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Currently, many food factories are facing a situation where their profits are being pressured because they cannot sufficiently pass on the rising costs of raw materials, labor, energy, and logistics to product prices. Moreover, the current situation is that many factories have reached their limits, as they are unable to gather personnel even when employees leave, despite various measures being taken, and they have not been able to find fundamental solutions. In this seminar, we will discuss ways to overcome the recent significant rise in costs, incorporating actual case studies of successful cost reduction efforts in many food factories, and explain new strategies that directly lead to results, which go beyond traditional on-site improvements. ◆ Recommended for workplaces like this! ◆ - Want to develop leaders and management personnel - Want to reduce material costs but only hear about price increases - Want to increase production but cannot gather the necessary personnel - Unable to pass on the rising costs to selling prices - Directly impacted by the surge in raw material costs and wages

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The shipbuilding industry is composed of shipowners, shipbuilders, and ship parts manufacturers, but it is not acceptable for parts manufacturers to delay construction plans due to their own circumstances. Parts manufacturers need to respond flexibly to delays in specifications and urgent requests, but in reality, it is often the mental strength of the workers on-site that keeps things going, which ultimately leads to a significant decrease in productivity. It is extremely important to stabilize the production system and build a structure that increases resilience to fluctuations, rather than just thinking, "It's fine as long as we managed to meet the deadline by brute force." This seminar will clearly introduce realistic solutions based on the actual situation of ship parts manufacturers. ◆ Recommended for workplaces like this! ◆ - There are many young workers on-site, and skills are not being passed down. - There are many unfinished tasks, causing storage issues. - There are frequent urgent requests from customers. - A production scheduler has been implemented but is not being used effectively. - There are many changes to the production plan, and adjustments are being made on-site.

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Reducing lead time is often approached as a means to reduce inventory, but have you ever experienced stabilization of production planning and cost reduction as a result? In fact, improvements centered on reducing lead time can achieve significant enhancements that cannot be obtained through bottom-up improvements at the site alone. This is because the essence of lead time reduction initiatives lies in transforming the very mechanisms of manufacturing. In this video, we will focus on how to flow and control materials, explaining how to promote lead time reduction starting from production management. <The first 3 minutes are available for viewing> https://vimeo.com/1029920185 【Date and Time】 On-demand distribution! You can watch it anytime at your convenience. 【Participation Fee】 3,300 yen (including tax) 【How to View】 Please apply from our website. https://www.astec-vod.jp/seminar/lead-time/ Those who apply will receive a viewing URL via email. You can connect to the dedicated video viewing site and watch after entering the password.

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The QC Seven Tools are being studied, but do you think of them only as tools for quality improvement? On the other hand, many may be working on site improvements but lack confidence in methods for discovering problems, investigating causes, or confirming effects. In this course, we will explain effective ways to promote site improvements using the QC Seven Tools, along with case studies. <The first 3 minutes are available for viewing> https://vimeo.com/1026395164 【Date and Time】 On-demand distribution! You can watch it anytime at your convenience. 【Course Fee】 3,300 yen (including tax) 【How to View】 Please apply from the website. https://www.astec-vod.jp/seminar/genbakaizen Those who apply will receive a viewing URL via email. You can connect to the dedicated video viewing site and watch after entering the password.

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The production management system is the core system that supports various business operations, and failing to implement it can have far-reaching consequences. Common examples of failure include the following: 1. Inability to optimize operations, resulting in half-hearted effects. 2. Realizing after implementation that it does not fit the production method. 3. Implementing a system with specifications that are too high and being unable to utilize it effectively. 4. Not being able to move away from traditional business methods, leading to the system not being used even after implementation. In this seminar, we will provide tips to increase the utilization of systems and schedulers for companies that are not making the most of their investments. We encourage you to take this opportunity to participate.

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In the future, it is expected that recruitment within Japan will become more stringent. Therefore, a fundamental improvement in productivity is required, but it is also true that this is very difficult under the conditions of small-lot production with a wide variety of products. In this seminar, we will explain how to shift product and manufacturing strategies to adapt to the current environment. We will also introduce specific reform project approaches. We encourage your participation. 【Seminar Highlights】 ■ How to adapt in an era of labor shortages ■ Transforming the business model ■ Reevaluating product strategies is necessary ■ Shifting manufacturing strategies ■ Operate under a project directly overseen by the president! *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us. Applications are accepted via the link below.

