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"Annual losses of tens of millions of yen reduced to zero," "Zero instances of misuse and incorrect input," "Inventory workload reduced to one-tenth." Success stories of 19 companies that solved manufacturing challenges with SmartF.

This document summarizes various success stories from different industries that have implemented SmartF to achieve improved operational efficiency and productivity. It clearly presents the specific changes before and after implementation for 19 companies in a BEFORE/AFTER format, covering sectors such as cosmetics, metal processing, automotive parts, and food. How SmartF, which allows for a small start with necessary functions while keeping costs and implementation risks low, has solved the challenges faced by each company is detailed. We invite you to see the effects along with specific numerical data! 【Industries Featured in Case Studies】 Cosmetics / Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals / Regenerative Medicine / Food / Assembly Products / Metal Processing and Assembly Products / Molding Products / Automotive Parts / Circuit Board Assembly / Information and Communication / Wholesale, Logistics Warehousing, 3PL / Reuse ＼＼ A PDF summarizing detailed case studies from each industry is available for free! ／／ You can view it by downloading from the "Download Catalog" link below, so please feel free to download it.

• Production Management System
• Other production management systems

Low-cost x small start production management cloud system.

"Smart F" is a production management cloud system that allows for a small start with low cost and low risk. By visualizing all aspects of the manufacturing site, it reduces waste, losses, and man-hours, achieving a compression of management costs. ◆ Effects of introducing Smart F (example) - Reduced inventory costs by 1 million yen annually - Reduced inventory counting man-hours by 560 hours annually - Eliminated annual waste losses of several million yen - Eliminated handwritten management and Excel input tasks - Eliminated 1,000 site verification tasks each month ◆ List of modules Inventory management, material management, process management/man-hour aggregation, production planning, order management, cost management, warehouse management/WMS, quality management (inspection management/defect aggregation/lot traceability) ◆ For customers facing these challenges - Want to eliminate handwritten and Excel management - Cannot eliminate the discrepancy between theoretical and actual inventory - Difficult to adjust production plans and delivery dates due to lack of process progress visibility - Unable to manage ordering and inventory of purchased parts - Want to visualize costs for each project <Understand Smart F in 3 minutes> https://youtu.be/kE2jZegz1js

• Production Management System
• Process Control System
• Cost Management System

Low-cost x small start inventory management cloud system.

"Smart F" is a cloud-based inventory management system that allows for a small start with low costs and low risks. By visualizing all aspects of the manufacturing site, it reduces waste, losses, and labor hours, achieving a compression of management costs. ◆ Effects of implementing Smart F (example) - Reduced inventory costs by 1 million yen annually - Reduced inventory counting labor hours to one-tenth - Eliminated annual waste losses of several million yen - Eliminated handwritten management and Excel input tasks ◆ Main features (partial) Effective inventory (future inventory), reorder point management, outsourced inventory management, supplied parts management, lot management, area management, expiration date management, site inventory, ordering function integration, production management integration, quality management integration, cost management integration ◆ For customers facing these challenges - Handwritten and Excel management is cumbersome and prone to errors - Unable to know accurate inventory in real-time - Occurrence of stockouts or excess inventory - Desire for detailed inventory management such as lot management <Understand Smart F in 3 minutes> https://youtu.be/kE2jZegz1js

• Production Management System
• Process Control System
• Cost Management System

Low-cost x small start cloud-based project management system.

"Smart F" is a process management cloud system that allows for a small start with low cost and low risk. By visualizing all aspects of the manufacturing site, it reduces waste, losses, and man-hours, achieving a compression of management costs. ◆ Effects of introducing Smart F (example) - Eliminating the aggregation of paper work reports, resulting in a reduction of 1,200 man-hours annually - Real-time progress management leading to a reduction of 100 man-hours annually - Achieving precise cost management through automatic man-hour aggregation ◆ Main features (partial) - Process progress/delivery management - Production planning optimization - Automatic aggregation of man-hours and defects - Integration of production management and cost management - Visualization of workload - Integration with external systems ◆ For customers facing these challenges - Delays in delivery or taking too long to respond to delivery inquiries - Uncertainty about process progress, requiring constant checks - The hassle of handwritten or Excel management

• Production Management System
• Production Scheduler
• Process Control System

Low-cost x small start cloud-based cost management system.

