Release of RaLC's new feature "Logistics Workflow"

Proposals and improvements! Easy creation! Enhance your proposal skills with 3D proposals.

This is a presentation tool that supports the efficiency of initial proposals and negotiations at logistics centers and warehouses in Japan. RaLC Pre recreates a realistic logistics environment by creating layouts within the warehouse and positioning and moving workers and forklifts in 3D. It also accommodates various manufacturers' material handling equipment, providing the necessary functions to consider the operational capacity of logistics centers in response to management, relocation plans, or future sales increases. Even those who are not computer-savvy can operate it comfortably, achieving differentiation proposals such as "acquiring shippers" and "clear presentations." Unlike RaLC, which is equipped with advanced simulation features, RaLC Pre can be used simply by selecting and placing a specialized library for logistics sites (including standard features like receiving, inspection, picking, sorting, and inventory) with mouse operations according to the usage scenario.

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Enhanced tool features and palette-related functions.

The logistics simulation software RaLC has completed operation verification and necessary modifications for Windows 7, and has now started offering an English version. Features for outputting DXF format files and importing Virfit files have been implemented, and pallet-related functions and tool features have also been enhanced. For more details, please contact us.

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[With simulation video] Experience a realistic recreation of current and future manufacturing and logistics sites; please watch the 3D logistics simulation.

RaLC is our original logistics simulation software that enables the preliminary verification of new logistics system establishment/reconstruction plans. It realistically reproduces the current and future logistics sites in a virtual space, making visible the issues and areas for improvement, such as potential bottlenecks and waste.

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Conducted simulations using actual shipping and receiving data on the model reproduced on RaLC.

To utilize the results of the logistics ABC (Activity Based Costing) analysis for work improvement, we will input location data (such as product names and quantities) from the WMS (Warehouse Management System) into a model recreated on RaLC and conduct simulations using actual inbound and outbound shipping data. This will allow us to verify the extent of the impact of the flow analysis results and location changes. For more details, please contact us.

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Visualization of investment effects and improvement effects! 3D layout design simulator RaAP.

RaAP (Rapid Analysis and Planning) enables the analysis and visualization of manufacturing site layouts, equipment, personnel, processes, and workflows. By applying strategic methods that utilize 3D simulation technology, it guides customers in optimizing their operations, uncovering improvement points hidden in manufacturing environments such as factories and production lines, in addition to relying on intuition and experience. Improving challenges in manufacturing often incurs "time" and "cost." When attempting to implement the CAP-Do cycle in the field, there are many cases where things do not go smoothly. RaAP is widely used as a tool for improvement verification in production technology and manufacturing departments. By instantly displaying production equipment, worker procedures, and workflows in 3D from the entire manufacturing site on a computer, it makes problems and areas for improvement more visible, promoting integration between management and the field.

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Example of simulation using RaLC

The logistics simulation software RaLC conducts simulations in the following manner to facilitate improvements on-site: 1. Determine the purpose of the simulation. 2. Prepare various data. 3. Create a model. 4. Execute the simulation and obtain results. 5. Analyze the simulation results. We will guide you through the actual flow of the simulation using part of a sample model. For more details, please contact us.

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Seiko Epson is offering a free collection of successful case studies on improving complex logistics operations and logistics hubs!

Seiko Epson Corporation announced its "Environmental Vision 2050" in June 2008, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions throughout the product and service lifecycle to one-tenth by 2050, and actively engages in environmental activities such as restoring and conserving biodiversity in collaboration with local communities. Since June 2009, the company has also initiated joint delivery operations with Epson Sales Corporation and Canon Marketing Japan Inc., expanding its CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) activities across the group, with the goal of reducing CO2 emissions and improving logistics efficiency. As part of these efforts, the company is fundamentally reassessing the current state of its dispersed warehouses and logistics in Japan to reform its operations, enabling faster and more accurate delivery of Epson products to all customers. ■We are offering a free collection of successful case studies that cover initiatives by such companies that are resilient in the face of recession.■

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Highlighting whether it is possible to accommodate the assumed volume and any issues related to it.

By utilizing computer simulation in the design and improvement of logistics operations, which have been previously conducted based on "experience and intuition," it is now possible to anticipate the effects in advance and quantitatively, thereby obtaining valuable information for decision-making. For more details, please contact us.