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We often hear concerns like, 'We are working on reducing inventory, but we are not able to reduce it as much as we would like. Is there anything we can do about it?' A common factor among such companies is that the efforts to reduce inventory are only being carried out on the manufacturing floor. However, a major cause of inventory accumulation lies in the poor flow of goods, and fundamental improvements require initiatives from the production management perspective. This course will explain the approach to inventory reduction from the standpoint of production management. <First 3 minutes available> https://vimeo.com/1021952955 【Date and Time】 On-demand distribution! You can watch it anytime at your convenience. 【Tuition Fee】 3,300 yen (including tax) 【How to View】 Please apply from our website. https://www.astec-vod.jp/seminar/inventory-2/ Those who apply will receive a viewing URL via email. You can connect to the dedicated video viewing site and watch after entering the password.

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Although you are working on quality improvement on a daily basis, you may be struggling with the quality issues that arise every day. Even if you implement countermeasures for defects, they tend to recur after a while. Temporary measures alone cannot eliminate defects. It is extremely important to accurately understand the current situation of defect occurrences and reach the true causes. In this course, we will return to the basics of quality improvement, propose effective measures, and explain methods to maintain and manage quality. <The first 3 minutes are available for viewing> https://vimeo.com/1021968931 【Date and Time】 On-demand distribution! You can watch it anytime at your convenience. 【Course Fee】 3,300 yen (including tax) 【How to View】 Please apply from the website. https://www.astec-vod.jp/seminar/quality-improvement/ Those who apply will receive a viewing URL via email. You can connect to the dedicated video viewing site and watch after entering the password.

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Production management refers to the overall operations involved in efficiently planning, coordinating, and managing production activities from order receipt to shipment in the manufacturing industry, and its content is diverse. In this course, we will explain the fundamental concepts and methods of production management that are useful for actual production management operations. <The first 3 minutes are available for viewing> https://vimeo.com/989880515 【Date and Time】 On-demand distribution! You can watch it anytime at your convenience. 【Course Fee】 3,300 yen (including tax) 【How to View】 Please apply from the website. https://www.astec-vod.jp/seminar/production-management/ Those who apply will receive a viewing URL via email. You can connect to the dedicated video viewing site and watch after entering the password.

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Production management systems and schedulers are one of the essential and highly effective tools in the manufacturing industry, which engages in manufacturing. When a company reaches a certain scale, the number of products becomes enormous, and the materials and parts exceed the range that can be controlled manually, making these systems indispensable for managing operations. However, the reality is that many companies report that despite having implemented systems, they are not being utilized effectively, have become inefficient, or there is uncertainty about what kind of information processing is being conducted. There are specific reasons and clear causes for this situation. This article will explain the methods to unravel these causes and enhance the utilization of the current systems. ◆ Recommended for workplaces like this! ◆ - Feeling anxious about the future transmission of technology - Limited number of people who can use the system - The system's contents are obscured due to extensive customization - The new system has resulted in increased operational hours compared to before - The system has been implemented but is not being utilized effectively

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In machining workplaces, the efficient operation of equipment and personnel is directly linked to productivity improvement. However, in many workplaces, factors such as setup changes and responses to demand fluctuations often prevent the maximum utilization of operating rates, leading to delays in parts delivery, increased manufacturing costs, and prolonged lead times. This seminar will explain methods to achieve improved operating rates by introducing efficient production management systems, as well as key points for ensuring stable operations through maintenance planning and optimization of personnel allocation. ◆ Recommended for workplaces like these! ◆ - Setup changes take too much time, causing production delays. - Production plans are unstable, leading to inconsistent machine operation. - There is a significant amount of downtime for equipment. - Delays in material supply are causing reduced operating rates. - Equipment maintenance is being postponed, resulting in unexpected stoppages.

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Astec Consulting has proudly released "Satsuki Scheduler Lite," a tool for easily creating production plans, developed in September. It maximizes the specialized know-how cultivated through consulting experience, achieving a simple and intuitive user interface. Additionally, it is offered at a price point that is easy for small and medium-sized enterprises to adopt. This is especially essential for those who spend time on planning and frequent changes to plans in Excel. In this seminar, we will explain the features and functions of "Satsuki Scheduler Lite" in detail, introducing specific usage methods with demonstrations.

