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This document introduces the concepts and methods of quality management, as well as the necessity of utilizing data in quality management within the manufacturing industry. It includes an overview of quality management tasks, implementation methods, the four essential "M"s, and case studies. It also explains the necessity of quality management and its differences from quality assurance. Additionally, it features "MotionBoard," which supports the essential data utilization in quality management, making it a useful reference. 【Contents (partial)】 ■ What is Quality Management ■ Tasks of Quality Management ■ Implementation Method of Quality Management (1) PDCA ■ Implementation Method of Quality Management (2) Industrial Engineering (IE) ■ Implementation Method of Quality Management (3) QC Seven Tools *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of the BI dashboard "MotionBoard" at Honda R&D Co., Ltd. Suzuka Plant. The company began visualizing data with this product in 2019, coinciding with the launch of a new production line. By being able to take immediate action based on changes in quality data, they aimed to accelerate the PDCA cycle. The dashboard has been utilized in various scenarios, including production performance planning, workflow charts, work flow status, traceability, and visualizing changes over time. This led to significant achievements, such as the reduction of 800 reports and 800 hours of labor per month, as well as the attainment of various target metrics. [Challenges] - Various tools were introduced but did not become established. - There was a lack of understanding of the necessity on the shop floor. - Without the shop floor taking the initiative to create and retain know-how, continuous operation and evolution in the future would not be possible. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of the front database "Dr.Sum" and the BI dashboard "MotionBoard" at Nippon Tokushu Toki Co., Ltd. The company has been acquiring various production equipment data from IoT devices; however, the challenge was that the collection and processing took too much time, preventing effective utilization. By implementing our products, they promoted data utilization on-site. They were able to visualize actual performance and equipment operating status against production plans, allowing them to share causes and countermeasures during the morning meetings the next day. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - There is a need for high-precision analysis to improve productivity and identify bottlenecks. - It takes time to grasp operating conditions, hindering timely improvements on-site. ■Effects - Detailed data analysis of output and operating rates became possible, leading to the resolution of bottlenecks. - Real-time visibility of numbers contributed to a change in awareness on-site. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of Yanmar Construction Equipment Co., Ltd. implementing the BI dashboard "MotionBoard" and the aggregation and analysis platform "Dr.Sum." The company's Quality Assurance Department felt that utilizing data from other departments is essential for achieving effective quality assurance, which led to the adoption of these products. After implementation, company-wide data integration was achieved, allowing each individual to visualize the integrated data and utilize it while sharing information. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenge: Utilizing data from other departments is essential for achieving effective quality assurance. ■Benefits: - Significantly improved speed of aggregation and visualization. - Achieved company-wide data integration. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of Yamaha Corporation adopting the BI dashboard "MotionBoard." The company has been advancing IT and IoT initiatives within its factories since the 2010s. However, since each factory was working independently, the data collected and the methods of data acquisition varied, preventing the company from implementing company-wide data utilization despite advancements in IT. After implementation, productivity in the saxophone assembly process improved by 16% in just six months. [Challenges] - We want to continuously improve QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) + SE (Safety, Environment). - We want to correct the variations in manufacturing processes and production numbers that occur in on-site management. - We want to manage production factories located both domestically and internationally smoothly from a distance. - We want to efficiently develop human resources by properly inheriting craftsmanship. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of the BI dashboard "MotionBoard" at Yamazaki Mazak Corporation. The company needed a logistics management system between factories due to the reorganization of its main factory (Minokamo Plant). As a result, they developed a unique logistics management BI called "ID TRACKING PLUS," which visualizes the location, quantity, and dwell time of all materials. This reduced the effort required for personnel to search for materials, improved productivity, and also led to better inventory optimization and thorough asset management. [Challenges] - Logistics system management is necessary for processing and assembly operations conducted at separate factories. - The complexity of parts management in small-lot production of various items sometimes resulted in time-consuming searches for parts. - There was a discrepancy between human reports and actual conditions. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of Toyota Motor East Japan Co., Ltd. adopting the BI dashboard "MotionBoard." The company faced challenges in utilizing data in the manufacturing field, including the workload of managing thousands of types of handwritten management forms and managing painting quality. To address this, they implemented the report digitization tool "i-Reporter" from Simtops and our product, significantly improving the efficiency of input tasks in management forms and automatically displaying trend graphs by vehicle type and paint color in the painting process, making it easier to grasp changes. [Challenges] ■ There are thousands of types of management forms, many of which are handwritten, leading to a high workload. ■ Analyzing color measurement data trends manually is time-consuming and labor-intensive, making it difficult to deploy. ■ Managing production plans and actual results is also paper-based, resulting in a labor-intensive process for timely information sharing. