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Biz/Browser is an application development and runtime platform designed to support digital transformation (DX) initiatives in manufacturing and logistics operations. As a multi-device platform, it enables the development of applications for desktop PCs, smartphones, tablets, and handheld terminals within a single development environment. By abstracting differences among operating systems and devices, Biz/Browser minimizes the impact of device replacements and OS upgrades while ensuring long-term stable operation. In addition, Biz/Browser enables rapid development of business applications that deliver superior usability and high-speed performance required for field operations. It helps organizations accelerate shop floor DX, improve operational efficiency, and reduce maintenance and operational costs. [Key Features] - Absorbs differences among operating systems and devices to achieve long-term stable operation - Supports desktop PCs, smartphones, tablets, and handheld terminals - Multi-device application development using a single scripting language - Standard support for field-oriented functions such as barcode, OCR, RFID, and NFC - Available even in offline environments - Combines high-speed responsiveness with excellent usability - Flexible integration with peripheral devices and external systems - Rapid application development through a GUI-based development tool For more information, please download the PDF or contact us.

Amidst a continuous decline in users due to population decrease, uniform reductions in service and fare increases may lead to further user attrition. This white paper organizes a practical approach and concept for sustaining regional transportation by visualizing profitability by time slot and segment, based on demand forecasts derived from boarding and alighting data, and optimizing fares, schedules, and routes. It includes a four-layer system of data collection, demand forecasting, fare and schedule optimization, and regional transportation redesign, along with a three-stage roadmap progressing from 0-6 months to 18 months and beyond, and six items for self-diagnosis checks. We also offer route profitability assessments (free of charge). Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests.

In the semiconductor shortage of 2021, global automobile manufacturers were forced to reduce production one after another. The completed vehicle manufacturers can only grasp the risks up to Tier 1, and the risks of semiconductor manufacturers and production sites beyond that are not visible. This service visualizes the linkage between vehicle parts lists and the upstream semiconductor supply chain, quantifying risks for each item, and provides phased support for multi-sourcing, strategic inventory, and incorporating alternatives during the design stage. There is no need to start with large-scale system investments; you can begin with the semiconductors that have a significant impact on production. We are accepting supply chain vulnerability assessments (free of charge). Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests.

Due to a shortage of drivers and labor hour regulations starting in 2024, there have been successive reductions in services and the discontinuation of routes in various regions. In 2023, autonomous driving (Level 4) was permitted under specific conditions, and efforts to combine autonomous driving with remote monitoring to ensure local mobility are gradually expanding. This service provides step-by-step support, from diagnosing routes and sections suitable for autonomous driving, utilizing subsidy systems, conducting demonstrations in limited sections, to establishing remote monitoring systems and forming agreements with local communities and municipalities. It is not necessary to implement everything at once across all routes. We are accepting applications for route suitability diagnosis (free of charge). Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests.

Starting in 2024, a limit will be imposed on overtime work for truck drivers, and according to government estimates, without measures being taken, there will be a shortage of about 34% in transportation capacity by the fiscal year 2030. This service supports securing transportation capacity with limited manpower by promoting automation and labor-saving measures at each stage of trunk transportation, logistics hubs, and last-mile delivery, including drone delivery and automated transport. We will provide step-by-step support from visualizing tasks and estimating effects to utilizing subsidy systems, conducting demonstrations, and designing new roles for people. Automation will be advanced not to "reduce people" but to "utilize people." We are accepting applications for an automation potential diagnosis (free of charge). Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

As shippers work to reduce emissions across the entire supply chain (Scope 3), logistics providers are also being asked to reduce and report their emissions. This service supports the gradual introduction of EV and FCV delivery vehicles tailored to the characteristics of the routes, as well as the development of charging infrastructure. We provide comprehensive support, including calculating emissions for each vehicle, assessing the suitability of electrification for each route, utilizing subsidy programs, reviewing charging facilities and operational plans at bases, and reporting and proposing emissions reductions to shippers. There is no need to replace all vehicles at once. We offer free emissions and route diagnostics. Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests.

This document summarizes Accenture's achievements in leveraging AI to drive business transformation for manufacturing clients. It introduces an initiative that completed the entire process from business investigation to policy application and effect creation in just three months. The project consists of four phases. First, in the business investigation and policy design phase, AI-driven business process analysis was utilized with inputs from email creation software logs, existing materials, and recorded work, resulting in the automatic generation of a business volume dashboard and standard operating procedures. Next, during the pilot verification phase, AI agents were applied to inquiry and incident response tasks, demonstrating a maximum labor reduction of 88.7%. By KPI, reductions achieved were 80% for email verification, 92.9% for incident response, 93.5% for inquiry response, and 100% for ledger management. In the policy application phase, over 1,000 hours of labor related to operations and maintenance were reduced by 60%, achieving an overall labor reduction of 85%. Weekly monitoring continues to confirm the effectiveness of these measures. Moving forward, the plan is to gradually expand from the IT department's pilot to administrative and technical areas, aiming for a double-digit percentage reduction in technical and administrative personnel.