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Mechanical components refer to individual parts or elements used in the operation of machines and devices. Their range includes switches and sensors, as well as valves and pumps, among others. Most products are assembled by humans using processed parts, which means productivity depends on people, resulting in a production plan with excess capacity and longer lead times. Production plans are influenced by market conditions such as capital investment, but if demand fluctuations can be responded to swiftly, there will be no confusion on the shop floor due to plan changes or troubles. This seminar will explain how to fundamentally review the production management system to achieve lead time reduction and improve productivity. ◆ Recommended for workplaces like this! ◆ - Frequent plan changes and troubles leading to regular delays in delivery - The shop floor is overflowing with parts and work-in-progress - Slow response to demand fluctuations resulting in high inventory - Frequent quality defects leading to a normalization of rework - Chronic defects that cannot be resolved, causing recurring complaints

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"Satsuki Scheduler Lite" is a planning tool that enables quick rescheduling. Move schedules between facilities and production times using your mouse! Changes can be made easily, and only the necessary information is displayed clearly. We offer a surprising price of 800,000 yen for 10 user licenses. We are also offering a one-month free trial in conjunction with the release. ★ This production planning management tool is suitable for: ■ Those who create production plans using Excel ■ Those who feel limited by paper or Excel-based production planning ■ Those who share production plans on paper or Excel ■ Those who want to improve the personalized nature of production planning managed in Excel ■ Those who take too long to create production plans ■ Those who cannot afford to implement a high-functionality scheduler ■ Those who want to make sudden changes or corrections to production plans easier ★ What the tool can achieve: ■ You can create plans "easier, faster, and simpler" than with Excel ■ Quick rescheduling is possible ■ Transition from a paper-heavy environment to paperless ■ Reduction of personalized production planning tasks ■ Easy sharing of schedules ■ Escape from Excel management

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The molding machines are characterized by their large number of components, which significantly impacts human productivity. In the current context of increasing worker mobility, it seems that molding machine manufacturers are finding it difficult to respond to fluctuations in demand. Particularly, the inability to train new employees has delayed their readiness for immediate contribution, and it is a common sight in many factories to see managers and supervisors running around on the shop floor. This seminar will introduce steps to enhance the ability to respond to the increasingly serious labor shortage by managing on-site skills across the entire factory, as well as hints to overcome the current stagnation in production capacity. ◆Recommended for workplaces like this!◆ - I feel that production capacity has decreased compared to a few years ago. - We have relied on temporary workers every time there is an increase in production. - Sudden responses ultimately fall to the veterans. - The turnover rate is gradually increasing. - The shop floor is at the mercy of design, leading to a decline in improvement capabilities.

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Astech Consulting Co., Ltd. will hold a WEB seminar titled "How to Implement a Production Management System Without Failure." In this seminar, we will clearly explain the causes that lead to a system becoming unusable, pre-implementation measures for effective system utilization, and post-implementation measures that can be taken even after the system has already been introduced. 【Seminar Highlights】 ■ Many companies fail in system implementation ■ There are four main causes of failure ■ Implementing the system "easily, quickly, and accurately" ■ The necessity of system implementation support (PMO) *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us. Applications are being accepted via the link below.

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"Satsuki Scheduler Lite" is a planning tool that enables quick rescheduling. Move schedules between equipment and production times with your mouse! Changes can be made easily, and only the necessary information is displayed clearly. ★ This production planning management tool is suitable for: ■ Those who create production plans using Excel ■ Those who feel limited by paper or Excel-based production plans ■ Those who share production plans on paper or Excel ■ Those who want to improve the personalized nature of production planning managed in Excel ■ Those who take too long to create production plans ■ Those who cannot afford to implement a high-functionality scheduler ■ Those who want to make sudden changes or corrections to production plans easier ★ What the tool can achieve: ■ You can create plans "more easily, quickly, and simply" than with Excel ■ Quick rescheduling is possible ■ Transition from a paper-heavy environment to a paperless one ■ Reduction of personalized production planning tasks ■ Easy sharing of schedules ■ Breaking away from Excel management

