Pro Manual! A Guide to Business Reform and Quality Improvement for Factory Managers: Approaches and Case Studies

Companies are required to promote DX (Digital Transformation) as a "transformation" in the midst of significant environmental changes. The activities of the manufacturing industry are based on "people," "organizations," "unique technologies," and "production systems," but ultimately, it is "people" who determine quality. Companies need to strengthen these elements, differentiate themselves from competitors, and ensure their survival. Differentiation cannot be achieved through factory equipment or machine performance. 1. Overview of DX 1.1 What is DX? 1.2 What is DX in manufacturing? 1.3 Differences between improvement activities, IT implementation, and DX 1.4 New improvement activities to promote DX 2. Case Studies of DX Implementation 2.1 Essential digital technologies for DX 2.2 AI and robotics technology 2.3 IoT and data collection mechanisms 2.4 Data analysis and utilization methods 2.5 IT technologies for administrative departments 2.6 Solving familiar issues with digital technology 2.7 Skills required for engineers 3. Implementation of DX Strategy 3.1 Building foundational strength to withstand environmental changes 3.2 Two directions for DX in order processing and production companies 3.3 Creating customer value 3.4 Human resource development for promoting DX 3.5 Transforming from order-based production organizations to customer development organizations