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Miho Technos Co., Ltd., a general construction company headquartered in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture. The Land Support Division, which is responsible for infrastructure maintenance and paving work, is promoting various DX initiatives aimed at reducing the burden of on-site operations. As part of this effort, Kamunashi was introduced. The division is utilizing Kamunashi to promote the digitization of paper forms that were used for vehicle inspections and other tasks. By patiently supporting employees who are resistant to digital tools, they have aimed to establish Kamunashi and significantly reduce the use of paper forms. As a result of the implementation, on-site employees have achieved a reduction of 22 hours per month per person in labor time, while managers have achieved a reduction of 30 hours per month per person, resulting in an annual cost savings of over 1.6 million yen when converted to labor costs. *For more detailed information, please refer to the link below.*

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Yourtec Co., Ltd., a comprehensive equipment engineering company belonging to the Tohoku Electric Power Group, is working to promote business transformation utilizing digital technology in order to maintain and strengthen corporate competitiveness and expand profits. In April 2022, the "DX Promotion Committee," chaired by the president, was established to advance the efficiency of operations through the introduction of systems. Among these efforts, Kamikashi is positioned as a "key item for DX." Currently, the company aims to reduce paper forms primarily at construction sites through the company-wide deployment of Kamikashi. *For more details, please refer to the link below.*

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Oisis Co., Ltd., a comprehensive daily food manufacturer, operates over 30 directly managed and franchise bakery shops, primarily in the Hanshin area, including major supermarkets and convenience stores. The company has been working to consolidate information on various equipment across its nine factories by appointing equipment managers and advancing system implementation for the past five years. However, it faced challenges in accumulating know-how related to equipment operations and standardizing processes. To address this, Oisis introduced "Kaminashi Equipment Maintenance" with the aim of consolidating equipment information and standardizing equipment management operations. We spoke with the production department's section chief, the factory manager of the South Osaka plant in the delicatessen division, and the line manager of the same plant regarding the implementation project. *For more detailed information, please refer to the link below.*

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"Kaminashi" is a platform that digitizes and centrally manages tasks related to equipment inspection and maintenance in manufacturing environments, achieving the minimization of equipment downtime risks. Currently, we are offering three free documents that introduce useful information and case studies for promoting DX (Digital Transformation) at the site. Please feel free to download and take a look. [Contents of the Handbook (Excerpt)] ■ Summary of Key Indicators for Equipment Management and Maintenance Introduction of important indicators that must be recorded and calculated when performing equipment maintenance. ■ Service Introduction Materials Detailed introduction of the functions and features of all services provided by "Kaminashi." ■ Case Studies on Equipment Inspection DX Examples of four companies that reduced approximately 50,000 sheets of paper for records and inspections annually and achieved a reduction of about 50 days of work time per year through the implementation of "Kaminashi." * We are currently offering important indicators related to equipment maintenance and case studies from various companies for free. Please feel free to download and take a look.

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TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) refers to a production maintenance approach that involves everyone on the shop floor participating in daily inspections and repairs to reduce production troubles and eliminate losses in the manufacturing environment. To promote TPM activities, it is essential for management and supervisory staff to take the lead. However, if the core members driving the initiative do not fully understand the concepts and specific measures of TPM activities, there is a risk that it will not permeate the shop floor. This article will introduce the necessity of TPM activities, the losses that should be prevented in advance, specific measures, and key points for promotion. *For more detailed information, please refer to the link below.*

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Process management is a part of production management and refers to the tasks of planning, monitoring, and adjusting each process in the production line. Specifically, it involves appropriately managing the work sequence, quality standards, processing time, and workload for each process to optimize the entire production process. It is a practical and important activity carried out at the site level aimed at improving QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery). This article will clearly explain the basics of process management and how to apply it in practice, making it easy for beginners to understand. *For more detailed content of the column, you can view it through the link below.*

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Production management is a systematic activity aimed at optimizing QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) through planning, management, and improvement in a company's manufacturing processes. These three elements (Quality, Cost, Delivery) are also referred to as the "three elements of production management." The need for production management arises from the corporate imperative to deliver high-quality products efficiently with limited resources. Production management includes production planning, material procurement, process management, quality control, and cost and profit management. In this article, we will explain the basics of production management and its practical applications from the perspective of a professional with a qualification in engineering management, making it easy to understand for beginners. *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the link below.*

