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Although theoretically this number should flow, for some reason the line stops." The cause of this concern faced by manufacturing sites lies in the "variability" that is difficult to quantify, such as failure rates, minor stoppage rates, operator skill levels, and changeover times. This document is a white paper that introduces, through a comic, the process of a manufacturing manager encountering digital twins (factory simulations) and practicing digital transformation (DX). [Contents] - Introduction: The dilemma of being tasked with DX but not knowing where to start - How to identify bottleneck processes: Identifying root causes that are not visible through cycle times alone - Optimization of buffers (inventory): A way of thinking that reduces stoppages and maximizes production numbers - Formulating feasible production plans: Creating production plans that are realistic - Investment decision-making: Methods to avoid over-investment and determine the necessary scale of investment - Utilization for company-wide decision-making: Transitioning from decisions based on intuition and experience to those based on future predictions At the end, there are also records of support achievements such as reducing production planning time, a 28% reduction in work-in-progress inventory, and a 32% reduction in labor costs. Recommended for production management, process improvement, and DX promotion personnel in manufacturing who feel, "Previous improvements have ended in partial optimization" and "I want a basis for investment decisions.

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Hello! This is FRICS Fab. I would like to introduce a course available on the video learning platform Udemy. "I want to promote DX, but I don't know where to start." I have heard this sentiment many times in the manufacturing industry. In this course, we explain: - The reasons why DX is not progressing - The basic concepts of digital twins - How to connect to production planning optimization - The relationship with MES and IoT This course is recommended for: - Those who want to promote DX in the manufacturing industry - Sites where production planning is overly reliant on individuals - Those who are struggling to identify bottlenecks - Those who want to understand the overall picture before introducing tools *You can view the detailed content of the article through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.*

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Following last month, I participated in a radio recording held at the Hiroshima FM headquarters. In this segment, which we deliver every month, we introduce advanced digital technologies through familiar themes. This time, the theme is the differentiation in the use of "generative AI," which is rapidly evolving. Its utilization is progressing within our company, and recently, more people are using it as a consulting partner, making it an increasingly familiar presence in our lives. *For more details, you can view the article through the related link. For more information, please feel free to download the PDF or contact us.

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In the manufacturing industry, there is a long-held and important philosophy. That is the "Three Gen Principles" - Genba (the actual place), Genbutsu (the actual thing), and Genjitsu (the actual reality). It is not just theoretical; it emphasizes "going to the site, seeing the actual items, and facing the reality." This attitude has supported Japan's manufacturing competitiveness. However, in recent years, there are increasing situations in the field where the Three Gen Principles alone are no longer "sufficient." *For more details, you can view the related links. For more information, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*

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In the optimization of manufacturing processes, the accuracy and flexibility of planning are crucial. If you feel challenges in using a scheduler, you may struggle with responding to changes in plans and identifying bottlenecks. FabrikNavi addresses these challenges through automatic optimization of plans, identification of bottlenecks, and analysis of improvement scenarios. It helps avoid the risk of over-investment and achieves efficient process management. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Optimization of production planning - Identification and improvement of bottleneck processes - Streamlining of delivery management 【Effects of Implementation】 - Increased productivity - Reduced lead times - Cost savings

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In the plastic molding industry, there is a demand for improved product quality and production efficiency. In particular, reducing molding defects and enhancing productivity are crucial. Optimizing the production line is essential for addressing these challenges. FabrikNavi visualizes the improvement points of existing production lines and supports the formulation of optimal production plans. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Optimization of plastic molding processes - Reduction of molding defects - Improvement of productivity 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Visualization of improvement points - Data-driven investment decisions - Formulation of optimal production plans

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The year is 2035. If you received an email from your future self— it quietly contained "the reason why the factory changed." Hello! This is FRICS Fab. Today, I bring you a slightly mysterious, but very real story. The sender is... yourself from 2035. While being tossed around by terms like DX and AI, you, who were troubled by the question, "Is this really okay?" found your way to a future of "optimization." Now, here is the message from the future. *For more details, you can view the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.*

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Many people may find it difficult to imagine what the term "digital twin," which has been frequently heard lately, actually means. In fact, we are already using digital twins in our daily lives. For example, Google Maps. It recreates real roads and buildings digitally and simulates "traffic information," "shortest routes," and "arrival predictions," among other things. It has become an indispensable tool. *You can view the detailed content of the article through the related link. For more information, please feel free to contact us.*

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"Advance DX!" "Increase the operating rate!" "Boost productivity!" The words that flew around the conference room are still echoing in my mind. The manufacturing manager was staring at the process chart. "Theoretically, it should flow with this number..." Yet, for some reason, it drops. At that moment, the laptop glowed softly. *For more details, you can view the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.*

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At the end of the year in the conference room, the factory manager was comparing two estimates placed on the desk. Just then, the department head entered and picked up the documents. "60 million? That's too expensive. B Company will do. It's a million cheaper. After all, all AGVs are the same." The factory manager was at a loss for words. Looking at the numbers alone, B Company was indeed cheaper. However, there was something that nagged at him deep inside. *For more details, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.*

