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SkyDisk Inc. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; CEO: Yasumi Uchimira; hereinafter referred to as "SkyDisk"), which supports the DX of domestic manufacturing industries, has developed and provided an AI × SaaS production planning automation system for the manufacturing industry called "Optimal Works." This system received an Encouragement Award at the Tokyo Contents/Solution Business Award 2023 held by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The award ceremony took place on November 22 at the Industrial Exchange Exhibition.

SkyDisk Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, President: Yasumi Uchimira, hereinafter referred to as "SkyDisk"), which supports the digital transformation (DX) of domestic manufacturing, has participated in the business co-creation pitch program "Business Match-up! For Next Value" of the open innovation facility "QUINTBRIDGE" operated by NTT West Corporation (Headquarters: Osaka City, Miyakojima Ward, President: Masaaki Morinobu, hereinafter referred to as "NTT West"). In March 2023, SkyDisk was selected as an adopted partner for business co-creation. We would like to inform you that, in order to promote this project, we will begin discussions on delivery planning optimization AI in collaboration with NTT Field Techno Corporation (Headquarters: Osaka City, Miyakojima Ward, President: Kazushi Katsura), which is part of the NTT West Group.

SkyDisk Inc. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; President: Yasumi Uchimira; hereinafter referred to as "SkyDisk"), which supports digital transformation (DX) in manufacturing production planning, has participated in the integrated pitch of the accelerator program "TRIBUS2023" operated by Ricoh Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ota City, Tokyo; President and CEO: Akira Ohyama; hereinafter referred to as "Ricoh") and has been selected as an adopted partner for business development. We would like to announce that SkyDisk will begin discussions on co-creation collaboration with Ricoh to expand its AI × SaaS production planning automation system "Optimal Works" for the manufacturing industry.

SkyDisk Co., Ltd., which supports the digital transformation (DX) of domestic manufacturing, has been selected in the "100 Startups with Proven Collaboration with Government" program, publicly solicited by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, in the fields of infrastructure/facilities and industry/business. We have been introduced as a case study of DX, including production planning DX, in Miyazaki Prefecture and Ishikawa Prefecture. Moving forward, we will strengthen our collaboration with the government and promote management transformation utilizing AI. For more details about this program, please check the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's website. https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2023/04/20230418003/20230418003.html *SkyDisk has been introduced in the fields of "infrastructure/facilities" and "industry/business."

As a case study for the implementation of Optimal Works, we have published an example from a chemical manufacturer that focuses on "reducing setup time, which fluctuates based on manufacturing order, to increase the operating time of production equipment." In the manufacturing process of paints and dyes, there is a cleaning time for equipment (setup time). To increase production volume, it is necessary to create a production plan that minimizes setup time and maximizes equipment operating time. However, the know-how for planning has become tacit knowledge held by experienced personnel, leading to risks associated with reliance on specific individuals. The article introduces a case where the implementation method of Optimal Works, which involves checking outputs and improving production plans through PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act), has formalized the know-how and achieved a reduction in work time. Please take a look at the link below.

SkyDisk, which supports the digital transformation (DX) of domestic manufacturing (headquartered in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, CEO: Yasumi Uchimira, hereinafter referred to as "SkyDisk"), has announced the start of the introduction of the AI × SaaS production scheduler "Optimal Works" at Device Sales Techno Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Ota City, Tokyo, President: Koichi Yamada, hereinafter referred to as "Device Sales Techno") to visualize production planning and eliminate the dependency on specific individuals in production planning operations. With this introduction, Device Sales Techno aims to visualize the connections between various processes and eliminate the dependency on specific individuals in the planning creation tasks. Additionally, this will enable the evaluation and verification of planning creation tasks, aiming for further improvements in productivity. ーーーーーーーーー The full press release article, which can be viewed through the related links, provides detailed information on the background of the introduction and the expected effects. Please take a moment to read it through the related links below.

