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In make-to-order production, while it is possible to flexibly change production items in response to consumer needs, it is necessary to be cautious of increased costs and decreased production efficiency. However, at the same time, make-to-order production often involves many changes in specifications and is prone to tight deadlines, leading not to improved productivity but rather to exhaustion on the production floor in many cases. What exactly is lowering productivity, and how can we expect to improve it...? This book addresses the challenges in make-to-order production and introduces effective countermeasures.

The cost of goods is deeply related to a company's profits, and for manufacturing companies that operate factories, managing the "manufacturing costs" associated with products is a very important point. If one does not accurately understand the meaning and content of the term manufacturing costs, it will be impossible to manage costs in a manufacturing plant, which may lead to losses in profits. This book introduces basic knowledge about manufacturing costs and the issues that can be resolved by actually managing manufacturing costs.

The cost price is deeply related to a company's profits, and for manufacturing companies that operate factories, managing the "manufacturing cost" associated with products is a very important point. If one does not accurately understand the meaning and content of the term manufacturing cost, it will not be possible to manage costs in a manufacturing plant, and profits may be lost. This book introduces basic knowledge about manufacturing costs and the issues that can be resolved by actually managing manufacturing costs.

The cost is deeply related to a company's profits, and for manufacturing companies that operate factories, managing the "manufacturing cost" associated with products is a very important point. If one does not accurately understand the meaning and content of the term manufacturing cost, it will not be possible to manage costs in a manufacturing plant, which may lead to losses in profits. This book introduces basic knowledge about manufacturing costs and the issues that can be resolved by actually managing manufacturing costs.

The cost of goods is deeply related to a company's profits, and for manufacturing companies that operate factories, managing the "manufacturing costs" associated with products is a very important point. If one does not accurately understand the meaning and content of the term manufacturing costs, it will be impossible to manage costs in a manufacturing plant, which may lead to losses in profits. This book introduces basic knowledge about manufacturing costs and the issues that can be resolved by actually managing manufacturing costs.

In make-to-order production, while it is possible to flexibly change production items in response to consumer needs, it is necessary to be cautious of increased costs and decreased production efficiency. However, at the same time, make-to-order production often involves many changes in specifications and is frequently pressured by short delivery times, leading not to improved productivity but rather to exhaustion on the production floor. What exactly is lowering productivity, and how can we expect to improve it...? This book addresses the challenges in make-to-order production and introduces effective countermeasures.

The proposal of Society 5.0 and the attention given to the concept of connected factories are increasing the necessity for promoting DX (digital transformation) in the manufacturing industry. However, currently, most companies are unable to engage in this, and if this continues, the economic losses pointed out as the "2025 cliff" will become a reality. This book introduces eight perspectives on digitalization that should be undertaken to promote DX, as well as solutions to achieve digitalization.

The environment surrounding the manufacturing industry is becoming increasingly harsh due to factors such as the decrease in the labor population caused by declining birth rates and aging society, as well as the economic downturn resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the utilization of IT technologies that can achieve automation and labor reduction is becoming more and more important, and the concept and methodology known as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is gaining attention. In this book, we will explain the details of PLM and introduce the issues and key points to consider when implementing PLM.

Recently, there has been an increase in companies engaged in custom order production and small-batch production of various types, designed, purchased, and manufactured according to customer requests. Custom order production and small-batch production have the advantage of being able to manufacture products that meet detailed customer needs while reducing inventory risk. On the other hand, since it is necessary to capture customer needs as accurately and in detail as possible, there are often cases where specification changes or design changes occur during the process, leading to various issues. Therefore, this document will explain the problems in custom order production and small-batch production, as well as the "BOM" that can help solve these issues.

In recent times, with the call for improved productivity following work style reforms, are machinery manufacturers struggling with the following issues? "Due to using different systems for each department, collaboration is hindered, and despite having similar orders in the past, we are designing from scratch again." In this document, we will introduce methods to eliminate such information bottlenecks and achieve a seamless production management system.

For companies, inventory management, which involves managing the movement of goods, is extremely important. However, inventory management faces various challenges that hinder efficiency, such as human error and reliance on specific individuals. This article will discuss the challenges that reduce the efficiency of inventory management and ways to address these issues.

In recent years, there has been growing attention on smart factories, which are expected to maintain and improve productivity while reducing the number of employees through the utilization of IoT. Additionally, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased their importance. However, in reality, many companies have not made progress in transforming into smart factories, and there are several barriers that pose challenges. This document will introduce the barriers hindering the transition to smart factories and methods to overcome these obstacles and promote the transformation.

DX refers to a concept proposed by Professor Sturteman from Sweden in 2004, which means "the penetration of IT changes people's lives for the better in every aspect." In the world of manufacturing, DX not only refers to the efficiency of operations utilizing digital technology but also to the "advancement of operations" using AI and OCR, as well as the "creation of new value" and "development of business models" through technology. In recent years, as awareness and willingness to adopt DX have increased, more companies are moving forward with its implementation. This book explains the background behind the rising promotion of DX, the reasons why DX is not progressing in the manufacturing industry, and methods for promoting DX.

The manufacturing industry is said to be a low-revenue sector. Even if operating profit is in the black, a low revenue situation can lead to various negative effects, such as losing the opportunity for growth or falling into price competition for products. If revenue improvement can be achieved, it is also possible to create a stable growth environment and a corporate culture with a high willingness to take on challenges. So, what should custom order manufacturing companies focus on? This document introduces four measures for improving revenue in the manufacturing industry.

The manufacturing industry is said to be a low-revenue sector. Even if operating profit is in the black, a low revenue state can lead to various negative effects, such as losing the opportunity for growth or falling into price competition for products. If revenue improvement can be achieved, it is also possible to create a stable growth environment and a corporate culture with a high willingness to take on challenges. So, what should custom order manufacturing companies focus on? This document introduces four measures to improve revenue in the manufacturing industry.

DX refers to a concept proposed by Professor Stoltman from Sweden in 2004, which means "the penetration of IT changes people's lives for the better in every aspect." In the manufacturing world, DX not only refers to the efficiency of operations utilizing digital technology but also to the "advancement of operations" using AI and OCR, as well as the "creation of new value" and "development of business models" through technology. In recent years, as awareness and willingness to adopt DX have increased, more companies are moving forward with its implementation. This book explains the background behind the increasing promotion of DX, the reasons why DX transformation is not progressing in the manufacturing industry, and methods for promoting DX.