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BUSINESS PROCESS REENGINEERING

Business Process Engineering (BPR) is an integrated restructuring operation that spans departments and even enterprises.  We frequently receive an inquiry indicating that a business strategy to realize customer satisfaction and competitive advantage has been created, but it has not been possible to change the operations that support the strategy.

Making new divisions in the work processes, scope and units from a strategic point of view make it possible to separate what is and is not required. The newly divided processes, scope and units are recombined according to the objectives, thereby clarifying the values to be provided, resulting in greater speed and cost savings.

In BPR, we reform work processes by determining the Business System Unit (BSU), recognizing the differences in the Key Factors for Success (KFS). We also strongly support the deployment of goals, in which the operations and CS are linked to the goals of reforming the work process, the utilization of the standard database and the development of measures from three aspects, namely, the reorganization of functions, the work/information system and the reform of human resources.

  Revitalizing Organizational Functions
  Innovating Work process
  Redesigning Workflow
  Streamlining Administrative Overhead/Operations
  Introduction of Shared Services
  Rebuilding of information visualization
  Informatization of Work Support (such as SFA)
  Concurrent Realization of CS and Productivity Improvement

TPS
Toyota Production System (Developed with Toyota Motor Corporation): The world's foremost system for optimizing the production line performance.

JIT
Just in Time: The concept of delivering materials and supplies just before they are needed, not sooner - to minimize inventory.

TPM
Total Productive Maintenance: The world's foremost system for optimizing machine performance.

SMED
Single Minute Exchange of Die: A methodology for reducing the time necessary for product / tooling changes.

5S
A methodology for improving the appearance and organization of work spaces.

VRP
Variety Reduction Program:
Seeks to lower cost by "commonizing" the parts and materials used in your facility.

LEAN OFFICE
The scientific application of lean production methods to the white collar / office environment.

KI
A scientific approach for aligning developmental activity with business demand. It results in reduced new product lead time and improves QCD target achievement.