Finally, registration begins: Basic Skill Improvement Training for Young Leaders in Manufacturing Industry <Practical Training> "Fundamentals of Factory Management" (Starts on 11/29, Online, 4-day course: 30,000 yen per company)

Young employees will acquire the fundamentals of factory management, including key points for process improvement, quality control, and production management through statistical analysis (Online: 4-part series).

Implementation Method: Conducted online (targeting manufacturing industries nationwide) Target Audience: Frontline leaders (manufacturing department leaders, manufacturing engineers, quality assurance engineers) Please apply as a company or as an individual. Duration and Frequency: 4 sessions, each 4 hours/session (1 PM to 5 PM) Scheduled Dates: December course, every Wednesday, 1st session: November 29 (Wed) to 4th session: December 20 (Wed) Participation Fee: 30,000 yen per company (up to 3 participating locations) <Members receive a 5,000 yen discount> Payment via bank transfer or credit card Text: PDF data will be available for download in advance for each session. ★The content of the text program may change. ★Training can also be conducted in person upon request (company visits).

• Distance learning/E-learning

What are the mechanisms for motivation and drive? Human resources are an important management asset! Training and education tailored for newcomers, leaders, multi-skilled workers, and management levels.

Takasaki Manufacturing Technology Research Institute Project "Four Systems for Developing Young Talent" 1. Online Training Training for next-generation on-site leaders and skill enhancement (4-part series) January Course: Starts January 11, 2023 http://factorysupport-takasaki.com/article/493421683.html 2. Group Training Practical training focused on problem-solving in groups to achieve results http://factorysupport-takasaki.com/article/453170667.html 3. Manual and Text for Young Talent Skill Enhancement Training Practical quality improvement procedures and manuals for in-house training and self-improvement http://factorysupport-takasaki.com/article/488474702.html 4. Free Email Course (4 Courses) Regular email distribution (Fundamentals of Quality Control, Defect Countermeasures, Design Quality Improvement, Management Quality Improvement) http://factorysupport-takasaki.com/article/436247947.html

• Technical Seminar

We have launched an on-demand video streaming service. We will gradually open free streaming services and paid membership streaming services.

Overview of On-Demand Distribution - Management Innovation in Manufacturing (DX) - Improvement of Management Quality - Human Resource Development in Manufacturing - Basics of FMEA/DRBFM/FTA - How to Promote Improvement Activities in Manufacturing - Fundamentals of Quality Control in Manufacturing We offer a wide range of content for newcomers, mid-level employees, and managers in the manufacturing industry.

• Distance learning/E-learning

The Takasaki Manufacturing Technology Research Institute plans to hold an "exercise-based" online seminar from August to October 2023.

In the seminar, participants will acquire quality building techniques aimed at preventing troubles in the upstream processes of the manufacturing industry. The program focuses on case studies and exercises, particularly honing the practical skills of young engineers to enhance their abilities. Schedule: ■ September 27 (Wednesday) Thoroughly master Toyota-style DRBFM/FMEA through case exercises! We can achieve zero leakage accidents. 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM, 7,000 yen (Member price: 4,900 yen) ■ October 20 (Friday) Thoroughly master recurrence prevention procedures through case exercises! We will never allow the same problem to recur again. 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM, 7,000 yen (Member price: 4,900 yen) ■ October 27 (Friday) DX strategies for managers and engineers: Utilizing AI and digital technologies to aim for a tenfold increase in operational efficiency. 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM, 5,000 yen (Member price: 3,000 yen)

• Technical Seminar

Practical Application and Case Studies of Toyota DRBFM: Procedures for Preventing Market Outflow Troubles and Accidents, and Explanation of Specific Cases for Designing Reliability and Safety Without Omissions.

◆Date: February 10, 2023 (Friday) ◆Method: Conducted online (targeting manufacturing industries nationwide) ◆Target Audience: Frontline leaders (design engineers, manufacturing engineers, quality assurance engineers) Please apply as a company or as an individual. ◆Time: 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM (4 hours/session) ◆Participation Fee: 5,000 yen per company (no limit on the number of participants) <Members: 3,000 yen> Payment via bank transfer or credit card ◆Text: PDF data will be available for download in advance for each session. Overview: What is the purpose of FMEA? It is absolutely unacceptable for quality issues in the market to lead to accidents. However, why do smoke, fire, and structural failures occur? Conducting a formal FMEA will never eliminate market troubles. This course will teach techniques to incorporate FMEA/DRBFM into the design process to ensure reliability throughout the entire process from design to manufacturing. Program: 1. Quality building techniques in upstream processes 2. Knowledge management techniques for past troubles 3. Key points of reliability design in mechatronics equipment development 4. Implementation procedures for DRBFM/FMEA

