Integrated Production and Sales Management System "Production Innovation Fu-jin"

Due to the soaring costs of raw materials and a shortage of personnel, the manufacturing industry is being urged to improve efficiency. In this situation, efforts to improve operations are essential for the continued growth of the manufacturing sector. In this article, we will introduce the fundamental knowledge of "Kaizen," which is important for the manufacturing industry, as well as the benefits of Kaizen activities using videos and various case studies.

In the manufacturing industry, various issues arise such as delivery deadlines, inventory, processes, and costs. One of the means to solve these issues is the "production management system." Recently, it has gained renewed attention from the perspectives of improving operational efficiency, enhancing productivity, and reforming work styles. By implementing a production management system tailored to the needs of the company, we will introduce how various challenges can be addressed, along with details on the functions and types of production management systems, as well as the benefits of implementation. For those interested, please refer to the "Related Links" below for more details.

Production management is an essential function in the manufacturing industry that encompasses everything from order receipt to delivery. There are many issues that need to be improved to increase productivity, not only in large corporations but also in small and medium-sized enterprises. Although production management can be summarized in one phrase, it includes a variety of tasks ranging from production planning, order management, purchasing management, inventory management, manufacturing management, process management, outsourcing management, progress management, to quality management. Here, we will clearly explain the objectives and specific tasks of production management in the manufacturing industry, as well as introduce examples of improvements achieved through the implementation of production management systems. If you are interested, please refer to the details in the "Related Links" section below.

For the manufacturing industry, cost management, which is directly linked to corporate profits, is one of the important initiatives. However, especially in small and medium-sized manufacturing companies, many face challenges in cost management, such as "not being able to secure sufficient profits" and "inadequate pricing leading to manufacturing at a loss." In the article we are introducing this time, we will summarize and explain the basics of cost management, the purposes and necessity of cost management for small and medium-sized manufacturing companies, methods for visualizing costs, ways to utilize costs, and case studies related to the implementation of cost management systems. If you are interested, please refer to the details from the "Related Links" below.