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■Overview Due to the strengthening of environmental regulations, managing CO2 emissions by product has become an urgent issue in the manufacturing industry. This seminar will practically explain the entire process from calculating CO2 emissions on a per-product basis to formulating specific CO2 reduction measures by effectively linking manufacturing data with power consumption data. By correlating power usage data for each device with manufacturing process information, we can identify which products and processes consume the most power and find efficient reduction approaches. We will introduce specific methods to achieve both ESG management and cost reduction while minimizing the operational burden on the site. ■Recommended for - Managers and practitioners promoting ESG management in the manufacturing industry - Individuals in production technology and equipment management departments who feel challenged by the visualization of sustainability-related data - Those who want to learn how to link manufacturing data with power data for managing CO2 emissions on a per-product basis - IT and DX promotion departments looking to advance CO2 emissions visualization without burdening on-site operations

■Overview Is the complexity unique to custom order manufacturing causing inefficiencies and reliance on specific individuals? In this seminar, we will explain the key points for addressing the root causes. We will introduce specific methodologies (approaches) and secrets to success for taking a solid first step in promoting DX, such as streamlining and accelerating transaction points, visualizing technical information, and utilizing AI. ■Recommended for - Those who want to improve the efficiency of the supply chain/value chain - Those who handle technical information, including requirements specifications (design department, production technology, DX department, etc.)

■Overview Are delays in identifying the causes of defects and the scope of their impact expanding business risks? In this seminar, we will introduce methods to achieve traceability that effectively "connects" dispersed manufacturing data and enables rapid analysis, featuring a demo of the data utilization platform YDC SONAR. This will significantly reduce investigation time and minimize business risks. ■Recommended for - Personnel and managers from manufacturing departments, manufacturing technology, and quality assurance departments - Those interested in achieving consistent traceability from raw materials to product shipment - Individuals who have implemented BI tools but feel they are not effectively utilizing the data

This webinar will be held on April 15, 2025, and is a re-broadcast of a highly praised webinar that addressed challenges related to OCR accuracy and provided valuable insights from a field-centered perspective. --- The paper forms used in manufacturing sites are a treasure trove of years of experience and knowledge, but many may be struggling with the issue of remaining paper-based and not being able to leverage that know-how. We will systematically introduce examples of creating value through the digital transformation of paper forms using AI-OCR technology, building a platform to maximize the use of collected data, and practical know-how to connect to actual business improvements.

Is the delay in identifying the causes of defects and the scope of their impact expanding business risks? In this seminar, we will introduce methods to effectively "connect" dispersed manufacturing data and enable rapid analysis through a demonstration of the data utilization platform YDC SONAR. This will significantly reduce investigation time and minimize business risks. -- *This webinar will be held on July 22, 2025, and participants have expressed positive feedback such as, "I learned about support for building traceability systems," "I became interested in factor stratification analysis," and "I discovered the diverse functions of YDC SONAR." This is a re-broadcast of the highly acclaimed session titled "Dramatically Streamlining the Analysis of Defect Causes and Identifying Impact Scope: Techniques for Creating Data 'Connections'."*

Future Artisan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa, Tokyo, President: Go Tanaka) and Technopoint Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato, Tokyo, President: Masayasu Tokuyama) have started a collaboration aimed at B2B manufacturing-focused web marketing and sales digital transformation (DX). Through this collaboration, both companies will integrate their respective areas of expertise to create a consistent customer touchpoint centered around the web, from attracting traffic to B2B manufacturing product sites to acquiring effective leads, negotiating deals, and securing orders. Technopoint, which specializes in SEO measures and content strategies tailored for the manufacturing industry, and Future Artisan, which excels in the digitalization of complex product alignment, will begin providing a unified service. This will evolve customers' websites from "websites that do not receive inquiries" to "websites that facilitate negotiations and expand sales," contributing to the business growth of B2B manufacturing companies.

