What is production management? A clear explanation of its objectives, tasks, and common challenges in the manufacturing industry.

Explaining the introduction process of a production management system divided into three phases: consideration, implementation, and operation.

The "Production Management System," which leads to improved productivity and business operations, requires proper implementation through correct procedures and effective operation. The currently distributed document "Key Points for Successfully Implementing a Production Management System" clearly explains the flow of implementation divided into three phases: "Consideration," "Implementation," and "Operation," detailing what should be done and points to be careful about. [Contents (Excerpt)] ■ Basic Steps for Successful Implementation of a Production Management System <Consideration Phase> What to do from consideration to system selection and vendor decision <Implementation Phase> Repeated simulations with a highly compatible package <Operation Phase> The final phase of system implementation. Finally, full operation ■ Case Studies Achieving data-driven management through integration with BI dashboards *The document can be viewed via "PDF Download." Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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An explanation of how to choose production management systems tailored to each industry: assembly, processing, blending, and fabless companies.

Even when we talk about "production management systems," there are various types depending on the industry, business model, scale, and requirements. There are quite a few companies that, despite investing time and costs to implement these systems, are not able to utilize them effectively. When introducing a production management system, it is important to choose a product that fits your company while considering the challenges you face. The currently distributed document titled "How to Choose a Production Management System by Industry" clearly explains how to select production management systems tailored to representative industry classifications and key points. [Contents (Excerpt)] ◆ Introduction of essential production management systems for the manufacturing industry ◆ How to choose a production management system by industry What kind of production management system should you choose? Assembly industry – Case studies of assembly industry implementation Processing industry – Case studies of processing industry implementation Formulation industry – Case studies of formulation industry implementation Even fabless companies without factories can benefit from a "production management system"! ◆ Otsuka Corporation's original production management systems Production Innovation Fu-jin Production Innovation Raijin Production Innovation Ryu-jin Production Innovation Wun-jin Production Innovation Blendjin * The document can be viewed via "PDF Download." Please feel free to contact us for inquiries.

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The most easily implementable production management system for small to medium-sized assembly manufacturing companies [No. 1 in implementation share for companies with annual sales under 10 billion yen*].

"Production Innovation Fu-jin" is a production management system for assembly businesses that integrates sales management and offers a seamless production and sales process. It supports forecast and order production of standard products with predetermined configurations, managing everything from ordering and inventory management of components to manufacturing, progress tracking, shipping, sales, invoicing, and payments. It is also suitable for fabless companies that do not have their own factories. 【Features】 ■ Cost reduction through proper management of inventory for parts and materials ■ Enhanced sales capabilities through effective use of integrated production and sales data ■ Prevention of delivery delays and shortening of lead times through appropriate arrangement management ■ Support for foreign currency transactions with overseas partners ■ Reduced customization through integration with development tools *For more details, please request materials or view the PDF data available for download.

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Hybrid support for repetitive and individual production, achieving true end-to-end integration through collaboration with the design department [No. 1 in implementation share among companies with annual sales under 10 billion yen*].

"Production Innovation Raijin" is a hybrid production management system that accommodates both "repetitive production" of standard and regulated products and "custom order production" of individual and special items. Additionally, it collaborates with the parts list management system "Production Innovation Bom-jin," achieving true end-to-end integration with the design department, resulting in cost reduction, shortened delivery times, and improved production efficiency. 【Flexibly responds to orders that mix standard and custom products】 【Achieves end-to-end integration from design through BOM (Bill of Materials) collaboration】 【Allows for individual cost tracking per project, enabling revenue management】 【Supports foreign currency transactions with overseas partners】 【Reduces customization through development tool integration】

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Supporting inventory optimization and delivery compliance for manufacturing companies that mass-produce automotive and electrical components [No. 1 in adoption share for companies with annual sales under 10 billion yen*].

"Production Innovation Ryu-jin" is a production management system specialized for the manufacturing industry, focusing on mass processing of automotive and electrical components, as well as metals, plastics, and food products. Based on information such as internal indications, forecasts, and confirmed orders, it enables flexible production planning that is resilient to changes, and allows for proper control of inventory, including work-in-progress between processes. 【Features】 ■ Ability to formulate optimal production plans considering inventory and load by process ■ Reduction of product, work-in-progress, and raw material inventory, and improvement of delivery compliance rates ■ Quality improvement and enhanced reliability with customers through lot tracing ■ Reduced customization through integration with development tools *For more details, please request materials or view the PDF data available for download.

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Support for strengthening arrangements, manufacturing, inventory, and quality control in accordance with the coordination table (recipe) [No. 1 in market share for companies with annual sales under 10 billion yen*].