SkyDisk Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, CEO: Yasumi Uchimira, hereinafter referred to as "SkyDisk"), which supports DX in domestic manufacturing, has begun a business partnership with Saga Bank, Ltd. (Headquarters: Saga City, Saga Prefecture, hereinafter referred to as Saga Bank) regarding the AIxSaaS production scheduler "Optimal Works." Additionally, a third-party allocation of new shares was conducted, with the Saga Venture Capital Investment Business Limited Liability Partnership No. 4, managed and operated by Saga Bank Group's Saga Capital & Consulting Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Saga City, Saga Prefecture, hereinafter referred to as Saga Capital & Consulting), as the underwriter. This will not only realize the growth of SkyDisk but also strengthen the sales of "Optimal Works" in Kyushu, centered around Saga Prefecture, in collaboration with Saga Bank, accelerating the promotion of DX and cloud support for manufacturing industries, including not only large companies but also medium and small enterprises. ーーーーーーーーー The full press release article, which can be viewed through the related links, provides detailed information about the background and objectives of the business partnership. Please take a moment to read it through the related links below.

SkyDisk Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture), which supports DX in domestic manufacturing, has implemented a partnership and fundraising related to business matching with the Shoko Chukin Bank (Headquarters: Chuo Ward, Tokyo) to aim for DX support in the manufacturing industry using the AI x SaaS production scheduler "Optimal Works." This will not only realize the growth of SkyDisk but also strengthen the nationwide deployment of "Optimal Works" in collaboration with Shoko Chukin Bank, accelerating the DX of production planning in the manufacturing industry, including not only large companies but also medium and small enterprises. ーーーーーーーーー The full press release article, which can be viewed through the related links, provides detailed information about the background and objectives of the business partnership. Please take a moment to read it through the related links below.

SkyDisk Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as SkyDisk), which supports DX in domestic manufacturing, has started a business partnership with Higo Bank, Ltd. (headquartered in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, hereinafter referred to as Higo Bank) to support DX in the manufacturing industry through the expanded sales of the AI x SaaS production scheduler "Optimal Works." Additionally, a third-party allocation of new shares was conducted, with the Higo Venture No. 2 Investment Limited Liability Partnership, managed and operated by Higo Capital Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, hereinafter referred to as Higo Capital), as the underwriter. This will not only realize the growth of SkyDisk but also strengthen the deployment of "Optimal Works" in Kyushu, centered around Kumamoto Prefecture, in collaboration with Higo Bank, accelerating the DX of production planning in the manufacturing industry, including not only large companies but also medium and small enterprises. ーーーーーーーーー The full press release article, which can be viewed through the related link, provides detailed information about the background and objectives of the business partnership. Please take a moment to read it through the related link below.

SkyDisk Inc. has been certified as an IT support provider for the "IT Introduction Subsidy" for the fiscal year 2023. We are also pleased to announce that our AI × SaaS production scheduler "Optimal Works" has been recognized as an eligible IT tool for the "IT Introduction Subsidy 2023." As a result, companies that meet certain conditions will receive a subsidy of up to 1.5 million yen for the costs associated with implementing Optimal Works. This subsidy can be utilized to promote digital transformation (DX) in domestic manufacturing, particularly for medium and small-sized enterprises that have yet to address DX. Additionally, we will hold an online seminar regarding the IT Introduction Subsidy. This seminar will explain the basics of the subsidy, as well as key points for application and disbursement. It is designed to help first-time applicants feel confident in utilizing the IT Introduction Subsidy. -------------------- For more details, please refer to the full press release available through the related links below.

As a case study for the introduction of Optimal Works, we have published the reasons why the implementation of a production scheduler has progressed in companies engaged in custom order production, which tends to be challenging. In the printing industry that specializes in custom order production, there exists a dilemma where improving productivity directly correlates with the company's competitiveness, while systematizing production planning tends to be difficult. The article discusses two points: the background of the successful implementation of a system that is usually challenging, and the reasons why productivity has improved using Optimal Works. Please take a look at the link below.

