Visualizing the sewing site with IoT | Case study of Nichihan Fiber
Kaizen Maru / Case Study - Sewing Industry (Okinawa - Kariyushi Wear)
From "intuition" and "experience" to data-driven optimal placement.
A sewing factory, Nichihan Textile, that handles Okinawa's traditional "Kariyushi wear." Progress management was completely analog, and it was only through the operator's "gut feeling" and handwritten daily reports that we could identify where bottlenecks were occurring. Kaizen Maru was introduced in the final assembly process of shirt production. It was a decisive factor that it could be flexibly customized even in a complex sewing environment where processes frequently change, and that there was ample hands-on support available for sites lacking expertise. Currently, output is automatically collected via sensors and visualized in real-time on monitors. With the management side having "objective numbers," misconceptions like "that person is slow" have been dispelled, deepening trust in the workplace. The design is simple enough for anyone to understand the situation at a glance. If you are struggling with complex processes in small-batch production, we also offer free consultations, so please feel free to reach out.
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- Flexible sensor settings tailored to complex processes (such as sewing and assembly) - Real-time visualization of output on monitors - Instant decision-making on bottleneck processes based on accumulated data - Support for implementation and operation on-site by experts
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[Results] Nichihan Textile Co., Ltd.: Kariyushi wear manufacturing factory. [Effects] Achieved accurate real-time understanding of output. Eliminated assumptions on the shop floor with data, leading to improved productivity through optimized personnel allocation. [Applications] Progress management for small-lot production of various items, identification of bottlenecks, and data-driven optimal placement of personnel.
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Since its founding, the Ijigen Group has been dedicated to developing its own services based on "people" who can excel in three specialized areas: business, technology, and creativity. We have provided support to solve a wide range of challenges, including management, human resources, and business. The future we aim for is "a world where various people can take on challenges." As a partner that supports diverse challengers, we aim to create an environment that sometimes brings about "awareness" and enables them to take steps toward a better future. With this mission in mind, we tackle problem-solving with the creativity and support we have built over many years, contributing to the realization of a society where each individual can experience abundance.
