[April 15 (Tuesday)] Announcement of the online seminar "Why hasn't the site changed despite implementing DX? How improvements in the production site lead to a profitable factory."

A more persuasive way to give compliments! Here are some key points for complimenting.

This document introduces communication practices that I have implemented as a site manager, particularly focusing on how to give praise. I believe that a work environment where challenges and mistakes can be openly shared, without hiding them, is essential for achieving good manufacturing. It is important to have a trusting relationship where issues and areas for improvement can be discussed frankly, and where mistakes can be reported and consulted about honestly. We also cover inappropriate communication and important aspects to consider in order to foster interest. Please feel free to download and take a look. [Contents] ■ Common communication pitfalls for many site managers ■ Important aspects to foster interest ■ How to praise workers ■ How to motivate workers through questions *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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By establishing appropriate management, we can significantly reduce mistakes!

This document explains the essence of "poka-mistakes," analyzes them from both human error and management error perspectives, and introduces realistic approaches for on-site improvements. It is often said that "careless mistakes" are a human fate, but in actual manufacturing environments, simply changing individual awareness is not enough to prevent them. People's concentration can fluctuate due to emotions and physical condition, and mistakes can occur from fatigue or familiarity. We also provide detailed information about "Roland DG Assemble," a system that supports workers through process management and poka-yoke mechanisms, making it easier to consider for implementation. We encourage you to read it. [Contents] ■ What is a poka-mistake? ■ Human issues: Human error ■ Management issues: Management error ■ 90% of poka-mistakes can be resolved through systems ■ Introduction to Roland DG Assemble *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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• Other production management systems

The main players in QCD improvement are "people," and steady improvement activities on-site serve as the foundation!

This document analyzes the pitfalls of system implementation in manufacturing sites and explains effective implementation points centered around the site, data, and people. As successful cases of system implementation in the manufacturing industry continue to spread, there are not a few instances where the expected benefits are not realized after implementation. The main reason for this is the misconception of the system as a "silver bullet," leading to a loss of sight of its essence as a "means" to solve problems. We introduce the role of the system, the importance of people, and strategies for success, so please feel free to download and take a look. [Contents] ■ The role of the system and the importance of people ■ Common pitfalls ■ Strategies for success ■ System implementation and organizational growth ■ The case of Roland DG Assemble *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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• Other production management systems

Utilized in ink refilling operations! A case where the results of improvements led to great confidence.

We would like to introduce a case study of the cloud-based manufacturing site improvement solution 'Roland DG Assemble' implemented at Hamamatsu Pulse Co., Ltd., which focuses on contract manufacturing. In the company's operations, there was a high dependency on personnel, and they wanted to ensure quality while managing worker skills and implementing error-proofing measures. As a result, they decided to adopt our product, which is currently being utilized in the ink filling process. 【Case Overview】 ■ Challenge: Ensure quality while managing skills and implementing error-proofing measures ■ Effects - Transitioned to paperless management, reducing administrative burdens - Visualization of data has sparked opportunities for improvement - Production efficiency of a certain product exceeded 100% - It has also significantly boosted the confidence of the workers *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Understand data in real time! It's simple and easy to understand, which makes it usable.

We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of the cloud-based manufacturing site improvement solution 'Roland DG Assemble' at Morimar Casting Co., Ltd., which has manufacturing technology for molded bathtubs and wash counters. The company was promoting digital transformation (DX) across the entire group and aimed to improve the flow of production processes and increase the direct delivery rate, which led to the adoption of our product. After implementation, they were able to grasp data in real-time, allowing them to instantly identify changes in defect trends and connect those insights to improvements. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - Not knowing where items are stagnating in the process, and taking time to identify the cause when rework situations continue. ■Effects - Instantly grasping changes in defect trends and connecting them to improvements. - The data from our product has been very helpful when providing lectures to workers. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Just follow the on-screen instructions and proceed with the work! Anyone can achieve the same quality.

The manufacturing site improvement solution "Roland DG Assemble" prevents quality defects caused by work errors and builds quality into the process through work support functions. It automatically ensures fastening guarantees and quality assurance of parts during work. It is compatible with various tools and measuring devices such as drivers, calipers, wrenches, and scales. Additionally, if any measurement discrepancies or work errors occur, it can alert the operator through voice output or warning messages. 【Features】 ■ IoT integration with tools and measuring devices to automatically track fastening counts and measurement values ■ Prevents variations in quality by following on-screen instructions during work ■ Prevents mistakes during work with alert notifications and warning displays *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Guarantee your own work! You can also expect cost reduction and shorter manufacturing lead times.

