Case Study

KEW (THAILAND) LIMITED




Product: mcframe SCM/PCM/GA

Customer Overview
Industry: Measuring equipment
Products: Multimeters, Clamp Meters, Insulation Testers
mcframe: Production, Costing, Accounting
Issues before Implementation (Purpose of the Project)
The production and accounting system is divided, and it takes one month to compile monthly results.
The old system is only partially used, and there are many handwritten documents and many mistakes.
There are no staff or development company at the time of system construction, so maintenance and staff education are not possible
Effects of Implementation
Able to build a basic system with the structure and support from the parent company and is consistent with working in Thailand.
Able to operate the business according to the policy set by the company.
Able to create the company’s main basic information to be up to date.

MILBON (THAILAND) CO., LTD.




Product: mcframe SCM/PCM/GA

Customer Overview
Industry: Cosmetics
Products: Hair care products (Dye, Styling, Perm, Shampoo, Treatment)
mcframe: Production, Costing, Accounting
Issues before Implementation (Purpose of the Project)
The company's first overseas factory and sales base, all for the first time.
Situation where it is required to start up a sales management system in a short period of 2 months.
It is necessary to be able to support the business model of high-mix low-volume variable-volume production.
Need a system suitable for the hair cosmetics process manufacturing industry.
Effects of Implementation
Having a production and sales management system in Thailand which makes the company operate smoothly in a short time.
Company started using the sales system in just 2 months and the production system in just 10 months.
Although this is their first time setting up a base in a foreign country, the process was smooth because mcframe supports Japanese and Thai languages.
The cost of installing and maintaining the system for the company was/is less than half that for other companies.

SIAM ORIENT ELECTRIC CO., LTD.




Product: mcframe SCM/PCM/GA

Customer Overview
Industry: Semiconductor / Electronic components
Products: Electric Products
mcframe: Production, Costing, Accounting
Issues before Implementation (Purpose of the Project)
Improved business level by integrating information.
Revitalization of the site by decentralizing work staff.
Effects of Implementation
Build a project system while utilizing the support of the parent company.
Value the project policy set at the beginning.
Difficult to create current master data.
Customer Overview
Industry: Logistics
mcframe: Rakupad
Issues before Implementation (Purpose of the Project)
Each branch uses a different paper form. It is difficult to share information across the organization, and digitizing is difficult as well.
Effects of Implementation
Easily create digital files from Excel files currently in use.

SUNCALL CORPORATION




Product: mcframe PCM

Customer Overview
Industry: Automobile related parts
Products: Auto Part, Electronic Part
mcframe: Costing
Issues before Implementation (Purpose of the Project)
Accurate grasp of cost per item and process was not possible.
Inaccurate cost calculations could not improve quotes nor processes.
Effective production suffered as cost-efficient materials and manufacturing locations were unknown.
Effects of Implementation
Visualized incurred expenses and costs against monthly sales.
Eliminated dependency on proficiency and skill for cost calculation.

Milbon (Zhejiang) Cosmetic Co., Ltd.




Product: mcframe SCM/PCM/GA

Customer Overview
Industry: Cosmetics
Products: Hair care products (Dye, Styling, Perm, Shampoo, Treatment)
mcframe: Production, Costing, Accounting
Issues before Implementation (Purpose of the Project)
With the establishment of a new factory in China, there was a need to implement a production management system.
They needed a system that could address China-specific quality control and audit requirements.
Despite various restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to implement the system.
Reasons to choose mcframe
They had already implemented mcframe in their Thailand factory, and the assurance and track record of receiving Japanese support from B-EN-G Thailand, not only during the implementation but also during the operational phase, were significant.
Effects of Implementation
mcframe was user-friendly, so Chinese staffs could quickly become proficient with it.
It also meets the strict auditing requirements of the Chinese government and the demanded quality control standards.
With the support of B-EN-G, which has a local subsidiary, the system's operation in the locale has been carried out smoothly

PT.SUGIURA INDONESIA




Product: mcframe SCM

Customer Overview
Industry: Automotive
Products: Bolt, Nut
mcframe: Production
Issues before Implementation (Purpose of the Project)
They had concerns about the communication with the support from the previous production management system vendor (Korean) we used in our Indonesian factory.
Since the production management system is operated by the local team, it's essential to select a vendor that can offer support in Indonesia.
To address our major client, Toyota Motors, they need a production management system that supports the Kanban method.
Reasons to choose mcframe
They appreciate that the existing production management system meets functional requirements and value the capability for local support in Indonesia.
mcframe can allow flexible customization in line with the Kanban method, as well as the technical expertise of the engineers.
They appreciate that the local Indonesian implementation consultants can provide direct support and carry out development tasks in the local language.
Effects of Implementation
They could build a system that maintains the same usability and functionality as the previous system.
In the future, they aim to establish a foundation that integrates sales management, procurement, accounts payable, and cost accounting.

Punch Industry Co., Ltd.




Product: mcframe SCM/PCM

Customer Overview
Industry: Industry: Mold
Products: Mold Parts
mcframe: Production, Costing
Issues before Implementation (Purpose of the Project)
Simplification of order receipt and issuance processes and the establishment of a system to grasp manufacturing result in real-time.
Establishment of a system to see the monthly manufacturing costs.
Simplification of production begin/end and manufacturing drawings check through tablet devices.
Reasons to choose mcframe
They decided to adopt mcframe after comprehensively evaluating not only its functionality but also factors like implementation duration, cost, and support structure.
Effects of Implementation
Capable of managing unique material inventory, making stocktaking much simpler.
With its excellent usability and outstanding cost management features, we have high expectations for the future.
On the shop floor, the use of iPads for checking drawings has become standard, realizing a smart factory.

