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To maximize the production capacity of automotive parts factories, it is necessary to level out orders. Due to fluctuations in orders, if production is done according to the orders, when there are few orders, equipment will be idle, and when there are many orders, production will not keep up. It is necessary to flatten the fluctuations in orders. However, simply leveling out by item is insufficient. Many factories engage in bridge production, where multiple part numbers are produced on a single line, and since each line has its own capacity, a load distribution plan for each line is required. This document introduces a product for automotive parts manufacturers facing the above challenges, which automatically formulates an optimization AI for leveling production quantities by item and load distribution plans by line, enabling maximum utilization of factory capacity. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Automotive parts manufacturers required to implement JIT (Just-In-Time) face an environment where delays and stockouts are not tolerated. Additionally, since many different parts are used in automobiles, it is common to engage in small-lot, high-variety production. To maintain stable production at a certain capacity without holding inventory, it is necessary to level the daily production numbers. However, many companies face challenges such as: "Unable to meet delivery deadlines, experiencing stockouts," "Unable to reduce inventory," "Inability to standardize workload, instability in production numbers," "Frequent demand fluctuations leading to time-consuming planning and adjustments," "Variability in workload within the month/week resulting in unnecessary labor costs." This document introduces effective solutions for automotive parts manufacturers facing the above challenges, based on the know-how of major parts manufacturers currently in operation. It excels in planning for small-lot, high-variety production while considering product inventory, workforce, and equipment resources within the factory, and offers automated optimization planning using AI. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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A production scheduler is a software specifically designed for production scheduling. "While I have a general idea of what a production scheduler is, I wonder what specific functions it has." "I want to understand the basics in an easy-to-understand way." Have you ever thought that? In this document, we explain the basic functions of a production scheduler using a familiar activity, cooking, as an example in a booklet format. [Contents] ■ What is a production scheduler? ■ What is planning? ■ What is a manufacturing BOM (bill of materials)? ■ About rescheduling results ■ Conclusion *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company has been a top player in the domestic market for production schedulers for 30 years, continuously addressing our customers' concerns regarding production planning. This document compiles our insights for customers who have issues such as wanting to know about production planning software suitable for their own operational environment or wanting to compare different production planning software options. We hope this serves as a valuable reference for customers who feel challenged by the efficiency of their production planning. [For such concerns] ■ I want to know about production planning software suitable for my operational environment. ■ I want to know how to improve planning efficiency without changing the software I am currently using. ■ I want to know what options are available for production planning software. ■ I want to compare different production planning software options. ■ I want to know what changes would occur and to what extent if I changed the software I am currently using. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will hold a series of solution seminars to address the challenges of production scheduling. This time, the seminar is aimed at those who have never attended the "Asprova Solution Seminar" before, focusing on “What kind of issues can it be applied to?” “What effects can be expected?” and “What is the Solver option?” We will summarize these topics with application examples in 45 minutes. You can find more details about the seminar through the related link. 【Event Overview】 ■ Title: Applying AI to Complex Production Planning (Solution Seminar - Digest Version) [S0] ■ Date and Time: Thursday, November 24, 2022, 16:00-17:00 ■ Format: Online seminar via Zoom ■ Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required) ■ Capacity: 20 participants *Please note that the content may change without prior notice. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We are pleased to announce that our company, Asprova Corporation, will be exhibiting at the 5th Nagoya Smart Factory Expo, which will be held from October 26 (Wednesday) to 28 (Friday), 2022, at Portmesse Nagoya. At this exhibition, we will showcase remote monitoring/predictive maintenance/visualization using IoT/AI, robots, production management systems, and more. It will be an excellent opportunity to compare and evaluate products for factories. [Exhibition Contents] ■ Asprova APS ■ Asprova SCM ■ Partner Products [Booth Number] Hall 3, Booth 25-28 We sincerely look forward to your visit. *For product catalogs and case studies, please feel free to contact us via "PDF Download." We also welcome inquiries.