Automation technology for warehouses has expanded options such as AMR, automated warehouses, automated sorting, and automated packaging, making it difficult to determine where and how much to invest. There are not infrequent cases where large-scale equipment is introduced all at once, but the expected results are not achieved. This service quantitatively estimates the current costs by process and the effects of automation, supporting phased investments while minimizing risks. We provide consistent assistance in comparing multiple technologies and suppliers, conducting pilot implementations and effect verification, utilizing subsidies and leasing, and measuring effects after implementation. We offer a cost and ROI diagnosis (free of charge). Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

The semiconductor shortage in 2021 hit global construction machinery and automotive manufacturers hard. Since then, supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical risks and natural disasters have become the norm, and the "next crisis" may already be underway. This service supports the transition of procurement risk management and supply chain visualization from "reactive response" to "proactive management." We will assist you step by step, from integrating procurement data, calculating risk scores, building dashboards, developing alternative suppliers, transitioning to multi-sourcing, to real-time detection. We are accepting requests for a current diagnosis of procurement risks (free of charge). Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

The shortage of containers due to infectious diseases, grounding in the Suez Canal, drought in the Panama Canal, and detours caused by the situation in the Red Sea are examples of the disruptions in international logistics that occur almost every year. This service is designed to manage the risks of international logistics as an ever-present reality and to support the establishment of a resilient system against such disruptions. We provide step-by-step assistance, including impact assessments for major transport routes, pre-design of alternative routes and costs, building relationships with multiple logistics providers, visualizing transportation, reviewing inventory standards that account for disruptions, and formalizing rules for anomaly detection and switching decisions. We offer a logistics risk diagnosis (free of charge). Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

Due to the progress of EV (electric vehicle) adoption, the demand for components such as engines, transmissions, and fuel systems is expected to shrink in the long term, while the market for electric systems, thermal management, and electronic control is anticipated to expand. Since it takes 3 to 5 years from development to mass production, decisions regarding the transition must be made now to avoid being too late. This service quantitatively captures the risk of demand disappearance for existing components and supports the transition of the product portfolio to EV and electric components. We will assist you step by step, from creating demand disappearance scenarios by item, categorizing withdrawal, maintenance, and investment, to evaluating the potential for repurposing your company's technology and developing new customers. We are accepting portfolio diagnostics (free of charge). Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

With the advancement of electrification and software development, the knowledge required of engineers in the automotive parts industry is changing significantly. While there is a surplus of engineers in internal combustion engine technology, there is a shortage of talent in the electric and software domains, making traditional on-the-job training less effective. This service provides a comprehensive approach starting from a technology roadmap, visualizing necessary skills, designing learning programs, creating practical work environments, and linking to evaluation and treatment. It also supports the establishment of technology partnerships with universities and startups. There is no need to start with large-scale training investments. We offer a free skills gap diagnosis. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) aims for net zero GHG emissions by around 2050, and in Europe, an emissions trading system (EU ETS) will be applied to shipping starting in 2024. Since ships and aircraft have operational lifespans of several decades, the choice of fuel and engines made now will affect future competitiveness. This service provides phased support for visualizing emissions and regulatory costs, analyzing multiple scenarios such as hydrogen, ammonia, and SAF, designing fuel procurement and partnerships, and developing fleet and equipment transition plans. It promotes the creation of a strategy that does not rely on a single fuel. We are accepting applications for an emissions and regulatory cost diagnosis (free of charge). Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

Japan is advancing its defense capabilities with an investment of approximately 43 trillion yen over the five years from 2023 to 2027, and there is a demand for the utilization of technologies developed in the civilian sector, such as drones, space, cyber, and AI. On the other hand, the defense sector has its own procurement systems, information security, and export control requirements, making it impossible to enter solely with civilian technology. This service provides step-by-step support from diagnosing the compatibility of your technology with the defense sector, to developing systems and frameworks, collaborating with prime contractors and research institutions, and designing projects that balance civilian and defense needs. There is no need to aim for large-scale projects right away. We are accepting technology compatibility assessments (free of charge). Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests.