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The one-piece flow production method is a production system developed to respond to the diversification of products in small quantities and shorter delivery times. In this course, we will explain the overview of the one-piece flow production method, which thoroughly shortens lead times based on the fundamental concepts of "eliminating stagnation" and "information control," as well as the basic tools necessary to achieve it. <The first 3 minutes are available for viewing> https://vimeo.com/963924444 【Date and Time】 On-demand distribution! You can watch it anytime at your convenience. 【Tuition Fee】 3,300 yen (including tax) 【How to View】 Please apply from the website. https://www.astec-vod.jp/seminar/ikkitsukan-2/ Those who apply will receive a viewing URL via email. You can connect to the dedicated video viewing site and watch it after entering the password.

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Where should we start improving the indirect department? First, we should reduce the total amount of work, but - Absolutely necessary work - Work that should be done - Work that is better to do - Work with unclear objectives How should we proceed from there? The model is within this seminar! Reviewing operations to reduce the total amount of work and changing the workflow! Please take this opportunity to participate.

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Has your company already implemented a scheduler? Are you currently rearranging plans manually using Excel? You may have considered several schedulers to ease this challenging planning task, but many of you might have given up due to unexpectedly high costs. Alternatively, some of you may have implemented a scheduler, but found that operating it involves considerable effort, leading to a situation where you still rely on manual processes. It’s important to understand that simply implementing a scheduler does not mean everything will be executed automatically. You must not neglect the preparations that need to be made before implementation, and you should carefully evaluate the truly necessary functions before proceeding. In this seminar, a consultant who has provided implementation support to many valve manufacturers will briefly explain the key points to keep in mind. For more details, please visit the seminar URL on our company website.

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In food factories, not only are profits being squeezed due to rising costs, but many are also reaching their limits as current staff are leaving and new recruits are hard to find, forcing managers and indirect staff to take on on-site work. Various measures are being taken, but fundamental solutions remain elusive. This seminar will clearly explain solutions to the urgent and fundamental issue of "how to create a manufacturing environment where employees do not leave," using case studies as examples. ◆Recommended for workplaces like this!◆ - Want to increase staff but struggling to attract applicants - New employees leave quickly - Part-time employees trained do not last long - Low ratio of full-time employees causing various difficulties

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This is a seminar that you can attend in a video viewing format using the internet. As long as you have an internet connection, you can participate from your preferred location at any time during the designated period, as many times as you like. You can attend at your own pace, making it possible to effectively utilize your time between work tasks!

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Improvement activities in the manufacturing industry are progressing in direct departments, but I hear that there is uncertainty about where to start with improvements in indirect departments. In fact, improving indirect departments is difficult to quantify and hard to assess! There is a groundbreaking seminar here that will help you review operations, reduce the overall workload, and change the workflow. Please take this opportunity to participate!

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Improvement activities in the manufacturing industry are progressing in direct departments, but I hear that there is uncertainty about where to start with improvements in indirect departments. In fact, improving indirect departments is difficult to quantify and hard to judge! There is a groundbreaking seminar here that will help you review your operations, reduce the overall workload, and change your workflow. Please take this opportunity to participate!

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Every time a new order comes in, we struggle with adjusting the delivery schedule. We often receive various consultations from valve manufacturers who want to make it easier to change plans. When we inquire about the actual situation, we find that specifications are not decided, drawings are delayed, parts are not arriving as scheduled, and the parts that do arrive have poor quality. It becomes clear that these short lead-time orders are already exceeding production capacity. If we were to solve all the issues that valve manufacturers are currently facing, the effort and costs involved would be far from realistic. Therefore, the seminar that Astec is presenting this time will introduce what can be efficiently achieved using a production scheduler and what the manufacturing side should prepare for this purpose.

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Every time a new order comes in, we are struggling with adjusting delivery schedules. We often receive various consultations from valve manufacturers who want to make it easier to change plans. When we inquire about the actual situation, we find that specifications are not decided, drawings are delayed, parts are not arriving as scheduled, and even the parts that do arrive have poor quality. It becomes clear that these short-term orders were placed despite already exceeding production capacity. Solving all the issues that valve manufacturers are currently facing would require an unrealistic amount of effort and cost. Therefore, the seminar that Astec is presenting this time will introduce how to efficiently achieve this using a production scheduler, as well as what the manufacturing side should prepare for this purpose.