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While I have a general understanding of production schedulers, I wonder what specific functions they have. Have you ever thought, 'I want to understand the basics in an easy-to-understand way'? This document explains the basic functions of production schedulers using a familiar activity, cooking, as an example. A 'production scheduler' is a specialized calculation software for production scheduling that features the ability to visualize calculation results in a Gantt chart and allows for manipulation. Please take a moment to read it by downloading the PDF. [Contents] ■ What is a production scheduler ■ Planning - When making curry and stew ■ About manufacturing BOM ■ About rescheduling results ■ Conclusion *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This document presents case studies of the production scheduler 'Asprova,' which has been implemented in over 3,000 factories worldwide for more than 25 years. ▼ Do you have any of these concerns? - Unable to respond to delivery dates quickly, resulting in lost orders - Anticipating increased demand in the future but worried about supply capacity - Unable to increase production despite having capacity in the factory because the warehouse is full Asprova can solve these issues! We clearly present the voices of our implementing companies in a collection of 41 case studies. For more details, please view the document via "PDF Download." ★ We will be exhibiting at the 7th Smart Factory EXPO! Please check the basic information for details.

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This catalog is a collection of case studies on the production scheduler 'Asprova,' which has been implemented in over 3,000 factories worldwide for more than 25 years. By utilizing our product, your factory can achieve visible management. Maintaining delivery compliance rates while significantly reducing lead times, cutting inventory, and increasing profits would be the ultimate reward for the developers. We hope that such sentiments are conveyed to everyone through Asprova APS. 【Contents (partial)】 ■ Uriu Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ■ Sumiue Textile Co., Ltd. ■ Natek Co., Ltd. ■ Fujifilm Computer Systems Co., Ltd. ■ Mitsubishi Electric Corporation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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At Yantai Ebara Air Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd., planning was done manually using Excel, typically taking 6 hours. Additionally, there were challenges such as taking too long to adjust plans in response to changes or rush orders, making it difficult to keep up with changes. Therefore, we implemented our production scheduler 'Asprova'. After the implementation, planning adjustments can now be made in 5 to 10 minutes. Furthermore, we achieved visualization and standardization of the production plan. [Challenges] ■ Planning was done manually using Excel, typically taking 6 hours. ■ Adjusting plans in response to changes or rush orders took a long time, making it difficult to keep up with changes. ■ Due to the many processes, gaps occurred between preceding and succeeding processes, leading to idle equipment and longer production lead times. ■ We were unable to achieve visualization through Gantt charts or load graphs. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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At Shin Nanri Electric Wire Co., Ltd., the diversification of products and small lot sizes has progressed, resulting in an enormous amount of planning data, making it difficult to plan using Excel. Therefore, we decided to implement our 'Asprova' software. After the implementation, the time taken to create plans, which used to take about 2 hours, was reduced to approximately 15 to 30 minutes, achieving a reduction to less than a quarter of the original time. Additionally, the process definitions in Excel were further detailed in our product, allowing for planning of intricate processes such as copper winding and extrusion. [Challenges] - Business expansion and the shift towards diverse products and small lot sizes have led to an overwhelming amount of planning data, making it difficult to plan using Excel. - With short order deadlines and the occurrence of urgent orders or defective products, reliance on the experience of the planning personnel has become necessary, resulting in delays in planning adjustments. - It is unclear which common components will be used for which orders, leading to uncertainty regarding potential delays. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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At Taifeng Tire Co., Ltd., we were using Excel to create production plans, but we faced issues such as being unable to reflect order status in the production plans, poor collaboration between production and sales, and an unnecessary increase in product inventory. Therefore, we decided to implement our production scheduler, 'Asprova.' After the implementation, we were able to achieve high-speed scheduling, and the production-sales ratio increased from 45% to 85%, with direct profits rising by 50 million Taiwan dollars per year. [Challenges] - We were using Excel to create production plans, but we could not reflect order status in the production plans. - Poor collaboration between production and sales led to an unnecessary increase in product inventory, putting pressure on management due to storage costs. - As we transitioned to small-lot, diverse production, frequent modifications to production plans and changes in production processes occurred, which could not be handled by a manual production planning system. - Decreased production efficiency and delays in delivery occurred. