西牟田コンサルティング List of Products and Services

In October 2016, Toyota Industries Corporation and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology established the "Toyota Industries Corporation - AIST Advanced Logistics Collaborative Research Laboratory." The aim is to accelerate the development of technologies for intelligent automation and advanced system integration that enable autonomous operations of vehicles and equipment, leading to the early realization of advanced logistics solutions and addressing challenges in logistics sites. The combined research staff started with about 10 members, but as of December 2021, it has grown to over 40 members (including concurrent positions). Currently, we offer services such as "NEDO Application Business Plan Development Support Service," which assists in the revision of application documents and the creation of business plans, as well as "consultation on management and business administration." Please feel free to contact us. *For more details on the column, you can view it through the related links. For further inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has been conducting demonstration experiments for smart communities centered on decentralized energy systems in four regions of Japan since 2011 as part of the "Next-Generation Energy and Social System Demonstration Project." As one of these regions, Toyota City, in collaboration with 34 organizations including Toyota Motor Corporation and Chubu Electric Power, conducted demonstration experiments on local production for local consumption in 67 newly built houses equipped with energy generation and storage devices, as well as next-generation transportation systems including next-generation vehicles in everyday life. Our company currently offers services such as "NEDO Application Business Plan Development Support Service," which assists in the preparation of application documents and business plans, and "Consultation on Management and Business Administration." Please feel free to contact us. *For more details on the column, you can view it through the related links. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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The automotive AC inverter is an electronic device that converts the power from the vehicle's battery into alternating current, enabling the use of household appliances. If there is a household outlet in the car, this device is almost always built-in. This built-in type has been produced and sold since 1995. Currently, it covers outputs ranging from 60W to 1,500W and is supplied to domestic and international automobile manufacturers, including T Automotive. As of June 2019, cumulative sales have surpassed 30 million units, with an annual sales record of over 3 million units. Our company currently offers services such as "NEDO application business plan formulation support service," which assists in the revision of application documents and the creation of business plans, as well as "consultation on management and business administration." Please feel free to contact us. *For more details on the column, you can view it through the related links. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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At Nishimuta Consulting, we offer a "NEDO Application Business Plan Development Support Service" that assists with the proofreading of application documents and the creation of business plans. Our company representative has extensive technical knowledge based on experience leading a research and development department with over 300 employees in a large corporation, enabling us to provide accurate advice for NEDO projects using management strategy theories such as PEST, SWOT, and BRIO. Additionally, during our time at NEDO, we were involved in advising applicants and supporting the operation of selected projects, allowing us to provide application support leveraging that experience. 【Features】 ■ Support for proofreading application documents and creating business plans ■ Ability to make persuasive proposals using management strategy theories ■ Provision of accurate advice based on extensive technical knowledge ■ Support for mid-sized manufacturers with high technical capabilities in obtaining grants *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Management consultant/Small business consultant

"Creating the future through the spiral up of 'technological innovation' and 'problem-solving' in manufacturing!" We support management in business planning and product development. Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests. ■ Business planning for NEDO public offerings ■ Management training for management positions ■ Consultation for business owners We utilize our "unique methods" based on the following: ➀ "Toyota-style (improved) problem-solving" method ➁ Philosophy of the Toyota Production System ➂ "Process consulting" method *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Management Seminar

Our representative, during their time at NEDO, has experience advising applicants to NEDO and supporting the operation of selected projects, allowing us to assist in reviewing your application materials and preparing your business plan. Additionally, with extensive technical knowledge gained from leading a research and development department of over 300 people in a large corporation, and utilizing management strategy theories such as PEST, SWOT, and BRIO, we can provide accurate advice for NEDO projects. Please feel free to contact us when needed. 【For those in need】 ■ Want to receive financial assistance from the government for new technology development ■ Want to apply to NEDO but lack personnel to write the application ■ Previously applied to NEDO but were not selected *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us. NEDO official website: https://www.nedo.go.jp/

