Uniface Inc., based in Nagoya, supports DX in manufacturing sites and offers the "Factory IB Series" system for small and medium-sized manufacturers.

Uniface Inc. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture) supports DX in the field for small and medium-sized manufacturers through the development and implementation support of systems for the manufacturing industry.

We offer systems tailored to the challenges of manufacturing sites, including the manufacturing execution system "IB-Mes," the cloud-based MES "IB-Mes Cloud," and the inventory management system "IB-Stock."

On-site management that relies on paper daily reports, Excel, whiteboards, and verbal confirmation can be time-consuming for progress confirmation and performance aggregation, leading to information gaps between the site and management departments. Furthermore, it is difficult to trace information about defects, equipment downtime, or work delays afterward, making it hard to implement improvement activities.

Uniface addresses these manufacturing site challenges not just by providing systems, but also by offering implementation support tailored to on-site operations. Through detailed interviews, requirements gathering, system configuration, on-site training, and post-launch follow-up, we aim for system adoption and utilization by providing support that stays close to the manufacturing site.

What is Uniface?

Uniface Inc. is a company based in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, that develops, sells, and provides implementation support for systems for the manufacturing industry.

In manufacturing sites, management methods and business flows vary significantly from company to company. We carefully listen to the challenges at each site and propose systems to visualize essential manufacturing information such as production progress, work performance, equipment operation, quality, defects, inventory, and traceability.

In addition to providing package systems, we also propose solutions that include integration with equipment, data collection, and utilization of on-site terminals as needed, supporting DX tailored to the actual conditions of manufacturing sites.

"Factory IB Series" System for Manufacturing Industry

Uniface offers the "Factory IB Series" as its system for the manufacturing industry.

Key products include the manufacturing execution system "IB-Mes," the cloud-based MES "IB-Mes Cloud," and the inventory management system "IB-Stock."

"IB-Mes" is a manufacturing execution system that manages production progress, work performance, equipment operation, quality information, traceability, and more at manufacturing sites. It records and accumulates information generated at the manufacturing site as data, helping managers grasp the on-site situation and supporting operational improvements and productivity enhancements.

"IB-Mes Cloud" is a service that allows the use of IB-Mes concepts in the cloud. Companies hesitant about large-scale system implementation can start small, perhaps with just one line or one process.

On-site Challenges Supported by Uniface

Uniface supports system implementation for the following manufacturing site challenges:

- Managing progress using paper daily reports or Excel - Taking a long time to aggregate production results - Inability to grasp the real-time status of the site - Difficulty in tracing the causes of equipment downtime or defects afterward - Management methods differing by person in charge, leading to personalized operations - Wanting to start DX in a way that fits the site - Wanting to try a partial process rather than a large-scale implementation

When implementing a system, it's not just about the number of features. It's crucial that the system is actually used on-site and becomes integrated into daily operations.

Uniface emphasizes creating a system that is easy to use for both on-site staff and managers, while confirming on-site operations.

About Implementation Results

Uniface's systems for the manufacturing industry have supported problem-solving in various manufacturing sites, including metal processing, cutlery manufacturing, automotive parts, resin molding, assembly, and inspection processes.

For example, the manufacturing execution system "IB-Mes" has supported the visualization of production progress, equipment operation, and quality information in manufacturing sites with multiple processes and multiple pieces of equipment.

We also propose operations tailored to the actual site conditions, supporting not only manual data entry for performance registration but also automatic collection of production counts and operational data from equipment, depending on the challenges of each site.

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Free Trial of Cloud-based MES "IB-Mes Cloud"

Many small and medium-sized manufacturers express concerns such as, "I'm hesitant to implement a large system all at once," "I don't know if the site staff will enter the data," or "I want to try it out on a partial process first."

To address these concerns, Uniface offers a free trial and consultation for its cloud-based MES "IB-Mes Cloud."

IB-Mes Cloud manages production progress, work performance, defect information, labor information, etc., in the cloud, visualizing the "now" of the manufacturing site. By utilizing devices such as PCs, tablets, and smartphones, it is possible to start DX from one line or one process.

Interview Information

Uniface Inc. can accommodate interviews and provide information on the following themes related to this matter:

- Challenges of paper/Excel management in small and medium-sized manufacturing companies - Reasons why DX is difficult to advance in manufacturing sites - Key points for system adoption in manufacturing sites - Visualization of production progress, equipment operation, and quality information using MES - Solving challenges in inventory management and traceability - DX support for small and medium-sized manufacturers in the Nagoya/Tokai area

We also accept individual interviews for product demonstrations and implementation consultations.

About Uniface Inc.

Company Name: Uniface Inc.

Location: Sakae Chuo Building 3F, 1-5 Shin-Sakaemachi, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, 460-0004

Business Activities: Development, sales, and implementation support of systems for the manufacturing industry

Product Site: https://ib-mes.com/

Inquiries Regarding This Matter

Uniface Inc.

Sales Department, Hiromu Ichioka (We also provide consultation on implementation based on on-site operations and challenges.)

TEL: 090-7865-4702

E-mail: [email protected]