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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At Shuntoku Shijinhua Multimedia Products Co., Ltd., as the business expanded and the variety and volume of production increased, there was a problem where the existing ERP's MRP system and manual planning adjustments could no longer accommodate the small-batch, diverse production. To improve customer satisfaction while aiming for increased efficiency, we implemented our 'Asprova'. After the implementation, production planning could be created quickly, and material arrangements could also be planned simultaneously. Additionally, the integration with this product and its surroundings led to standardized forms, which contributed to the overall standardization of business operations. 【Case Summary】 ■Challenges - The existing ERP could not accommodate small-batch, diverse production due to business expansion. - There was a request from a major client for more stringent production planning and adherence to it. ■Implementation Effects - Speeding up the creation of production plans. - Reducing the time for material arrangement planning from several hours to several minutes. - Improving the turnover rates of materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Shigen Electric Co., Ltd., which operates in a specialized industry, faces challenges due to its unique products and complex processes, along with numerous constraints that make it impossible to consider all limitations when manually creating production plans, resulting in an inability to meet the company's needs. In response, the company decided to implement our 'Asprova' in 2009. After the implementation, the number of planners decreased from 6-8 to 3. Additionally, by improving the production planning, the average monthly inventory was reduced by approximately 4 million yuan. [Challenges] - Production managers or planners typically provide estimated delivery times based on their experience with orders, resources, and purchasing lead times, but the speed is slow and accuracy is lacking. - When unexpected changes occur, timely adjustments to plans and predictions of outcomes cannot be made. - The accuracy of production planning is low, leading to significant fluctuations in manufacturing line loads and frequent overtime. - The efficiency of plan creation is low, with 6-8 people involved in production planning. - Plans lack flexibility, resulting in excessive resource allocation and waste. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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The "Solver Option" is a new feature of Asprova that solves high-difficulty scheduling problems. It can create plans equivalent to those that would take a person several hours to devise in just a few seconds. Have you ever faced such "troubles"? ■ Want to reduce setup time without delaying deadlines ■ Want to minimize inventory without running out of stock, etc. Instead of setting detailed rules, the "Solver Option" establishes a "penalty" to evaluate the quality of the plan and iteratively improves combinations to minimize this penalty, allowing for the generation of advanced scheduling results more easily than before. For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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With the diversification of customers, the variety of products and order changes have increased, and production planning by hand has taken a significant amount of time for planning, changes, and reflecting actual results, leading to a lack of synchronization between actual line progress and plans. By connecting 'Asprova' with the manufacturing performance management system, the production planning time of 26 hours (2 hours for the previous process + 24 hours for the subsequent process) has now been reduced to 4 hours. It is now possible to plan 100,000 tasks in 90 seconds, enabling immediate delivery responses to urgent orders. 【Purpose of Implementation】 ■ Responding to frequent customer order changes ■ Reducing work-in-progress within processes ■ Achieving visibility of the manufacturing line ■ Eliminating the dependency on individuals in production planning *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Due to external factors such as delays in material delivery, troubles have become a daily occurrence in overseas situations, leading to a more complex manufacturing process. As a result, production lead times have lengthened, and there has been a tendency for work-in-progress inventory to increase. To address this, we aimed to shorten production lead times and simplify production planning by assigning the role of determining line selection and input order to 'Asprova,' pursuing simplicity. As a result, production lead times were reduced from 2 days to 2 hours, and the time required for production planning was shortened from 3 days to 1 day. [Issues] - Looking at the manufacturing site, the lines were subdivided to accommodate a variety of products, making the manufacturing process complex. - There was a tendency for production lead times to lengthen, resulting in increased work-in-progress inventory. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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There are differences in "thinking" between Japanese staff and local staff that go beyond language. While it is understood that it is necessary to know what needs to be done now by looking at the schedule from the back, it is often difficult to put this thinking into practice. To instill backward "thinking" in local staff, we introduced 'Asprova.' We were able to acquire three perspectives (the perspective of looking back, the perspective of pointing out process issues, and an external perspective) and activate internal communication. [Main Effects of Implementation] ■ Visualization ■ Improved planning accuracy ■ Activation of communication ■ Sharing of process information *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The system for planning the production of final products was systematized, but the production planning for components was done using Excel. As global demands became increasingly stringent, it became difficult to manage with Excel, leading to the decision to implement "Asprova." After implementation, work-in-progress and raw material inventory were reduced by 20%. The time required for monthly manufacturing instruction planning was shortened from 3 days to 1.5 days, and the database and visualization of planning information were achieved. [Challenges] - Production planning for components was done using Excel. - Multiple types of plans existed. - To supply products to the market in a timely manner, it was necessary to improve planning accuracy and shorten the cycle for plan revisions to keep up with changes. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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At Okamoto Seiki (Zhangjiagang) Co., Ltd., there were issues such as having a large amount of work-in-progress and finished goods inventory, and not calculating required quantities, which made it impossible to perform unit cost calculations. After the introduction of 'Asprova', the lead time was reduced from 40 days to 30 days. The Gantt chart is reliable, allowing us to understand the situation on the shop floor without having to go there. Additionally, as a side effect, the in-factory inventory has decreased, and the necessary space for the factory, which is 90 meters long and 50 meters wide, has been halved. [Problems Before Implementation] ■ The lead time was long at 40 days ■ There was a large amount of work-in-progress and finished goods inventory ■ Due to not calculating required quantities, unit cost calculations could not be performed *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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At Matsushita Energy (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., production planning was conducted using ERP and other tools, but it was difficult to establish short-term production plans with ERP-based production management. To respond timely to orders that fluctuate significantly in a short period, the production scheduler 'Asprova APS' was introduced. This allowed for automatic and rapid production planning, and through detailed management in the short term, we successfully reduced the average inventory days from 28 to 22. [Challenges] - It was difficult to establish short-term production plans with ERP-based production management. - In monthly production planning, the person in charge spent about three days at the end of each month entering schedules into the production management system. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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At Baoji Technology Machinery (China) Co., Ltd., we have promoted the introduction of 'Asprova' to enhance production management levels through the penetration of our IT globalization strategy. By eliminating the personalization of planning and shifting from manual to automated planning, we have achieved improved planning accuracy and efficiency. With 'Asprova's' high-speed scheduling, we have been able to visualize equipment capacity, material inventory, and line bottlenecks, allowing for quick planning adjustments and accurate delivery responses. 【Project Scope】 ■ Assembly Factory: Assembly lines, 22 work centers ■ Motor Factory: Manufacturing of motor-related cables ■ Processing Factory: Casting, machining, plating, heat treatment, outsourcing ■ Molding Factory: Injection molding, coating, annealing *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Many Japanese set manufacturers are internalizing PCB (printed circuit board) lines as a production process that determines product differentiation. In response to the diversification and small-lot production of final products, PCB lines face challenges such as "how to efficiently utilize expensive and limited production equipment." At Tohoku Ricoh, the introduction and operation of 'Asprova APS' have achieved reductions in production lead times and work-in-progress inventory. By improving on-time delivery rates to customers, business outside the Ricoh Group has also expanded. [Main Effects of Implementation] ■ Visualization ■ Efficiency in Planning Creation ■ Improvement in Planning Accuracy *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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There has been an ongoing issue where working according to a manually created schedule leads to delays, resulting in the need to frequently revise the schedule. To automate the scheduling process and improve accuracy, we introduced 'Asprova' and added order options to aim for leveling the production plan. While considering safety stock, it has become possible to create production plans based on order information. Additionally, the mid- to long-term planning option allows for planning and load adjustment for periods exceeding three years. 【Implementation Effects】 ■ It has become possible to create production plans from order information. ■ The review of production plans can now be done within 1 to 2 days. ■ The mid- to long-term planning option enables planning and load adjustment for periods exceeding three years. ■ It has facilitated early detection and response to issues such as delivery delays several months in advance. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Thirteen years have passed since the old core system was implemented, leading to various issues. To address these problems, the "Production System Research Group" was established. We conducted a comparative study of six types of scheduling software and production management software, including demos and visits to other companies, ultimately deciding to implement 'ASPROVA'. Previously, managers at each manufacturing site created processing schedules based on assembly plans. However, with the implementation, the man-hours at the manufacturing sites were reduced, and the manufacturing lead time for BS-type carburetors was shortened from 11 days to 8 days. **Reasons for the Decision to Implement:** - Ability to prioritize schedules - Easy movement of tasks (jobs) on the Gantt chart - Ability to fix tasks moved by humans and reschedule them - Ability to schedule multi-stage processes all at once *For more details, please feel free to contact us.*

