ネクステップ・ソリューションズ Product Lineup

NextStep Solutions Co., Ltd. is a company that offers solution proposals that take into account the overall management based on the analysis of the needs of 40,000 companies and expertise in system construction. Our staff, who are well-versed in various industries and operations, conduct thorough interviews with clients to organize essential issues and requirements, as well as analyze the clients' strengths, weaknesses, and business models. As a system supporter for small and medium-sized enterprises that support Japan, we always propose the most appropriate plans from multiple solutions. [Business Content] ■ Enterprise solutions centered on core systems ■ SI, software development, and sales ■ Middleware, hardware, and networks ■ Cloud ■ System construction for national newspaper companies *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other services

NextStep Solutions provides flexible and highly expandable systems based on semi-custom technology, leveraging various achievements and business understanding. We are capable of flexible functionality to accommodate changes in business requirements and business expansion. Additionally, we offer database publication and tool provision, creating an environment where data can be extracted, analyzed, and utilized in real-time. If you are interested, please consult with us, a company that has built effective and efficient order development systems for over 200 companies. 【Our Commitment】 ■ Business domain specialized for small and medium-sized enterprises ■ Reliable business improvement and technology modernization ■ A counter-thesis to trends that favor system companies ■ Continuously refined methods and human resource development ■ Implementation and operational achievements for over 200 companies *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other core systems

"Empower-X" is a production management system that accommodates various production forms and products. It is an all-in-one solution for sales, production, and trade, supporting forecast, order, and hybrid production. Additionally, it offers flexible customization and add-on support for business core needs. It supports multi-company, multilingual, and multi-currency environments, realizing an open system and visualization through database publication. It also contributes to a long-term lifecycle through perpetual maintenance of the implemented version. 【Features】 ■ Total cost reduction through company/group licensing ■ Open system and visualization through database publication ■ Realization of long-term lifecycle through perpetual maintenance of the implemented version ■ Diverse scalability with multi-language/multi-currency and multiple company support ■ Project success through the return of methodology (planning, implementation, operation) *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Production Management System

"Progress-One" is a general-purpose template system aimed at various industries, starting with sales management. It allows for customization based on requirements and supports changes and additions to features unique to templates. Users can freely extract and utilize data, and integration with surrounding systems is also possible. Additionally, due to the one-company license, there are no cost fluctuations based on the number of users, ensuring long-term continued use through in-house maintenance and enhancing return on investment. 【Features】 ■ High flexibility and scalability: Supports customization based on requirements, changes, and additions to features ■ DB publication and tool integration: Allows for free extraction and utilization of data, and integration with surrounding systems ■ License : One-company license with no cost fluctuations based on the number of users ■ Permanent maintenance policy: Ensures long-term continued use through in-house maintenance *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Sales Management

We would like to introduce our "System Renovation" service. We solve technical constraints that prevent the modernization of aging systems, such as black box issues and outdated programming languages, as well as problems related to cost and risk. We achieve extremely high quality, low cost, and high maintainability. 【Automatic Migration】 ■ Clean source conversion ■ DB structure conversion ■ Framework conversion ■ Performance improvement conversion ■ Digit expansion, etc. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other services

"SORD" is a professional support service that helps customers who are considering a core system renewal by treating the exploration phase as a project and guiding them to their goals. We provide the necessary components in a semi-customized manner, tailored to the customer's situation, structure, and objectives. We do not conduct research or definition work tailored to specific solutions, but rather earnestly engage with the direction that the customer's management and operations should take. 【Features】 ■ Support focused on solving customer issues ■ Flexible provision in a semi-customized format ■ Professionals with extensive experience across various industries and sectors ■ Members who understand the background and objectives of the exploration can also be involved up to the implementation phase *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other core systems

This document introduces our "BPEC (Current Situation Visualization Support Service)." BPEC outputs analysis results from a business inventory, achieving current situation visualization. It supports decision-making towards realization through effect estimation for each measure and calculation of return on investment. It explains the approach to problem-solving and what is required for understanding the current situation. Please take a look. 【Contents (partial)】 ■ Company Overview ■ Overview of Proposal ■ Next Step Solutions at a Glance ■ BPEC (Current Situation Visualization Support Service) ■ What is the Current Situation Visualization Support Service using BPEC? ■ Approach to Problem Solving *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other services