Against the backdrop of rising medical costs, health technology assessment (HTA) is being emphasized in various countries as a key factor in decisions regarding insurance reimbursement and pricing. In Japan, a cost-effectiveness evaluation system was fully introduced in 2019, and in Europe, the application of the EU HTA regulation will begin in 2025. This service supports the transition of HTA response from "pre-application work" to "value design from the development stage." We provide step-by-step assistance in understanding HTA requirements, conducting evidence gap analysis, formulating evidence plans, building health economic models, and developing pricing and market access strategies. We offer HTA requirement diagnostics (free of charge). Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

In the fields of measurement and optical instruments, the position of global niche leaders is no longer as secure due to the rise of manufacturers from emerging countries, the circulation of counterfeit products, and international competition over standardization. To maintain a technological edge, it is necessary to design a comprehensive approach that includes not only technological development but also a network of rights through patents, involvement in international standards, and prioritization of R&D investments. This service provides step-by-step support for analyzing your patent portfolio and competitive trends, designing open and closed strategies, participating in standardization, and prioritizing R&D investments. We offer a free intellectual property and competitive technology diagnosis. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

The share of the Chinese market in global EV sales has reached about 60%, and BYD has expanded into over 70 countries and regions. Chinese BEV companies are rapidly conquering emerging markets such as ASEAN, India, the Middle East, and Latin America with three key advantages: cost, development speed, and localization. This service structurally analyzes the competitive advantages of Chinese BEVs and supports clarifying "in which markets, with which products, and at what prices to win." We provide step-by-step assistance, from market portfolio diagnostics and EV planning tailored to local price ranges and applications, to channel and partner strategies, as well as brand and customer experience design. We are accepting applications for a free diagnosis of EV global competitiveness. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

As the expansion of the EC market increases small parcel deliveries, a cap on overtime for truck drivers will be implemented starting in 2024, making the shortage of transportation capacity a real issue. About 10% of parcel deliveries are re-deliveries, which drains the limited resources of drivers and vehicles. This service will gradually support the understanding of the reality and causes of re-deliveries, the expansion of delivery to designated locations, delivery boxes, and pick-up points, optimization of routes based on traffic, package volume, and home presence predictions, and the confirmation of delivery methods before dispatch through information collaboration with shippers. There is no need to start with large-scale system investments. We are accepting applications for a free diagnosis of the reality of re-deliveries. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

Due to the European battery regulations, CBAM, and the institutionalization of sustainability information disclosure, carbon-related requirements are expanding to product units and supply chains. Complete vehicle manufacturers have begun to request the submission of CFP data from their business partners, and delays in response could lead to lost business opportunities. This service supports the transformation of CFP management and LCA digitization from "work for reporting" to "a source of competitiveness." We will assist you step by step, from calculating the CFP of key products, identifying emission sources, collaborating on primary data with suppliers, automating LCA calculations, to integrating these into design and procurement decisions. We are accepting requests for a free CFP current status diagnosis. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

A D2C brand launched by a small team is gaining support through a clear worldview and communication on social media, attracting customers from existing cosmetics manufacturers. While established manufacturers have strengths in research and development, formulation technology, and quality assurance, they are lagging behind in the speed and channels of directly communicating these strengths to customers. This service reinterprets those strengths as a "story" and supports the establishment of D2C brands to enhance digital commerce. We provide step-by-step assistance in designing target customers, launching with small quantities, implementing our own e-commerce, social media, and subscription services, and defining roles with existing distribution channels. We offer a free D2C brand diagnosis. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

Online purchasing of food has become established in daily life, and opportunities for food manufacturers to sell directly to consumers (D2C) are expanding. With sales only through retail, it is unclear who is buying their products and why. This service positions D2C not as a "place to sell" but as a "place to understand customers," supporting direct connections with customers and utilizing purchasing data and feedback for product development and marketing. We provide step-by-step assistance in narrowing down target customers and products, launching your own e-commerce, social media, and subscription services, personalization, and defining roles with existing distribution channels. We are accepting D2C launch diagnostics (free of charge). Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

With the expansion of online shopping, the workload in warehouses continues to increase, while securing warehouse workers is becoming increasingly difficult. In particular, a significant portion of the time spent on picking is taken up by walking. This service supports the gradual introduction of warehouse automation, including Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR), alongside a review of human work practices. We provide consistent assistance in analyzing work time and movement, estimating investment effects, piloting with a small number of units, integrating with warehouse management systems, and designing collaboration procedures and safety rules for humans and robots. We are accepting warehouse work diagnostics (free of charge). Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests.