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We were using our self-developed spreadsheet software on UNIX for scheduling, but as we responded to detailed requests from the field, we encountered the problem of decreased calculation speed. To automate production planning, we introduced 'Asprova'. Subsequently, by integrating it with our ERP system, we achieved significant improvements in meeting delivery deadlines. The amount of unshipped products drastically decreased to about 1/4 to 1/2 of what it was before, and it has been reported that the delivery compliance rate, which was a problem when it exceeded 97% from the sales department, has reached 97% to 98%. [Main Effects of Implementation] ■ Delivery Compliance ■ Inventory Reduction ■ Planning Efficiency Improvement *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The planning of processing engineering was conducted using a host computer system. Additionally, monthly operational plans for each machine in each process were created, taking about 4.5 days for planning. To improve the efficiency of the planning process, 'Asprova' was introduced, achieving more than a 20% reduction in the time previously spent on planning tasks. Furthermore, the number of planners, which had been multiple individuals per department and process, was reduced to less than half, allowing the previously dispersed know-how to be consolidated into the system and personnel. [Before Implementation] ■ Monthly operational plans for each machine in each process were created, taking about 4.5 days for planning. ■ Rescheduling due to minor planning changes also required a lot of effort and time. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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In 2000, the Hadano plant had a factory that produced printed circuit boards for its own MFPs, but since then, the ratio of external sales has increased, and now most of the printed circuit boards produced at this plant are supplied to external clients. With this change in sales ratio, the variety of PCBs produced in the factory has increased, and the number of units produced per lot has noticeably decreased. To reduce the human burden and improve accuracy in production planning, we introduced 'Asprova.' This has led to a reduction in work-in-progress inventory within the process and significantly shortened the planning time for production to about half. [Main Effects of Implementation] ■ Adherence to delivery dates ■ Inventory reduction ■ Lead time reduction ■ Improved planning efficiency *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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In the circuit board assembly process that started operations in April 2008, due to the production of a wide variety of low volumes and the complexity of the production process, a tremendous amount of time was spent on planning. As the planning became more complicated, the manufacturing lead time increased, and inventory tended to be high. To shorten planning time and reduce waste through efficient planning, the decision was made to implement "Asprova." This resulted in a reduction of manufacturing lead time, work-in-progress inventory, and production planning time by one-third, as well as a decrease in equipment downtime through setup optimization, proactive management, and the elimination of paper-based work instructions. [Purpose of Implementation] - Reduction of planning time and alleviation of planning workload - Shortening of manufacturing lead time - Prevention of overproduction and waste in inventory - Sharing of planning skills and know-how *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The conventional scheduler was developed in-house, requiring significant effort to build the system, and it took a long time for scheduling even in actual usage scenarios. Therefore, we introduced "Asprova," incorporating the schedules for "start date" and "completion date" for machines, excluding those outsourced, and first expanded the parts. Next, we expanded the processes and allocated them to processing machines to carry out scheduling. After implementation, the scheduling time was reduced to 1-2 seconds, and the development lead time was cut by about 80%. [Before Implementation] ■ The conventional scheduler was developed in-house, requiring significant effort to build the system. ■ It took 5 to 10 minutes to schedule a single task. ■ Instead of scheduling for a month at once, we were planning each time as needed. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Traditionally, production bases each handled their own areas and uniformly produced generic products. However, the production ratios have changed by base, and in some cases, there is a specialization in certain products, leading to distinct characteristics at each base. With the introduction of a high-speed processing package software capable of quickly responding to order fluctuations, we aimed to reduce the burden of production management by implementing the process scheduler 'Asprova.' Manufacturing instructions can now be output immediately, and the workload for planning changes has been reduced. [Requests] ■ We want to increase the processing speed of the process scheduler and reduce the burden of planning work. ■ We want to standardize the process schedulers at each factory to facilitate maintenance management. ■ We want to streamline the planning change process. