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The use of IoT is expanding in factories and production sites for the purpose of improving productivity and optimizing manufacturing equipment . This is called Industrial IoT (IIoT), and it will be a very big factor for the manufacturing industry in the future.In this article, we will introduce representative platforms of IIoT for executives, managers, and IT personnel in the industrial field….
McDonald’s, a major hamburger chain, is leveraging IT and digital technology to introduce innovative services one after another. As part of this effort, we acquired a large IT company in 2019.In Japan, we are also introducing “next-generation stores” that offer a more comfortable store experience. What kind of digitalization is McDonald’s promoting? table of contents McDonald’s initiatives…
This time, we will explain the fairly basic content of “What is the manufacturing industry ?” You probably know that it refers to a business that makes things, but I think there are surprisingly few people who know it deeply. In this section, in addition to the fundamental content of what a manufacturing industry is, we will also introduce…
Toyota is currently focusing on “ mobility services ,” and in 2018 Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda himself declared that “Toyota will undergo a full model change from a company that makes automobiles to a mobility company.” Toyota uses Microsoft’s Azure and HoloLens 2 to help solve problems not only for itself but also for its customers. table of…
This article introduces an example of how Sporveien, a subway operating company owned by the city of Oslo, Norway, utilized IoT (Internet of Things) for equipment management. table of contents Utilizing IoT for equipment management Sporveien case study What can IoT bring to railway companies? Utilizing IoT for equipment management IoT, which is being used in a…
In today’s unstable social situation, such as frequent natural disasters, conflicts between nations, and the spread of infectious diseases, there are probably many people who are strongly aware of the importance of the SDGs. In this article, we will start with the basics of “What are the SDGs?” Table of contents What are the SDGs? Explanation…
We are now in an unstable social situation with a series of natural disasters, tensions between nations, and a global epidemic of infectious diseases. Under these circumstances, how should a company manage and operate its supply chain to continue stable production and supply? This article describes the supply chain and how to manage it. Table of contents What…
In recent years, the realization of digital transformation has become an urgent management issue in various fields. However, many companies remain in the area of so-called IT and digital utilization, and there are not many organizations that have achieved this. Therefore, in this article, we will explain the important points in promoting digital transformation. Table of contents…
With the progress of IoT-related technology, the value of temperature sensors is being reassessed, but why is that? This article is intended for those who are not familiar with temperature sensors, and explains why temperature sensors are attracting renewed interest in IoT and how to select a temperature sensor. A comparison of the temperature sensors…
Do you know the “information bank” that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications/Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry is leading? The information bank, which is such a new business that centrally manages personal data and provides it to external business operators who need it, is attracting attention. Information banks have many advantages for both…