As a case study for the implementation of Optimal Works, we have newly published "We want to understand the flow of the entire production line with a production scheduler that can handle individual orders." In the case of make-to-order production, the difficulty of setting master data tends to hinder the systematization of production planning. The article introduces a case where the "Process Designer" function of Optimal Works was used to smoothly set master data even for individual orders. Please take a look at the link below.

As a case study for the introduction of Optimal Works, we have published "We want to eliminate the oversight of work planning in the processing of raw materials for retort food manufacturing." In food processing manufacturers, there was a challenge where work planning for the diverse processes of raw material handling was done manually, leading to a high likelihood of planning oversights. The article introduces a case where the introduction of Optimal Works enabled automated planning, preventing planning oversights and also reducing the risk of reliance on specific individuals. Please take a look at the link below.

As a case study for the introduction of Optimal Works, we are publishing the goal of "reducing unnecessary production instruction sheet printing to promote paperless operations in factories and manufacturing sites." In the production site mentioned in the article, changes to the production plan were occurring frequently, resulting in a large number of production instruction sheets being printed. The article introduces a case where the introduction of Optimal Works enabled cloud sharing of the production plan, achieving a paperless environment. Please take a look at the link below.

SkyDisk Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as SkyDisk), which promotes digital transformation (DX) in domestic manufacturing production planning, has signed a sales partnership agreement with S2I Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as S2I), an independent system vendor specializing in the development and sales of core business systems for the manufacturing industry, for the AI×SaaS production planning scheduler "Optimal Works." This will strengthen the sales of "Optimal Works" and accelerate the promotion of DX and cloud adoption in the manufacturing industry, including the automotive sector. ーーーーーーーーー The full press release article, which can be viewed through the related links, provides detailed information about the background and objectives of the partnership agreement. Please take a moment to read it through the related links below.

SkyDisk Inc. (headquartered in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, CEO: Yasumi Uchimira), which supports DX in the manufacturing industry using AI, has formed a business partnership with Asuene Inc. (headquartered in Minato Ward, Tokyo, CEO: Kohei Nishiwada), which provides the cloud service "AsuZero" for visualizing, reducing, and reporting CO2 emissions. By integrating "Optimal Works" provided by both companies with "AsuZero," they will visualize Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions at the manufacturing line level, as well as CO2 emissions per product, and will offer CO2 reduction solutions utilizing the unique AI engine of "Optimal Works" to their clients. -------------------- The full press release article, which can be viewed through the related links, also touches on topics such as "Background of the business provision," "Specific contents of the business partnership," and "Recruitment of trial clients has begun." Companies interested in promoting DX in the manufacturing industry or in decarbonization management, as well as those wishing to become trial clients, are encouraged to read the full article through the related links below.

SkyDisk Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture), which supports DX for domestic manufacturing, has signed a partnership agreement with Fukuhaku Printing Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Saga City, Saga Prefecture) for the AI x SaaS production scheduler "Optimal Works." This will strengthen the sales of "Optimal Works" in the Kyushu area and accelerate the promotion of DX and cloud adoption in the manufacturing and printing industries, including not only large companies but also medium and small enterprises. ーーーーーーーーー The full press release article, which can be viewed through the related links, provides detailed information about the background and purpose of the business partnership. Please take a moment to read it through the related links below.

SkyDisk, which supports the DX of domestic manufacturing, has announced the start of the implementation of the AI×SaaS production scheduler "Optimal Works" at the manufacturing line of Pennito Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Pennito), which manufactures fluororesin tubes used in various fields from industrial sectors to general households, in order to improve the efficiency of production planning operations and eliminate dependence on specific personnel. With this implementation, Pennito aims to eliminate the dependence on specific personnel in the production planning operations that were previously created by a specific individual considering complex conditions, as well as to reduce opportunity loss through the visualization of plans. ーーーーーーーーー In the full press release article available through the related links, it discusses how this implementation aims to address challenges such as "the need for deep business understanding leading to the dependence of planning operations on specific personnel" and "loss of sales opportunities due to the inability to provide immediate delivery responses." Companies interested in promoting DX in manufacturing and production planning are encouraged to read further through the related links below.