Logistics Business Optimization Support Tool "RaLC"

The new feature "Logistics Workflow" allows for the creation of various logistics processes such as "Receiving," "Storage," "Picking," "Inspection," "Sorting," and "Shipping" without the need for commands, enhancing usability and simulation speed. Standard transport rules are pre-installed (with Japanese support), enabling model creation by selecting each rule directly from the screen. Of course, it can be used without commands. 【Feature Overview】 ★ The operation has been enhanced to allow model creation simply by selecting "who," "what," "how," and "where." Anyone can use it with confidence. ★ Compared to the traditional command-based setup, the lead time for model creation has improved by approximately 40%. ★ Various data required for simulation (such as inbound, outbound, picking, etc.) can be directly imported from CSV files, with no need for conversion to XML format. When changing the picking method (single, total, multi), the data is automatically aggregated for that method, so you only need to prepare "one type of data." ★ Once created, the "rules" of "who," "what," "how," and "where" are automatically saved, allowing customers to accumulate and reuse their know-how.

Improving logistics operations that support SCM is an eternal theme in the logistics industry. How are you implementing these improvements? For example, do you have specific verification methods for "wanting to validate the appropriateness of the layout," "wanting to compare and verify the methods of receiving and picking," or "wanting to verify whether the number of operating equipment and personnel allocation are appropriate"? This time, we will focus on "visualizing problems in logistics operations" and "visualizing the effects of improvements," discussing key points for enhancing logistics centers and verification methods for improvement hypotheses using the logistics center optimization support tool "RaLC" from CEC Corporation. During the seminar, participants will be divided into groups to set themes and experience verification using the tool, along with actual improvement case studies. ■ Event Overview Date and Time: September 26, 2012 (Wednesday) 13:00–17:20 (Registration starts at 12:30) Location: Nippon Express Headquarters Building 3rd Floor ABC [1-9-3 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo] ■ Seminar Overview 1. Key points for enhancing logistics centers 2. Overview of RaLC & explanation of various functions 3. Practical corner for verification methods using RaLC 4. Introduction of actual site improvement case studies

CEC will exhibit at the "International Logistics Comprehensive Exhibition 2012," held at Tokyo Big Sight from September 11 (Tuesday) to September 14 (Friday), 2012. The theme of this exhibition is "VR + R (Virtual Reality + Real) - Improving the Gap Between the 'Ideal' and 'Reality' of Logistics." We will introduce groundbreaking services that lead to improvements in production and logistics sites, which have been difficult to achieve until now. At CEC's exhibition booth, we will present our logistics business optimization support tool "RaLC" and our workflow optimization support tool "RaFLOW," along with product information, introductions of new features, and demonstrations. We have prepared many highlights for this event. We will install a new positioning device that combines laser positioning (wide range) and ZigBee (narrow range) for use in a site of several hundred tsubo. By utilizing the information transmitted by sensors in the logistics field, we will introduce a system that connects the real site with virtual IT, allowing for timely collection and visualization of data that serves as the basis for improvements, such as inventory, work status, and the movement and location of people and vehicles.

This seminar for customers in the manufacturing and logistics industries will focus on the theme of "Strengthening Production Reform and Improvement Capabilities." We will invite DHL Supply Chain, a global company and business partner of CEC, as well as Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., to broadly introduce each company's improvement reform methods and case studies. 【Event Overview】 Date and Time: March 23, 2012 (Friday) 14:00 - 17:00 (Registration starts at 13:30) Location: CEC Corporation, Ebisu Headquarters, 8th Floor Seminar Room 【Seminar Content】 14:10 - 14:50 "Turning Manufacturing Technology into a Corporate Strength!" CEC Corporation Second Solution Service Division, Product Planning Department Manager Takashi Nagata 15:00 - 15:50 Introduction of Productivity Improvement Cases Utilizing RaFLOW and RaLC DHL Supply Chain, Operations Excellence Process Innovation Manager Akiyoshi Otomo 16:00 - 16:50 Creating Strong Workplaces the Nissan Way: Nissan Production Way (NPW) and Approaches to Improvement Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., NPW Improvement Consulting Office Director Yuji Takeo