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Komatsu puts into practice! A case filled with know-how that achieved surprising cost reduction and productivity improvement is available for free download.

Komatsu, a leader in construction and heavy machinery worldwide under the "KOMATSU" brand, is focused on improving quality, reliability, and production efficiency by harnessing the power of identifying challenges on-site (on-site capability). To visualize the diverse range of vehicle types and specifications produced, and to quickly and accurately grasp improvement opportunities, the use of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) is essential. Since 2000, we have implemented the logistics improvement system "RaLC" from CEC, utilizing it in the logistics system department for proposals and in the production technology department for optimizing production line verification. Since April 2010, by introducing CEC's logistics improvement system "RaLC," we have been able to monitor the position and movement of forklifts in real-time. By visualizing the logistics vehicles operating within the facility, we aim to achieve continuous logistics improvement, further cost reduction, and increased productivity. ■We will also hold seminars related to this case. You can apply through the survey at the bottom■

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Effectively promote the strengths of our warehouse operations through animation on RaLC.

You can effectively showcase the strengths of your company's warehouse operations, such as managing shipping times, inventory management, and operational innovations, through animations on RaLC. It can also be used to explain the basis of the presented estimates and the validity of costs. For internal approvals during the establishment of new centers or layout changes, you can attach the simulation results from RaLC to your proposal documents, allowing stakeholders to understand the effects. For more details, please contact us.

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Hitachi Chemical Industries puts into practice! A successful case of reducing capital investment by 15%, leading to improved profit margins, is available for free download!

Hitachi Chemical Industry, leveraging the advanced technological capabilities cultivated since its founding, has introduced the manufacturing line optimization support tool "RaAP" to respond to the latest market needs. This tool is utilized for layout considerations within the factory and production capacity assessments, facilitating consensus among on-site stakeholders and achieving improved production efficiency, including a reduction in the number of equipment units. 【Challenges Before Implementation】 ○ When considering production capacity, decisions could only be made based on past empirical rules, making accurate predictions difficult. ○ There was a desire to smooth the consensus-building process with on-site stakeholders, such as the manufacturing and production technology departments, to enhance the speed of improving material flow. ○ They were looking for simulation software that could be easily and continuously used without requiring complex operations or programming knowledge. ■ A collection of successful case studies that solved such challenges is available for free! ■

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Fukuda Corporation has been pursuing leak detection for 60 years and is dedicated to advancing the future of leak testing. 【 Supporting Various Leak Tests: Air Leak Test / Gas Leak Test (Hydrogen Gas, Helium Gas) 】 We develop, manufacture, and sell leak testing equipment to inspect airtightness and sealing performance. We will propose suitable testers and devices for each inspection target. 【 Target Industries and Examples of Inspection Targets 】 - Automotive Industry: Engines, FC components, valves and piping, various parts - Electronic Components Industry: Smartphones, keyless switches, various small sensors - Pharmaceuticals / Food / Cosmetics Industry: Bottle containers, syringes, vials, eye drop containers, pillow packaging, PTP packaging We will propose the most suitable leak testers for each industry. 【 ISO Certification 】JIS Q 9001:2015 (ISO 9001:2015)

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At construction sites, temporary parking lots may be established for workers and construction-related vehicles. On unpaved ground, mud and ruts can easily occur due to rain, which may hinder vehicle access. Hyper CLT mats are civil engineering materials that utilize wood CLT. By laying them in temporary parking lots, a suitable environment for vehicle passage and parking can be created while protecting the ground. They can be laid only in the necessary areas, and after the construction is completed, they can be removed and repurposed for temporary roads or access routes. The 5×10 panels weigh approximately 230 kg, and the 5×20 panels weigh about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove even with small machinery, allowing for changes in parking space. Additionally, they offer benefits unique to wood, such as glare reduction, noise reduction, and CO2 fixation. They are registered as a technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under NETIS as "TH-250021-A," and can be utilized for the development of temporary parking lots and innovative public works.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can change the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material at all. Repairs can be made even 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 or download the catalog.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" or "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for metal crack repair without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be made even 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 or download the catalog.