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Infostence and YE Digital's Collaborative Venture

In a significant move towards enhancing efficiency in the manufacturing sector, Infostence Co., Ltd., based in Fukuoka, and YE Digital Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kitakyushu, have joined forces to promote the automation of internal logistics. This strategic alliance aims to tackle the ongoing challenges in the industry, including labor shortages and increasing operational burdens.

Infostence, a member of the Yamaku Group, specializes in providing a wide range of solutions to support logistics operations and system reforms. Their warehouse management system (WMS), ZIZAIA WMS 2.0, has been designed leveraging the extensive warehousing expertise of Yamaku. This updated version boasts enhanced functionalities that cater to various logistics needs by centralizing the management of raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished goods. By improving its integration with manufacturing processes, ZIZAIA WMS 2.0 seeks to address the unique challenges faced by manufacturers, particularly in workflows related to internal logistics.

On the other hand, YE Digital stands out in the realm of warehouse automation with their MMLogiStation, a warehouse execution system (WES) tailored for flexibility and speed. Their system comes equipped with numerous plugins that allow manufacturers to implement automated solutions independent of specific equipment vendors. Additionally, YE Digital benefits from the rich industry knowledge gained from its origins as the IT division of Yaskawa Electric Corporation, ensuring that they are well-versed in current trends and challenges within the sector.

Despite advancements in automation technologies along production lines, internal transportation operations within manufacturing facilities often remain heavily reliant on human labor. This dependency creates significant challenges, including persistent labor shortages and increased workloads. Together, Infostence and YE Digital aim to address these issues through a collaborative approach that combines WMS and WES solutions, providing an optimal proposal tailored to the specific needs of the industry.

Understanding ZIZAIA WMS 2.0

Launched in 2015 and widely adopted by customers, the ZIZAIA WMS has now received an upgrade. The latest iteration significantly enhances the functionalities of the original ZIZAIA WMS, offering standardized support for internal logistics, expanded visibility features, and improved flexibility in work processes and inventory management. With this upgrade, Infostence aims to support the overall efficiency of logistics operations across various manufacturing settings.

The MMLogiStation System

YE Digital’s MMLogiStation has made its mark in the field of automated warehousing, consistently achieving the number one market share in Japan for three consecutive years. This WES facilitates a seamless connection between the WMS and automated equipment, allowing compatibility with major equipment manufacturers without the need for programming. This adaptability fosters swift and flexible installations of automation solutions, responding rapidly to the evolving manufacturing landscape.

Through this collaboration, both Infostence and YE Digital are poised to strengthen their capabilities in providing automation proposals for internal logistics within the manufacturing sector, ultimately contributing to sustainable growth in the industry. As they work together, their joint efforts will provide innovative solutions aimed at overcoming the pressing challenges faced by manufacturers today.

For inquiries regarding this collaboration, please reach out to Infostence’s Solutions Sales Department at the provided contact information.