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It is a digital tool that easily visualizes the movement of people and the flow of products. By simply holding an RFID card up to the reader, you can obtain information on when items are started and completed. The data is accumulated, allowing for subsequent analysis. If you have any of the following issues, please consult with us!! ● When did this work instruction start? When did it finish? ● Where is the work instruction that was inquired about? ● How much man-hours were spent on this work instruction? ● This work instruction is cumbersome; what is the cause? ● There are many personnel changes and support, making it difficult to record work! ● With calls and interruptions, do you not know the actual time? ● Managing the preparation time for each work instruction is troublesome and prone to errors! ● The output and defect numbers are also handwritten, and entering them into the computer is a hassle! ● It is unclear whether the allocation of personnel for each process is appropriate!

• Process Control System
• Document and Data Management
• Other production management systems

It is a digital tool that allows for easy visualization of people's movements and product flows. By simply holding an RFID card up to a reader, you can obtain information on when items are started and completed. The data is accumulated, allowing for subsequent analysis. If you have any of the following issues, please consult us!! ● When did this work instruction "start"? When did it "end"? ● Where is the work instruction that was inquired about? ● How much labor was spent on this work instruction? ● This work instruction is cumbersome, but what is the cause? ● There are many personnel changes and support, making it difficult to record work! ● Are there interruptions and call-outs, making it hard to know the actual time? ● Managing the preparation time for each work instruction is troublesome and prone to errors! ● The output and defect numbers are also handwritten, and entering them into the computer is a hassle! ● I'm not sure if the personnel allocation for each process is appropriate!

• Process Control System
• Document and Data Management
• Other production management systems

It is a digital tool that allows for easy visualization of people's movements and product flows. By simply holding an RFID card up to the reader, you can obtain information on when items are started and completed. The data is accumulated, allowing for subsequent analysis. If you have any of the following issues, please consult with us!! ● When did this work instruction start? When did it finish? ● Where is the work instruction that was inquired about? ● How much labor time was spent on this work instruction? ● This work instruction is time-consuming; what is the cause? ● There are many personnel changes and support, making it difficult to record work! ● With calls and interruptions, is it hard to know the actual time? ● Managing the curing time for each work instruction is cumbersome and prone to errors! ● The output and defect numbers are also handwritten, and entering them into the computer is a hassle! ● It’s unclear whether the allocation of personnel for each process is appropriate!

• Process Control System
• Document and Data Management
• Other production management systems

A digital tool that easily visualizes the movement of people and the flow of products, allowing you to obtain start and completion information simply by holding an RFID card up to a reader. The data is accumulated, making it useful for subsequent analysis. If you have any of the following issues, please consult us!! ● When did this work instruction start? When did it finish? ● Where is the work instruction that was inquired about? ● How much labor time was spent on this work instruction? ● This work instruction is cumbersome; what is the cause? ● There are many personnel changes and support, making it difficult to record work! ● With calls and interruptions, do you not know the actual time? ● Managing the curing time for each work instruction is troublesome and prone to errors! ● The output and defect numbers are also handwritten, and entering them into the computer is a hassle! ● It is unclear whether the allocation of people for each process is appropriate!

• Process Control System
• Document and Data Management
• Other production management systems

It is a digital tool that easily visualizes the movement of people and the flow of products. By simply holding an RFID card up to the reader, you can obtain information on when items were started and completed. The data is accumulated, allowing for subsequent analysis. If you have any of the following issues, please consult us!! ● When did this work instruction start? When did it finish? ● Where is the work instruction that was inquired about? ● How much man-hours were spent on this work instruction? ● This work instruction is cumbersome; what is the cause? ● There are many personnel changes and support, making it difficult to record work! ● With calls and interruptions, is it hard to know the actual time? ● Managing the preparation time for each work instruction is troublesome and prone to errors! ● Recording output and defect numbers by hand is tedious, and entering them into the computer is a hassle! ● It’s unclear whether the allocation of personnel for each process is appropriate!