"Production Innovation Blendjin" is a production management system designed for manufacturing industries that handle chemical products, food, fragrances, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and more. It provides comprehensive support for material procurement, manufacturing instructions, inventory management of products, materials, and supplies, as well as quality control through lot traceability features based on formulation tables and recipes. 【Features】 ■ Total support for operations from production planning to ordering, production, and sales ■ Flexible production management that accommodates multi-stage formulations ■ Enhanced quality control through lot traceability features and expiration date settings *For more details, please request materials or view the PDF data available for download.

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Achieving true end-to-end integration in manufacturing from upstream to downstream through BOM construction for reuse and standardized design - Reuse and Standardized Design Platform.

"80% of product costs are determined at the design stage." "Production Innovation Bom-jin" emphasizes data integration with production management and manages design assets such as drawings and technical information from the design engineering department through a "product ledger." It unifies design rules within the department to achieve standardization and reuse. Additionally, by linking with the production management system "Production Innovation Raijin," it enables true end-to-end integration with the production department, achieving cost reduction, shorter delivery times, and improved production efficiency. This is a tool that supports the construction of "product ledgers" and "bill of materials" focused on parts standardization and production management data integration, streamlining the design engineering department and enhancing the value of deliverables.

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We are offering the latest edition of "Successful Case Studies of Production Management Implementation in Manufacturing Industry 2022," refreshed in March 2022! Solve the challenges of the manufacturing industry using IT and digital solutions!

Refresh in 2022! We are pleased to present the "Successful Case Studies of Production Management Implementation in Manufacturing 2022." Please also take a look at our "Visual Guide to Manufacturing DX: Comprehensive Solutions for Offices and Factories," which addresses challenges in the manufacturing industry through IT and digital utilization. [Contents of the Success Case Studies] ■ Visual Guide to Manufacturing DX: Comprehensive Solutions for Offices and Factories ■ Case Study 1: Promoting reuse and standardized design through BOM to establish a DX foundation ■ Case Study 2: Reducing manufacturing lead time by 9 days through the replacement of production management ■ Case Study 3: Building a business foundation that meets listing standards through the unification of production management and accounting ■ Case Study 4: Streamlining and automating production operations through the integration of production management systems and BI tools ■ Case Study 5: Shortening delivery times and reducing costs through efficient planned production of common parts (work-in-progress) *If you would like a copy of the success case studies, please request a catalog through "Contact Us" or view the PDF data through "PDF Download."

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We are offering a handbook that explains the essential knowledge of "BOM" for manufacturing DX! Achieve cost reduction through the reuse and standardization of products and parts!

We are pleased to present the handbook "Lifeline of Production Management: Basic Knowledge of BOM," which explains the essential "BOM" for manufacturing DX. By accurately managing parts, we can visualize the items and their order needed for product manufacturing, leading to improvements in quality, cost reduction, and shortened delivery times. 【Handbook Contents】 ■Challenges in modern manufacturing and the importance of BOM ■What BOM is essential for manufacturing DX ■Improving efficiency by building BOM as a common language between departments ■Upstream improvements are necessary for cost reduction ■Accelerating IT adoption and manufacturing DX through reuse and standardized design ■Building BOM for reuse and standardized design ■Efficient centralized management of necessary parts information for manufacturing: Bom-jin *If you would like a copy of the handbook, please request a catalog through "Contact Us" or view the PDF data from "PDF Download."

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Contec Co., Ltd. has started selling the "SH-9210TSN," an industrial managed switching hub that has obtained CC-Link IE TSN recommended network wiring component certification Class B. It features dual power supply redundancy, a DC power input, eight gigabit ports, and two SFP slots. The SH-9210TSN complies with IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), and IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T) standards, and is designed for use in environments where quiet operation and long lifespan are required due to its fanless design. Additionally, it achieves an operating temperature range of -10 to 65°C thanks to its excellent heat dissipation metal casing. It can be installed on a 35mm DIN rail or mounted on walls using various mounting brackets. In addition to a wide-range DC power input (12-48VDC), it supports input from two power supply lines and includes various managed functions for network management, control, and reliability enhancement.

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact on the base material. Repairs can be carried out in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. ◎ For more details, please contact us. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact to the base material. Repairs can be carried out in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. ◎ For more details, please contact us. ◎ If you require a detailed technical explanation, please contact us.

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact on the base material. Repairs can be carried out even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is kept to a minimum. ◎ For more details, please contact us. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without any thermal impact on the base material. Repairs can be conducted in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. ◎ For more details, please contact us. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is required, please contact us.