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"I wonder if our factory will still be around in 10 years like this." A young employee in his third year at the company murmured to himself while listening to the sounds of old machinery. Paper instructions, handwritten records, and personal know-how. All of these are important "history," but he felt they weren't turning into a "map" for the future. He wanted to improve things. But he didn't know where to start. *For more details, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.*

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Hello! This is FRICS Fab. Our factory is located in a rural area called Kabe in Hiroshima Prefecture. Since February 2022, we have been hosting "DX Factory Tours," attracting companies from all over the country. And finally— we have surpassed a total of 500 company visits. Why do so many companies visit a factory in a rural area? Let me share a little bit of the reason. *For more details, you can view the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.*

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The "Flicks Control Panel" is a control panel platform specialized in panel manufacturing. By simply asking questions in a chat format with AI, it instantly extracts appropriate answers from data related to sales and production, as well as past data. This eliminates the time spent on information retrieval. It calculates tens of thousands of combinations in an instant, automatically generating optimal production plans and factory locations that balance on-time delivery and production conditions in about 2 to 3 minutes. 【Plans】 ■ Entry Plan: The entry point for introducing on-site DX, starting data digitization ■ Standard Plan: Accelerates DX, enabling business improvements through AI utilization ■ Pro Plan: Customized automation and AI that expand further functionalities *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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In the automotive industry, a production system that balances quality and efficiency is required. In particular, responding to diverse small-lot production and rapidly changing market demands is crucial. Optimizing production lines is essential for solving these challenges. FabrikNavi visualizes the improvement points of existing production lines and enables profit forecasting for new lines. By supporting the formulation of optimal production plans, it contributes to strengthening the competitiveness of automotive manufacturers. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Improvement of existing lines - Launching new lines - Optimization of production plans 【Effects of Implementation】 - Increased productivity - Cost reduction - Escape from dependency on individuals

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Our production simulation service "FabrikNavi" addresses challenges such as the lack of specialized personnel. We provide a program that can be operated immediately if you are familiar with spreadsheet software. This eliminates the need for dispatching specialized staff and significantly reduces overseas assignment costs. From improvement proposals to program delivery, we support on-site reform as experts in simulation. Please feel free to consult with us. 【Features】 ■ Improvement points are visualized ■ Data supports investment decisions ■ Can be started immediately without specialized knowledge *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Our production simulation service "FabrikNavi" addresses challenges such as the inability to proceed with new line investments. It virtually verifies the layout for maximum production efficiency and visualizes factory operation costs. This allows for data-driven decisions on the feasibility of investments. From improvement proposals to program delivery, we support on-site reform as experts in simulation. Please feel free to consult with us. 【Features】 ■ Improvement points are visualized ■ Data supports investment decisions ■ Can be started immediately without specialized knowledge *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Our production simulation service "FabrikNavi" addresses challenges such as the lack of progress in line expansion/improvement. By virtually constructing and verifying the current process with a simulator, we can identify bottleneck processes. Production volume and resource allocation are visualized, enabling smooth enhancement of production capacity and the launch of new products. We support on-site reform through simulation as experts, from improvement proposals to program delivery. Please feel free to consult with us. 【Features】 ■ Improvement points are visualized ■ Data supports investment decisions ■ Can be started immediately without specialized knowledge *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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"FabrikNavi" is a service that analyzes processes through a simulator, visualizing challenges and improvement measures with data, and supporting the optimization of efficient production line configurations and production planning. Production volume and resource allocation are visualized, enabling the strengthening of production capacity and the smooth launch of new products. Additionally, we provide a program that can be operated immediately if you are familiar with spreadsheet software. This eliminates the need for dispatching specialized staff, significantly reducing overseas assignment costs. [Features] ■ Improvement points are visualized ■ Data supports investment decisions ■ Can be started immediately without specialized knowledge *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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"FabrikNavi assist" is a preparatory service that supports the organization of essential input data for the production simulation service "FabrikNavi." It assists in creating input data even when only paper documents are available and when information is unorganized, thereby reducing the burden of initial preparation. With well-organized, high-quality data, it eliminates rework and enables quick and accurate simulations. 【Features】 ■Significantly reduces preparation workload ■Improves the speed and accuracy of simulations ■Enables pre-proposals *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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The "FRICS DX Academy" is a human resource development and reskilling course aimed at realizing in-house digital transformation (DX) in the manufacturing industry. We propose a program that enables companies to advance their own "in-house production" and cultivate the ability to continuously achieve DX within their organization. We support the creation of organizations that can quickly and flexibly provide new value and gain a competitive edge. Additionally, we offer hands-on exercises where participants can actually create applications using no-code and low-code tools. The curriculum is designed to be practice-oriented, equipping graduates with skills that are useful in the manufacturing field. 【Features】 ■Approach for both on-site staff and management ■Practical learning style (workshops + lectures) ■Fusion of real-world practice and theory *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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