"Smart F" is a production management cloud system that allows for a small start with low cost and low risk. By visualizing all aspects of the manufacturing site, it reduces waste, losses, and labor hours, achieving a compression of management costs. ◆ Effects of implementing Smart F (example) - Reduced inventory costs by 1 million yen annually - Reduced inventory counting labor hours by 560 hours annually - Eliminated annual waste losses of several million yen - Eliminated handwritten management and Excel input tasks - Eliminated 1,000 site verification tasks each month ◆ List of modules Inventory management, material management, process management/labor hour aggregation, production planning, order management, cost management, warehouse management/WMS, quality management (inspection management/defect aggregation/lot trace) ◆ For customers facing these challenges - Want to eliminate handwritten and Excel management - Cannot eliminate the discrepancy between theoretical and actual inventory - Difficulties in production planning and deadline adjustments due to lack of process progress visibility - Unable to manage order and inventory of purchased parts - Want to visualize costs for each project <Smart F in 3 minutes> https://youtu.be/kE2jZegz1js

• Production Management System
• Process Control System
• Cost Management System

Quality management cloud system starting with low cost and small scale.

"Smart F" is a quality management cloud system that allows for a small start with low cost and low risk. By visualizing all aspects of the manufacturing site, it reduces waste, loss, and man-hours, achieving a compression of management costs. ◆ Main Features (partial) - Raw material acceptance inspection / In-process inspection / Product inspection registration - Inspection settings for each product number - Lot management / Expiration management / Inspection checks - Issuance of inspection reports - Lot traceability / Reverse lot traceability - Tamper prevention - Integration with production management / inventory management / order management - Integration with external systems ◆ For customers facing these challenges - Double-checking through visual confirmation leads to effort and mistakes - Unable to manage lot management / serial management or expiration management / inspection management - Want to manage traceability and quality assurance systems through a system

• Production Management System
• Process Control System
• Cost Management System

Berry Inc. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroshi Nakano) will hold a free online seminar titled "Evolved with AI! - A Comprehensive Explanation of eQMS 'QMSmart' from Basics to Latest Updates," which will explain the overall picture and latest updates of the cloud-based eQMS "QMSmart" with a live screen demo, on August 21, 2026 (Friday) from 14:00 to 15:00. This seminar is aimed at those considering the introduction of eQMS, as well as quality assurance, design development, and manufacturing personnel at medical device manufacturers who feel limited by paper and Excel-based QMS operations, as well as management. Participants will be able to see the evolved QMSmart in its entirety in one hour, following this summer's major update.

Takaya Corporation will be exhibiting at the "36th Microelectronics Symposium (MES2026)" held at Osaka University Nakanoshima Center from September 16 (Wednesday) to 18 (Friday), 2026. MES2026 is one of Japan's leading technical symposiums in the field of electronics packaging. The symposium will focus on implementation technologies that support the high functionality, miniaturization, and high reliability of electronic devices, featuring the latest research results and technological trends from universities, research institutions, and companies. Additionally, technical exchanges and information sharing will take place through corporate exhibitions. At our booth, we will introduce the features of the Flying Probe Tester "APT Series" and solutions that contribute to quality improvement, as well as offer consultations regarding inspection processes. We invite you to stop by the Takaya booth during your visit.

In this session, we will thoroughly analyze case studies of three major chemical accidents that occurred in the past! When we unravel the root causes of these accidents, we find a common pattern of "lack of safety management systems" rather than just equipment failure or chemical reactions. We will introduce specific solutions to bridge the three gaps of "Visibility," "Control," and "Preparedness," and discuss Chemwatch's efforts to prevent risks before they occur. For any questions, please contact us at japan@chemwatch.net. We sincerely look forward to your participation.

☆☆☆ Urgent Visit to Japan & Emergency Event Announcement ☆☆☆ Dr. Yuval Levy, CEO of ISCFDC and developer of EPPIC, who has been involved in CFD research at NASA Ames Research Center for about five years, is coming to Japan! He will demonstrate and explain advanced CFD technologies, application cases, and the latest features of EPPIC himself. □ Date and Time □ July 31, 2026 (Friday) 13:00-18:00 (Registration starts at 12:30) <Part 1: Post-Processor Session> 13:00-16:40 <Part 2: Pre-Processor Session> 16:50-17:50 <Networking Event> 18:10-19:40 □ For more details □ Visit the Hulinks page https://www.hulinks.co.jp/seminar/eppic/

While the business utilization of generative AI (such as ChatGPT) is rapidly advancing, the "security risk of confidential information such as on-site data, proprietary manuals, and customer information being sent to the cloud" has become a significant issue. Until now, the high cost of GPU servers and the necessity of relying on the cloud for model intelligence have been challenges. However, this premise is now undergoing a major change. With the emergence of Google's latest open model, 'Gemma4', we have finally entered an era where it is possible to operate with "intelligence equal to or greater than that of the cloud" at "one-third the hardware cost of traditional setups," and within "a secure, company-exclusive server completely isolated from the internet." We will introduce the latest trends in AI implementation along with our company's latest DX solutions.