This document explains the concept of "self-process assurance" and specific implementation methods to prevent the occurrence and outflow of defects. It details the necessary elements for self-process assurance, such as "clarifying the work process," "providing necessary information at the right time," and "being able to confirm that the work was done correctly." By implementing self-process assurance, improvements in product quality can be achieved, and reductions in inspection processes can lead to cost reductions and shorter manufacturing lead times. [Contents] ■ Defects occur even when done "properly" ■ Is inspection a waste? ■ Necessary elements for self-process assurance ■ Self-process assurance and DX *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)

From improving work quality to on-site management! Utilization can be achieved in three simple steps.

"Roland DG Assemble" is a cloud-based solution that promotes digital transformation (DX) in manufacturing sites through "design," "support," and "visualization" of on-site work. By utilizing a system that enhances quality within processes and accumulated work data, it promotes on-site management that improves work quality and the performance of people and organizations. This solution, along with support from experienced manufacturing professionals, will help solve customer challenges and lead them to transformation. 【Effects】 ■ Consolidation of necessary information for work on a single screen: Instant sharing of the same information and procedures ■ Automatic determination of the number of contracts and measurement values through IoT integration: Thorough prevention of quality defects with poka-yoke functionality ■ Visualization of detailed work performance: Identification of bottlenecks through various indicators *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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A personal trainer that leads to success! Continuous on-site improvement carried out together with experienced manufacturing professionals.

We provide "accompanying support" that regularly communicates even after implementation, fully supporting the establishment of operations and improvements by leveraging the experience from the manufacturing site. Through "Roland DG Assemble," we offer appropriate advice and support tailored to our customers for on-site improvements. We aim to be like a personal trainer that leads you to success. Please feel free to contact us when you need assistance. 【Features】 ■ Organization of issues ■ Skill enhancement support ■ Establishment of operations and internal penetration ■ Dedicated support staff ■ Progress management until success *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Full support along with the provision of know-how until you become able to master it!

The manufacturing site improvement solution "Roland DG Assemble" is supported by staff with experience in manufacturing environments. Our company has practiced various Kaizen activities on-site, in addition to improving product quality and optimizing manufacturing processes, including management of workers. We provide comprehensive support, along with know-how, until you are not just able to "use" the system, but can "master" it. 【Product Features】 ■ Reduction of production lead time ■ Realization of multi-skilled workers ■ Reduction of work-in-progress inventory ■ Improvement of organizational communication ■ Realization of diverse and variable production ■ Strengthening collaboration between upstream and downstream processes *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)

Quick decision-making for on-site improvements with a rich dashboard! Enhancing worker motivation.

We would like to introduce our manufacturing site improvement solution, 'Roland DG Assemble.' It allows you to grasp in real-time who did what task, when, where, and what the results were. Since performance is aggregated by work unit, it supports diverse visualization and detailed analysis of the site. Please feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries. 【Features】 ■ Promotes site improvement and strengthens organizational collaboration ■ Enhances worker motivation through visualization of skill maps and proficiency levels *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)

Guaranteeing quality with Poka-Yoke functionality! Visualizing the success or failure of tasks to prevent mistakes! Providing reliable recovery support in the event of human errors.

Introducing 'Roland DG Assemble', a solution to address the challenges of improving factory productivity and quality management. This solution automatically collects data on fastening counts, weight, length, and more through IoT integration with tools and measuring devices. It minimizes variations in work processes and achieves uniform quality. Additionally, it incorporates mistake-proofing features in processes prone to errors, preventing human errors before they occur. In the event of an error, it provides reliable recovery support to prevent the outflow of defective products. 【Features】 ■ Visualizes the quality of work and reduces quality variations in the factory ■ Prevents human errors with mistake-proofing features, ensuring stable quality ■ Achieves self-process assurance, reducing rework and complaints *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)

Achieving standardization in work! Making process tasks doable by anyone, anytime, towards depersonalization.

