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Case Study on the Utilization of Manufacturing Execution System (MES): "Identifying Issues in Job Shop Processes"

I want to promote digital transformation (DX) in the manufacturing site. However, "I can't envision how to utilize the data..." "I have the data, but I'm not able to use it effectively..." Many people may have such concerns, right? In this article, for those considering how to utilize the collected and accumulated data, I will introduce a case study on identifying issues in job shop processes using data from the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

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The manufacturing execution system ProManageMES enables a factory resilient to change through visualization of the manufacturing site!

Three Features of the Manufacturing Execution System ProManage MES [Feature 1: It can be implemented with a small start!] Depending on the factory's situation and budget, the system can be flexibly implemented with only the necessary functions at the right timing. Additionally, with the release of the cloud version of ProManage in February 2021, it has become more affordable to start small. [Feature 2: It is a management-oriented, overall optimization system!] This system is in line with the Industry 4.0 concept, with many successful implementations in Europe, including Germany. Based on international standards (ISA-95 and ISO22400), it allows for smooth data integration between factories and with overseas ERP systems. [Feature 3: It supports the establishment of a resilient manufacturing system!] This system quickly responds to various external changes such as the COVID-19 pandemic and digitalization, while maintaining and strengthening the improvements in QCD that have been pursued in Japanese manufacturing for many years.

• Injection Molding Machine
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• Other production management systems

Addressing diverse on-site challenges and data analysis needs! Anomaly detection solution Impulse.

Reasons to Choose Impulse 01 Responds to diverse challenges and data analysis needs on-site 02 Full support from data analysis to model operation 03 Easily create and operate machine learning models with auto-modeling features 04 Over 21,000 models operated for more than 100 companies

• Database
• Business Intelligence and Data Analysis
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Three Key Points of Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Industry

From the time when it was surprising for each person to have a mobile phone, we have now entered an era where having a camera on a mobile phone and using a smartphone that can be operated with just one screen has become completely normal. Amidst the remarkably rapid pace of technological innovation, various industries are focusing on "digital transformation." In the manufacturing sector, there is a need for flexible responses to various environmental changes such as "the arrival of an era where products do not sell," "diversification of customer needs," "labor shortages," and "the impact of COVID-19." To address this, "digital transformation in manufacturing" is essential to build a manufacturing system that is resilient to change through the digitalization of the manufacturing industry. In this article, we will explain key points for advancing digital transformation in manufacturing, including "clarifying objectives and goals," "starting small," and "combining visualization and response."

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[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