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Transforming Pharmacy Shift Management

In a groundbreaking development for the healthcare industry, Winworks Inc., based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, is set to host a valuable seminar titled "Transforming Shift Management: The Insights and Improvements from Automation" at the 35th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Pharmaceutical Sciences on November 22, 2025, at the Kobe International Conference Center. This seminar aims to share the profound impact of automating shift management in pharmacy departments.

As healthcare operates continuously, pharmacy departments play a vital role in various essential tasks such as medication dispensing, information provision, and pharmaceutical management. Balancing these responsibilities with complex shift scheduling remains a significant challenge, consuming tremendous time and effort and placing a considerable burden on pharmacy managers.

Event Overview

• - Title: Transforming Shift Management: The Insights and Improvements from Automation
• - Date: November 22, 2025
• - Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
• - Venue: Kobe International Conference Center, 4F 401-402
• - Co-host: Winworks Inc.
• - Chair: Mari Ito, Kobe University Center for Mathematical and Data Science

The seminar will feature insights from patients who have implemented shift automation:

• - Manabu Kume, from Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital Pharmacy Department, will discuss management transformation through automation.
• - Yasumasa Tsuda, a manager at St. Luke's International Hospital, will share how the visualization of skills and roles initiated a positive change in their practices.
• - Takehito Yamamoto, Deputy Director of the Pharmacy Department at the University of Tokyo Hospital, will highlight the practical improvements realized through the clarification of work rules and simulation techniques.

Background and Significance

The intricate nature of pharmacy operations demands continuous reassessment and enhancement of management strategies. Winworks supports this adaptation via its innovative platform, "WINWORKS One," facilitating the establishment of an automated environment that aims to simplify the automation of shift management. By engaging with the practical needs and experiences of various hospitals, the company's solutions have driven significant change, fostering visual clarity around skills, formalizing work protocols, and utilizing simulations for strategic reviews in pharmacy management.

The seminar will detail the processes leading to these transformations, sharing invaluable lessons learned from real-world case studies across three hospital settings. It aims to provide a resource for medical institutions grappling with shift management challenges and those dedicated to progressing workforce reform in pharmacy departments.

Target Audience

This seminar welcomes:

• - Managers and administrators of hospital pharmacy departments
• - Personnel responsible for workforce management in healthcare
• - Institutions exploring efficient shift scheduling and policy design
• - Anyone interested in workforce reform, digital transformation, and pharmacy management reboot

For further inquiries regarding the seminar, please contact via email at [email protected].

About Winworks Inc.

Winworks operates under the concept of Service Operations Management (SOM), focusing on addressing the fluctuating demands of service quality across various times of the day and week. Their software solutions are designed to optimize resource allocation and enhance corporate management efficacy, helping businesses successfully navigate the global competitive landscape. Winworks' cutting-edge technology and operational efficiency know-how have earned high praise from clients prioritizing service quality.

[SOM refers to a novel management technique incorporating service science theories to integrate enhancements in service productivity and quality improvement into achieving business objectives.]

For more details, please visit Winworks Website.