The column for small and medium-sized enterprise consultants "Prioritize Justice Over Profit" has been published: "Improve Employee Retention Rates through Games! What is the 'Strategic MG Management Game' that simultaneously trains management skills and strategic thinking?"

The cloud version of the "TECHS series," which has been implemented in over 4,500 companies, is now available at a reduced initial cost. A presentation on key points for improving profit margins will be provided.

The new product "TECHS-S NOA" is a production management system that inherits the know-how from the "TECHS series," which has over 4,500 implementation records, and is also compatible with cloud operations. It has a low operational management burden, can be used from a single account, and helps reduce implementation and operational costs. Even small manufacturing businesses that have found it difficult to implement systems until now can easily introduce and operate it. 【Features】 ■ Usable from a single account. ■ Subscription model for usage fees * Starting at 45,000 yen per month (excluding tax) * Additional setup and training costs may apply. ■ Compatible with web browsers, allowing for easy operation anytime and anywhere. ■ Report layouts can be freely customized. ■ Supports reducing the burden of preparation for small manufacturing businesses' implementation! Preparing services such as "master registration assistance" and "operation manual creation assistance." ■ Supports production management operations across multiple businesses and departments as a simple ERP. ★ Our company offers proposals for improving profit margins through the use of production management systems. We are currently providing materials that explain key points for profit margin improvement. Please check them out via PDF download.

• Production Management System

This is a production management system developed for small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in multi-variety, low-volume parts processing.

**[Introduction Effects]** ■ OA (Office Automation) Effects - The data import functions of Excel and EDI can significantly reduce input labor. - Progress status can be viewed by anyone at any time, reducing the effort of searching for items on-site. - The operation of handheld terminals can greatly shorten the time required for cost aggregation. ■ Strengthening Progress and Delivery Management and Cost Reduction Effects - During order placement, data such as past purchase prices can be easily referenced for price negotiations. - Individual costs per production number can be grasped in real-time, allowing for measures to achieve profitability. - By issuing work instructions, productivity can be improved, real-time processing progress can be monitored, and load adjustments can be made as needed, leading to reduced labor costs (increased productivity) and adherence to and shortening of delivery times. ■ Improvement and Sustained Effects on Profit Structure (Company Quality) - Management and veteran employees can be freed from administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on product development and customer acquisition utilizing their experience and knowledge. - During estimation and calculation, quick and accurate estimates can be created based on past similar cost records, facilitating advantageous sales activities to secure high-quality orders. - The results of improvement effects will be actively visualized and showcased, drawing out the motivation of all employees through fair numerical evaluations.

• Production Management System

Streamlining drawing management with AI: Supporting the digital transformation of estimation operations.

With easy operation, "AI (artificial intelligence)" searches for similar past drawings, eliminating the task of "searching for drawings." AI similar drawing search is software that utilizes AI image recognition technology to search for and extract similar drawings (floor plans). [Four reasons specifically for small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses] ■ Specializes in 2D drawings (floor plans) commonly used by many small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses ■ No need for high-performance servers or expensive equipment ■ Available with an initial cost plus a subscription model ■ Continues to enhance features based on feedback from small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other production management systems

As the new year begins, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on your continued prosperity. I sincerely appreciate your exceptional support throughout the year. This is the STJ Group (Santelecom Japan, STJ Rentec). Now, I am pleased to announce that we will be opening our "Transceiver & Smartphone Rental Shop" simultaneously at three locations nationwide on January 26 (Monday)! ■ List of Services to be Offered - Same-day pickup/return of rental equipment - Usage explanations and demonstrations of rental equipment - Wireless solutions consultation desk - Mobile BPO service counter As a special promotion to celebrate the opening of the rental shop, we are currently running a special price campaign for picking up rental equipment at the shop! For more details, please contact us!

【Notice of Year-End and New Year Holidays】 Thank you very much for your continued support. Our company will be closed for the year-end and New Year holidays as follows: Holiday Period: Saturday, December 27, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026 Please note that inquiries and orders received during the holiday period will be addressed sequentially starting from Monday, January 5, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

We would like to inform you about our participation in the IT Trend EXPO 2026 Spring. 《Exhibition Information》 With the concept of "New encounters will change tomorrow's work," one of the largest online exhibitions in the industry will be held. NTT TechnoCross will exhibit in the Human Resources Comprehensive category. We have prepared numerous discussions and sessions featuring special guests who are active on television, allowing even those who are usually busy to efficiently gather information on products and services related to IT and DX. Additionally, the first 10,000 participants will receive a 500 yen Amazon gift card. Please apply early. 《Exhibition Overview》 March 3 (Tuesday) to March 7 (Saturday), 2026, online (free: pre-registration required) 《Participation Application》 https://it.expo.it-trend.jp/key/opl7kgdj *Please apply (free) from the "Receive Ticket / Proceed to Participation Registration" link at the above URL.

The TV commercial "What Will You Do in the New Era?" featuring model and actress Akane Horita will begin airing on December 26, 2025. This work expresses the desire of Tokei Densan to respond to the diverse needs of various industries in today's society, where new technologies, such as the expansion of the AI market, are competing with each other, and to nurture and blossom our customers' futures. Please pay attention to Akane Horita, who is dressed in stylish outfits, listening to the concerns of the target audience and offering support. # CM Overview Title: "What Will You Do in the New Era?" (30 seconds / 15 seconds) CM URLs 30 seconds: https://youtu.be/y_lMs0HRj3w 15 seconds: https://youtu.be/egpzMfh8Kok

Thank you very much for your continued support. We would like to inform you that our company will be closed for the year-end and New Year holidays as follows: Year-end and New Year holiday period: December 27, 2025 (Saturday) to January 4, 2026 (Sunday) We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. *Please note that inquiries made through our website will also be responded to after January 5, 2026 (Monday).