[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 ◆

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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' ◇

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At the Dry Fog Humidification System Free Demo Experience, you will have the opportunity to actually experience our Dry Fog, as well as our single-fluid and dual-fluid humidifiers. We will explain the differences from conventional humidifiers and the effects of implementation. In addition to introducing the latest case studies, we will also provide time for you to consult directly with our specialized staff. Please select a convenient venue and date from the application page and apply. * The "morning session" and "afternoon session" contain the same content. Please participate at a time that suits you. * This event is intended for users only. Participation from trading companies, other companies in the same industry, or for sales purposes to our company is not permitted. Venues: ■ Yamagata Venue: 3/12 (Wed) at Yamagata International Exchange Plaza 3/13 (Thu) at Sakata Chamber of Commerce and Industry ■ Sendai Venue: 3/14 (Fri) at Kiri no Ikeuchi Sendai Branch ■ Tokyo Venue & Osaka Venue: 3/18 (Tue), 3/19 (Wed), 3/21 (Fri) at Kiri no Ikeuchi Tokyo Sales Office & Kiri no Ikeuchi Osaka Headquarters ■ Nagoya Venue & Fukuoka Venue: 4/9 (Wed), 4/10 (Thu), 4/11 (Fri) at Kiri no Ikeuchi Nagoya Sales Office & Kiri no Ikeuchi Fukuoka Sales Office

[Speaker] Mr. Manabu Kamitani, Manager, Performance Unit, Arthur D. Little Japan K.K. [Key Lecture Content] In recent years, both quantum technology and AI have seen technological development and investment at the national level, not just by companies, in various countries. While private enterprises are advancing the verification of the potential and promise of both quantum and AI technologies, the societal penetration of these technologies differs due to the uncertainty of their evolution. This has led to a demand for advanced technological intelligence capabilities that balance the maturity of the technology with expectations for its application in business development and internal implementation based on cutting-edge technologies. This lecture will multifacetedly examine the key points of how to utilize developing advanced technologies, taking into account the current understanding and future direction of quantum technology and AI. [Lecture Items] 1. Current status of the utilization of quantum technology and AI 2. Future development directions of quantum technology and AI and challenges toward realization 3. Considerations for business development and planning for advanced technologies based on the current status and challenges 4. Summary of today's discussion 5. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Takayuki Furuta, Director of the Future Robot Technology Research Center (fuRo), Executive Director of Chiba Institute of Technology [Key Lecture Content] The true value of robotic technology lies in its ability to directly impact the physical world, creating tangible value for society, from economic activities to people's daily lives. This lecture will focus on the evolution of robotic technology as a core system that connects cyberspace and the real world, introducing development examples of AI-equipped mobility. Furthermore, while considering the latest trends in robotic technology being utilized in real society, we will explore the future direction and potential of technological development. Additionally, we will indicate the direction that Japan's industry and technology should aim for in the future and reflect on the grand design of society and technology necessary for its realization. [Lecture Items] 1. The essence of robotic technology and its social value 2. The fusion of AI and robotics 3. Development examples of AI mobility 4. How robotic technology is transforming industry and society 5. The grand design of Japan's technology and industry 6. Q&A / Business card exchange *The lecture content may be subject to change based on the latest trends.

[Speaker] Tetsuji Narita, President of NRT Energy Bridge Co., Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] Due to the rapid expansion of AI data centers, the power system is transitioning from "ensuring quantity" to "simultaneous design of reliability, environmental value, and construction period." While the government is taking steps to ensure system capacity in collaboration with watt-bit and in GX strategy regions, on-site, different entities such as DC operators, retailers, power generation and storage, local governments, and transmission companies tend to operate in different languages. This lecture will organize the current state of the system from PPA to practical design of power source portfolios, providing a checklist for each stakeholder and a common language to "operate on the same schedule." [Lecture Items] 1. Overall Overview: Structural organization of how AI DC has become a "design variable" in the power system 2. Current state of watt-bit collaboration and connection discipline 3. GX strategy regions (DC aggregation type): Issues in industrial cluster design 4. Practical design of PPA and power source portfolio 5. Preparation for environmental value and 24/7 CFE 6. Summary: Stakeholder-specific checklist and common schedule 7. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Kazuhiro Kaiho, Manager, Environmental, Energy, and Resource Strategy Group, Research and Consulting Division, Japan Research Institute, Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] Decarbonization of automobiles is entering a phase where EVs, hydrogen, and RNG are utilized according to the industrial structure of countries and regions, energy resources such as renewable energy and biomass, and infrastructure constraints, rather than being solely focused on EVs. This presentation will compare the U.S. tax credits, LCFS, and RFS; China's NEV promotion policies and hydrogen demonstrations; and Europe's RED III and AFIR, organizing which fuels each region is aiming to expand for which applications. It will highlight different winning strategies for passenger and commercial vehicles and provide insights for Japanese companies. [Lecture Items] 1. Why is it important to view "automotive fuel policy" through regional comparisons now? 2. United States: Expanding RNG, hydrogen, and low-carbon fuels through market incentives. 3. China: A dual-front strategy focusing on EVs while nurturing hydrogen for commercial vehicles. 4. Europe: Advancing EVs, hydrogen, and renewable gas through regulatory leadership. 5. Insights for Japanese companies: What should Japan learn and how should it proceed? 6. Q&A / Business card exchange.