• Process Control System
• Document and Data Management
• Other production management systems

It is a digital tool that allows for easy visualization of human movement and product flow. By simply holding an RFID card up to a reader, you can obtain information on when items are started and completed. The data is accumulated and can be utilized for subsequent analysis. If you have any of the following issues, please consult with us!! ● When did this work instruction start? When did it finish? ● Where is the work instruction that was inquired about? ● How much man-hours were spent on this work instruction? ● This work instruction is cumbersome; what is the cause? ● There are many personnel changes and support, making it difficult to keep records of the work! ● Are there interruptions or call-outs, making it hard to know the actual time? ● Managing the curing time for each work instruction is troublesome and prone to errors! ● The output and defect numbers are also handwritten, and entering them into the computer is a hassle! ● I’m not sure if the personnel allocation for each process is appropriate!

• Process Control System
• Document and Data Management
• Other production management systems

JoyCoMES Re is a digital form tool from Tokyo Gas, boasting over 20 years of experience in package sales. Existing Excel forms can be used on tablets. It enables paperless, easy entry, registration, approval, and database integration! We will solve your problems. With easy setup and operation, it can be quickly implemented and utilized!! ● Easy creation and editing of electronic forms in Excel ● Assistant features make setup and input easy ● Workflow configuration is possible ● Data can be utilized in conjunction with surrounding systems

• Electronic documents
• Process Control System
• Document and Data Management

JoyCoMES Re is a digital form tool from Tokyo Gas, boasting over 20 years of experience in package sales. Existing Excel forms can be used on tablets. It enables paperless, easy entry, registration, approval, and database integration! It will solve your problems. With simple setup and operation, it can be quickly implemented and utilized!! ● Easy creation and editing of electronic forms in Excel ● Assistant features make setup and input easy ● Workflow settings are possible ● Data can be utilized in conjunction with surrounding systems

• Electronic documents
• Process Control System
• Document and Data Management

JoyCoMES Re is a digital form tool from Tokyo Gas, boasting over 20 years of experience in package sales. Existing Excel forms can be used on tablets. It enables paperless, easy entry, registration, approval, and database integration! We will solve your problems. With easy setup and operation, it can be quickly implemented and utilized!! ● Easy creation and editing of electronic forms in Excel ● Assistant features make setup and input simple ● Workflow settings are possible ● Data can be utilized in conjunction with surrounding systems

• Electronic documents
• Process Control System
• Document and Data Management

JoyCoMES Re is a digital form tool for field reports by Tokyo Gas, boasting over 20 years of experience in package sales. Existing Excel forms can be used on tablets. It enables paperless, easy entry, registration, approval, and database integration! We will solve your problems. With simple setup and operation, it can be quickly implemented and utilized!! ● Easy creation and editing of electronic forms in Excel ● Assistant function for easy setup and input ● Workflow configuration is possible ● Data utilization through integration with surrounding systems

• Electronic documents
• Process Control System
• Document and Data Management

JoyCoMES Re is a digital form tool from Tokyo Gas, boasting over 20 years of experience in package sales. Existing Excel forms can be used on tablets. It enables paperless, easy entry, registration, approval, and database integration! We will solve your problems. With simple setup and operation, it can be quickly implemented and utilized! ● Easy creation and editing of electronic forms in Excel ● Assistant features make setup and input easy ● Workflow configuration is possible ● Data can be utilized in conjunction with surrounding systems

• Electronic documents
• Process Control System
• Document and Data Management

JoyCoMES Re is a digital form tool from Tokyo Gas, boasting over 20 years of experience in package sales. Existing Excel forms can be used on tablets. It enables paperless, easy entry, registration, approval, and database integration! We will solve your problems. With easy setup and operation, it can be quickly implemented and utilized!! ● Easy creation and editing of electronic forms in Excel ● Assistant features make setup and input easy ● Workflow configuration is possible ● Data can be utilized in conjunction with surrounding systems

