The IT Coordinator column "IT Management Chronicles" has been published: "Automation of Operations and 'RPA'."

This is a production management system developed for small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in multi-variety, low-volume parts processing.

**[Introduction Effects]** ■ OA (Office Automation) Effects - The data import functions of Excel and EDI can significantly reduce input labor. - Progress status can be viewed by anyone at any time, reducing the effort of searching for items on-site. - The operation of handheld terminals can greatly shorten the time required for cost aggregation. ■ Strengthening Progress and Delivery Management and Cost Reduction Effects - During order placement, data such as past purchase prices can be easily referenced for price negotiations. - Individual costs per production number can be grasped in real-time, allowing for measures to achieve profitability. - By issuing work instructions, productivity can be improved, real-time processing progress can be monitored, and load adjustments can be made as needed, leading to reduced labor costs (increased productivity) and adherence to and shortening of delivery times. ■ Improvement and Sustained Effects on Profit Structure (Company Quality) - Management and veteran employees can be freed from administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on product development and customer acquisition utilizing their experience and knowledge. - During estimation and calculation, quick and accurate estimates can be created based on past similar cost records, facilitating advantageous sales activities to secure high-quality orders. - The results of improvement effects will be actively visualized and showcased, drawing out the motivation of all employees through fair numerical evaluations.

• Production Management System

Digitizing order processing! Compliance with the revised Electronic Bookkeeping Act!

"BtoB Platform Order and Receipt for Manufacturing Industry" is a cloud service provided by InfoMart Inc., which operates a BtoB (business-to-business electronic commerce) platform. This service digitizes the order and receipt operations conducted by both ordering and receiving companies in the manufacturing industry. It reduces the workload and human errors involved in these tasks, while enabling real-time situation management and information sharing. 【Benefits of Use】 ▶ Reduction of administrative workload in order and receipt operations By digitizing the ordering process that was previously done via FAX, email, or postal mail, the effort and human errors involved in sending and confirming order documents are minimized! ▶ Prevention of mistakes and miscommunication Data can always be shared between the ordering and receiving parties, and the registration of delivery dates and price adjustments can be handled within the system, eliminating the need for communication efforts and preventing issues such as misunderstandings and miscommunication! ▶ Paperless and cost reduction Complying with the Electronic Bookkeeping Preservation Law, it eliminates the need for paper order forms, delivery notes, inspection reports, etc., achieving a paperless environment! There is no need for document checks or storage, and since FAX is also unnecessary, costs such as communication fees are reduced! ▶ Compatible with the production management system "TECHS-S" and various other systems.

• Other production management systems

Aren't you going out of your way to manually enter order data from clients into the system? Easily import it with the order import option!

Do you have any of these concerns? "I'm registering shipping data in both the client's web system and TECHS, and it's taking a lot of time..." "Order registration is done manually, which takes a long time..." "Input errors in order data occur frequently..." All of these can be resolved with the order import option. - You can import order data (in CSV format) from clients. - It significantly reduces the man-hours required for order input. - You can set up multiple patterns for import items for each client.

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

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can change the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material at all. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

Hotron's vehicle detection sensors allow you to search for products that meet your needs in three categories: "Purpose of Use," "Location of Use," and "Product List." The sensors detect the passage of vehicles, alerting you with rotating lights or switching the display of parking availability. They manage vehicle presence, full parking, and exit warnings in parking lots, contributing to safe driving and smooth operational management within the parking area. They are used in various settings, from coin-operated parking to large-scale parking lots.

Hotron Inc. has launched its new product, the "Vehicle Count Sensor CCS3"! This product is a ceiling-mounted sensor that combines infrared and radar technology. It reliably detects vehicles in both directions with a single unit, accommodating traffic during congestion and vehicle passing, thus achieving efficient occupancy management in large parking lots. Additionally, it can be utilized for exit warning purposes in addition to vehicle counting, contributing to the safe and smooth operation of parking facilities. 'Features' - Improved detection performance against changes in road surface during rainy weather by using both infrared and radar. - Equipped with IP67 waterproof and dustproof performance, making it effective even in salt damage areas. - Various settings can be configured from a dedicated app (for Android devices), with current settings easily understandable at a glance. - The base dimensions are the same as the previous model "CCS2," allowing for smooth replacement of existing equipment. *For more details, please refer to the product information, catalog download, or contact us.*

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