Adsol Nisshin Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Toshiaki Shinozaki, hereinafter referred to as Adsol Nisshin) and Future Artisan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President: Tsuyoshi Tanaka, hereinafter referred to as Future Artisan) have recently concluded a strategic partnership aimed at realizing a sustainable society. Additionally, they announced a new joint initiative called "Sustainable Factory IoT (SF-IoT)" to strongly support the promotion of sustainability management and GX (Green Transformation), primarily targeting companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime.

Future Artisan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa, Tokyo, President and CEO: Tsuyoshi Tanaka) is pleased to announce its participation as a corporate mentor in the "Junior SDGs Camp (Workshop for Solving Environmental Issues in the Asia Region and Beyond)" organized by the Ministry of the Environment at the Osaka-Kansai Expo (EXPO2025), which will be held from April 13 (Sunday) to October 13 (Monday, public holiday) in 2025. This workshop aims to foster international environmental leaders of the future by encouraging students to generate ideas and engage in practical discussions to address environmental issues in the Asia region and beyond. Participants will be divided into 10 teams consisting of approximately 100 students from Japan and abroad. Based on themes set for each team, the participating students will discuss and develop realistic and feasible solutions, with the final results scheduled to be presented on September 4 (Thursday) and 5 (Friday) at the "Sustainability Dome" within the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue. From our company, two individuals, the ESG Business Manager and the Sustainability Promoter, will participate as corporate mentors for each team, supporting the students in their discussions and proposal development, as well as promoting efforts toward the realization of a sustainable society.

Future Artisan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa, Tokyo, President and CEO: Tsuyoshi Tanaka) has added a new order function to its B2B manufacturing SaaS solutions "Fleacia Product Selector" and "Fleacia CPQ." The sales of "Fleacia B2B Commerce," which allows for a complete online process from product selection in the early stages of negotiations to specification confirmation, estimation, and ordering, will begin in June 2025, with services starting in August 2025. This solution is designed to efficiently execute the processes of product comparison, inquiry, estimation requests, and ordering online while respecting the traditional specification confirmation process that involves dialogue between the manufacturer's sales representatives and the customer's technical staff. As a result, it aims to enhance customers' understanding and consideration of products in specialized B2B goods, improve negotiation speed and operational efficiency, and ultimately contribute to increased order rates. For more details on the service, visit: https://www.fleacia.jp/b2b-commerce

■Overview In the technology-oriented BtoB manufacturing industry, which deals with industrial machinery, equipment, and high-performance components, it is said to be difficult to adequately convey the specifications and strengths of in-house products with high technical expertise and complex product variations on the web. As a result, many companies struggle with insufficient appeal to customers, leading to missed opportunities for business negotiations. On the other hand, customer purchasing behavior is shifting from face-to-face sales to online, and this trend is expected to accelerate further in the future. Even in technology-oriented manufacturing, it is more important than ever to adapt to this change and clearly communicate the "strengths of products and technologies" and the "reasons for being chosen." In this seminar, we will explain the three barriers that hinder web utilization and the key points for overcoming each, and introduce practical measures and case studies to solve the challenges faced by BtoB manufacturing companies in their order acquisition activities. ■Recommended for - Marketing professionals who struggle to effectively communicate information about complex products - Overseas sales professionals considering strengthening product websites for expanding into international markets - Marketing professionals who want to acquire new customers using the web - Sales professionals facing challenges with estimates and proposals due to labor shortages - Sales professionals considering launching BtoB commerce in the manufacturing industry

The paper forms used in manufacturing sites are a treasure trove filled with years of experience and knowledge, but you may be struggling with the fact that they remain paper-based and are not being utilized effectively. We will systematically introduce examples of how to create value through the digital transformation of paper forms using AI-OCR technology, building platforms to maximize the use of collected data, and practical know-how to connect these efforts to actual business improvements. <Recommended for> [1] Those who are troubled by the temperature gap between the DX promotion department and the field. [2] Those who are considering digitizing paper-based business flows. [3] Members of production technology departments who want to optimize and standardize production planning.