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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This document explains paperless operations. It introduces the challenges associated with paper-based tasks, the benefits of going paperless, and specific use cases in production management and quality control. Additionally, it includes success stories and an introduction to our product "MotionBoard." Please use this information when considering implementation. [Contents] ■ About paperless operations ■ Specific use cases ■ Introduction of success stories ■ Introduction of MotionBoard *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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This document introduces the data utilization solutions of WingArc 1st Inc. It includes "MotionBoard" for formulating actions towards net zero and responding to TCFD disclosures, and "invoiceAgent" for digitizing analog data such as invoices using AI OCR. We also present features and examples of carbon neutrality, making it a useful reference. 【Contents (partial)】 ■ Do you have these challenges? ■ Overview of WingArc 1st's solutions ■ MotionBoard ■ invoiceAgent ■ Dr.Sum *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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This document explains how to advance the transformation into a smart factory by "leveraging data." It introduces useful insights for realizing smart factory transformation through data utilization, including "Why is the smart factory transformation not progressing?", "Three steps to advance smart factory transformation," and "Successful case studies of smart factories." Additionally, it includes effective data utilization solutions for smart factory transformation. [Contents (partial)] ■ What is a smart factory ■ Current initiatives and main achievements of Japanese companies ■ Reasons why smart factory transformation is not progressing ■ Key digital technologies for smart factories ■ Steps to realize a smart factory *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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"Glosapo" is a total support service that makes it easy to implement DX in the manufacturing industry and supports growth. We provide remote visualization of equipment operating status, analysis by experts, and regular advice. This leads to DX that enhances productivity and growth. Through remote advice, you can not only engage in specific improvement activities but also learn effective improvement methods. [Features] ■ Comprehensive provision of IoT implementation and consulting ■ Effective advice from experts ■ Awareness reform on-site and leadership development for the future *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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This document introduces digital twins. It explains the benefits, reasons for their growing attention, challenges of factory simulation using digital twins, and the outcomes that can be achieved. Additionally, it includes information on the combination of the BI tools "MotionBoard" and "Dr.Sum" with simulation tools that we handle. [Contents (partial)] ■ Benefits of digital twins ■ Reasons for the growing attention to digital twins: Changes in data utilization needs ■ Challenges of factory simulation using digital twins ■ Realizing digital twins with BI tools × simulation tools ■ Production simulation usable in daily production management and site management *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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This document introduces the utilization of on-site report data. It includes features of "i-Reporter" and "MotionBoard," as well as examples of real-time aggregation and sharing of reports among various locations (stores). Data entered from tablets on-site is aggregated immediately, visualized in real-time, and further shared company-wide through report output and notifications. It achieves paperless operations and real-time monitoring. Please take a moment to read it. [Contents] ■ Do you have these challenges? ■ Feature introduction ■ Usage examples ■ Case studies *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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In this document, we introduce case studies of data utilization that have implemented WingArc1st Inc.'s BI dashboard "MotionBoard" and data analysis platform "Dr.Sum." We showcase examples such as maximizing overall equipment efficiency through visualization and achieving the visualization of management information and production status. We support self-driven data utilization. Please take a moment to read through it. 【Featured Case Studies】 ■ Yamaha Corporation (Digital Twin) ■ NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd. (Smart Factory) ■ Yamazaki Mazak Corporation (Smart Factory) ■ Nanjo Equipment Industry Co., Ltd. (Electronic Document Tool Integration) ■ Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd. (Visualization of Equipment Operating Status) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This document discusses the effective use of IoT in production sites within the process manufacturing industry. It introduces the visualization of equipment operation monitoring using our "MotionBoard," material flow cost accounting (MFCA), and the optimization of maintenance cycles and costs using "MESOD." By "efficiently collecting data using IoT technology" and "visualizing trends and situations for quick understanding," we can identify measures for business improvement and productivity enhancement. 