AND-DOT Empowers Panasonic Housing Solutions Through AI Workshops

AND-DOT Uses AI Workshops to Revolutionize Operations at Panasonic Housing Solutions

AND-DOT Inc., headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, recently organized an impactful AI workshop for Panasonic Housing Solutions, aimed at driving the utilization of AI in business practices. This initiative saw full participation from 21 employees at PHS, all of whom expressed their satisfaction with the workshop, achieving a remarkable 100% satisfaction rate in follow-up surveys.

AX Produce: A Holistic Approach to AI Transformation

The AX Produce initiative is designed to comprehensively support businesses in their journey towards AI-driven operational reforms—referred to as AI Transformation (AX). Rather than simply providing knowledge or tool implementation support, AND-DOT conducts thorough assessments of each company’s current state, formulates tailored AI utilization strategies, assists with practical implementation, and helps measure outcomes. The program offers a range of training tailored to various organizational needs, including foundational AI training for all staff, specialized programs for development teams, and workshops focused on generative AI for sales teams. This holistic approach aids in fostering a transformative environment centered around AI.

Background of the AX Produce Program: Bridging Intent and Concerns

At Panasonic Housing Solutions (PHS), the workshop aimed to enhance competitiveness and innovativeness within the housing market. Participants were primarily from planning, marketing, and sales strategy teams. Preliminary surveys indicated a strong interest in embracing AI tools; however, many expressed significant concerns regarding the accuracy and originality of AI-generated information. This highlighted the urgent need for risk management and literacy in AI utilization as essential focuses for businesses. The AX Produce program was established to address these concerns and encourage widespread AI adoption.

Unique Features of AX Produce: Structured Skill Acquisition Leading to Transformation

The workshop not only covered tool usage but also emphasized a structured understanding of critical AI principles: why AI matters, how to handle it ethically, and effective methods for integrating it into business practices. This educational foundation empowers participants to autonomously incorporate AI into their operations, improving efficiency, enhancing quality, and paving the way for innovative challenges.

Three core themes driven by practical applications were central to the AX Produce initiative:

1. Foundation Building through AI Literacy
Participants were taught critical knowledge for the safe and ethical use of AI within their work environments. This included an understanding of AI technology, the risks associated with information leaks and hallucinations, as well as intellectual property and ethical considerations.

2. AI Creativity Specialization in the Housing and Construction Sector
The program enhanced creative skills tailored to the housing industry, encouraging participants to devise specific ideas related to market analysis, product planning, and sales strategies.

3. Practical Workshops on Prompt Design
Attendees learned how to design effective prompts to elicit high-quality responses from AI systems. Each participant was guided to identify optimal ways to apply AI to their specific business challenges, ensuring immediate applicability of acquired skills.

Achievements and Participant Feedback

Quantitative Success: Universal Positive Feedback

All 21 participants rated the workshop positively, leading to a remarkable 100% satisfaction rate (81% satisfied, 19% somewhat satisfied). Furthermore, 85.7% deemed the difficulty level appropriate, confirming that content was tailored to their skill levels.

Qualitative Success: Certainty in AI Utilization and Increased Motivation

Written feedback highlighted a shift from traditional knowledge-heavy training methods to practical, applicable strategies that fostered efficiencies. Participants expressed newfound confidence in undertaking operational transformations using AI, as structured skill acquisition instilled a stronger belief in AI’s practical applications.

Voices from Participants

- “Previous AI training provided knowledge but lacked practical application. This workshop enabled concrete idea generation, which will be immensely beneficial for my work.”
- “I had used AI before, but only in a limited capacity. This workshop greatly expanded my understanding and potential applications.”
- “I previously employed a self-taught approach; now I feel equipped to use AI efficiently going forward.”
- “The organized structure made the content easily digestible.”

Introducing the Instructor

Kazuki Komori, an AI Specialist at AND-DOT, formerly served as a Cloud Solution Architect at an international IT company, where he implemented Azure solutions and provided support for generative AI applications. He has been with AND-DOT since 2024, where he continues to spearhead AI initiatives.

About AND-DOT Inc.

Company Name: AND-DOT Inc. (CEO: Yuta Ibaraki)
Headquarters: 2F-O1, Futaba Building, 1-16-6 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo, 150-0043
Business Scope: Solutions utilizing generative AI and related services.
Website: and-dot.co.jp