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●Overview and Objectives In your factory, are there any young employees who "are not aware of on-site issues" or "do not consider problems to be problems"? This is often due to reasons such as "not knowing the types of problems" or "not understanding the magnitude of the problems." This course is designed to help participants ultimately identify and improve losses on their own, enabling the factory to operate more efficiently. It provides a clear understanding of what losses exist in the factory, why they occur, and what actions can be taken to reduce them.

●Overview "Trouble Cases" - Insufficient investigation into the causes of vibration - Insufficient investigation into the causes of corrosion and material selection - Insufficient investigation into the causes of abnormal noise - Leakage due to lack of knowledge about seals

●Overview "Trouble Cases" - Disasters during maintenance operations - Ordering mistakes due to lack of knowledge - Insufficient investigation of the cause of failure - Inadequate checking and understanding of drawings

The Production Innovation Practice Program is a program aimed at achieving "reduction of production lead time," "lowering manufacturing costs," and "improving capital efficiency (reducing inventory)" through the optimization of TPM, TPS, and TQM. Based on a report from 2016, it has been compiled into the "Production Innovation Practice Program" in 2024, incorporating research findings and practical examples. This seminar will present the essence of the program in an on-demand format lasting about one hour. Participants will receive a special benefit of the "Production Innovation Practice Program" (booklet: approximately 200 pages) as a gift (the booklet is not available for sale separately).

●Overview Supervised by an experienced "Karakuri Advisor"! We will explain key points on how to utilize "Karakuri Improvement" from various perspectives based on case studies of improvements in "Diversity," "Safety and Disaster Prevention," and "Defect Prevention," which will become increasingly necessary in the future. Additionally, you can also watch the "Introduction to Karakuri Improvement Course."

●Overview This course provides a thorough explanation of vibration diagnosis, incorporating numerous real-life examples from basic concepts to diagnostic cases. As a result, even beginners can deepen their understanding without difficulty. Additionally, this course serves as a tool to improve maintenance levels by considering how to utilize IoT for predictive maintenance and how to effectively use collected condition monitoring data and diagnostic results. The structure is designed to encourage discussions on the IoT implementation for predictive maintenance in the field. Learn from experts in vibration diagnosis and use this knowledge as an opportunity to review and advance the IoT integration and predictive maintenance in your workplace! ●Objectives - To understand vibration diagnosis from the basics and apply it to maintenance and improvement in operations. - To enable concrete discussions on the IoT implementation for predictive maintenance.

●Overview - I believe that the analysis and evaluation methods learned are being utilized to address the problems and challenges that arise on-site. However, have you ever considered whether these methods are appropriately matched to the current issues and challenges? - It is essential not only to understand various analysis and evaluation methods but also to comprehend which methods are optimal for the problems and challenges occurring on-site and to master their application. - This seminar is structured to help you understand the overview, characteristics, and effective utilization methods of the main techniques that can aid in on-site improvements from the basics. You will learn the objectives and fundamental concepts of each method and how to 'actually use them' in practice. We encourage you to consider participating in order to learn the optimal analysis methods for specific challenges and apply them in your workplace! ●Objective The goal is to understand the purposes, overviews, and characteristics of various analysis methods such as FMEA, FTA, PM analysis, and the "5 Whys" analysis, and to learn how to effectively utilize them on-site. The content is structured to allow you to learn various fault analysis methods from the basics.

●Overview and Objectives Would you like to be able to utilize "FMEA" and "FTA" in your workplace? In this course, you will learn how to actually use each method through case studies and exercises. The course is structured so that you can learn the approach to the methods from the basics without difficulty through examples and exercises, making it accessible even for those without prior experience. *It is recommended to take the "Learn from Scratch! FMEA/FTA (Lecture Edition)" before enrolling in this course.

This is a preparatory course that explains questions selected based on the trends of past exams. It addresses requests for information that is useful not only for exam preparation but also in the field, such as "Where should I start studying?" and "I want to improve my skills that can be used in practice, not just memorize answers."

This is a preparatory course that explains problems selected based on the trends of past exams. It addresses requests for information that is useful not only for exam preparation, such as "Where should I start studying?" and "I want to improve my skills that can be used in the field, not just memorize answers."