【Contents】 ■ Data collection and accumulation (Dr.Sum, SPA, IoT solutions) ■ Visualization of equipment operation monitoring ■ Material flow cost accounting (MFCA) ■ Optimization of maintenance cycles and costs ■ Quality control and quality loss analysis *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This document explains the key points of utilizing data to increase productivity and improve quality. By incorporating IoT technology to efficiently collect data and visualizing it to quickly grasp trends and situations, we can identify measures for business improvement and productivity enhancement. We have included challenges in utilizing data in manufacturing and methods for leveraging unstructured data, so please take a moment to read it. [Contents] ■ What are the challenges of utilizing data in manufacturing? ■ How to utilize unstructured data? ■ STEP 1: Digitizing daily paper work reports ■ STEP 2: Collecting and analyzing equipment data *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This document provides an overview of digital twins, examples of their use, and a detailed explanation of the specific steps to get started. It includes sections such as "What is a Production Digital Twin?", "What Applications Can a Production Digital Twin Be Used For?", and "Three Steps to Achieving a Digital Twin". Additionally, it introduces the features of the BI tool "MotionBoard," which analyzes and visualizes aggregated digital data. [Contents (Partial)] ■ What is a Production Digital Twin? ■ What Applications Can a Production Digital Twin Be Used For? ■ Three Steps to Achieving a Digital Twin ■ What is Data Digitization? ■ Successful Case Studies in Data Utilization *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This document provides an introduction to data utilization for manufacturing DX (digital transformation). In the manufacturing industry, how should we approach the promotion of DX? We focus on the first two steps and introduce specific methods and examples. Additionally, we include a product introduction for the BI tool "MotionBoard," which analyzes and visualizes aggregated digital data. We encourage you to read it. 【Contents (partial)】 ■ What is the current state of DX in Japan's manufacturing industry? ■ How should DX be advanced? Three steps to achieve DX. ■ What is DX in manufacturing? - Applying the three steps to the manufacturing sector. ■ Specific measures for data collection 1: Collecting data from legacy equipment and control devices. ■ Specific measures for data collection 2: Collecting data from paper media. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This document introduces methods for utilizing data to enhance profitability. It includes the business effects of understanding inventory and costs, as well as methods for tracking inventory by item using data. Additionally, it discusses ways to overcome the barriers to data utilization that complicate cost analysis. We encourage you to read it. 【Contents】 ■ The key to enhancing profitability is "inventory" and "cost" ■ The business effects of understanding inventory and costs ■ The "eternal challenge" regarding inventory ■ Methods for tracking inventory by item using data ■ The "barriers to data utilization" that complicate cost analysis *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This document introduces effective data utilization for standardizing work processes. It includes factors that cause variations in quality and the "four types of data" that should be collected and visualized to eliminate dependency on individuals. Additionally, it presents systems capable of data collection, visualization, and analysis, namely "Facteye" and "MotionBoard." [Contents] ■ "Quality Variations" Threatening the Manufacturing Industry ■ Factors Causing Quality Variations ■ Effective "Data Utilization" for Standardizing Work Processes ■ "Four Types of Data" to Collect and Visualize to Eliminate Dependency on Individuals ■ Methods to Achieve Data Collection, Visualization, and Analysis *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This document discusses DX (Digital Transformation) in the manufacturing industry. It introduces the three steps for manufacturing companies to start DX, on-site challenges in advancing DX, and the framework "CI-Loop" that leads to successful data utilization. Additionally, it includes successful case studies of utilizing simple IoT and frameworks. Please take a moment to read it. 【Contents】 ■ What should manufacturing companies start with for DX? ■ On-site challenges in advancing DX ■ "Simple IoT" that enables data collection ■ What is the framework "CI-Loop" that leads to successful data utilization? ■ The six steps of CI-Loop *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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"Dr.Sum" is a data analysis platform that encompasses the necessary functions for companies to utilize their data effectively. It centralizes data that has been accumulated separately in systems and databases for high-speed aggregation. It organizes the data into a more manageable format and provides an environment for data utilization. We offer two types of delivery formats: a package version and a cloud version. You can choose according to your environment and requirements. 【Features】 ■ Available in both package and cloud versions ■ Allows for free aggregation and analysis without coding ■ Processes large amounts of data effortlessly with a patented high-speed aggregation database ■ Can be used as an analytical database in conjunction with major BI tools ■ Capable of real-time acquisition and integration of data generated on-site, such as sensor data *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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"MotionBoard" is a BI dashboard that aggregates multiple data sources and visualizes them in real-time. Based on the information output in various formats, you can smoothly decide on the next course of action. We offer two types of delivery formats: a packaged version and a cloud version. You can choose according to your environment and requirements. 【Features】 ■ Available in both packaged and cloud versions ■ Visualizes various data together, leading to valuable actions ■ Offers diverse expressions that go beyond traditional BI, allowing any data to be transformed into the desired image ■ Enables optimized data utilization for various industries and job roles ■ Achieves data-driven strategies for over 3,500 companies across various industries *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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