• Electronic documents
• Process Control System
• Document and Data Management

JoyCoMES Re is a digital form tool from Tokyo Gas, boasting over 20 years of experience in package sales. Existing Excel forms can be used on tablets. It enables paperless, easy entry, registration, approval, and database integration! We will solve your problems. With easy setup and operation, it can be quickly implemented and utilized!! ● Easy creation and editing of electronic forms in Excel ● Assistant features make setup and input simple ● Workflow settings are possible ● Data can be utilized in conjunction with surrounding systems

• Electronic documents
• Process Control System
• Document and Data Management

"Satsuki Scheduler Lite" is a planning tool that enables quick rescheduling. Move schedules between facilities and production times with your mouse! Changes can be made easily, displaying only the necessary information clearly. ★ This production planning management tool is suitable for: ■ Those who create production plans using Excel ■ Those who feel limited by paper or Excel-based production planning ■ Those who share production plans on paper or Excel ■ Those who want to improve production planning that has become personalized through Excel management ■ Those who take too long to create production plans ■ Those who cannot afford to implement a high-functionality scheduler ■ Those who want to make sudden changes and corrections to production plans easier ★ What the tool can achieve: ■ You can create plans "more easily, quickly, and simply" than with Excel ■ Quick rescheduling is possible ■ Transition from a paper-heavy environment to paperless ■ Reduction of personalized production planning tasks ■ Easy sharing of schedules ■ Break free from Excel management

• Production Scheduler
• Other production management systems

A Scene from the Manufacturing Site" Line Leader A: "Regarding Line A today, I received a call this morning that part-timers B and C suddenly became unwell and cannot come to work! We're short on line workers, so I would like to request some support." Site Manager O: "That's a problem. Which line has some spare capacity? Who should I assign to help?" Line Leader F: "It seems like all lines are quite tight on personnel." Line Leader G: "My line doesn't seem to have the capacity to send support." Line Leader J: "I checked our line's numbers as well, and it looks like we can't spare anyone for support." Line Leader A: "If no one can come to help, there's nothing we can do; we'll manage with overtime on our line." Site Manager O: "I apologize for having to rely on overtime. If we had a system in place to handle sudden absences of workers, we could respond immediately..." Line Leader A: "It would be great if we could see the load situation for each line in real-time." Site Manager O: "During the recent Astec seminar, they mentioned to feel free to consult with them. Maybe I should give them a call...

• Other services

To summarize "Digital Transformation," it refers to adapting to changes in the business environment, shifting and differentiating one's organization, systems, and services to digital, and establishing a competitive advantage. To achieve this, the following steps are taken: The first step is simply the digitization of specific operations and areas (digitization). The second step is the digitalization of business flows and processes (digitalization). The third step involves restructuring the entire workflow of the company, utilizing digital technologies to develop new businesses and build new business models. → Only at this point does it finally become "Digital Transformation (DX)." It is also true that many companies working on promoting DX face challenges. If you have concerns regarding system implementation or utilization, please feel free to contact us or download the PDF for more details.

• Other services

Astech Consulting Co., Ltd. will hold a WEB seminar titled "How to Implement a Production Management System Without Failure." In this seminar, we will clearly explain the causes that lead to systems becoming unusable, pre-implementation measures for effective system utilization, and post-implementation measures that can be taken even after the system has already been introduced. 【Seminar Highlights】 ■ Many companies fail in system implementation ■ There are four main causes of failure ■ Implementing systems "easily, quickly, and accurately" ■ The necessity of system implementation support (PMO) *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us. Applications are accepted via the link below.