●Overview and Objectives - "External corrosion" has become a significant equipment management issue, particularly in industries with aging equipment. - This course allows operators and those involved in equipment management to learn about external corrosion from the basics, using case studies and other resources. The goal is to understand and be able to make judgments based on the "practical standards" required by equipment users, specifically regarding the criteria for "visual inspection." - It is recommended for operators, equipment managers, and maintenance managers to accurately understand the dangers and realities of external corrosion, making it ideal for those who wish to learn the fundamentals thoroughly. - To facilitate effective measures against external corrosion issues, participants will gain knowledge and skills required in various roles, such as maintenance and manufacturing departments. They will learn the basics of what "visual inspection" entails and develop the knowledge to apply the "judgment criteria" from visual inspections in their workplaces.

●Overview and Aim To ensure quality through equipment, it is essential to establish good product conditions for the equipment, set optimal operating and maintenance conditions, and build a system. However, it is crucial to review and consider the development and design stages, and it is indispensable to enhance overall design quality not only within the design department but also among all departments and members involved with the equipment. Design reviews are a system implemented in many companies to review and consider the design stages, but have they become mere formalities? Why not learn from the basics about design reviews that "enhance design quality" in this course? This course will provide a clear and concrete explanation of what design reviews are, from an overview to practical application. It will cover essential points such as why design reviews are necessary and how to operate them without them becoming mere formalities, explained from the perspectives of both the reviewers and those listening to the reviews, making it easy to understand.

●Overview and Objectives Many people may have the impression that the reliability engineering methods "FMEA" and "FTA" require deep learning and that the application and practice of this knowledge are not easy. In reality, there are many aspects that are "simple, convenient, and effective," and companies that utilize these methods well apply them not only in product and equipment design but also in maintenance, production technology, quality assurance, safety, and many other departments, making them valuable as "immediate use failure predictions." In this course, we will clearly introduce the objectives and basic concepts of each method and learn "how to actually use them." Take this opportunity to learn the concepts of "FMEA" and "FTA" and put them into practice in your workplace!

●Overview and Objectives - Karakuri improvement refers to activities aimed at solving problems in manufacturing sites using our own ideas. It features characteristics such as 1. Simple mechanisms, 2. No cost involved, and 3. Improvements that eliminate excess, waste, and inconsistency in the workplace. - This course is designed for those who are learning about karakuri improvement for the first time, and it will include a wealth of actual karakuri improvement case studies, ensuring that even beginners can participate with confidence. Participants will gain a broad understanding of essential knowledge that is indispensable for karakuri improvement, while also developing their creativity and thinking skills. Issues such as "lifting heavy objects is difficult," "retrieving small items is cumbersome," and "I want to eliminate dangerous tasks" can also be addressed. Please utilize "karakuri improvement" to reassess the excess, waste, and inconsistency in your workplace, making your tasks safer and easier.

●Overview and Objectives - You can learn from scratch about the degradation mechanisms of electrical equipment, which are essential for predictive maintenance, based on case studies. - It is also ideal as the first step in learning about planned maintenance related to electrical maintenance.

●Overview and Objectives - Recently, the spread of COVID-19 has advanced work style reforms, and in the manufacturing industry, the promotion of DX (Digital Transformation), particularly the use of AI, continues to attract significant attention. To ensure that this does not end as just a buzzword and to fundamentally improve operational efficiency, it is essential to promote projects based on a deep understanding of company-specific challenges in addition to knowledge of AI. - In this course, we will introduce case studies of AI implementation in the manufacturing industry, presented by Cinnamon AI, which has a track record of AI adoption in this sector. We hope that by watching this, you will find hints to solve the challenges you face in your own environment.

●Overview and Objectives To improve productivity, it is essential to select the appropriate lubricant for the machinery used and to use it correctly. In this course, participants will learn broadly about the theoretical aspects such as the composition of lubricants, types of additives, and changes in properties due to degradation, as well as practical content based on real examples, including methods for selecting, managing, and analyzing suitable lubricants for various machines.

●Overview and Objectives Based on approximately 40 years of practical experience accumulated within the Toray Group, we will clearly and concretely explain the knowledge of "equipment diagnosis technology," one of the important technologies in maintenance, using various model machines at the Comprehensive Maintenance Center. This will help participants acquire the foundational knowledge necessary for implementing equipment diagnosis. *This course includes the content of Chapters 3 and 4 from the Equipment Diagnosis Technology Course for Rotating Machinery (Introductory) group lecture.

●Overview and Objectives In the field of manufacturing, maintaining and operating equipment in the correct condition is an important factor for improving quality and conducting efficient production activities. This course aims to correctly understand the significance and purpose of autonomous maintenance activities and to implement them within your company. We hope this opportunity will help enhance the skills of operators.

