We will exhibit at the Smart Factory Expo [Tokyo Big Sight]! (January 21 to January 23)

"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

We will be exhibiting at the "Automotive World Nagoya" held at Aichi Sky Expo in Aichi Prefecture. New technologies on cutting-edge themes in the automotive industry, such as autonomous driving, vehicle electrification, connected cars, and lightweighting, will be showcased all in one place. It will be an excellent opportunity for business discussions and technical consultations with automobile manufacturers, auto parts manufacturers, and suppliers from the Chubu and Kinki regions. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

[Instructor] Miki Yoshinobu, President and CEO of Toraizu Co., Ltd. (Former Chief of Staff at SoftBank) [Key Lecture Content] During his time as Chief of Staff at SoftBank, the instructor developed a "super practical project management technique to reach goals in the shortest and fastest way" after being given numerous challenging projects by President Masayoshi Son. "This project management skill is not something that is only necessary for special projects. In today's rapidly changing environment, routine work is fundamentally disappearing. It is becoming essential to continuously reassess everything from a zero-based perspective. In other words, whether it's creating materials requested by a superior or engaging in sales activities, everything has become 'project-like work.' Therefore, in this seminar, we will clearly explain the basics of project management and practical methods for the field."

[Archive Distribution] How to Standardize Black Box Legacy Systems and Field Operations and Transition to a New System Legacy systems that have become black boxes after many years since their introduction. Amid urgent calls for renewal due to the "2025 Cliff" and the "Logistics 2024 Problem," many responsible individuals feel pressure with concerns like "I don't know how to write an RFP," "I'm worried about missing requirements," and "I can't afford to fail." In this seminar, we will thoroughly explain the "steps to create a successful RFP" to lead logistics DX to success. We will specifically discuss the standardization of operations that abandon current practices and data integration strategies. Additionally, we will introduce common pitfalls through actual failure cases. [Recommended for] - Logistics planners, IT system personnel, and DX promotion staff from shipper companies and logistics companies. - Those who are tasked with renewing black box legacy systems and feel pressure, or those who are anxious about "missing requirements" and "vendor selection." - Recommended for those seeking practical insights from writing a correct RFP to standardizing current operations, internal adjustments, and ROI calculation tips. [Speaker] Technology Services Division SI Department Manager Tomoya Mitsuhashi

Global Information, in collaboration with the partner research company Howe Sound Research, will host a free co-sponsored webinar titled "How AI is Transforming the In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Market: Technological Innovations and Business Opportunities Driving Growth." ■ Content We will explain the changes brought about by AI in the IVD market and future growth opportunities. We will cover how AI technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, and advanced data analytics, are being utilized across a wide range of diagnostic fields such as clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, pathology, genomics, immunoassays, microbiology, and point-of-care testing (POCT). ■ Language Japanese and English *The presentation will be conducted in English (with Japanese subtitles). ■ Speaker Speaker: Greg Powell, President of Howe Sound Research ■ Agenda *The schedule/content below is subject to change. 1. About Howe Sound Research 2. Gradual and significant changes in IVD 3. Perspectives on IVD products 4. The impact of AI 5. Present and future 6. New approaches to R&D 7. Summary

This seminar will provide a detailed explanation of how to integrate data between Salesforce and other systems. There are three methods for data integration with Salesforce: the "Data Loader," which is provided free of charge by Salesforce, the "Web API" developed individually, and the highly extensible "Data Integration Tools (EAI Tools)." We will compare the advantages and disadvantages of each method and provide tips for finding the most suitable integration method for your company's needs, incorporating actual case studies. <Recommended for> - Those who are struggling with data integration between Salesforce and core systems - Those who find that the burden on the field is a challenge, hindering the utilization of Salesforce - Those who want to easily integrate data with peripheral systems