DX Initiatives

(0)Top Message

I (Masayuki Tomoyasu) will take a leadership role in helping Amico Consulting, LLC. to become a DX-driven company that continues to provide new value to its clients.

Specifically, we will promote the following initiatives

1. collection of customer issues and provision of solutions: We aim to increase the value provided to customers by collecting stakeholder issues and accumulating and sharing solutions as a collection of know-how.

2. improving operational efficiency: By utilizing frameworks such as 5S, PQCDSME, and 3S, and by introducing IT tools, we will improve the efficiency of business processes.

3. data-driven decision-making: Analyze collected data and utilize AI technology to make more accurate business decisions.

4. human resource development: We will continue to collect information on the latest digital technologies and strive to develop DX human resources by sharing information internally and through training.

5. security measures: We will pay utmost attention to the proper management of customer data, protect privacy, and enhance security measures.

Through these efforts, we aim to be a company that can contribute to society by providing services that exceed customer expectations.

(1) Determination of the direction of corporate management and the direction of utilization of information processing technology

1-1. Impact of digital technology on society and your company’s competitive environment

We will enhance our competitive advantage by leveraging data utilization and digital technology to create new value, transform business models, and foster a corporate culture.

1-2. Management Vision

By improving productivity at this facility, we will promote the revitalization of the manufacturing industry, particularly the semiconductor industry, and achieve strong economic growth.

1-3. Business Model

We will be mindful of analyzing the external environment, accurately identifying opportunities, and refining our core competencies to survive and grow together with our stakeholders, always keeping in mind the use of data to overcome threats.

(2) Specific measures (strategies) for corporate management and the use of information processing technology

2-1. Strategies to realize management vision and business model

Value-added

Form a community that can collect issues from stakeholders and categorize issues. The solutions to the categorized issues will be compiled into a manual and stocked as a collection of know-how. This collection of know-how will be used to add value through stakeholder management.

Improvement of efficiency

Visualize stakeholder issues efficiently by utilizing METI’s local benchmarks and management design sheets. We will organize the business flow with particular emphasis on non-financial information, clarify waste and efficiency points in each process, utilize frameworks such as 5S, PQCDSME, and 3S, and consider the use of IT to improve operational efficiency.

2-2. How to use data with data technology

Value-added

We perform multidimensional data analysis of stakeholder issues. Using generative AI, we process data into secondary information and correlate it with a collection of know-how to add value.

Improvement of efficiency

LLM-based generative AI (ChatGPT, Google AI Studio, Claude, Genspark, Perplexity, NotebookLM, Felo), zoom, Notion, various SNS, digital marketing with workflow tools (Dify, Jinbaflow), etc. We use the right tools in the right places, such as digital marketing, to improve efficiency.

(2) (i) Structure for effective implementation of strategies

2-1-1. System and organization to promote strategies

• The representative (Masayuki Tomoyasu) is responsible for DX promotion and oversees the entire process from strategy formulation to execution.
• We will build a system in which each employee is aware that he or she is responsible for DX promotion and can act autonomously.
• We will improve the digital literacy of all employees through regular information sharing and training.

(2) (ii) Specific measures to improve the environment for utilizing the latest information processing technology

2-2-1. Specific measures to improve the environment for the use of IT systems and digital technologies

• By creating a remote work environment and introducing communication tools, we will realize flexible work styles that allow employees to work from any location.
• Promote operational efficiency by implementing generative AI, workflow automation tools and databases.
• We consider migration of legacy systems to the cloud and create the optimal IT system environment from the perspective of ROI and free cash flow.

(3) Indicators of Strategy Achievement

3-1. Indicators to measure the achievement of strategies to utilize digital technology

Percentage of utilization of AI generated

Measured by the utilization rate of AI generated by issue analysis from stakeholders.

Increase in value-added (manualization rate)

It is measured by the percentage of the typified issues that could be solved in a manual manner.

Labor Productivity Improvement

It is measured by the growth rate of labor productivity due to DX promotion.

(4) Dissemination of information necessary for effective promotion of strategies, etc. by the general manager of business execution

4-1. Management itself disseminates information on the status of strategy implementation, etc.

• The status and results of DX promotion will be regularly communicated through the internal portal site and the external website.
• We will maintain close communication with employees and encourage the exchange of opinions and suggestions to share a common awareness of DX promotion.

(5) The Chief Operating Officer will take a leading role in identifying issues in the information processing system used by the business.

5-1. Identify issues based on the current status of your company’s IT systems

• Periodically assess the current status of IT systems and identify issues.
• Utilize the DX Promotion Indicator Self-Diagnosis Format and submit self-diagnosis results on an ongoing basis.

Self-diagnosis results are submitted in the downloadable version of the DX Promotion Indicators Self-Diagnosis Format.
Implementation Period: February 2025 – Ongoing
Implementation: DX Promotion Indicators Self-Diagnostic Format Submission

(6) Appropriate formulation and implementation of cyber security measures

6-1. Periodic security audits of cyber security management guidelines, etc.

• We will continue to make two-star declarations based on the SECURITY ACTION system.
• We conduct cyber security training on a regular basis to raise employees’ security awareness.

The two-star declaration is made as a self-declaration based on the SECURITY ACTION system.
Implementation Period: January 2025 – Ongoing
Description of Implementation: “SECURITY ACTION (Two Stars)