• Employee training

"Satsuki Scheduler Lite" is a planning tool that enables quick rescheduling. Move schedules between facilities and adjust production times with your mouse! Changes can be made easily, and only the necessary information is displayed clearly. ★ This production planning management tool is suitable for: ■ Those who create production plans using Excel ■ Those who feel limited by paper or Excel-based production plans ■ Those who share production plans on paper or Excel ■ Those who want to improve the personalized production planning that relies on Excel management ■ Those who take too long to create production plans ■ Those who cannot afford to implement a high-functioning scheduler ■ Those who want to make sudden changes or corrections to production plans easier ★ What the tool can achieve: ■ You can create plans "more easily, quickly, and simply" than with Excel ■ Quick rescheduling is possible ■ Transition from a paper-heavy environment to a paperless one ■ Reduction of personalized production planning tasks ■ Easy sharing of schedules ■ Break free from Excel management

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Currently, the manufacturing industry is overwhelmingly short-staffed, and the ability of management to effectively run factories with a small number of personnel is being tested. I will explain four important points to maximize the abilities of your subordinates. Please make use of this information. 【Date and Time】 On-demand distribution! You can watch it anytime at your convenience. 【Tuition Fee】 3,300 yen (including tax) 【How to View】 Please apply from our website. https://www.astec-vod.jp/seminar/staff-management/ Those who apply will receive a viewing URL via email. You can connect to the dedicated video viewing site and watch after entering the password.

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◆Event◆ July 10 (Wednesday) 13:30-14:30 [60 minutes] July 23 (Tuesday) 13:30-14:30 [60 minutes] ◆Recommended for workplaces like this!◆ - Not sure where to start with improving indirect departments - Difficulty in increasing manpower due to hiring challenges - Struggling to reduce overtime hours - Work is overly reliant on specific individuals, leading to many tasks ◆About WEB Participation◆ We will use Cisco Webex Meetings. Only software installation is required, and there are no system usage fees. If installation is not possible, you can also participate via a browser. (Recommended browsers: Latest versions of Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari.) ◆Participation Fee◆ Free ◆Instructor◆ Yasuki Yoshihisa, Management Consultant, Astec Consulting Co., Ltd. ◆Application Method◆ Please apply through our company website. https://www.ast-c.co.jp/seminar/technology.html#79 *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.*

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This will explain what the basics of work are and how to effectively progress in your job as a member of society, as well as provide insights on solving workplace problems and self-improvement. Please make use of this for new employee training and motivation enhancement. 【Date and Time】 This is an on-demand distribution! You can watch it anytime at your convenience. 【Tuition Fee】 3,300 yen (including tax) 【How to View】 Please apply from the website. https://www.astec-vod.jp/seminar/manufacture-basic-3/ Those who apply will receive a viewing URL via email. You can connect to the dedicated video viewing site and watch after entering the password.

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In the electronic components manufacturing industry, as customer needs diversify and demand for small quantities of various products increases, there are instances where companies are unable to break away from traditional mass production methods, resulting in significant waste. Even now, due to the mindset of holding onto inventory with the hope of shipping it someday, inventory management becomes lax, leading to the accumulation of excessive stock, and eventually, cases of obsolete inventory can be observed. In this seminar, we will explain how to maintain inventory at an appropriate level. We encourage you to take this opportunity to participate.

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A Scene from the Manufacturing Site" Line Leader A: "Regarding Line A today, I received a call this morning that part-timers B and C suddenly became unwell and can't come to work! We're short on line workers, so I would like to request some support." Site Manager O: "That's a problem. Which line has some capacity? Who can we assign for support?" Line Leader F: "It seems like all lines are quite tight on manpower." Line Leader G: "My line doesn't seem to have the capacity to send support." Line Leader J: "I checked the numbers for our line as well, and it looks like we can't send any support." Line Leader A: "If no one can come to support, there's nothing we can do; our line will handle it with overtime." Site Manager O: "I apologize for having to rely on overtime. If we had a system in place to respond to sudden worker absences, we could act immediately..." Line Leader A: "It would be great if we could see the load situation for each line in real-time." Site Manager O: "During the recent Astec seminar, they mentioned to feel free to consult with them. Maybe we should give it a try...