• Management Seminar

Currently, many food factories are facing a situation where their profits are being squeezed because they cannot sufficiently pass on the rising costs of raw materials, labor, energy, and logistics to product prices. Moreover, due to the inability to attract new personnel when existing staff leave, many factories are struggling to find fundamental solutions despite various efforts, and they may have already reached their limits. In this seminar, we will discuss ways to overcome the recent significant rise in costs, incorporating actual case studies from many food factories that have achieved cost reduction. We will explain new strategies that directly lead to results, which go beyond traditional on-site improvements. ◆ Recommended for workplaces like this! ◆ - Want to develop leaders and management personnel - Want to reduce material costs but only hear about price increases - Want to increase production but cannot gather the necessary personnel - Unable to pass on the rising costs to selling prices - Directly affected by the surge in raw material costs and wages

• Technical Seminar

The shipbuilding industry is composed of shipowners, shipbuilders, and ship component manufacturers, but it is not acceptable for component manufacturers to delay construction plans due to their own circumstances. Component manufacturers need to respond flexibly to delays in specification finalization and urgent requests, but in reality, it is often the mental strength of the on-site workers that keeps things going, which ultimately leads to a significant decrease in productivity. It is extremely important to stabilize the production system and build a mechanism to increase resilience to fluctuations, rather than simply thinking, "It's fine as long as we somehow meet the deadline." This seminar will clearly introduce realistic solutions based on the actual situation of ship component manufacturers. ◆Recommended for workplaces like this!◆ - There are many young workers on-site, and skills are not being passed down. - There are many unfinished tasks, causing storage issues. - There are frequent urgent requests from customers. - A production scheduler has been implemented but is not being used effectively. - There are many changes to the production plan, and adjustments are being made on-site.

• Technical Seminar

In the future, it is expected that hiring talent within Japan will become more stringent. Therefore, a fundamental improvement in productivity is required, but it is also true that this is very challenging in an environment of small-lot production with a wide variety of products. In this seminar, we will explain how to shift product and manufacturing strategies to adapt to the current environment. We will also introduce specific reform project approaches. We encourage you to participate actively. 【Seminar Highlights】 ■ How to adapt in an era of labor shortages ■ Transforming the business model ■ Reevaluating product strategies is necessary ■ Shifting manufacturing strategies ■ Operate through a project directly overseen by the president! *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us. Applications are being accepted via the link below.

• Management Seminar

Astec Consulting has proudly released "Satsuki Scheduler Lite," a tool for easily creating production plans, developed in September. It maximizes the specialized know-how cultivated from consulting experience, achieving a simple and intuitive operability. Furthermore, it is offered at a price point that is easy for small and medium-sized enterprises to adopt. This is especially essential for those who spend time on planning and frequent changes using Excel. In this seminar, we will explain the features and functions of "Satsuki Scheduler Lite" in detail and introduce specific usage methods through demonstrations.

• Technical Seminar

Production management systems and schedulers are one of the indispensable and highly effective tools in the manufacturing industry, which engages in manufacturing. When a company reaches a certain size, the number of products becomes enormous, and the materials and parts exceed the scope that can be controlled manually, making these systems essential for managing operations. However, the reality is that many companies report that despite having implemented the system, they are unable to use it effectively, have become less efficient, or are unclear about what kind of information processing is being done. There are specific reasons and clear causes for this situation. This article will explain the methods to unravel these causes and enhance the utilization of the current systems. ◆ Recommended for workplaces like this! ◆ - Feeling anxious about the future transfer of technology - Limited number of people who can use the system - The system's contents are obscured due to extensive customization - The new system requires more operational hours than before - The system has been implemented but is not being utilized effectively

• Technical Seminar
• Management Skills Seminar
• Management Seminar

In machining workplaces, the efficient operation of equipment and personnel directly leads to increased productivity. However, in many workplaces, factors such as setup changes and responses to demand fluctuations often prevent the maximum utilization of operating rates, resulting in delays in parts delivery, increased manufacturing costs, and extended lead times. This seminar will explain methods to achieve improved operating rates by introducing efficient production management systems, as well as key points for ensuring stable operations through maintenance planning and optimization of personnel allocation. ◆ Recommended for workplaces like this! ◆ - Setup changes take too much time, causing production delays. - Production plans are unstable, leading to fluctuations in machine operation. - There is a significant amount of downtime for equipment. - Delays in material supply are reducing operating rates. - Equipment maintenance is being postponed, resulting in unexpected stoppages.