●Overview and Objectives In modern times, the role of piping used in factories everywhere is undoubtedly very important. Once piping stops, it can significantly impact the entire plant. Therefore, the aim is to take this opportunity to learn the basic knowledge about the structure and types of resin piping, the mechanisms of deterioration, as well as trouble cases and their countermeasures, in order to understand maintenance management from the basics that will be useful in the field.

●Overview and Objective Pumps, which are used in various locations, are critical machines that can impact the entire plant if they stop functioning. Therefore, the aim is to take this opportunity to learn the basic knowledge of pump structure and performance, maintenance management, and daily inspections, so that participants can understand maintenance management from the fundamentals and apply it effectively in the field.

What is Karakuri Improvement? It is an improvement activity that solves problems in the manufacturing field with our own ideas. 1. The mechanism is simple 2. It does not cost money 3. It features work improvements that eliminate excess, waste, and unevenness in the workplace. In this course, we will explain actual examples of Karakuri Improvement, making it easy for beginners to learn. You will be able to acquire essential knowledge about Karakuri Improvement and simultaneously develop your creativity and thinking skills. Issues such as "It's difficult to lift heavy objects," "It's a hassle to retrieve small items," and "I want to eliminate dangerous tasks" can also be resolved. Use "Karakuri Improvement" to review excess, waste, and unevenness in your workplace, making your tasks safer and easier. *For more details, please download the catalog or feel free to contact us.

●Overview and Objectives Every year, new employees are assigned to your departments, but do you have concerns such as, "Do they understand how our products satisfy customers?" or "They don't report issues when problems arise..."? This course aims to address such concerns by clearly explaining, from the "newcomer's perspective," questions like "Why is it necessary to produce products carefully and within deadlines?" and "Why must we report to our superiors when equipment breaks down?" Ultimately, we aim for the new employees to be aware of QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) and Hou-Ren-Sou (reporting, communication, and consultation) in their daily tasks, so that they can become valuable assets to our company as quickly as possible.

●Overview and Objectives - By thoroughly learning about the causes of bearing damage, which is essential in the maintenance department, even beginners can understand the knowledge required. - We aim to enhance knowledge to provide solutions to issues and failures faced by the maintenance department in their operations.

●Overview and Objectives - As competition in the manufacturing industry intensifies, the concept of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), which aims to eliminate all losses in manufacturing, is being re-emphasized as an extremely effective means. Among the "Eight Pillars of TPM Deployment," the collaboration of the three maintenance activities: "Quality Maintenance," "Planned Maintenance," and "Autonomous Maintenance," has become particularly important in recent years as a countermeasure against quality defects. - In terms of activity collaboration, the basic idea is to identify inspection items that maintain good product conditions in "Quality Maintenance" activities, establish good product management standards in "Planned Maintenance" activities, and develop monitoring conditions and inspection methods in "Autonomous Maintenance" activities, creating a good cycle that leads to quality improvement. This course aims to teach the concepts and case studies of the three maintenance activities, as well as strategies and key points for addressing on-site issues, to assist in the eradication of on-site troubles and the enhancement of quality.

●Overview and Objectives In the manufacturing field, maintaining and operating equipment in the correct condition is an important factor for improving quality and conducting efficient production activities. This course aims to correctly understand the significance and purpose of autonomous maintenance activities and to implement them within your company. We hope you find this opportunity helpful for upgrading the skills of your operators. ●Recommended for - Autonomous maintenance promotion leaders - Manufacturing department managers and leaders - Executive management and plant managers - TPM promotion office leaders *For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.*

●Overview and Objectives - You can learn from scratch the knowledge necessary to utilize automation, IoT, and more. - You can gain a broad understanding of the basics of robotics and mechatronics, as well as recent case studies.

●Overview and Objectives - Valves are used throughout factories, but if they break, they can lead to serious accidents. Therefore, this course is designed for you to learn about valves and understand the principles and maintenance precautions based on actual trouble cases that may occur. - Drawing on the experience and know-how of a specialized manufacturer that actually develops and produces valves, we will introduce examples of damage such as water hammer, methods for piping layouts that prevent troubles, and ways to utilize butterfly valves to reduce maintenance workload.

●Overview and Objectives - Currently, the entire industrial sector is being called upon to implement measures and initiatives aimed at utilizing renewable energy to achieve a decarbonized society. In this context, "kaizen" improvements that are effective for decarbonization and energy conservation are receiving more attention than ever, and the number of companies adopting them is increasing. - This course introduces the themes of "decarbonization" and "carbon neutrality," which have recently gained attention, and explains why kaizen improvements are currently in the spotlight and how they are effective for "energy conservation" and "decarbonization," using examples from advanced companies.