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◆Event◆ July 5 (Friday) 13:30-14:30 [60 minutes] July 18 (Thursday) 13:30-14:30 [60 minutes] ◆Recommended for workplaces like this!◆ - The site is overflowing with parts and work-in-progress. - The site is in chaos due to changes in plans and troubles. - Deadline adjustments have become a regular part of operations. - Overtime has become chronic, and employee retention rates are low. ◆About Online Participation◆ We will use Cisco Webex Meetings. Only software installation is required, and there are no system usage fees. If installation is not possible, participation is also available via browser. (Recommended browsers: Latest versions of Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari.) ◆Participation Fee◆ Free ◆Instructor◆ Takaharu Fujii, Management Consultant, Astec Consulting Co., Ltd. ◆How to Apply◆ Please apply through our company website. https://www.ast-c.co.jp/seminar/technology.html#78 *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.*

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To summarize "Digital Transformation," it refers to adapting to changes in the business environment, shifting and differentiating one's organization, systems, and services to digital, and establishing a competitive advantage. To achieve this, the following steps are taken: The first step is simply the digitization of specific operations and areas (digitization). The second step is the digitalization of business flows and processes (digitalization). The third step involves restructuring the entire workflow of the company, utilizing digital technologies to develop new businesses and build new business models. Only at this point does it finally become "Digital Transformation (DX)." It is also true that many companies working on promoting DX face challenges. If you have concerns regarding system implementation or utilization, please feel free to contact us or download the PDF for more details.

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In the electronic components industry, after shifting to increased production due to supply shortages, there has now been an oversupply, leading to large inventories and prolonged inventory adjustments. A significant factor in this situation is the impact of market conditions, but it is also due to the inability of companies to establish production management and systems that can respond to changes in the market environment. The electronic components industry has been engaged in mass production for a long time, resulting in production methods that are difficult to adjust in response to market conditions. This seminar will explain how to quickly respond to changes in the market environment and maintain inventory at appropriate levels.

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In the electronics components industry, after shifting to increased production due to supply shortages, we have now entered a phase of oversupply, resulting in significant inventory accumulation and prolonged inventory adjustments. A major factor in this situation is the impact of market conditions, but another cause is the inability of companies to establish production management and systems that can respond to changes in the market environment. The electronics components industry has been engaged in mass production for a long time, leading to production methods that are not responsive to market fluctuations. This seminar will explain how to quickly respond to changes in the market environment and maintain inventory at appropriate levels.

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The recent sharp decline in profit margins for basic and general-purpose chemical manufacturers can be attributed to the significant advancement in multi-product production compared to the past, which has led to confusion in managing the "inventory" that was previously relied upon for production. Additionally, the aspect of multi-product production has made it difficult to train operators. In this seminar, we will explain that establishing a production management system based on multi-product compatibility is essential to overcome this confusion, and we will introduce hints for stable production! We hope you will attend!

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◆Event◆ June 7 (Friday) 13:30-14:30 [60 minutes] June 20 (Thursday) 13:30-14:30 [60 minutes] ◆Recommended for workplaces like this!◆ - The mindset of mass production is ingrained. - Inventory management is lax because products can be shipped eventually. - There are many work-in-progress items between processes due to batch production, resulting in long lead times. - Performance indicators focus on equipment utilization rates. ◆About WEB Participation◆ We will use Cisco Webex Meetings. Only software installation is required, and there are no system usage fees. If installation is not possible, participation is also available via a browser. (Recommended browsers: Latest versions of Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari.) ◆Participation Fee◆ Free ◆Instructor◆ Toshihide Maeda, Consultant, Astec Consulting Co., Ltd. ◆How to Apply◆ Please apply through our company website. https://www.ast-c.co.jp/seminar/technology.html#77 *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.*

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Many process-oriented companies are increasingly required to respond to diverse customer QCD demands with a variety of products and variations. However, resolving equipment constraints in plants is not easy, and many efforts remain focused on on-site improvements. As a result, fundamental measures cannot be implemented, which may actually lead to the exhaustion of the workforce. In this seminar, we will explain the selection of production management methods suitable for such process-oriented companies, the proper implementation procedures, and provide detailed introductions on how to promote groundbreaking improvements involving the workforce.

