■Overview Is the complexity unique to custom order manufacturing causing inefficiencies and reliance on specific individuals? In this seminar, we will explain the key points for addressing the root causes. We will introduce specific methodologies (approaches) and secrets to success for taking a solid first step in promoting DX, such as streamlining and accelerating transaction points, visualizing technical information, and utilizing AI. ■Recommended for - Those who want to improve the efficiency of the supply chain/value chain - Those who handle technical information, including requirements specifications (design department, production technology, DX department, etc.)

■Overview Are delays in identifying the causes of defects and the scope of their impact expanding business risks? In this seminar, we will introduce methods to achieve traceability that effectively "connects" dispersed manufacturing data and enables rapid analysis, featuring a demo of the data utilization platform YDC SONAR. This will significantly reduce investigation time and minimize business risks. ■Recommended for - Personnel and managers from manufacturing departments, manufacturing technology, and quality assurance departments - Those interested in achieving consistent traceability from raw materials to product shipment - Individuals who have implemented BI tools but feel they are not effectively utilizing the data

This webinar will be held on April 15, 2025, and is a re-broadcast of a highly praised webinar that addressed challenges related to OCR accuracy and provided valuable insights from a field-centered perspective. --- The paper forms used in manufacturing sites are a treasure trove of years of experience and knowledge, but many may be struggling with the issue of remaining paper-based and not being able to leverage that know-how. We will systematically introduce examples of creating value through the digital transformation of paper forms using AI-OCR technology, building a platform to maximize the use of collected data, and practical know-how to connect to actual business improvements.

Is the delay in identifying the causes of defects and the scope of their impact expanding business risks? In this seminar, we will introduce methods to effectively "connect" dispersed manufacturing data and enable rapid analysis through a demonstration of the data utilization platform YDC SONAR. This will significantly reduce investigation time and minimize business risks. -- *This webinar will be held on July 22, 2025, and participants have expressed positive feedback such as, "I learned about support for building traceability systems," "I became interested in factor stratification analysis," and "I discovered the diverse functions of YDC SONAR." This is a re-broadcast of the highly acclaimed session titled "Dramatically Streamlining the Analysis of Defect Causes and Identifying Impact Scope: Techniques for Creating Data 'Connections'."*

Future Artisan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa, Tokyo, President: Go Tanaka) and Technopoint Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato, Tokyo, President: Masayasu Tokuyama) have started a collaboration aimed at B2B manufacturing-focused web marketing and sales digital transformation (DX). Through this collaboration, both companies will integrate their respective areas of expertise to create a consistent customer touchpoint centered around the web, from attracting traffic to B2B manufacturing product sites to acquiring effective leads, negotiating deals, and securing orders. Technopoint, which specializes in SEO measures and content strategies tailored for the manufacturing industry, and Future Artisan, which excels in the digitalization of complex product alignment, will begin providing a unified service. This will evolve customers' websites from "websites that do not receive inquiries" to "websites that facilitate negotiations and expand sales," contributing to the business growth of B2B manufacturing companies.

Adsol Nisshin Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Toshiaki Shinozaki, hereinafter referred to as Adsol Nisshin) and Future Artisan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President: Tsuyoshi Tanaka, hereinafter referred to as Future Artisan) have recently concluded a strategic partnership aimed at realizing a sustainable society. Additionally, they announced a new joint initiative called "Sustainable Factory IoT (SF-IoT)" to strongly support the promotion of sustainability management and GX (Green Transformation), primarily targeting companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime.

Future Artisan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa, Tokyo, President and CEO: Tsuyoshi Tanaka) is pleased to announce its participation as a corporate mentor in the "Junior SDGs Camp (Workshop for Solving Environmental Issues in the Asia Region and Beyond)" organized by the Ministry of the Environment at the Osaka-Kansai Expo (EXPO2025), which will be held from April 13 (Sunday) to October 13 (Monday, public holiday) in 2025. This workshop aims to foster international environmental leaders of the future by encouraging students to generate ideas and engage in practical discussions to address environmental issues in the Asia region and beyond. Participants will be divided into 10 teams consisting of approximately 100 students from Japan and abroad. Based on themes set for each team, the participating students will discuss and develop realistic and feasible solutions, with the final results scheduled to be presented on September 4 (Thursday) and 5 (Friday) at the "Sustainability Dome" within the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue. From our company, two individuals, the ESG Business Manager and the Sustainability Promoter, will participate as corporate mentors for each team, supporting the students in their discussions and proposal development, as well as promoting efforts toward the realization of a sustainable society.