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Determining the production order to keep equipment running non-stop has become a skill possessed only by veterans, and it was only possible to create production plans for the next 1 to 2 months. By introducing the production scheduler 'Asprova', we have achieved the inheritance of short-term planning and the establishment of medium- to long-term planning. The planning cycle is once a week, and the speed of rescheduling is about 5 minutes, allowing us to utilize it without feeling frustrated. Additionally, by standardizing process information, we have been able to prevent omissions in processes and implement alarm displays for violations between processes, shifting to a reliable plan. [Challenges] ■ It was only possible to create production plans for the next 1 to 2 months. ■ For the third month and beyond, it was more about understanding the workload than actual planning. ■ There were many instances where we relied on the intuition of veterans to meet deadlines for outsourced requests and respond to inquiries from sales. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The manufacturing plan is established three times a month, approximately once every ten days, and during that time, it took the form of forecast production, anticipating incoming orders, which resulted in holding work-in-progress inventory. Leveraging the experience from implementation in China, 'Asprova' was reintroduced for some processes. The efficiency of scheduling has been realized, and what used to take 48 hours for each of the three monthly sessions can now be done in 12 hours each time, allowing for daily operations. [Challenges] - The manufacturing plan was established three times a month, approximately once every ten days. - It took the form of forecast production, resulting in holding work-in-progress inventory. - Even when order information came in, it was accumulated until the next planning session, leading to production planning based on outdated information. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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One of the key factors for the introduction of "Asprova" was its ability to reschedule quickly, which was significant. Initially, the goal was not only to shorten planning time but also to change daily plans into hourly ones. By simplifying its usage alongside the SAP implementation, operations became established. The rescheduling time, which used to take about half a day, has now been reduced to a few seconds, and the planning time, including adjustments, has become 1 to 2 hours per day. Additionally, it has become possible to share with other departments, including operations and sales, when products will be completed. [Purpose of Implementation] - Reduction of planning time and alleviation of planning workload - Sharing of manufacturing status on-site among departments - Automation of linking semi-finished products with product orders *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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At the Hyogo factory, planning was done by hand on paper, and some processes utilized the old scheduler, but it was not very effective. Therefore, we introduced 'Asprova'. This allowed us to create time-based process plans that could not be handled by hand. Additionally, by being able to issue work instructions on an hourly basis, we were able to reduce the production lead time from 2 weeks to 1 week. [Challenges] - Planning was done by hand on paper, requiring the placement of two dedicated staff members in the manufacturing area to manage rotations. - The old scheduler was used, but it was not very effective. - During the planning reviews conducted twice a week, the process plans had to be rewritten from scratch with each revision, which was a significant burden. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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At the Sensor Division of the Automotive Business Headquarters of NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd., production planning was based on Excel. At that time, the planning cycle was monthly, and the planning mesh was on a daily basis, which was not realistic in an era of diverse and variable production with daily planning. To enhance planning accuracy, we introduced 'Asprova.' This allowed for master management with the same mesh and system integration (Asprova, SAP ECC, FlexNet). We were able to shorten the planning cycle from monthly to weekly, enabling us to respond flexibly to customer changes. **Main Effects of Implementation** - Shortened planning cycle - Reduced inventory - Shortened lead time - Improved planning creation efficiency and accuracy - Rapid response to planning changes *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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The representative of Nidec Servo Corporation was overwhelmed with recovery tasks such as checking the status of parts and coordinating with stakeholders to respond to daily changes in production plans (products). Therefore, they introduced "Asprova." This allowed them to perform the previously manual task of allocating parts easily, quickly, and with high precision. As a result, they were able to increase the fixed rate of production plans to 90%, eliminate excess inventory of parts and work-in-progress items, and reduce management costs and storage space. [Main Effects of Implementation] ■ Improved planning accuracy ■ Rapid response to planning changes ■ Inventory reduction ■ Optimization of raw material procurement *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Nidec Elesys Corporation has been experiencing significant delays in creating and confirming production plans due to an increase in the number of production lines and models. Considering its extensive track record of integration with other systems, we implemented 'Asprova'. As a result, we were able to prevent overproduction and reduce the number of days products are held in inventory. 