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[July 24, 2024 (Wednesday)] Announcement of the online seminar "Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud-Based Production Management for Multi-Variety Small-Lot Production Industries!?"
Otsuka Corporation will hold a seminar online titled "The Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud-Based Production Management for Small Lot Production in the Processing Industry!?" This seminar is a must-attend for small-scale processing businesses considering a production management system. Are you facing issues such as "We are unable to share delivery dates, production instructions, and progress on orders between the site and the office" or "We have seen an increase in order numbers, and managing them manually is no longer feasible"? In this seminar, we will introduce the advantages and disadvantages of cloud-based production management, along with actual operational examples, aimed at such customers. We sincerely look forward to your participation.
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What is the ordering process in the manufacturing industry? An explanation of the workflow, challenges, and methods for improving efficiency through order management systems.
In the ordering process, many small and medium-sized manufacturing companies still rely on analog methods such as FAX and email. However, as the labor shortage becomes more severe, there is a growing demand to promote the digitalization of ordering processes and improve efficiency. The article we are introducing explains the flow and challenges of ordering processes in the manufacturing industry, as well as methods for improving efficiency through order and receipt EDI systems. If you are interested, please refer to the details in the "Related Links" section below.
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What is "visualization" in factories? Introducing the benefits, challenges on-site, specific methods, and successful case studies.
Many companies are promoting the "visualization" of factories with the aim of improving operational efficiency and profitability. However, "visualization" is not sufficient merely by collecting data; it is also necessary to consider how to utilize that data as we proceed. In this article, we will explain the benefits of factory "visualization," common challenges, and specific methods to achieve it, as well as introduce successful case studies utilizing production management systems and BI dashboards. If you are interested, please refer to the details in the "Related Links" section below.
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What is purchasing business? We will introduce the flow of operations, challenges in the manufacturing industry, and examples of improvements using cloud services.
One of the essential tasks in the manufacturing field is purchasing operations. Reviewing purchasing operations is also indispensable for business reform and promoting digital transformation (DX). When orders are placed and received based on unique rules for each factory or business unit, unexpected troubles can arise. We will introduce the flow of purchasing operations in the manufacturing industry, common challenges, and examples of improvements using cloud-based procurement and purchasing support services. If you are interested, please refer to the details in the "Related Links" section below.
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Promoting "Kaizen" through videos! Explaining Kaizen activities using work analysis software.
Due to the soaring costs of raw materials and a shortage of personnel, the manufacturing industry is being urged to improve efficiency. In this situation, efforts to improve operations are essential for the continued growth of the manufacturing sector. In this article, we will introduce the fundamental knowledge of "Kaizen," which is important for the manufacturing industry, as well as the benefits of Kaizen activities using videos and various case studies.

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Otsuka Corporation is one of the largest solution providers in Japan, continuously offering the best solutions for our customers without being constrained by existing business areas.
Since our founding in 1961, we have consistently supported our customers in improving productivity and reducing costs. By offering multi-vendor solutions that are not tied to specific manufacturers and a wide range of products from office supplies to IT equipment, we promote one-stop solutions and one-stop support. ~ "Supporting the realization of 'actual operation'" ~ Getting a system up and running and ensuring that it delivers the intended benefits is never easy. At Otsuka Shokai, our specialized organization "Manufacturing SP," which is well-versed in solving manufacturing industry problems, integrates development, promotion, consulting, sales, and support to work together with our customers to achieve true actual operation. Rather than setting the goal as "getting it operational," we focus on "achieving the objectives and goals at the time of system implementation," and by executing the operational plans we have developed for that purpose, we aim to provide support that leads to "actual operation." This is Otsuka Shokai's "actual operation philosophy." We identify the problems and challenges our customers face and work together with them to realize new systems (innovation) utilizing IT.