distribution industry at Niigata Mikiyoshi Co., Ltd. There was a challenge to implement a core system that could address the specific business needs of the metal pressing industry. By introducing our product, which is specialized for the metal processing industry, including metal pressing, we were able to meet the industry's unique needs. [Case Overview] ■Challenges - We wanted to implement a system that could quickly obtain accurate and detailed management data. - We aimed to minimize customization and implement the system within a limited budget. ■Results - The flexible data output capabilities enabled the acquisition of various management data. - Through functional adjustments, we achieved high business compatibility while keeping customization to a minimum. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study on the implementation of the core business solution "FutureStage" for manufacturing and distribution industries at Yamato Co., Ltd. Due to having a large number of products and multiple sales channels, setting and managing product prices was cumbersome. With a variety of pricing functions, we streamlined the complex pricing setup and management for each product and customer. [Case Overview] ■Challenges - Customization of invoice and delivery note formats was necessary. - Aggregating and processing sales performance data provided to customers was time-consuming. ■Results - The report creation function enabled rapid responses to customer needs. - It became possible to quickly and easily output sales performance data. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of "FutureStage" at Komoda Engineering Co., Ltd. The company felt the need for a unique system but faced the challenge that a completely custom-developed system did not fit their budget. By utilizing our custom-made package, they were able to build a system that is close to tailor-made at a low cost. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■Challenges - Due to the high specificity of their operations, general package software does not fit their business. ■Effects - By enabling highly flexible customization based on the package, they achieved a high degree of business compatibility. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of "FutureStage" at Pioneer Finetech Co., Ltd. The company faced the challenge of not being able to accurately grasp inventory quantities due to reliance on individual management of inventory. With the introduction of our product and wireless LAN handheld terminals, they were able to achieve real-time accuracy in inventory counts. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■Challenges - Discrepancies between book inventory and actual inventory, leading to significant deviations in year-end financial figures. - The core system is outdated and unable to respond to changes in the business environment or new business needs. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of "FutureStage" at Orfa Co., Ltd. The company faced challenges with waste and low productivity due to a reliance on Excel for personalized production management. After the implementation, the systematization of production management significantly improved work efficiency and productivity. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■Challenges - General package software does not fit the specific needs of the metal processing industry. - Data necessary for management decisions is not readily available. ■Effects - Achieved high business compatibility through a template that consolidates functions tailored for the metal processing industry. - Real-time access to information necessary for management decisions through centralized data management. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of "FutureStage" at Fujii Alloy Manufacturing Co., Ltd. The company was feeling anxious about transitioning from a custom scratch system to a packaged system. After the implementation, we were able to achieve a smooth system transition thanks to the rich features of FutureStage and various proposals that mitigated the gaps. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■Challenges - We want to flexibly integrate with information systems both inside and outside the company to improve operational efficiency. - We want to quickly grasp various business data, starting with management figures. ■Effects - Achieved flexible data integration unique to open systems, including EDI. - By outputting data managed centrally in the system from various angles, it became possible to utilize it for management and operational improvements. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The core business solution "FutureStage" for manufacturers and distributors addresses management challenges in the manufacturing, distribution, and retail industries through integrated management focused on production and sales management. For "customers in the manufacturing industry," we offer a production management system that condenses know-how from various industries and business forms related to manufacturing. Since its launch, it has become a specialized core business package with over 4,000 systems implemented. We invite you to read more. [Contents] ■ For customers in the manufacturing industry ■ For customers in the wholesale industry ■ Collaborative solutions ■ Implementation forms, support, and service systems, etc. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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