【Purpose of Implementation】 ■ Centralized management and planning of production plans and processing order plans in production management ■ Reduction of labor hours equivalent to one staff member in production management ■ Improved accuracy of parts ordering ■ Elimination of human errors *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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At Nippon Shokken Holdings Co., Ltd., the maintenance period for the mainframe running their uniquely developed core system was approaching expiration. Therefore, they implemented a core system reconstruction using the best-of-breed solution 'AvantStage.' This enabled the resolution of task dependency and improved the accuracy of cost management, leading to greater efficiency in production operations. 【Customer Requests】 ■ They want to address the expiration of the maintenance period for the mainframe running their uniquely developed core system. ■ They wish to establish a system that balances small-lot, diverse production with short delivery times and the strategy of being the best in single-item production. ■ They want to develop a unified platform for the KO Palace Factory, Chiba Headquarters Factory, Food Research Factory, and Ham Research Factory. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The Japan Color Material Industry Research Institute Co., Ltd. utilizes an ERP package as its core system and was attempting to use its functions for production process scheduling and MRP. However, each process took too long, making it practically unusable. Therefore, they introduced "Asprova," achieving MRP and scheduling simultaneously. "We are a make-to-order production company, so changes to the schedule frequently occur due to customer needs. We reschedule as needed, but the calculation time per instance is about 6 minutes, so there is hardly any stress," was the feedback we received. [Main Benefits of Implementation] ■ Visualization ■ Improved planning efficiency ■ Sharing of process information *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Nishikawa Rubber Industrial Co., Ltd. often found that even with careful planning, production on-site did not proceed as planned. Additionally, it was difficult to adjust production volumes in advance because the production load was not clear until a production plan was established. Therefore, they introduced 'Asprova'. This allowed them to visualize the load for each model several weeks in advance, making it easier to simulate future plans such as model changes and personnel assignments, as well as to adjust production volumes based on an understanding of production capacity. Moreover, by setting minimum inventory levels, they were able to reduce product inventory. [Main Effects of Implementation] ■ Visualization ■ Inventory Reduction ■ Improved Planning Efficiency ■ Quick Response to Planning Changes *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Nabtesco Corporation had not established a plan that considered the capacity of the production line, resulting in instructions for quantities that could not be produced in a day. They were adjusting production schedules through verbal meetings on-site. Therefore, they introduced 'Asprova'. By automatically generating feasible plans that take into account the capacity of the production line, the burden of production planning tasks was reduced. Additionally, by visualizing load and inventory, they achieved a 17% reduction in production lead time and a decrease in inventory, further reducing delays in delivery. [Purpose of Implementation] ■ Understanding load and inventory through feasible planning that considers the capacity of the production line ■ Inventory reduction ■ Shortening of production lead time *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Natec Co., Ltd.'s processing steps are broadly divided into three categories: "pre-processing," "dyeing," and "post-processing." A single planner, well-versed in the constraints of each process, used to spend 3 to 4 hours creating a series of work plans by hand. There are limits to what one person can handle, so 'Asprova' was adopted for its ease of planning changes, speed of processing, and cost benefits. By utilizing this system, we achieved a reduction in planning time and a decrease in the burden of planning changes, which allowed for a more standardized planning process and made it easier to hand over responsibilities during personnel transfers. [Main Effects of Implementation] ■ Visualization ■ Improved Planning Efficiency ■ Sharing of Process Information *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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At Denka Co., Ltd. Ofuna Plant, material ordering relied on the experience and intuition of veteran staff, and with the change of personnel to new employees, ad-hoc ordering practices became more pronounced. To achieve uniform scheduling and material ordering that anyone can handle, we introduced 'Asprova.' This system has flexibility in the product itself, and by tuning the parameters, we were able to achieve scheduling that meets specific needs. [Main Benefits of Implementation] ■ Visualization ■ Improved Planning Efficiency ■ Sharing of Process Information *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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T&K TOKA Co., Ltd. had been creating weekly production plans in a manner close to manual work by the responsible personnel. As a result, it took a long time to calculate, the accuracy was poor, and due to a sudden increase in production volume, there were instances where the inventory of raw materials and ink cans became insufficient, leading to production delays. In implementing the ERP system, a comprehensive review of the entire production management system was conducted. 'Asprova' was introduced. As a result, the use of the system significantly reduced reliance on individual personnel, and even when unexpected issues arose, it became possible to quickly change the production schedule. [Main Effects of Implementation] - Standardization of plan creation - Increased efficiency in plan creation - Rapid response to plan changes - Optimization of raw material procurement *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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