• Technical Seminar
• Management Skills Seminar
• Management Seminar

Mechanical components refer to individual parts or elements used in the operation of machines and devices. Their range includes switches and sensors, as well as valves and pumps, among others. Most products are assembled by humans using processed parts, which means productivity depends on people, leading to production plans with excess capacity and longer lead times. Production plans are influenced by market conditions such as capital investment, but if demand fluctuations can be responded to quickly, there will be no confusion on the shop floor due to plan changes or troubles. This seminar will explain how to fundamentally review the production management system to achieve lead time reduction and improve productivity. ◆ Recommended for workplaces like this! ◆ - Frequent plan changes and troubles leading to regular delays in delivery - The shop floor is overflowing with parts and work-in-progress - Slow response to demand fluctuations resulting in excess inventory - Frequent quality defects leading to a normalization of rework - Chronic defects that cannot be resolved, causing recurring complaints

• Technical Seminar
• Management Skills Seminar
• Management Seminar

◆Event◆ June 7 (Friday) 13:30-14:30 [60 minutes] June 20 (Thursday) 13:30-14:30 [60 minutes] ◆Recommended for workplaces like this!◆ - The mindset of mass production is ingrained. - Inventory management is lax because products can be shipped eventually. - There are many work-in-progress items between processes due to batch production, resulting in long lead times. - Performance indicators focus on equipment utilization rates. ◆About WEB Participation◆ We will use Cisco Webex Meetings. Only software installation is required, and there are no system usage fees. If installation is not possible, you can also participate via a browser. (Recommended browsers: Latest versions of Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari.) ◆Participation Fee◆ Free ◆Instructor◆ Toshihide Maeda, Consultant, Astec Consulting Co., Ltd. ◆How to Apply◆ Please apply through our company website. https://www.ast-c.co.jp/seminar/technology.html#77 *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.*

• Technical Seminar

It is a digital tool that easily visualizes the movement of people and the flow of products. By simply holding an RFID card up to the reader, you can obtain information on when items were started and completed. The data is accumulated, allowing for subsequent analysis. If you have any of the following issues, please consult with us!! ● When did this work instruction start? When did it finish? ● Where is the work instruction that was inquired about? ● How much labor was spent on this work instruction? ● This work instruction is taking a lot of effort, but what is the cause? ● There are many personnel changes and support, making it difficult to keep records of the work! ● There are interruptions and call-outs, making it hard to know the actual time? ● Managing the curing time for each work instruction is cumbersome and prone to errors! ● The output and defect numbers are also handwritten, and entering them into the computer is a hassle! ● It is unclear whether the allocation of personnel for each process is appropriate!

• Process Control System

While the number of companies in the manufacturing industry that have implemented production management systems is increasing, there are likely many who are struggling to utilize these systems effectively. Production management systems are one of the essential systems for the manufacturing industry. So, what are the objectives of implementing a production management system? In this column, we discuss how to effectively utilize production management systems in the manufacturing process to lead to improvements throughout the entire factory. We encourage you to read it thoroughly. *For more details on the column, you can view it through the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.*

• Production Management System

No matter how good a production management system is implemented and planned, if the on-site operations cannot keep up, it will become a top-heavy situation. It is essential to improve the accuracy of the system while also upgrading the level of on-site operations. This column discusses how to effectively utilize a production management system by creating a suitable on-site environment. Please take this opportunity to read it. *For detailed content of the column, you can view it through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.

• Production Management System

To build a production management system tailored to ideals in the manufacturing field, it is essential to first gather four basic pieces of information: demand information, inventory information, procurement information, and production information. In this column, we will explain the methods and concepts necessary for the conceptual phase of building a system based on these four basic pieces of information! To effectively utilize the system, we emphasize the importance of being able to envision specific ways to use it during the conceptual phase. We encourage you to take this opportunity to read it. *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us.*

• Production Management System

Recently, I've been hearing various discussions about the introduction of DX (Digital Transformation) in many places, but I think the reactions of "What is DX?" and "What should we do for DX?" are quite honest. What I want you to understand first about the introduction of DX is that there are different levels of implementation, and if you aim for a higher level without any preparation, you will definitely fail. In this article, we will introduce the objectives and essence of DX as understood by Astec Consulting, as well as the effects it can achieve, categorized by DX levels. We explain how to approach DX and how to connect it to business results. Please take your time to read it thoroughly. *For more detailed information, you can view it through the related links. For further inquiries, please feel free to contact us.