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Takt time refers to the guideline for the amount of time needed to produce one unit of a product. By reviewing it appropriately, waste in the production line can be reduced, leading to adherence to delivery deadlines and cost reductions. On the other hand, issues may arise on the shop floor, such as production not keeping up, resulting in delayed deliveries, or conversely, overproduction leading to excess inventory. To solve these challenges, it is important to first correctly understand takt time, grasp the current production system, and then consider appropriate improvement measures. The article will provide a detailed explanation of the definition and calculation methods of takt time, the differences between cycle time and lead time, improvement measures for takt time, and case studies of improvements. *For more details on the column, you can view it through the related links.*

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To improve the efficiency of the production line, it is necessary to accurately grasp the operating rate and implement specific improvement measures. By combining multiple strategies, such as reducing equipment downtime and introducing IT systems to streamline operations, we can achieve improvements. However, it is also important to correctly understand the difference between operating rate and availability rate, as confusing the two could lead to the implementation of incorrect improvement measures. In this article, we will explain the definitions and calculation methods of operating rate and availability rate, as well as introduce specific improvement methods to increase both rates. *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the link below.*

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OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is a metric that can be used to evaluate productivity in the manufacturing industry. By understanding the definition of OEE and improving the numbers, companies can enhance their productivity. This article will introduce the definition of OEE, its calculation formula, insights that can be gleaned through calculations, points to consider during analysis, an overview of the seven major losses that can cause a decline in OEE, and methods to improve OEE. *For detailed content of the article, please refer to the link below.*

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The issue of defective products that causes headaches on the manufacturing floor. A decrease in yield not only leads to direct cost increases but also results in invisible damages such as delays in delivery and a decline in customer trust, which are immeasurable. Furthermore, a situation where the same defects repeatedly occur can lead to a decline in morale and exhaustion among the staff. This article will explain the essence of defect countermeasures in the manufacturing industry and effective approaches that can be immediately implemented on the shop floor. *For more details, please refer to the link below.*

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MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) is an indicator that measures the average time taken from when equipment or systems fail until repairs are completed and they are back in operation. Generally, a longer MTTR can significantly impact operational efficiency and may adversely affect costs and productivity. In this article, we will clearly explain the definition of MTTR, how to calculate it, and specific improvement measures. If you want to gain insights that directly contribute to improving the operational rate of equipment and systems, please read until the end. *For detailed content of the article, you can view it through the link below.*

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MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) is an important indicator for evaluating the reliability of equipment and systems, referring to the average time that equipment or systems operate normally before failing. The longer the equipment operates without failure, the higher the value becomes; however, there are several points to consider when using MTBF as an evaluation metric. This article will provide a detailed explanation of the definition of MTBF, its calculation method, points to consider when evaluating it, and specific improvement measures. If you want to effectively utilize MTBF, please read through to the end. *For more detailed content of the article, you can view it through the link below.*

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The losses caused by unexpected downtime due to sudden equipment failures on production lines are a significant challenge for the manufacturing industry. Veteran maintenance personnel may intuitively sense something is wrong from subtle changes in equipment sounds or vibration patterns. However, this valuable know-how is being lost with retirement. Moreover, traditional reactive maintenance that fixes equipment after it breaks down and preventive maintenance that involves regular parts replacement are becoming insufficient to fully grasp the condition of increasingly complex manufacturing equipment. This article summarizes practical information for those aiming to improve productivity in manufacturing sites, covering the basics of predictive maintenance, its benefits, and implementation methods. *For detailed content of the article, please refer to the link below.*

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In the manufacturing industry, the stable operation of equipment and machinery is essential for maintaining productivity, and the role of equipment maintenance is to ensure this stability. The specific tasks of equipment maintenance include regular inspections and repairs of equipment and machinery, as well as prompt responses when failures or abnormalities occur. However, some companies face the challenge of knowledge and know-how becoming concentrated in specific individuals, leading to a situation where the transfer of equipment maintenance tasks becomes difficult. This article introduces methods to address the challenges arising from traditional equipment maintenance practices and how to achieve the desired state (ideal condition). *For more details, you can view the article through the link below.*

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In the manufacturing industry, properly managing spare parts is a crucial task that directly impacts production stability and cost reduction. However, accurately forecasting the necessary inventory and parts is not easy, as it requires considering many factors such as equipment usage frequency, failure rates, and parts supply conditions. Therefore, experience and expertise are required, along with accurate data for each piece of equipment. To maintain stable operation of the production line, it is essential to understand and implement appropriate management methods for your company. This article will provide a detailed explanation of the basics of spare parts management, its objectives, the names of the three categories of spare parts, the challenges faced, and specific points for efficient management. *For more detailed content of the article, please refer to the link below.*

