DX × SDGs Equipment Management Cloud System Introduced

A new “Equipment Management Cloud” system was introduced to improve the efficiency and visibility of equipment management, and began operation in January 2025.

Currently, the system centered on work uniforms loaned to employees and about 1,500 other items are managed centrally. In the future, the system will be expanded to include equipment at the Monozukuri Center, a technical base in Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture, as well as equipment at other bases to optimize equipment management throughout the company, while also working to strengthen SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and compliance.

▼Background and introduction process
In recent years, with the promotion of DX (Digital Transformation) and the spread of remote work, the importance of improving the accuracy and efficiency of corporate equipment management has been increasing. Conventional paper and Excel-based management methods are prone to registration omissions and human resource specialization, resulting in inefficiencies and increased costs.
In our company as well, different management methods were used at different locations, and some equipment was not being adequately managed. In particular, at the Monozukuri Center, which has a large number of machines and equipment, the complexity of periodic inspections and proper operation and management of measuring equipment became an issue, requiring the establishment of an integrated management system using the cloud.
The introduction of the equipment management cloud system was initially planned for March 2025, but full-scale operations began in January 2025, aiming to establish a more efficient and comprehensive management system by linking it with a project for the complete renewal of work uniforms.

▼ System Features and Future Development
The “Equipment Management Cloud” system introduced this time can be accessed from smartphones and PCs used by employees on a daily basis, and by utilizing QR codes crimped on uniforms, it is possible to visualize the location and usage status of equipment in real time. This allows workers to instantly identify who has which equipment and reduces the risk of loss or over-ordering.

In conjunction with the introduction of the equipment management cloud, the top-of-the-line TEPLA model PRO SR-R7900P was introduced at all locations. This model is compatible with wide 50mm tape and capable of high-speed printing, and is expected to improve operational efficiency in labeling large equipment and label production, thereby accelerating the improvement of equipment management levels.

Initiatives to Strengthen SDGs and Compliance
Through the introduction of this system, we will accelerate our efforts to realize a sustainable society. We will contribute to the reduction of waste and environmental impact by ensuring proper equipment management, reducing waste, and operating with life cycle considerations in mind.
In addition, we will promote the establishment of an awareness of “managing one’s own affairs” and strengthen the system in which each employee properly understands and manages his or her own loaned items. In this way, along with the promotion of DX, we aim to build a healthier management foundation by strengthening internal controls and raising awareness of compliance.
Going forward, we will continue to actively utilize digital technology to improve operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and fulfill our corporate social responsibility.

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