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Transforming Business Management with R-Board

In an era overflowing with data, many companies grapple with the question: "What should we do next?" Over 90% of Japanese businesses struggle to derive meaningful results from their data. Oem Network Inc. has developed a groundbreaking management support tool, R-Board, which leverages artificial intelligence to not just analyze data but also to provide actionable solutions.

The Current Challenge

According to recent statistics, 92% of Japanese firms report insufficient outcomes from their data utilization efforts. Despite accumulating vast amounts of sales, customer, and inventory data, the inability to link this information to specific actions is alarming. Employees often spend an overwhelming amount of time on report creation while decision-makers rely on outdated data, creating a vicious cycle that ultimately undermines competitive advantage.

Key Factors Impacting Productivity

• - Excessive Time Spent: Management is bogged down by monthly Excel reports.
• - Delay in Information: Executives often base decisions on data that's days old.
• - Wasted Investment: Many companies struggle to utilize expensive systems effectively.
• - Knowledge Gaps: Reliance on specific individuals for data creates bottlenecks and complicates transitions.

To tackle these issues, Oem Network relies on insights and data gleaned from over 10,000 retail outlets managed through their previous shift management platform, R-Shift, to develop R-Board—a revolutionary new approach to management support.

Three Powerful Features of R-Board

1. AI-Driven Solutions

Unlike traditional systems that merely report issues, R-Board's AI delves deeper. For instance, if payroll exceeds the budget, rather than just pointing this out, it will analyze the cause and suggest specific actionable improvements like reducing staff during non-peak hours, thereby enhancing efficiency and saving costs.

This predictive capability drastically cuts down decision-making time to just a fraction of what it used to be, enabling managers to act swiftly.

2. Unified Data Access

With R-Board, data is accessible from both computers and smartphones, ensuring that everyone from store managers to CEOs views the same real-time figures. This eliminates confusion and streamlines communication. Teams can confidently respond to queries about monthly sales or stock levels without discrepancies.

3. Seamless Data Integration

R-Board automates the aggregation of data from various systems like R-Shift and R-Kintai, eliminating manual data entry and the risk of errors. The AI continuously checks for accuracy, ensuring reliable information is always at hand.

Why Traditional Systems Fail

Historically, management systems often faced numerous pitfalls:

• - Long implementation times of over six months.
• - Need for specialized knowledge to navigate the software.
• - Users could only view data without understanding actionable insights.
• - Lack of clarity regarding the effectiveness of the tools.

R-Board aims to revolutionize this by working in tandem with R-Shift, enabling quick setup, intuitive operation for all users, and continuous streaming of actionable recommendations.

Expected Outcomes

The implementation of R-Board is expected to achieve notable benefits:

• - A reduction of administrative tasks by 30% for management.
• - A tenfold increase in the speed of decision-making.
• - An anticipated sales increase of 5-10% through better data utilization.
• - Elimination of single-point dependencies within the workforce.

These improvements go beyond mere efficiency improvements; they directly contribute to the enhancement of corporate competitiveness and the overall quality of life for employees.

Timeline for Launch

• - September 2025: Project kick-off
• - December 2026: Completion of the prototype
• - February 2026: Testing phase with ten partner companies
• - Spring 2026: Official service launch

Company Overview

Oem Network Inc. is based in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, and is led by President Shinya Yamagishi. The company specializes in business system development and offers the R-Shift shift management system. For more information, visit Oem Network.