The sharing of experiences on social media and introductions by influencers have become significant factors in the purchase of cosmetics. On the other hand, the selection of influencers and the measurement of effectiveness tend to rely on intuition, and there is a growing demand for careful handling of disclosures, especially with regulations on stealth marketing that began in 2023. This service supports the transition from intuition to data in collaboration with influencers. We will assist you step-by-step in establishing rules for disclosures and efficacy expressions, developing evaluation criteria for influencers, systematizing effectiveness measurement, and budget allocation based on effectiveness, as well as long-term collaborations. We are accepting free SNS strategy assessments. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.

We provide a practical framework for transitioning to a SaaS-based service model and building a cloud measurement platform for measurement and optical equipment manufacturers. As the competitive axis shifts from "equipment performance" to "data utilization," we invite management, business planning, and technical departments considering a departure from one-time sales business models to contact us.

We provide a practical framework for building food traceability using blockchain, targeting food manufacturers, logistics, and retail. We address three challenges: the decentralization of records, barriers to inter-company sharing, and the diversification of regulatory requirements, enabling rapid lot tracking and recall responses that transcend corporate boundaries. We offer a free supply chain record diagnosis, so please feel free to contact us.

We provide a practical framework for expanding into overseas markets using cross-border e-commerce for food manufacturers and agricultural and fishery product exporters. We offer strategies and execution support to gradually expand overseas sales while managing risks, overcoming the three barriers of regulatory compliance complexity, local marketing, and logistics and profitability. We also offer free overseas market diagnostics, so please feel free to contact us.

We provide a practical framework for liquor manufacturers to redesign the "reasons to drink" for each customer segment, facilitating brand reconstruction and the development of new categories. As per capita alcohol consumption has decreased by 25% from its peak, we support responses to younger consumers, health-conscious individuals, and craft-oriented groups, as well as expansion into the low-alcohol and non-alcohol markets. We offer a complimentary brand diagnosis, so please feel free to contact us.

We provide a practical framework for alcohol manufacturers to reconnect with younger generations through social media outreach and community building. By overcoming three barriers—lack of strategy and structure, collaboration with influencers, and specific considerations for alcoholic beverages—we aim to create a system where fans can autonomously promote the brand. We offer a free social media outreach assessment, so please feel free to contact us.

We provide a practical framework for global D2C expansion utilizing cross-border e-commerce for sake breweries and distilleries. By overcoming the three barriers of complex export regulations, the power of storytelling, and logistics and payment, we aim to directly deliver the makers' stories to overseas enthusiasts and build long-term relationships. We offer a free export market diagnosis, so please feel free to contact us.

We provide a practical framework for visualizing procurement risks and building a digital supply chain for chemical manufacturers. In response to the unique triple risks of dependence on specific countries, strengthened chemical regulations, and difficulty in finding alternatives, we achieve stable procurement through alternative source evaluation and digital anomaly detection from normal times. We offer a free procurement risk diagnosis, so please feel free to contact us.

We provide a practical framework for cosmetics manufacturers to implement AI-based skin diagnostics and personalized recommendations both online and in-store. By overcoming three barriers—diagnostic accuracy, data fragmentation, and the reliable design of skin information—we enable continuous personalization that integrates purchase history and skin data. We offer a free assessment of the potential for personalized recommendations, so please feel free to contact us.

We provide a practical framework to support pharmaceutical companies in restructuring their portfolios based on evaluations of long-listed products and reviewing their production and supply systems. In response to the accelerating decline in sales due to the introduction of selected treatment cost systems and the expansion of generic drug shares, we simultaneously achieve fixed cost reductions and secure funding for new drugs. We are open to consultations regarding current diagnostics, so please feel free to contact us.

We provide a practical framework to support oil refining and processing companies in reorganizing refinery capacities and roles, as well as oil storage facilities and supply networks, based on the premise of reduced fuel demand. While fulfilling the responsibility of stable supply, we aim to reduce fixed costs and plan the transition to new energy hubs such as SAF, hydrogen, and ammonia in an integrated manner. We welcome inquiries for current situation assessments, so please feel free to contact us.

We provide a practical framework to support the development of decarbonization roadmaps, including process emissions, for cement, glass, and ceramics manufacturers. We visualize CO₂ from fuel and raw materials separately and incorporate responses to GX-ETS and EU CBAM, while integrating the optimal combination of fuel conversion, raw material substitution, and CCUS into company-wide plans. We are open to consultations for current situation assessments, so please feel free to contact us.

We provide a practical framework to support the development of decarbonization roadmaps, including process emissions, for cement, glass, and ceramics manufacturers. While incorporating responses to GX-ETS and EU CBAM, we visualize the separation of fuel-derived and raw material-derived CO₂ and integrate the optimal combination of reduction measures into company-wide plans. We welcome inquiries regarding current status assessments, so please feel free to contact us.