• Process Control System

■A Day in the Life of the Production Management Department■ Sales Department A: "Excuse me! We have an urgent order, is there any way you can help? I want to provide a delivery date response as soon as possible!" Production Management Department S: "I understand that the sales team is working hard to bring in orders, but when urgent orders come in, it takes time to redo the plans in Excel, and it's quite challenging." Procurement Department C: "Another urgent order? I wish you would understand that when we don't have stock, sourcing materials becomes difficult..." Manufacturing Department B: "Another change to the production plan? That's troublesome. When urgent orders come in, unnecessary switches happen, and productivity drops." Sales Department A: "If we could understand the production plan and the load situation, I think we could find a way to address it... Is there any way to make the situation visible?" Production Management Department S: "It also takes time to reschedule, I wonder if there’s a good method." Production Management Department K: "The other day, I heard about how to utilize production schedulers at an Astec seminar; I should look into it further." Perfect for such concerns! ● Achieve rapid delivery date responses. Capable of handling urgent orders from customers. ● Minimize setup time through sequence planning and optimal planning. ● Reduce lead time. ● Visualize load conditions and inventory status.

• Production Scheduler
• Process Control System
• Production Management System

**A Day at the Manufacturing Site** Manufacturing Department Work Leader O: "Well, let's tally and transcribe the work reports today. Huh? This report is so poorly written that I can't read it. What does it say?" --The Next Day-- Manufacturing Department Work Leader O: "T, about yesterday's work report, I couldn't read some of the writing. What did you write here?" Manufacturing Worker T: "I'm sorry, O. I was in a hurry and my writing was hard to read. I'll fix it right away." Manufacturing Department Work Leader O: "When you write by hand on paper, sometimes it's hard to read. It can't be helped. If there are no mistakes, I can transcribe it too." Manufacturing Worker T: "If you're going to transcribe it to the computer anyway, I think it would make things easier for everyone if we could fill it out on tablets or something. It would save us time." Manufacturing Department Work Leader O: "Exactly! Just the other day, I thought about whether we could digitize the paper reports and boldly brought it up. The cost is low, and it seems quite good." Haven't you filled out the paper report yet? Managing paper as important data is very challenging, isn't it? Let's promote digitization and continuously improve work efficiency!

• Electronic documents
• Process Control System
• Other information systems

Improving the workplace is not progressing well... Are you thinking that doing it this way would make the work faster and smoother? For you, a tool that accelerates improvement activities in the workplace through digital work analysis is ideal! By using this improvement tool, you can digitize the movements and behaviors of employees. You can also create optimization manuals using the finely analyzed data, making it a popular choice for companies promoting IT and DX initiatives. By sharing the analysis results among veteran and new workers alike, you can achieve improvements in behavior and efficiency.

• Catalog and manual creation
• Business Intelligence and Data Analysis
• Other information systems

A scene from the production management department about a year after implementing the system. Production Management Department Head A: "We implemented the production scheduler, but we're not using it effectively. We haven't managed to organize the master data well, and we're still managing many parts with Excel." Production Management Department B: "That's right. We chose the current scheduler after considering various options, but we haven't been able to properly organize the master data or obtain the data needed to manage the scheduler." Production Management Department Head A: "The management is asking whether we are seeing a cost-benefit effect and to report on our results, but the reality is that we aren't seeing visible outcomes... What should we do?" Despite implementing systems and tools, we are not able to use them effectively. Are you facing similar concerns as you advance your digital transformation (DX)? In such cases, why not seek a second opinion with Astec Consulting's "DX Diagnosis"?