"Web-Step" is a web order system that improves and transforms order placement into a strength. No installation is required; it can be used solely through a browser. It can also be used if you are not utilizing a core system or if you are not using direct data integration. 【Features】 ■ Inventory status, delivery dates, and estimates can be checked at a glance. ■ Eliminates mistakes in speaking/writing, allowing for easy corrections on-screen. ■ Reduces confirmation work to prevent input errors, making it easier. ■ Intuitive operation allows for easy ordering. ■ Delivery notes, invoices, and more can be downloaded at any time. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Ordering terminals and systems

In the manufacturing industry, centralized management of systems tailored to individual orders is highly valued. However, there are many voices expressing uncertainty about whether it will really work and what to consider first, which prevents them from taking the plunge. In this article, we will introduce case studies from four companies that have successfully implemented such systems. We will also explain the steps to consider when evaluating this approach. For those in charge who may consider this in the future, please use this as a reference. *For more detailed information, you can view the related links. For further details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*

• Ordering terminals and systems

In considering the development of a core system, we are receiving more inquiries such as, "Which service is suitable for our company?" and "Which one ultimately offers the best cost-performance ratio?" In this article, we will explain how to choose without making mistakes and provide examples of actual successful cases. If you are looking to review your core system, please use this as a reference. *For detailed content of the column, you can view it through the related links. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other core systems

There is an increasing number of companies in the rental and leasing industry for temporary construction materials facing challenges such as "Excel management and reliance on specific individuals." In this article, we will introduce a system that centralizes estimates, inventory, and billing to improve operational efficiency. We also explain recommended systems, so those in charge who are considering options should definitely refer to this. *For detailed content of the column, you can view it through the related links. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• others

This article explains the typical system management issues faced by small and medium-sized enterprises and the benefits of system implementation. Furthermore, it compares three systems: semi-order development, Progress-One industry templates, and Empower-X, introducing their features and implementation effects. If you are wondering, "I want to implement a system, but I don't know which one is good or what the deciding factor is," please use this as a reference. *You can view the detailed content of the column through the related links. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Production Management System

An explanation of the basics of fabless management, seven key challenges, the benefits of implementation, and essential functions by business type. If you are a person in charge considering system implementation in the future, please use this as a reference. *You can view the detailed content of the column through the related links. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• others

For those struggling with the implementation of a sales management system suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. This article summarizes everything from identifying challenges to the effects of system implementation, three suitable systems, and actual case studies. Please use it as a reference. *You can view the detailed content of the column through the related links. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*

• others

Would you like to resolve issues such as "profit visibility per project" and "complex inventory and unit price management" in the building materials system? We will explain typical challenges in the building materials and equipment industry, along with necessary functions, through a comparison of three systems and four implementation case studies. We encourage the person in charge to use this as a reference. *You can view the detailed content of the column through the related links. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• others

An explanation from the basics of production management software to how to choose it. In addition to the management axes, differences in methods, and features by software type, we also introduce recommended systems. We also include case studies unique to Next Step, so please refer to them, responsible parties. *You can view the detailed content of the column through the related links. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other production management systems

A Comprehensive Explanation of Business Systems from the Ground Up. This article systematically explains the mechanisms of order management, inventory, and production control, as well as the concepts of Fit to Standard and Fit & Gap, and the potential for AI utilization. If you want to clarify the appropriate relationship between business and systems, especially in the manufacturing industry, please refer to this. *For detailed content of the column, you can view it through the related links. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• others

This article solves the issues you are facing. We systematically explain the basics of centralized system management, common failures, and implementation methods (integration, ERP, development). We also introduce the differences and decision points between ALL IN ONE and best-of-breed, along with case studies from the manufacturing industry, so we encourage those in charge to refer to this information. *You can view the detailed content of the column through the related links. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Integrated operation management