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In the manufacturing industry, "choco stops," where production lines stop for a short period, are one of the common troubles. When such stops occur repeatedly, they can lead to significant time losses, prolonged production halts, and even serious accidents. As a result, there is a risk of developing issues such as delivery delays, decreased sales, and problems with the company's credibility, so caution is necessary. This article will clearly explain the overview of choco stops, their main causes, and countermeasures. If you want to prevent frequent line stoppages and increase the operational rate of your production line, please refer to this information. *You can view the detailed content of the article through the link below.*

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To prevent equipment troubles, it is essential that not only the maintenance department but also each individual worker (operator) on the shop floor engages in autonomous maintenance. Autonomous maintenance involves operators checking the condition of the equipment and taking actions to ensure that the production line does not stop. By having everyone involved in activities related to equipment maintenance, such as autonomous maintenance, we can maintain productivity and safety. This article introduces an overview and purpose of autonomous maintenance, as well as seven steps to implement it. It also covers the four essential skills needed by operators and points to promote autonomous maintenance, along with effective tools. If you want to develop personnel capable of autonomous maintenance, please refer to this article. *For more detailed information, you can view the article through the link below.

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Maintenance inspections are tasks that support the stable operation of equipment and systems, and they are conducted daily by many companies, including those in the manufacturing and infrastructure industries. To prevent machine and equipment failures and ensure safety, daily inspections and maintenance are necessary. This article will explain the definition of maintenance inspections, their purposes, and their necessity. Additionally, we will introduce the benefits of conducting maintenance inspections, as well as methods for implementing them more efficiently and representative systems, so please refer to this information. *For detailed content of the article, you can view it through the link below.*

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In the manufacturing industry, it is important to keep the equipment used on the production line operating steadily. When equipment fails, it can lead to a decrease in the company's productivity and potentially result in significant losses. Therefore, to reduce the risk of failure, it is recommended to implement preventive maintenance. This article will introduce the definition and types of preventive maintenance, the differences from similar terms (such as predictive maintenance and condition-based maintenance), as well as the advantages and disadvantages, and systems for efficient implementation. *For more detailed information, please refer to the link below.*

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Equipment maintenance is an important initiative to prevent production line stoppages and declines in product quality. To properly carry out maintenance tasks, it is essential to establish a plan in advance. By clarifying the schedules of on-site employees and maintenance personnel, maintenance can be conducted without any omissions. This article will introduce an overview of maintenance planning, its benefits, and how to create a schedule. We will also share key points for operation, so if you are facing challenges in your maintenance tasks, please refer to this information. *For detailed content of the article, please refer to the link below.*

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To maintain the productivity of a company, preventive maintenance of in-house equipment is important. However, when conducting preventive maintenance, it is necessary to perform various tasks such as daily inspections, creating reports based on inspection results, and replacing parts based on those results. To smoothly carry out maintenance tasks, including preventive maintenance (as well as corrective and predictive maintenance), with a small number of personnel, it may be worth considering the introduction of a system. In this article, we will introduce an overview of preventive maintenance systems, what can be achieved, and 10 preventive maintenance systems. *For more detailed information, please refer to the link below.*

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Equipment inspection in the manufacturing industry is an important task within equipment maintenance, which ensures that the machines and equipment in the factory are always kept in a safe condition and that the production line operates continuously. To efficiently conduct equipment inspections and to detect machine abnormalities early to prevent downtime, the introduction of equipment inspection apps is effective. By streamlining inspection tasks, the management system for equipment is strengthened, which reduces the occurrence of defective products due to machine aging, leading to improved customer satisfaction with the products offered. This article explains the basic functions of equipment inspection apps, recommended apps, and points to check when choosing one. *For detailed content of the article, please refer to the link below.*

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In the manufacturing industry, equipment maintenance is essential for maintaining production systems and ensuring quality. However, there may be sites facing challenges such as spending too much time on daily inspections and report preparation, and maintenance tasks being dependent on specific employees who are the only ones capable of handling them. This article introduces what can be achieved by implementing an equipment maintenance system, how to choose a system, and recommendations based on different implementation types (cloud-based/on-premises), so please refer to it. *For detailed content of the article, you can view it through the link below.*

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For many years, equipment management focused on reactive maintenance, where repairs were made only after a failure occurred, was common in many manufacturing sites. However, as equipment aging progresses, unexpected production stoppages due to sudden failures and the rising costs of unforeseen repairs have become factors that pressure the management of manufacturing businesses. This article will explain the specific approaches to equipment maintenance DX and the key points for success. If you want to learn how to reform your equipment management system efficiently while keeping costs down, please refer to this article. *You can view the detailed content of the article through the link below.*