Future Artisan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa, Tokyo, President and CEO: Tsuyoshi Tanaka) has added a new order function to its B2B manufacturing SaaS solutions "Fleacia Product Selector" and "Fleacia CPQ." The sales of "Fleacia B2B Commerce," which allows for a complete online process from product selection in the early stages of negotiations to specification confirmation, estimation, and ordering, will begin in June 2025, with services starting in August 2025. This solution is designed to efficiently execute the processes of product comparison, inquiry, estimation requests, and ordering online while respecting the traditional specification confirmation process that involves dialogue between the manufacturer's sales representatives and the customer's technical staff. As a result, it aims to enhance customers' understanding and consideration of products in specialized B2B goods, improve negotiation speed and operational efficiency, and ultimately contribute to increased order rates. For more details on the service, visit: https://www.fleacia.jp/b2b-commerce

■Overview In the technology-oriented BtoB manufacturing industry, which deals with industrial machinery, equipment, and high-performance components, it is said to be difficult to adequately convey the specifications and strengths of in-house products with high technical expertise and complex product variations on the web. As a result, many companies struggle with insufficient appeal to customers, leading to missed opportunities for business negotiations. On the other hand, customer purchasing behavior is shifting from face-to-face sales to online, and this trend is expected to accelerate further in the future. Even in technology-oriented manufacturing, it is more important than ever to adapt to this change and clearly communicate the "strengths of products and technologies" and the "reasons for being chosen." In this seminar, we will explain the three barriers that hinder web utilization and the key points for overcoming each, and introduce practical measures and case studies to solve the challenges faced by BtoB manufacturing companies in their order acquisition activities. ■Recommended for - Marketing professionals who struggle to effectively communicate information about complex products - Overseas sales professionals considering strengthening product websites for expanding into international markets - Marketing professionals who want to acquire new customers using the web - Sales professionals facing challenges with estimates and proposals due to labor shortages - Sales professionals considering launching BtoB commerce in the manufacturing industry

The paper forms used in manufacturing sites are a treasure trove filled with years of experience and knowledge, but you may be struggling with the fact that they remain paper-based and are not being utilized effectively. We will systematically introduce examples of how to create value through the digital transformation of paper forms using AI-OCR technology, building platforms to maximize the use of collected data, and practical know-how to connect these efforts to actual business improvements. <Recommended for> [1] Those who are troubled by the temperature gap between the DX promotion department and the field. [2] Those who are considering digitizing paper-based business flows. [3] Members of production technology departments who want to optimize and standardize production planning.

This webinar will be an additional lecture on "Starting with Downtime Reduction! The First Step in Manufacturing DX - Is the Key the Main Power Current of Manufacturing Equipment?," which was held on November 14, 2024, and received positive feedback from participants. ■Overview Digital Transformation (DX) is the key to unlocking the future of the manufacturing industry. To achieve manufacturing DX, a consistent and concrete vision is needed, from data collection to business application and effectiveness verification, aimed at realizing proactive production through predictive forecasting. This time, we will propose specific methods to get started, focusing on downtime reduction. ■Recommended for - Those in the manufacturing industry who are interested in DX but do not know where to start. - Those in the manufacturing industry who want to outline and promote the advancement of DX in their own company.

This is a webinar explaining the 2024 edition of the Manufacturing White Paper. In Part 1, we will discuss key points for advancing overall optimization in manufacturing DX, and in Part 2, we will introduce strategies for improving the "earning power" of Japanese manufacturing and how to utilize "invisible assets." 【Program Overview】 Is manufacturing DX just about improving individual processes? What does overall optimization in manufacturing through DX look like, as seen in the 2024 edition of the Manufacturing White Paper? The Manufacturing White Paper outlines the global common foundation and ways to utilize the "invisible assets" that Japanese manufacturing should develop to enhance its "earning power." *Application deadline: June 25, 2024 (Tuesday) by 17:00.

Digital transformation (DX) is the key to unlocking the future of the manufacturing industry. To achieve manufacturing DX, a consistent and concrete vision is needed, from data collection to business application and effectiveness verification, aimed at realizing proactive production through predictive forecasting. This time, we will propose specific methods to get started, focusing on reducing downtime. <Recommended for> - Those in the manufacturing industry who are interested in DX but do not know where to start. - Those in the manufacturing industry who want to outline and promote the advancement of DX within their company.

In today's world, where the realization of DX (Digital Transformation) is being called for, the "development" of human resources and organizations is key to collecting data and expanding its utilization. At the 21st SONAR Research Meeting, we will provide content that interweaves various real examples centered around the keyword of "development" associated with data utilization in the context of realizing DX. Additionally, this time, we have prepared an opportunity for real-time communication with the participating companies and organizing companies.

This webinar is a re-broadcast of the highly acclaimed "Hints for Future Strategies and Problem Solving in One Hour! Explanation Seminar on the '2024 Manufacturing White Paper'," which was held on June 28, 2024. It is a webinar explaining the 2024 edition of the Manufacturing White Paper. In Part 1, we will discuss the key points for advancing overall optimization in manufacturing DX, and in Part 2, we will introduce strategies for improving the "earning power" of Japanese manufacturing and how to utilize "invisible assets." For more details, please check the "Details & Registration" button.

