Bosch's Komaino Plant Introduces 'Kaminashi Education,' Digitizing Over 1,000 Paper Procedures into Video Manuals to Enhance Skill Transfer

Kaminashi Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yuhi Mogoka; hereinafter "Kaminashi"), provider of the on-site DX platform "Kaminashi" series, announces that Bosch Limited (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa; President & CEO: Christian Meier; hereinafter "Bosch") has introduced the video manual creation and sharing tool "Kaminashi Education" at its Komaino Plant.

At the plant, over 1,000 paper-based procedures had become a burden on frontline operations, and critical 'know-how' that could not be fully conveyed through text or static images had become a bottleneck in skill transfer. With the introduction of "Kaminashi Education," procedures spanning eight pages have been condensed into videos under three minutes, significantly reducing training workload and improving employee proficiency.

The Bosch Komaino Plant is a key manufacturing site producing "nozzles," core components of diesel fuel injection systems. For years, the plant relied heavily on paper-based manuals and documentation. With over 1,000 types of procedures, the volume of paperwork created a significant burden in terms of documentation and verification. Additionally, with many veteran operators nearing retirement, the challenge of accurately transferring tacit knowledge—skills and techniques difficult to express in text or images—had become a critical issue, leading to knowledge silos and skill dependency on individuals.

To address these challenges, Bosch Komaino Plant decided to introduce "Kaminashi Education" to digitize paper manuals, streamline operations, and institutionalize skill transfer.

Implementation and Results

- Replacing paper manuals with video: Consolidating eight-page procedures into sub-three-minute videos, eliminating the need for constant on-the-job training and drastically reducing training time

The problem with paper manuals was that detailed instructions led to longer documents that were harder to read. By condensing eight-page procedures into videos under three minutes, workers can now intuitively grasp the entire workflow. The ability to replay specific sections has been well received, significantly reducing the time leaders previously spent providing one-on-one training.

- Capturing veteran skills as organizational assets: Recording expert techniques in video ensures knowledge retention even after retirement

By recording the movements and techniques of experienced workers, skills previously dependent on individual expertise are now preserved as organizational assets. The process of visualizing work has also helped clarify which tasks are critical and what should be taught, deepening the understanding of trainers themselves.

- Fostering a culture of self-driven improvement: Video effectiveness gains traction, prompting frontline requests for more digital content

Within six months of implementation, workers began requesting that additional procedures be converted into videos. Digitalization has shifted from being a top-down directive to a bottom-up initiative, driving continuous operational improvement.

Case Study Details

Converting eight-page manuals into three-minute videos: Bosch’s initiative achieving labor reduction through manufacturing DX https://kaminashi.jp/case/bosch

About 'Kaminashi Education' Video Training System

'Kaminashi Education' is a unified platform for training and developing frontline workers. It integrates training planning, creation and distribution of video manuals and educational content, and management of attendance records—all within a single system. This ensures consistent training and helps solidify employee knowledge and skills. The system supports standardized operations and accelerates the onboarding of new personnel, contributing to improved work quality and productivity. Each employee is assigned a unique ID, enabling use even by workers without email addresses. Multilingual support allows foreign employees to view and study content in their preferred language. Pricing is on a monthly subscription basis. https://kaminashi.jp/training/

About Kaminashi Inc.

Company Name: Kaminashi Inc. Headquarters: 3F Kanda Kadouchi Building, 3-7 Kanda-Kajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Representative: Yuhi Mogoka, Representative Director, Executive Officer, CEO Founded: December 2016 Business: Development and provision of the on-site DX platform 'Kaminashi' series URL: https://corp.kaminashi.jp