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In equipment management within the manufacturing industry, reactive maintenance is unavoidable. In the case of reactive maintenance, it may sound like a simple idea that you just need to fix things when they break, but if used strategically, it can also be a method that offers significant benefits. This article will introduce an overview of reactive maintenance, two response patterns: failure-based breakdowns and performance-degradation failures, the differences from preventive maintenance, and methods to achieve an appropriate equipment management system within limited resources. We will also delve into how to integrate the experience of veteran maintenance personnel with digital technology, so please stay tuned until the end. *For detailed content of the article, you can view it through the link below.*

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Among those working on the manufacturing floor, there may be individuals who are acutely aware of the increasingly serious challenges related to equipment maintenance. The number of engineers involved in equipment maintenance has been steadily declining, and according to a survey by Meister Engineering, it is expected to drop to less than half of the 2000 figure (from 764,000 to 365,000) by 2045. In this article, I will explain, based on my practical experience as someone from the automotive manufacturing department, the fundamental concepts of equipment maintenance and how to develop specific action plans that can be implemented even with limited resources, aimed at those in manufacturing who face such challenges. *For more detailed content of the article, please refer to the link below.*

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CBM (Condition Based Maintenance) is a type of preventive maintenance that monitors the current condition of equipment in real-time at manufacturing sites and determines the necessity of maintenance based on that data. Among preventive maintenance methods, it relies on data-driven decisions, making it a focus in today's increasingly digital world. However, it will not be effective unless one properly understands the differences between other preventive maintenance methods (such as TBM, RBM, RCM) and corrective maintenance (BDM), as well as the advantages of CBM. Therefore, this article will explain the overview of CBM, the background of its growing attention, its differences from other maintenance methods, and the benefits of implementing CBM. If you are responsible for equipment management in your company's factory, please refer to this information. *You can view the detailed content of the article through the link below.

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"Kaminashi" is a platform that digitizes and centrally manages tasks related to equipment inspection and maintenance in manufacturing sites, achieving the minimization of equipment downtime risks. Currently, we are offering three free documents that introduce useful information and case studies for promoting DX (Digital Transformation) in the field. Please feel free to download and take a look. [Contents (excerpt)] ■ Service Introduction Document A detailed introduction of the functions and features of "Kaminashi." ■ Three Steps to Successfully Implement Field DX An introduction to the reasons why DX in manufacturing sites is not progressing and specific methods for promoting DX. ■ Case Studies on Equipment Inspection DX Featuring four companies that have reduced approximately 50,000 sheets of paper for records and inspections annually and achieved about 50 days of reduced work hours annually through the implementation of "Kaminashi." *We are currently offering free documents introducing "Three Steps to Successfully Implement Field DX" and the case study collection. Please feel free to download and take a look.

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"Kaminashi" is a platform that digitizes and centrally manages tasks related to equipment inspection and maintenance in manufacturing sites, achieving the minimization of equipment downtime risks. Currently, we are offering three free documents that introduce useful information and case studies for promoting DX (digital transformation) at the site. Please feel free to download and take a look. 【Features】 ■ Digitizes on-site tasks related to equipment, minimizing downtime ■ Centrally manages information related to equipment, such as failure history, maintenance records, and maintenance plans, as an equipment medical record ■ Automatically reports useful data, streamlining data aggregation and analysis *For more details, please refer to the documents. Feel free to contact us as well.

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"Kaminashi" is a platform that digitizes and centrally manages tasks related to equipment inspection and maintenance in manufacturing sites, achieving the minimization of equipment downtime risks. Currently, we are offering three free documents that introduce useful information and case studies for promoting DX (digital transformation) in the field. Please feel free to download and take a look. [Contents (excerpt)] ■ Service Introduction Document A detailed introduction to the features and characteristics of "Kaminashi." ■ Three Steps to Successfully Implement Field DX An introduction to the reasons why DX is not progressing in manufacturing sites and specific methods for promoting DX. ■ Case Studies on Equipment Inspection DX Featuring four companies that have reduced approximately 50,000 sheets of paper for records and inspections annually and achieved a reduction of about 50 days of work hours per year through the implementation of "Kaminashi." *For more details, please refer to the documents. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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The quality management system "Kaminashi" digitizes check sheets used on-site. It is utilized for daily reports, inspections, quality control, hygiene management, and work manuals. It also streamlines compliance with certifications such as HACCP, ISO, and IATF. Based on the representative's experience as a manager in a manufacturing plant, it is designed with usability in mind for new employees, foreign workers, and the elderly. Additionally, there is robust customer support in place to facilitate environmental improvements on-site. Start with Kaminashi as the first step towards digital transformation (DX).

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