Digital transformation (DX) is the key to unlocking the future of manufacturing. However, in reality, many voices express concerns such as, "I don't know where to start" and "I can't even collect data." In this webinar, we will introduce a concrete approach to DX under the concept of "easily starting DX," focusing on how to connect to low-cost and simple data collection and visualization. <Recommended for> - Those in the manufacturing industry who are interested in DX but don't know where to begin - Those who want to learn about specific approaches to realize DX - Those who want to learn concrete methods for low-cost and simple data collection and visualization

When you receive a quotation request from a customer, do you face challenges such as: - It's difficult for sales to respond to the quotation... - It takes time because inquiries to the design and manufacturing departments are necessary... - There's a reliance on veteran know-how, making it dependent on individuals... YDC introduces FleaciaCPQ, a tool that standardizes complex product specifications and technical calculations for custom orders, helping to digitize the quotation process. We will focus on three key points: - "Digitizing veteran technology to empower the organization," - "Standardization to increase influence," - "Reasons why not only order efficiency improves but also leads to revenue expansion."

Are you struggling with how to achieve your goals of acquiring new customers, expanding into overseas markets, and increasing sales amidst a severe labor shortage? Especially in B2B business, there has been a rapid increase in cases where customers complete most of the purchasing process online and decide on their purchasing source before contacting sales. To respond to this situation, it is essential to build a system that allows customers to independently navigate the process from product awareness to comparison, consideration, quotation, and ordering online. We provide strategic support to solve the challenges faced by companies and to achieve sustainable growth. Please take this opportunity to apply.

By incorporating AI into the current operations and processes while keeping the existing inspection equipment as is, we achieve inspection DX. This is made possible by 'SearchMaru,' which embodies the voices of our customers. We solve the challenges that often arise with AI implementation. Furthermore, we will introduce methods to reduce defects by maximizing the use of inspection image data, along with demonstrations. <Recommended for> - Those aiming to balance the continued use of inspection equipment with DX - Those looking for effective ways to utilize inspection image data - Those interested in improving productivity through AI utilization in manufacturing sites.

The archive distribution of the webinar "Why is Manufacturing DX Essential? 'AI and Future Predictions in Manufacturing that the Industry Cannot Escape'" has been decided. In this webinar, we will hear from future prediction expert Mr. Sakae Tanaka about the changes that Cloudronix will bring in the future, considering the trends in business and changes in industrial structure. Based on this input, we will take a moment to think about "How will manufacturing change in the future?" and "What should manufacturing DX look like?" We look forward to your participation. ■ Speaker Mr. Sakae Tanaka, AquaBit Inc. Representative Director, Chief Business Producer Keywords #FuturePrediction #Industry4.0 #AI #ManufacturingDX #WorkStyleReform #FourthIndustrialRevolution

We will be exhibiting at the "36th Japan Manufacturing World 2024," one of the largest trade shows for the manufacturing industry in Japan, consisting of 10 specialized exhibitions. Please register in advance and be sure to visit us at the Manufacturing DX Exhibition / South Hall 2, Booth S9-30. Dates: June 19 (Wednesday) to June 21 (Friday), 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (ends at 5:00 PM on the final day) Location: Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Booth Number: S9-30

In recent years, based on new guidelines promoted by the Ministry of the Environment, there has been a demand for accurate measurement of CO₂ emissions per product or per weight. To address this, it is essential to measure the electricity consumption of each step in the manufacturing process in detail and calculate CO₂ emissions using the formula "activity level × emission factor." However, in many manufacturing industries, this precise data collection poses significant hurdles in terms of cost and effort. In this seminar, we will introduce methods to measure the electricity consumption of each process at low cost and with ease, and visualize CO₂ emissions on a per-product basis. <Recommended for> - Those looking to strengthen environmental management on a limited budget and seeking cost-effective solutions. - Those who want to efficiently measure electricity consumption at each step and optimize CO₂ emissions. - Those who wish to comply with the Ministry of the Environment's new guidelines and enhance the management of CO₂ emissions in the manufacturing process.

YDC Corporation (Headquarters: Shinagawa, Tokyo, President: Tsuyoshi Tanaka, hereinafter referred to as YDC) will change its company name to "Future Artisan, Inc." effective January 1, 2025. The environment surrounding the manufacturing industry is undergoing significant changes due to rapid technological innovation, globalization of markets, a declining workforce, and worsening social conditions. In response to these changes, Japan's manufacturing industry and its value chain are now strongly required to contribute not only to business growth but also to a sustainable society. To continue contributing to our customers in this new era, we established our purpose in 2022 as "Realizing a sustainable society through co-creation with Japan's manufacturing industry," and we have committed to making significant changes and advancing organizational reforms to achieve this. Therefore, we will change our company name from "YDC Corporation," which has been cherished by our customers for many years, to "Future Artisan, Inc." With this name change, we will enhance our technological capabilities, create added value through the highest quality and efficiency, and accelerate our efforts to contribute to the overall development of Japan's manufacturing industry.