We would like to introduce our manufacturing site improvement solution, 'Roland DG Assemble.' With a simple screen design and registration assistance features such as bulk registration, anyone can easily design processes. You can centralize correct tasks and procedures in a paperless manner. Please feel free to contact us when you need assistance. 【Features】 ■ Work procedures are optimized, achieving standardization of tasks. ■ Process work can be done anytime and by anyone, reducing dependency on specific individuals. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)

Support for strengthening traceability, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing skills! Capable of analyzing key indicators such as man-hours, performance logs, lead times, and Gantt charts!

A solution to support productivity improvement in manufacturing sites: "Roland DG Assemble." This system collects and accumulates work record data in real-time and visualizes it intuitively through a dashboard. It analyzes key indicators such as work hours, performance logs, lead times, Gantt charts, and direct rates, promoting continuous improvement. ■ Features of "Roland DG Assemble" - Real-time progress management: Instantly grasp who is doing what work and when. - Immediate detection of work interruptions or delays: Quick response is possible even in the event of trouble. - Template analysis function: Comes standard with a wealth of indicators such as work hours, lead times, and Gantt charts. - Skill map and proficiency graph support: Provides data-driven support for worker skill enhancement. - Flexible customization: Dashboards can be provided to meet the needs of the site. Achieving accurate data acquisition and productivity improvement while minimizing the burden on the site. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)

Condensed know-how of "digital stalls"! Total support from system implementation to operation.

"Roland DG Assemble" is a cloud-based solution for small and medium-sized manufacturers aimed at analyzing and solving issues that arise in production and quality on the manufacturing floor. It has supported Roland DG's manufacturing for many years and has contributed to the development of the manufacturing site alongside digital platforms. It creates value such as shortening production lead times, enabling diverse and variable production, and reducing work-in-progress inventory. Please feel free to contact us when you need assistance. [What we can do] ■ A simple cloud-based solution with only a monthly fee ■ Not just mere digitization ■ Support for utilization by employees who are well-versed in the manufacturing site *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Centralized management of work procedures such as engineering, task lists, work diagrams, and tool usage lists! Video manuals and more can also be viewed on a single page, standardizing on-site operations!

With the manufacturing site improvement solution "Roland DG Assemble," you can digitize work procedures and create an environment where anyone can work with consistent quality. ◆ Centralized management of work procedures leads to a site that does not rely on "intuition or experience" "Roland DG Assemble" centralizes all necessary information for work, including processes, work lists, work diagrams, and tool lists. It manages work processes paperlessly, allowing for quick changes in procedures and sharing with all workers. ◆ Standardization of work procedures through video manuals and conditional branching Complex tasks that are difficult to convey with paper work instructions can be easily understood and practiced by anyone using video manuals and conditional branching. ◆ Smooth utilization of past work procedures through version management of process design Work processes for each product can be managed by version. This allows for quick reference to past procedures or duplication to create new ones, contributing to increased productivity. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Supporting manufacturing with the power of digital and data! Demonstrating effectiveness across all operations through design, support, and visualization of on-site work.

"Roland DG Assemble" is a manufacturing improvement solution that supports all aspects of work through the power of digital technology and data, achieving standardization of work, self-process assurance of products, and on-site improvements. With simple screen design and registration assistance features such as bulk registration, anyone can easily design processes. Additionally, it allows real-time understanding of who, when, where, what tasks were performed, and what the results were. Since it aggregates performance data by work unit, it supports diverse visualization and detailed analysis on-site. 【Features】 ■ Reduction of production lead time ■ Realization of multi-skilled workers ■ Reduction of work-in-progress inventory ■ Improvement of organizational communication ■ Realization of diverse and variable production ■ Strengthening collaboration between upstream and downstream processes *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Introducing the effects of quality improvement, reduction of work-in-progress inventory, and support for training new employees!

We would like to introduce the effects of implementing our cloud-based manufacturing site improvement solution, 'Roland DG Assemble,' based on numerical data. As for the effects of quality improvement and reduction of work-in-progress inventory, the quality loss cost reduction rate for defects within the process is 90%, and the work-in-progress inventory reduction rate is 30%. Additionally, regarding the effects of supporting the training of new employees, when estimated for the training of one worker, the reduction in work instruction hours is 10 hours per month, and the reduction in indirect labor costs is 30,000 yen per month. 【Effects】 <Quality Improvement and Work-in-Progress Inventory Reduction> ■ Quality loss cost defect reduction rate: 90% ■ Work-in-progress inventory reduction rate: 30% <Support for New Employee Training> ■ Reduction in work instruction hours: 10 hours/month ■ Reduction in indirect labor costs: 30,000 yen/month *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Towards improving the flexibility of factories (systems, people) to respond to variations and mutations!

