[8/2 Case Seminar & Exhibition] Utilization of RPA/IoT in Medium-Sized Enterprises and Implementation Effects

To ride the wave of impending transformation, we will connect the values that will underpin the core of our future corporate foundation and enable us to succeed in business.

EXPLANNER/Z is a cutting-edge ERP system that encompasses the necessary functions for core business operations moving forward. It allows for the flexible combination of components to quickly and reliably build a business foundation that perfectly fits customer requirements. Customization according to individual business characteristics is also easy, enabling smooth version upgrades. It adopts a database structure for centralized data management, facilitating seamless data integration with group companies and external businesses. Additionally, by leveraging advanced technologies such as AI and IoT, it smoothly realizes the visualization and acceleration of the PDCA cycle. It governs the core of business, connecting value to significantly enhance management capabilities and productivity, continuously supporting corporate growth into the future. ◆ Please refer to the comprehensive catalog for more details ◆

• Production Management System

EXPLANNER/Ja is a web-based production management system specialized for the automotive parts manufacturing industry. It enables strategic production that is resilient to demand fluctuations.

The production management system "EXPLANNER/Ja" for the automotive parts manufacturing industry strongly supports the formulation of winning strategies that respond swiftly to changes in the times through "visualization." Produce what is necessary, when it is necessary, and in the necessary amounts. What is required in the automotive parts manufacturing industry is real-time management that realizes JIT (Just In Time) production. Due to the severe delivery requirements based on multiple deliveries that are not found in other industries, it is no exaggeration to say that achieving meticulous production management can determine the success of a business. NEC's EXPLANNER/Ja is a web-compatible core business package suitable for the automotive parts manufacturing industry. It responds to detailed delivery instructions from customers and realizes production management on an hourly basis. It promotes the "visualization" of management information. ◇For details, please refer to 'Download'◇

• Production Management System

"EXPLANNER/J," designed for the processing/assembly manufacturing industry, supports multiple factories and various production forms that are "resilient to change." It has over 1,000 successful implementations.

If it's a production management system, trust NEC with proven results. Over 1,000 implementations. A "domestic production management system" that consolidates over 50 years of implementation experience and know-how. EXPLANNER/J is a production management system that integrates NEC's extensive implementation experience and its own manufacturing industry know-how. It strongly supports Japan's manufacturing industry, leading the times while leveraging its own strengths. ■ Main Features 1. Consolidation of NEC's know-how as a manufacturing company - A production system that consolidates the know-how cultivated by NEC as a manufacturing company - EXPLANNER/J is a self-developed package that can be used with confidence over the long term 2. Development platform resilient to change - Provides a development platform that absorbs changes in OS and middleware - Publicly discloses package functionality specifications, source programs, and database information, allowing for flexible responses to business changes even after implementation 3. Support for multiple production models - Applicable to multiple production models from make-to-order to forecast production - Allows for a mix of production number arrangements and MRP arrangements within product configurations - Multi-plant functionality centralizes all company operations within a single system ◇ For details, please refer to 'Download' ◇

• Production Management System

We will be exhibiting at the joint company information session hosted by Mynavi on the following schedule. We will clearly explain the four core businesses of Takaya. If you are interested in "monozukuri" (manufacturing), please come to our booth!

At this exhibition, we will introduce our materials equipped with new functions and values that contribute to solving our customers' challenges. Our mid-term management plan includes "securing competitive advantage through technology leadership" as one of its basic strategies, and our engineers, who embody this strategy, will explain and propose the exhibited products in their own words. We would love to hear your feedback, so please feel free to stop by our booth.

[Speaker] Naoki Toda, Chief Economist, Management Strategy Research Office, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. [Key Lecture Content] Since the 1990s, the global advancement of power system reforms has aimed for efficiency and optimization in both the operation and investment of facilities through active market competition. However, with the progress of DX/GX, the anticipated scenarios for electricity demand have led to the emergence of underinvestment issues worldwide. The IEA's report "Electricity Market Design," published last year, provides a comprehensive review of the reform situations in various countries and indicates that the underinvestment problem is a common issue across the globe. In this lecture, I will explain the current state of the underinvestment issue and potential responses from a business system perspective, referencing the IEA report and others. [Lecture Items] 1. Background of power system reforms and the underinvestment issue 2. About IEA "Electricity Market Design" 3. Reflecting on the thoughts of Akihiro Sawa on the 10th anniversary of his passing 4. Possible solutions to the Tenor Gap issue 5. Outlook for Japan's power system 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Instructor] Shinichiro Takiguchi, Senior Specialist, Innovation Strategy Center, Japan Research Institute, Inc. [Key Lecture Content] With the increase in renewable energy, the introduction of energy storage systems has progressed in two forms: renewable energy co-located systems to adjust power generation fluctuations, and demand co-located systems to secure electricity during grid outages. However, the landscape is changing significantly. The "Supply and Demand Adjustment Market" has been established by OCTTO (Organization for Cross-regional Coordination of Transmission Operators), and particularly due to the continued high pricing agreements in the short-term response market (primary adjustment power responding within 10 seconds), there have been numerous cases where battery storage profits are secured through market transactions. In the grid energy storage business, two capabilities are required: "trading power" and "financial power." This lecture will explain the business structure and key points of profitability. Additionally, based on this business structure, we will classify the companies entering the grid energy storage business and organize the market structure of this sector. As this business is influenced by regulatory trends, we will also discuss regulatory outlooks. Finally, we will talk about future prospects.

[Lecturer] Professor Yoshiharu Nishimura, Senior Researcher, Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Business Engineering Program [Key Lecture Content] The examination of the next-generation power infrastructure conducted in 2025 has entered the implementation phase, including amendments to the Electricity Business Act, towards a new power policy standard (a sustainable framework by responsible players) in 2026. This lecture will outline the content and related policy adjustments for businesses involving renewable energy and storage batteries, and consider the correct business concepts, necessary timelines, and how to create business models moving forward. [Lecture Items] 1. What is the 2026 Next-Generation Power Infrastructure Reconstruction? 2. Renewable Energy and Decarbonization Policies and Issues with Chinese Products 3. The Latest Status of Storage Batteries and the Timeline and Vision for DER Business 4. Q&A / Business Card Exchange