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We offer a combination of group training, where participants can acquire our unique methods all at once, and one-on-one training (interviews) to put these methods into practice in individual management tasks, all at a reasonable price. Attention, CEOs facing these challenges! ◇ Want to improve the leadership skills of management staff ◇ Management is not effectively solving issues ◇ Different departments are disconnected and lack collaboration What are our unique methods? ➀ Toyota-style (Kaizen) problem-solving techniques ➁ Principles of the Toyota Production System (such as self-contained processes) ➂ Process consulting methods *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce our "Consultation for Business Owners." The purpose is to allow business owners to express various anxieties they face and, based on diverse insights, to respond from different angles, much like unraveling tangled threads, leading to realizations aimed at solutions. As long as this consultation continues, there will be no fees (regardless of the duration). If a consulting method is identified, we will propose a new contract. 【A must-see for those facing these issues】 ■ Unsure if the strategy for new businesses or products is correct ■ Concerned whether the organizational structure and evaluation system are appropriate ■ Uncertain if future investment plans are financially sound ■ Don't know how to advance IT and digital transformation ■ Unsure how to proceed with AI utilization *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our representative, during their time at NEDO, has experience advising applicants to NEDO and supporting the operation of selected projects, which enables us to assist with the revision of your application documents and the preparation of your business plan. 【Key Points for Successful Applications ➀】 We will share some key points for your application to NEDO to be accepted. First and foremost, it is important to know that the evaluation is conducted by leading experts in Japan. You need to be prepared to answer their questions logically. ➀ You must have unique and advanced fundamental technological capabilities. ➁ The technology you wish to commercialize must not have been achieved (commercialized) in the world. ➂ The new technology you are trying to develop with the grant must be deemed achievable. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us. NEDO Official Website: https://www.nedo.go.jp/

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Our representative, during their time at NEDO, has experience advising applicants to NEDO and supporting the operation of selected projects, which allows us to assist in reviewing your application materials and preparing your business plan. [Key Points for Successful Application ➁] We will share some key points for your application to NEDO to be successful. ➀ Consult with NEDO well before the public recruitment starts. ➁ Include as much information as possible in the implementation plan. Reference the basic plans, implementation policies, roadmaps, etc., published by NEDO, and incorporate perspectives from management analysis (PEST, SWOT, BRIO, etc.). *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us. NEDO Official Website: https://www.nedo.go.jp/

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Our company offers a combination of group training, where participants can learn our unique methods all at once, and 1-to-1 training (interviews) to apply these methods in individual management tasks, all at a reasonable price. [Want to improve leadership skills for management positions] Which of the following is a "good department"? - Department A: Each member is actively engaged, and the department is achieving results. - Department B: The activities of the members are visualized and coordinated, but the department's results are not favorable. Department B has excellent management, but there seems to be a problem with leadership in achieving results. Department A relies on the abilities of its members, which may not guarantee future success. Management and leadership are two sides of the same coin, and both are necessary. How can we achieve "leadership that improves results"? The ideas of "leading by example" and "drinking together" are outdated. Many managers are troubled by their subordinates' lack of motivation, but the lack of motivation among subordinates is a result of managerial negligence! *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