We would like to introduce the three-tier utilization of our cloud-based manufacturing site improvement solution, 'Roland DG Assemble.' In terms of operator support, we provide comprehensive assistance to operators through paperless processes and error-proofing via IoT integration. Additionally, for manager support, we shift from management tasks to improvement tasks through high-precision visualization using data utilization. In enhancing factory value, we improve the flexibility of the factory (system and personnel) to respond promptly to variations in product types and quantities. 【Three-tier Utilization】 1. Operator Support 2. Manager Support 3. Factory Value Enhancement *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Introducing the effects of digitalization on-site and the effects of improving process balance!

We would like to introduce the effects of implementing our cloud-based manufacturing site improvement solution, 'Roland DG Assemble,' based on numerical data. In terms of the effects of digitalization at the site, when estimated for a factory with 50 workers, indirect labor hours were reduced by 6,500 minutes per month, resulting in a reduction of indirect labor costs by 210,000 yen per month. Additionally, regarding the effects of improving process balance, the quarterly productivity improvement rate was +20%, and direct labor cost savings amounted to 3.5 million yen per month. **Effects** <Digitalization at the Site> - Indirect labor hours reduction: 6,500 minutes/month - Indirect labor cost reduction: 210,000 yen/month <Process Balance Improvement> - Quarterly productivity improvement rate: +20% - Direct labor cost reduction: 3.5 million yen/month *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.*

• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)

Total support from system implementation to operation! We will accompany you alongside your business.

We would like to introduce the support provided by our employees who are well-versed in manufacturing sites for our cloud-based manufacturing site improvement solution, 'Roland DG Assemble.' Staff who have worked hard in Roland DG's manufacturing sites provide total support from system implementation to operation. All setup during the implementation phase is handled by our staff, so no work is required from the customer. Even after the system is in operation, customers can directly contact the staff involved in the implementation via phone or email. We think about new features and ways to utilize the system, accompanying our customers in their business. [Features] ■ Total support from system implementation to operation ■ All setup during the implementation phase is handled by our staff, so no work is required from the customer ■ Even after the system is in operation, customers can directly contact the staff involved in the implementation via phone or email *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)

Achieve high-precision visualization! Enjoy strong flexibility against production fluctuations.

"Roland DG Assemble" is a cloud-based manufacturing site improvement solution that digitizes work instructions, daily reports, and checklists all at once, integrates with instruments and peripheral devices, and can also be utilized for error-proofing. No measurement or aggregation work is required. Work logs are recorded in real-time, achieving high-precision visualization on a dashboard. Additionally, by visualizing data, it leads to a reduction in the improvement cycle and allows for flexibility that is resilient to production fluctuations. 【Features】 ■ Digitizes work instructions, daily reports, and checklists all at once ■ Can be utilized for error-proofing ■ No measurement or aggregation work is required ■ Achieves high-precision visualization on a dashboard ■ Leads to a reduction in the improvement cycle *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)

The operation screen is simple and intuitive! What is the solution that allows for improvements in the manufacturing site with only a monthly fee and no initial costs?