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Many process-oriented companies are increasingly required to respond to diverse customer QCD demands with a variety of products and variations. However, resolving equipment constraints in plants is not easy, and many efforts remain focused on on-site improvements. As a result, fundamental measures cannot be implemented, which may rather lead to the exhaustion of the workforce. In this seminar, we will explain the selection of production management methods suitable for such process-oriented companies, as well as the appropriate implementation procedures, and we will introduce in detail innovative ways to promote improvements involving the workforce.

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In recent years, there has been a growing interest in DX (Digital Transformation) within the manufacturing industry, but many companies are still limited to simply introducing basic tools or replacing systems. However, true DX is an initiative that significantly changes business structures using digital technology and promotes fundamental cost reductions. In this seminar, we will specifically explain the points of focus for reducing costs, how to proceed with improvements, and how to effectively utilize DX tools. 【Seminar Points】 ◎ Changing perspectives reveals waste ◎ Using DX makes improvements easier ◎ Changing systems to reduce manufacturing costs ◎ Applying improvements to indirect operations as well 【Schedule】 May 14 (Tuesday), 22 (Wednesday), 30 (Thursday), 2024, 13:30–15:00 (The content of the seminar is the same on each day. Please choose your preferred date.) *For more details about the seminar, please refer to the "PDF Download." Applications are accepted via the link below.

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April has arrived. Have you seen an increase in new employees at your workplace? In the current domestic environment, new talent is extremely valuable, so please nurture them carefully and as quickly as possible into capable personnel. However, it is also true that the number of domestic workers is gradually decreasing. To ensure the stable development of our company, improving factory productivity remains a significant theme. While it is certainly important to raise the level of improvement activities from the past, the metal parts processing workplace is progressing towards a variety of small quantities, and there are significant fluctuations in orders, making the actual situation in the workplace difficult to see. As a result, productivity does not increase as intended. In this seminar, we will explain how to create a flow by connecting the poor collaboration between workplaces through production planning. Additionally, by utilizing a scheduler for production planning, it can be created easily and accurately. We hope to provide hints for considering the introduction of a system that matches your company's price and functionality. We sincerely invite you to attend!

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◆Event◆ May 17 (Friday) 13:30-14:30 【60 minutes】 May 28 (Tuesday) 13:30-14:30 【60 minutes】 ◆Recommended for workplaces like this!◆ - Excess inventory on the factory premises that doesn't decrease - Production plans that are not functioning, leading to constant adjustments on-site - Frequent disruptions in production due to urgent requests - Many issues caused by aging equipment ◆About Online Participation◆ We will use Cisco Webex Meetings. Only software installation is required, but there are no system usage fees. If installation is not possible, you can also participate via a browser. (Recommended browsers: Latest versions of Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari.) ◆Participation Fee◆ Free ◆Instructor◆ Yasuki Yoshihisa, Management Consultant, Astec Consulting Co., Ltd. ◆How to Apply◆ Please apply through our company website. https://www.ast-c.co.jp/seminar/technology.html#76 *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.*

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In a test equipment manufacturer that relies heavily on manual labor, I must say that the current hiring difficulties in Japan are extremely severe. Additionally, production conditions are changing rapidly, so flexibility to adapt to these changes is also necessary, and we must overcome this challenge with the existing workforce. To achieve this, it is urgent to focus on "improvements in management" rather than merely extending past improvement activities. In this seminar, we will explain strategies for establishing a production plan where production management acts as a control tower to optimize the entire process. This seminar is designed to help you realize that instead of lamenting the labor shortage, there are still steps you can take, so please come and find some hints.

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This is aimed at employees in manufacturing companies who are in their second year or later. As the second part of a three-part series, we will explain the fundamental knowledge necessary for improvement. You will learn why improvement is necessary, the basics of 5S, which is a fundamental improvement method in the manufacturing field, what visualization means, what standardization entails, and how to conduct a "5 Whys" analysis, covering basic content and an overview. Please take advantage of this opportunity. 【Date and Time】 This is an on-demand delivery! You can watch it anytime at your convenience. 【Participation Fee】 3,300 yen (including tax) 【How to View】 Please apply from our website. https://www.astec-vod.jp/seminar/manufacture-basic-2/ Those who apply will receive a viewing URL via email. You can connect to a dedicated video viewing site and watch after entering the password.

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