• Process Control System
• Production Management System
• Other production management systems

< A moment from a management meeting with the factory manager > Factory Manager M: "It seems that recent work performance data is being collected, but how accurate is it?" Site Manager T: "Since the workers are recording their performance at the end of the day, it's still far from being called reliable data." Factory Manager M: "I heard that standard times are essential when introducing a production scheduler. If the accuracy of the standard times doesn't improve, won't it be difficult to create good plans?" Site Manager T: "That's right. The accuracy of the standard times for each work process will determine the accuracy when scheduling the production plan." Factory Manager M: "I see. Before we introduce the production scheduler, how can we improve the accuracy of the performance data?" Site Manager T: "If we don't keep the operations simple, it will ultimately become a burden for the workers. Hmm, I'll look for something good."

• Process Control System
• Production Management System
• Other production management systems

■A Scene in the Manufacturing Department■ Manufacturing Manager A: "I want to promote improvements on the shop floor to enhance productivity, but I can't really tell if the workers' movements are truly becoming more efficient just from the daily reports and production results..." Manufacturing Section Chief B: "Manager A, regarding the data needed for the improvements you instructed, we can extract some from the daily reports, but how should we analyze it?" Manufacturing Manager A: "Analyzing it is also part of your job. First, think of ways to improve the shop floor based on the data." Manufacturing Section Chief B: "(Analyzing is difficult...) Understood. Is it okay to use some kind of tool to make it easier to share with everyone during our discussions?" Manufacturing Manager A: "If it yields results, there’s no problem. Start immediately." The perfect solution for such concerns is 'InQross Kaizen Maker.'

• Other information systems
• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)

< A Day in the Life of the Manufacturing Department > Field Worker A: "Today we're producing 30 lots. It's quite challenging to keep track of the results on paper while working..." Field Worker B: "I was just called by the production manager and told there was a mistake in my record... I got scolded. I need to eliminate mistakes while working, though!" Field Worker A: "I wonder if there's a good solution. When writing by hand, mistakes happen with a certain frequency, and since I have to transcribe, it's easy to make errors..." The perfect solution for such concerns is 'Voicetant Writer.'

• Other information systems
• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)
• Voice Recognition Software

**[A's Concerns as Production Management Section Chief]** A from the Production Management Department: "There is quite a significant gap in the working hours for each process... If we don't standardize the work, the load will vary when creating the production plan. Still, why is it taking so much time? Hmm. How can we make this work better...?" B from the Manufacturing Department: "A, do you know about this? It seems you can easily visualize working hours with a smartphone! It also appears that you can analyze the data, so using this might help you achieve what you want!" "Jobtan" is a tool that visualizes the working hours of workers, which can often become a black box, through the integration of a smartphone app and the web. By simply tapping a button on your smartphone, you can accumulate a history of daily work activities. The collected data can be managed and aggregated in bulk via the web! You can easily analyze the aggregated data using a wealth of analytical tools.

• Other information systems
• Business Intelligence and Data Analysis
• Process Control System

Inspector B: "Today, the three of us are doing a visual inspection of the bottled products. Wow, we have to check 10,000 bottles today; this is going to be tough... I wonder if we can get through all of it." Inspector C: "(Wow, there's a lot to inspect today... This is going to be a test of stamina.) B, we have a lot to check today! Let's do our best!" Inspector D: "Let's do our best! There are a lot of bottles, so we need to make sure we don't overlook any defective products." (Three days later) Quality Control Department Head: "Hey! There was a defect in the shipment from three days ago! What is going on with the inspections!!!" The three inspectors: "We are so sorry!!!!" 'Hutzper' offers a one-stop solution from proposing the use of AI image recognition to conducting proof-of-concept experiments, implementing models, and operational deployment. By entrusting inspections, such as visual checks done by human eyes, to AI, we can address labor shortages and improve accuracy.