"Roland DG Assemble" is a simple cloud-based solution that only requires a monthly fee. There are no initial costs at all. You can start using it immediately with just an internet connection and a PC or tablet. Additionally, the operation screen is simple and intuitive. By progressing through the workflow screens in order, you can work with minimal decision points and without stress. [Features] ■ No initial costs, only a monthly fee ■ Usable immediately with an internet connection and a PC or tablet ■ The operation screen is simple and intuitive ■ Work with minimal decision points and without stress *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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About ROAD: The "Roundtable on the Purpose of Autonomous Driving (ROAD)" conference series has evolved into a unique platform for interdis-ciplinary dialogue and international collaboration in the field of autonomous driving and autonomous mobility. Established in 2016, ROAD has brought together researchers, industry leaders, and public sector stakeholders from six countries across three continents. Based on this background, the upcoming ROAD 2026 will focus on "safety” and "driving AI”—the final pieces of the autonomous driving puzzle—to advance discussions on establishing the foundational framework for ensuring safety quality and obtaining regular-tory approval for autonomous driving. We also intend to discuss the international commonalities and differences regarding the social value brought about by ADS vehicles in terms of automation, intelligent driving, and mobility. We have established a total of five compelling themes for the Round Workshops, consisting of two topics related to “The Last Piece” and three topics related to the social value of ADS, as shown below. 1) Round Workshop 1 - Horizons of E2E Driving AI → Can AI Understand the Driving Environment Like Humans? 2) Round Workshop 2 - Beyond the Unknown: Safety Cases for ADS → Can Safety Ever Be Proven? 3) Round Workshop 3 - Envisioning Smart City Mobility → Can Smart City Mobility Bridge the Mobility Divide? 4) Round Workshop 4 - Logistics Enhancement Through Autonomous Tracking → Will Logistics Become Human-Free? 5) Round Workshop 5 - The Evolution of CASE: SDV/AIDV → Will Automakers Become AI Companies? We hope you’ll all join us!

[Speaker] Masashi Sugita, President and CEO of LEX Style Co., Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] The power consumption of AI servers used in data centers has significantly increased, making traditional air cooling insufficient for operation. This lecture will organize the requirements for introducing a liquid cooling system into air-cooled data centers and explain the implementation method using free cooling with specific design details. When handling high-density AI servers, energy efficiency is required, and the widely used energy efficiency indicator, as well as the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Resource and Energy Agency's PUE regulation of "1.3 or below," will be explained along with practical operational insights. [Lecture Items] 1. Heat dissipation methods for high-density, high-heat AI servers 2. Basics and importance of PUE/pPUE 3. PUE regulation of "1.3 or below" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Resource and Energy Agency 4. AI server implementation and requirements for new data centers 5. Summary and future outlook 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Key Lecture Content] 1. Promotion of SAF Introduction Yasushi Yamashita, Director, Carbon Neutral Promotion Office, Aviation Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism 1. Importance of SAF in the decarbonization of the aviation sector 2. Initiatives to promote the introduction of SAF 3. Q&A / Business card exchange 2. Japan Airlines' Challenge Towards Net Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050 Kazuki Hirotani, Group Leader, GX Planning Group, Sustainability Promotion Department, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. 1. Introduction of our five initiatives for CO2 emission reduction 2. Initiatives for reducing fuel consumption (introduction of fuel-efficient aircraft, operational improvements) 3. Initiatives for fuel transition (sustainable aviation fuel SAF) 4. Initiatives for reductions outside the value chain (carbon credits, new removal technologies) 5. Initiatives to deepen collaboration with society 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Instructor] Yuichiro Kabushiki, Partner Lawyer at TMI Comprehensive Law Office [Key Lecture Content] With the spread of AI, there is growing attention on the civil liability of developers, providers, and users of AI. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will publish "Guidelines on the Interpretation and Application of Civil Liability in AI Utilization" in April 2026, and the Ministry of Justice will also establish an expert meeting to examine civil liability related to unauthorized use of images and voices generated by AI in the same month. As the full enforcement of the AI Promotion Act and the revision of AI guidelines are underway, it is necessary to design and operate governance based on the potential responsibilities that may arise retrospectively. In this seminar, based on the guidelines from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and drawing on litigation practice experience as a judge and lawyer, we will organize the basic framework for assessing civil liability and explain fundamental methods for designing and operating governance based on risk analysis. Furthermore, we will examine the framework for civil liability and the design and operation of governance using hypothetical cases that are likely to pose practical issues.

In this seminar, we will welcome Mr. Satoru Hayami from Waseda University, who will explain the latest trends in AI utilization in manufacturing, as well as the evolution of technologies such as agent-based AI and physical AI, and the opportunities and key points for practical application in the manufacturing industry. Furthermore, Mr. Tsubasa Shibata, representative of Next Opt, will introduce processes aimed at practical implementation, incorporating actual case studies from manufacturing sites. We hope you will envision the "potential for AI utilization in your company" and take home hints that will lead to improvements in your operations starting tomorrow. We look forward to your participation.