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CAC and NEC Nexsolutions Introduce EXPLANNER/Jx

CAS (Central Advisory Corporation), headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, has announced the launch of the production management system "EXPLANNER/Jx" in collaboration with NEC Nexsolutions, also based in Tokyo, starting from August 28. This initiative aims to enhance integration within manufacturing operations, focusing on sales, production, and cost management to facilitate digital transformation (DX) and drive data-driven management.

Background of the Service

In recent years, many manufacturing companies have struggled with the decentralization of critical business data such as sales, production, inventory, and costs across various departments and locations. This fragmentation has posed significant challenges in achieving a comprehensive understanding of the company's situation and making swift decisions. This issue has become especially prominent among medium-sized manufacturing enterprises amidst business expansions and increased sites, creating a pressing need for standardized business processes and effective data utilization across the organization.

EXPLANNER/Jx emerges as a solution that supports the integrated management of sales, production, and cost information, encouraging full-scale data utilization across enterprises while promoting business reform and DX.

Key Features of EXPLANNER/Jx

1. Integrated Management of Sales, Production, and Costs: EXPLANNER/Jx supports group management by overseeing multiple companies and factories. By connecting domestic and international sites, it contributes to enhancing the management of manufacturing groups.

2. Adaptability to Diverse Production Types: The system accommodates various production types, including Make-To-Order (MTO), Build-To-Order (BTO), and Make-To-Stock (MTS). It includes industry-specific features tailored to sectors like electrical, mechanical, and automotive components, thus supporting a wide range of manufacturing operations.

3. Optimal Implementation Approaches: Four implementation models are available, including the To-Be and Fit to Standard models. By leveraging the standard business model template (BST), customers can be supported in a manner best suited to their specific operations and challenges.

4. Next-Generation Development Framework: The Jx-Studio framework is designed to foster resilience against changes in business environments, enabling customer self-development. This allows for innovative adaptations while maintaining existing system assets.

5. Support for Data-Driven Management: Through various system integration services, including EXPLANNER LINK, the system visualizes data and provides timely insights from the manufacturing floor to executive levels, thereby accelerating decision-making processes.

Strengths of CAC in This Service

CAC, through the introduction of EXPLANNER/Jx, intends to assist clients in implementing core systems based on their specific challenges and priorities. This includes fostering an environment conducive to utilizing management, operational, and site data, thereby supporting the ongoing business reforms and DX of mid-sized manufacturing firms.

Comments from Leadership

Kenichi Nagashima, Executive Officer of NEC Nexsolutions remarked, "We are pleased to welcome CAC's handling of EXPLANNER/Jx. This next-generation production management package is based on over 50 years of accumulated insights into manufacturing solutions. Through our partnership with CAC, renowned for its high-level technical capabilities, we are confident in our ability to robustly promote digital transformation for many customers in the manufacturing sector. Our combined expertise aims to effectively address challenges such as labor shortages, supply chain evolution, and increasing productivity in Japan's manufacturing landscape."

Kenta Nakashima, Executive Officer and Head of Manufacturing & Western Japan Business Division at CAC, also expressed enthusiasm about the launch, highlighting the ongoing commitment to enhancing operational efficiency for manufacturing clients.

About NEC Nexsolutions

• - Location: 3-23-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Established: September 1974
• - Capital: 8.15 billion yen
• - Business Scope: System integration, outsourcing, ASP services, software development, and maintenance
• - Website: NEC Nexsolutions

About CAC

• - Location: 24-1 Hakozaki-cho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
• - Established: Not specified
• - Capital: 400 million yen
• - Business Scope: System integration, operation management services, contracted services
• - Website: CAC

This information is subject to change without notice and reflects the content as of the announcement date.