• Image analysis software
• Other image-related equipment
• Image Processing Software

(A scene after the morning meeting) Manager P: "Director S, regarding the estimate confirmation and approval request that was created three days ago, what is the status?" Director S: "I'm sorry, P-kun, I completely forgot about it. I'll look it over now, but it might be difficult to get the approval by today." Manager P: "(What a situation... I sent it three days ago with plenty of time, and he hasn't even looked at it yet...) I see, Director. The deadline is tomorrow, so I would appreciate your prompt attention to it." (Two hours later...) Client A: "Dear Manager P, regarding the estimate we requested, our schedule has moved up, and would it be possible for you to send it to us by the end of today?" Manager P: "This is a problem~~~! Despite having requested it with ample time, I can't respond now!! If only we had a workflow system to prevent such oversights during times like this!!! Give me a break!" 'Questetra BPM Suite' is a system that enables business execution by visually representing the workflow through a "workflow diagram." By broadly visualizing internal business processes such as order handling, quality control, and estimate responses, indirect operations can be standardized.

• Process Control System
• Other production management systems
• Workflow System

Factory Manager M: "It seems that there is still no report on yesterday's work performance. What's going on?" Site Manager T: "I apologize, but we had equipment troubles yesterday, and the performance report has not yet come from the site." Factory Manager M: "Equipment troubles, you say? I haven't received any report about that. What's happening?" Site Manager T: "I'm sorry for the late report. The main equipment was down, and the site was in chaos. I will ensure that a report is made as soon as possible." Have you ever experienced something like this? Delays in communication can lead to decreased productivity and further troubles. These issues are not solely due to problems in the management system, but rather because an environment has not been created where managers and responsible parties can quickly grasp the site situation. So, why not use RFID technology to visualize this?

• Process Control System
• Production Management System
• Other production management systems

Picking Staff A: "To check the inventory levels, we have to do stocktaking every single day... it's really tough. Is there any way to make it more efficient?" Picking Staff B: "If our work could be done in an instant, it might mean fewer stocktaking personnel, and one of us might not be needed anymore." You can utilize your current Excel ledger as it is, and reduce the stocktaking process to less than 1/10 of the time! The 'MANICA EXCEL TOOL' allows you to easily match materials and products with RFID tags using a handheld reader, making it simple to verify against your Excel ledger. Additionally, since RFID tags can be read in bulk, the stocktaking process can be significantly shortened.

• Process Control System
• Other production management systems
• Cost Management System

Manager A: "There is quite a gap in the work hours for each process... If we don't standardize the work, the stagnation of work-in-progress will increase and we'll end up with too much inventory. I wonder which process we should start with..." Manager B: "A, I heard at a seminar recently that it seems you can easily visualize work hours using a smartphone? Plus, since you can analyze it, using this might help clarify what we want to achieve." "Jobtan" is a tool that measures work time through the integration of a smartphone app and the web. It's simple to use; by just tapping a button displayed on your smartphone during work, you can accumulate a history of your daily tasks. The collected data can be managed collectively through the web, and you can easily generate summary graphs using the provided analysis tools.

• Other information systems
• Business Intelligence and Data Analysis
• Process Control System

< A Day in the Quality Inspection Department > Inspector A: "Today is the inspection for this lot. It's quite challenging to write down the results on paper while inspecting..." Inspector B: "Today, the inspection manager scolded me for missing some entries in yesterday's inspection. When you're filling out hundreds of forms, it's bound to happen. Well, I know I shouldn't let any entries slip!" Inspector A: "I wonder if there's a good method for this. Mistakes happen with handwritten notes at a certain frequency..." The perfect solution for such concerns is 'Voicetant Writer.' By speaking the input items aloud, you can enter the necessary information without missing anything. It's ideal for eliminating errors in forms and saving time.

• Other information systems
• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)
• Voice Recognition Software

At the end of the work... Manager: "A, what were you doing during the work this afternoon?" Worker A: "I was definitely doing processing... no, I was inspecting products...? I'm sorry. I can't say it clearly because I was doing various things." Manager: "This is troubling... then how about you, B?" Worker B: "I was also doing various things... I'm sorry. I think it was either preparing materials, processing, or quality inspection." Haven't you experienced something like this? 'InQross Kaizen Maker' can easily visualize people's movements and locations.

• Other information systems
• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)