• Technical Seminar

In recent years, the pharmaceutical and medical industries have faced urgent challenges, including the digitization of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the strengthening of continuous education and human resource development. In this webinar, we will introduce a comprehensive system that not only streamlines operations but also consistently supports education and human resource development by integrating Agatha's SOP management cloud solution "Agatha SOP" with "Ave-TMS," a training management system provided by BIO-TREND BIOPRODUCTS, with whom Agatha has recently signed a distribution agreement. [Program] Part 1: 14:00 - 14:20 "Introduction to Agatha Solutions" Agatha Inc. Sales & Marketing Department, Quality Group Part 2: 14:20 - 15:00 "Ave-TMS Demo Presentation" BIO-TREND BIOPRODUCTS Project Manager, Choi Woo-Chun *For Q&A, please fill out the survey displayed after the webinar, and we will respond later.

[Speaker] Toshio Kawamoto, Managing Director / Head of Cross Creation Group, NTT Data Management Research Institute, Business Transformation Unit, and Co-representative of Social Innovation Alliance Japan Denmark Takaaki Sukegawa, Senior Manager [Lecture Items] 1. Competitiveness and Governance in the Post-Generative AI Era - Toshio Kawamoto [13:00 - 14:00] 1. Introduction to NTT Data Management Research Institute 2. Major countries' perspectives on AI utilization 3. Considerations for companies when building AI governance 4. Examples of AI governance construction in Japan 5. Introduction of our company's achievements in related projects 6. Q&A / Business card exchange 2. On-Site AI Risk Management in Europe ~Introduction to Trends in AI Utilization in Europe and Advanced Centralized AI Risk Management Solutions~ - Takaaki Sukegawa [14:10 - 15:10] 1. Overview of centralized AI risk management 2. Detailed approach 3. Introduction of case studies applying the approach 4. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Daiki Suzuki, Senior Researcher, Nature and Climate Division, SOMPO Institute Plus Inc. [Key Lecture Content] As we enter 2025, global environmental and sustainability regulations are at a turning point. There are rapid movements of backlash, such as the retreat of U.S. climate policy under the second Trump administration and the simplification of regulations symbolized by the EU's omnibus bill. While the situation is difficult to predict, long-term demands such as investor expectations and decarbonization continue, and in Japan, the mandatory disclosure of sustainability is steadily progressing. In this lecture, we will overview the complex domestic and international situations surrounding sustainability and explore the direction companies should take in the future, incorporating case analyses. [Lecture Topics] 1. Overview of sustainability regulations 2. Unchanging expectations of capital markets and long-term trends 3. Detailed analysis of regional regulations 4. New regulatory frontiers 5. Direction of corporate responses, etc. 6. Q&A

[Instructor] Attorney Shinya Tsuchiya, Ishizaki & Yamanaka Law Office [Key Lecture Content] When various problematic behaviors occur among employees, such as poor work attitude, harassment, and lack of cooperation, if the employer mismanages the response, it can not only significantly disrupt workplace order and operational efficiency but also potentially invalidate the legal effectiveness of disciplinary actions or personnel measures taken against the employee in question. To avoid such risks, appropriate and consistent responses based on employment regulations and internal systems are required. On the other hand, dealing with "problematic employees" often places a significant psychological and practical burden on busy supervisors and HR personnel. In order to maintain smooth business operations, it has become essential to provide support to those responding and to prepare as an organization. In this seminar, we will systematically organize practical knowledge that is useful in the field, focusing on legal points and practical strategies to consider when responding to various types of "problematic employees" that have recently become more apparent, while assuming specific scenarios.

[Instructor] Takahisa Saito, Human Resources Consultant, Saito Social Insurance and Labor Office [Key Lecture Content] Human resource systems support the foundation of an organization. However, if the operation is neglected, the system itself will collapse. There are various systems, but among them, the "grade system, evaluation system, and wage system" can be considered the three major elements. We must design these three major elements with operational considerations in mind. In other words, it is important that the system is easy for management to operate. There is no need to overthink it. Additionally, as work style reforms progress, we must also consider the response to equal pay for equal work. I believe that what lies ahead after organizing the current situation is the "limited regular employee" system. In this seminar, we will share anticipated information and provide clear explanations. Furthermore, for those attending in person, meaningful information exchange is possible through mutual confirmation during Q&A sessions. [Lecture Items] 1. Trends and Perspectives Surrounding Human Resources 2. Basics of the Grade System 3. Basics of the Evaluation System 4. Basics of the Wage System 5. Considering Equal Pay and Job-Based Employment 6. Q&A / Business Card Exchange