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We offer a combination of group training, where participants can acquire our unique methods all at once, and 1-to-1 training (interviews) that allows individuals to apply what they've learned to their specific management tasks, all at a reasonable price. 【What is Problem-Solving Ability?】 Are your managers effectively solving problems? 1. Are they aware of the most important issues for the organization in line with higher-level policies? 2. Are they setting logical goals after taking a broad overview of the issues? 3. Are they pursuing the true causes rather than just perceiving problems as phenomena? 4. Are the problem-solving and improvements implemented being established within the organization? etc... We have reworked the Toyota-style problem-solving method as a "problem-solving technique" for managers. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company offers a combination of group training, where participants can acquire our unique methods all at once, and 1-to-1 training (interviews) that allows for practical application in individual management tasks, all at a reasonable price. 【Collaboration Among Managers】 Are your managers lone wolves (or operating like individual businesses)? They may be exceptionally caring about their own department's work but indifferent to other departments' matters. This tendency is often seen in veteran managers who have dedicated themselves to a specific field. Such managers tend to be indifferent to the company's policies as well. This situation not only generates a lot of waste in areas like customer management and inventory management but also fosters similarly "go-your-own-way" subordinates. It is not enough to simply use existing management tools and leave communication to emails. We need to delve into the personal anchors and stances of each manager. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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The purpose is to address the various anxieties faced by business owners and, based on various insights, to respond from different angles, as if untangling intertwined threads, to gain awareness towards solutions. 【Is the strategy for new businesses and new products correct?】 (Case A) It is a business that has been maintained since the previous generation, and since there are no particular human resources, no new business will be developed. (Case B) There is a core business, but the president is developing a new business unrelated to the core business based on personal aspirations. (Case C) There is a core business, but the aim is to target new markets/new products based on the technology held. When viewed through the lens of corporate management theory: (Case A) It may decline due to an inability to keep up with environmental changes. (Case B) The new business is unlikely to grow as it does not create synergy with the core business, and there is a risk of mutual collapse. (Case C) It is the correct policy as it allows for business expansion/development with minimal resources. However, management is about unique "people," and both external and internal environments vary greatly. It is necessary to carefully consider policies for each company. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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The purpose is to address the various anxieties that business owners face and, based on various insights, respond from different angles, as if untangling intertwined threads, to gain awareness that leads to solutions. [Is the future investment plan financially appropriate?] Let’s assume your company plans to make a significant investment this term. You have consulted with your bank and tax accountant, right? However, true peace of mind cannot be achieved without considering future business viability and cash flow. Your company needs a consulting partner with whom you can share your honest thoughts, looking ahead to the future of your business. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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The purpose is to address the various anxieties that managers face and, based on various insights, respond from different angles, as if untangling intertwined threads, to gain awareness towards solutions. 【We want to evaluate management positions correctly】 How does your company evaluate management positions? ➀ Based on seniority, with treatment based on years of experience ➁ With a motto of fairness and impartiality, setting evaluation criteria based on results Both of the above are insufficient! Raising the motivation of management positions influences employee motivation, so it is crucial to evaluate and treat management positions correctly above all else. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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The purpose is to address the various anxieties that business owners face and, by returning insights from different angles based on various knowledge, to unravel the tangled threads and gain awareness towards solutions. 【How to Promote IT and DX】 Is your company demanding that employees push forward with IT and DX initiatives at all costs? ... That is incorrect. There are two main purposes for IT and DX initiatives: 1. To resolve issues such as inefficient operations on the ground or insufficient manpower. 2. To expand the current business or achieve continuous revenue growth. Only when these problems and challenges can be concretely envisioned can they lead to IT and DX initiatives. However, rather than merely capturing and correcting the phenomena of the problems, it is essential to establish objectives based on management policy. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The purpose is to address the various anxieties faced by business leaders and, by responding from various angles based on diverse insights, to provide realizations that lead to solutions, as if untangling intertwined threads. 【How to Utilize AI】 Recently, generative AI represented by Chat-GPT has been highly praised, but the broad concept of "AI" is already being utilized in a variety of fields. - Predictive maintenance for equipment - Automated inspection of products and food - Sales forecasting, etc. However, AI is merely a computer that infers from data and should not be fully trusted. The use of AI must always be conducted by "humans" under correct judgment. Our company’s representative is affiliated with JDLA (Japan Deep Learning Association), led by Professor Matsuo of the University of Tokyo, a pioneer in AI research, and receives the latest information daily. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company has developed the "Problem-Solving Exercises" for management, creating the "Toyota-style (Revised) Problem-Solving Method." We support managers in first recognizing issues and then solving them with a broad perspective. Next, we will excavate our existing technologies and know-how to promote technological innovation. Through this, we aim to create new value through the spiral-up of "technological innovation" and "problem-solving." 【Must-see for those facing these issues】 ■ There are many reworks when developing new products. ■ The labor shortage is not resolved, and there is a lot of employee dissatisfaction. ■ 4S, 5S, and Kaizen are not being established. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Here are excerpts of the "Toyota-style (revised) problem-solving method" case studies. Step 1: "Recognition of the Problem" Step 2: "Understanding the Current Situation" Step 3: "Setting Goals" (How to Create a Pareto Chart) Step 4: "Pursuit of Root Causes" (How to Create a Systematic Diagram) Step 8: "Establishing Results" *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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