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The Real Reason Why Front-Loading Cannot Be Achieved and a Prescription for Product Development in the Electronic Components and Devices Industry Even with a team of elite professionals in product development, materials development, and production technology, development is delayed, and rework occurs repeatedly—the root cause lies in "deciding too much on the design policy in the early stages." In this seminar, we will introduce "Set-Based Concurrent Development," a core method of lean product development, as a prescription specifically for the electronic components and devices industry. We will explain this approach, which narrows down options progressively while maintaining multiple alternatives in parallel, based on actual cases that achieved both reduced rework and shortened development lead times. If you are a development manager or leader struggling with "increasing meetings without change," please join us. ■ April 24, 2026 (Friday) 16:00 - 17:00 ■ Online (Zoom) Free participation

The Theory of Constraints (TOC), known for the novel "The Goal," introduces CCPM (Critical Chain Project Management) in its sequel "Critical Chain." CCPM is a practical management method that has successfully reorganized chaotic projects, improving on-time delivery rates and reducing lead times. By focusing on the "remaining time until completion" rather than the progress rate, it allows for early detection of signs of delay, enabling accurate decision-making and prompt countermeasures. However, many workplaces face challenges such as "not being able to stick to plans," "meetings only increasing without improving the situation," and "relying on the efforts of individuals." CCPM addresses these structural issues and improves the flow of projects themselves. This seminar will systematically explain the overall picture of CCPM and key points for implementation in 90 minutes. It will also touch on common pitfalls and misunderstandings during the introduction, providing specific approaches to achieve results in the field. If you want to fundamentally reassess project management and establish a system that consistently delivers results, please join us!

**Three Questions We Will Address This Time** 1. I don't know where the bottleneck is. 2. I don't know how to deal with the bottleneck stopping its operation. 3. I know that the amount produced is determined by the bottleneck, but I don't know what to do about it. In this seminar, we will not provide a basic explanation of "What is TOC (Theory of Constraints)." Tsuyoshi Ogasawara, who has 10 years of practical experience in manufacturing and 20 years as a TOC consultant, will focus on the questions he has repeatedly encountered in consulting settings. Based on his practical experience supporting numerous manufacturing industries with different environments and business types, he will explain how to think and take action regarding three typical questions surrounding "bottlenecks (constraints)" in a Q&A format. If you are a leader or manager in manufacturing, SCM, production technology, production management, or reform departments who wants to "identify and thoroughly utilize your organization's 'bottleneck (constraint)' to promote essential organizational reform and improvement without being distracted by the chaos in front of you in 2026," please take 30 minutes during lunch to resolve your questions and accelerate the momentum for reform!