Adiem Partners with CC Innovation to Transform Manufacturing Industry through DX

Adiem Partners with CC Innovation to Advance DX in Manufacturing

Adiem Inc., based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, has announced a strategic partnership with CC Innovation Inc., located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, and North Japan Financial Holdings. The collaboration aims to invigorate the local economy through digital transformation (DX) specifically targeting the manufacturing sector. This partnership is expected to bring significant support and resource sharing to tackle the challenges that local manufacturing industries face today.

Background of the Partnership

The manufacturing industry across Japan, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) rooted in local communities, is currently grappling with serious issues such as labor shortages and challenges in technology transfer. Many companies recognize the urgent need for DX in their operations but feel lost about where to start or are unable to effectively utilize the systems available to them. Adiem has been at the forefront, providing support through its semi-custom workflow improvement system, “GROW Process Management on kintone.”

Through this partnership with CC Innovation, known for its community-focused initiatives, Adiem aims to extend its reach and cement a solid foundation for grassroots DX support to multiple manufacturing sites throughout the country.

Overview of the Collaboration

The alliance revolves around Adiem’s DX solution, “GROW Process Management on kintone,” leveraging the local financial network and business expertise of CC Innovation and Hokuriku FHD. Together, they aim to achieve industry reform that is tailored to local needs and effectively addresses the various challenges faced by the manufacturing sector. Starting in the Hokuriku region, the plan is to enhance productivity, shift to a profit-centric structure, and invigorate the overall regional economy.

The initiative is encapsulated in the slogan “Create a factory that can earn more with the existing resources for overall optimization.” This reflects Adiem’s vision to inspire a rejuvenated and dynamic landscape within Japan's manufacturing sector through innovative methods using kintone.

Future Prospects and Comments from Both Companies

Yusuke Hirata, Executive Officer and Partner at CC Innovation, expressed that this strategic partnership aims to broaden the business domain and provide enhanced consulting services to foster customer growth by leveraging Adiem’s robust solutions for various challenges faced by manufacturers. On the other hand, Masayuki Shimomura, President of Adiem, shared that this partnership signifies a pivotal moment to expand their shared vision of strengthening and enriching the manufacturing sector. Together, they strive to create mechanisms that connect production sites with future opportunities, ensuring Japan's manufacturing remains a proud and notable industry on a global scale.

About GROW Process Management on kintone

“GROW Process Management on kintone” caters specifically to manufacturing businesses that rely on a diverse range of short runs and made-to-order techniques. Traditional production schedulers are often complex and come with high startup costs, causing many SMEs to hesitate in adopting them. GROW Process Management offers a flexible solution that encourages businesses to start small and scale as needed -- an essential tool for the digital transformation journey.

Key Features

1. Unmatched Low Cost: Starting from just ¥25,000 a month, GROW Process Management dramatically reduces the initial investment typically required by existing solutions, enabling companies to kick off their digital initiatives immediately.
2. Intuitive User Experience: Designed with simplicity in mind, the interface allows even non-technical staff to quickly become adept, ensuring a smooth adoption process in manufacturing environments.
3. Easily Expandable Functions: Built on the kintone framework, GROW Process Management is adaptable, allowing businesses to customize and enhance the system as their needs evolve over time.
4. Automated Scheduling: Unlike traditional methods that consume excessive time for planning and rescheduling, this solution can accomplish such tasks in just minutes.

GROW Process Management also integrates well with numerous operational domains, like order management and inventory control, providing a holistic backend suitable for all technical aspects of the manufacturing process. This ensures efficiency across all operations without silo effects from disconnected systems.

Moving Forward Together

Adiem is committed to fostering partnerships with local businesses and continuously seeking ways to grow alongside them. By combining networks and trusts, they aim to deliver DX outcomes to more manufacturing sites that are practical and effective. The ultimate goal is to achieve a manufacturing landscape that is not merely functional but thriving in its output and operational success.

If you would like more information about the GROW Process Management system, please follow this link: GROW Process Management on kintone