Asahi Metals Co., Ltd.




Product: mcframe SCM/PCM

Customer Overview
Industry: Automotive
Products: Metal Parts
mcframe: Production, Costing
Issues before Implementation (Purpose of the Project)
Due to changes in the parent company, they were forced to move away from the existing system.
They had to start operations within a short span of 8 months.
There was a need to integrate it with our in-house production support and sales support systems.
Reasons to choose mcframe
mcframe is capable of integrating with the 'FA System' (our in-house production and sales support system) that our company independently develops and operates.
The former parent company's overseas subsidiary, ASAHI TEC ALUMINIUM THAILAND (ATA), has been operating mcframe since May 2015.
Effects of Implementation
Realizing a core business system envisioned for the next 10 years.
Minimizing costs and resources related to system operation.

Murata (Thailand) Co., Ltd.




Product: mcframe GA

Customer Overview
Industry: Machinery
Products: Machine Tools, Textile Machinery
mcframe: Accounting/ERP
Issues before Implementation (Purpose of the Project)
The existing sales system introduced 10 years ago was experiencing specific errors every month, but the system’s developer had already withdrawn from the Thai market, and replacement was urgently needed.
The existing ERP was difficult to handle and was only used in some areas such as tax filing and check issuance
The ERP accounting system functions were not fully utilized, and financial statements were issued by having an external accounting consulting firm post the prepared journal data.
Reasons to choose mcframe
mcframe GA user interface (UI) is well-designed and user-friendly. The cross-building of master data is appropriately managed, facilitating its use in all departments and saving user data entry time.
mcframe GA supports interface through API.
Effects of Implementation
The renewal of the sales system resulted in an interconnected process, ranging from estimation to revenue recognition and accounts receivable collection, thereby reduced administrative workload.
It became possible to outsource more advanced operations, such as having an external accounting consulting firm take charge of verifying data content, etc.
From the Japanese side, it became possible to see the timely financial status of the Thai base at any time, making remote business management easier.
Customer Overview
Industry: Chemical
Products: Polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)
mcframe: RAKU-PAD
Issues before Implementation (Purpose of the Project)
Need to reduce the burden and errors associated with paper forms, records on site, and manual entry from paper to Excel.
Need to promote the digitalization of work procedure charts and checklists that were previously recorded on paper without feeling any gaps in the workplace.
Efficient use of information obtained on-site to quickly solve problems and drive new innovations.
Reasons to choose mcframe
mcframe RAKU-PAD is adopted as an easy-to-use tool for chemical plants to reduce the time and effort of entering information into paper forms and transcribing to Excel at chemical plant sites.
The entered data can be seamlessly shared, aggregated and analyzed.
Effects of Implementation
Eliminated the need for transcription from paper and uses automatic input in some cases to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
Collaboration and information sharing between departments has further strengthened, using departments that are making progress in utilization as model cases.
Data continuity was maintained, and data reliability was improved by automatically saving and calculating entered lot numbers and names of persons in charge.
Correct data can be shared immediately by eliminating transcription.
Case Study Product Type Industry
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AMADA CO.,LTD. mcframe SCM Precision equipment / general machinery
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Food & Beverage
Asahi Metals Co.,Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Steel / non-ferrous metal
Daido Metal Co., Ltd. mcframe SIGNAL CHAIN Steel / non-ferrous metal
Earth Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Pharmaceuticals / cosmetics
Elastomix Co., Ltd. mcframe GA Automobile related parts
Fuji Industrial Co.,Ltd mcframe SCM/PCM/PLM Other manufacturing
Hanamaruki Foods Inc. mcframe SCM/PCM Food & Beverage
Hayashi Felt (Thailand) Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM/GA Other manufacturing
Inax Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Precision equipment / general machinery
KANEFUSA CORPORATION mcframe SIGNAL CHAIN Cutlery manufacturing
Kewpie Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Food & beverage
KEW (THAILAND) LIMITED mcframe SCM/PCM/GA Measuring equipment
Kikkoman Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Food & beverage
KITAGAWA INDUSTRIES CO.,LTD. mcframe GA Semiconductor / electronic componen
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Pharmaceuticals / cosmetics
KURE GRINDING WHEEL CO., LTD. mcframe GA Other manufacturing
LEVEL-5 Inc. mcframe SCM Other manufacturing
Logitec INA Solutions Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Precision equipment / general machinery
Maruha Nichiro Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Food & beverage
Meiji Yakuhin Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Pharmaceutical
MILBON (THAILAND) CO., LTD. mcframe SCM/PCM/GA Pharmaceuticals / cosmetics
Mitsuchi Corporation mcframe GA Automotive / transportation equipment
MORIMURA BROS., INC. mcframe GA Trading company / wholesale / distribution / retail
NANKAI PLYWOOD CO., LTD. mcframe SCM/PCM Nitrogen, rubber, glass, resin processing
Nihon Shokken Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Food & beverage
NIPPO CORPORATION mcframe MOTION VR-learning Construction
NIPPON STEEL Chemical & Material Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Petroleum / chemical industry
Nissan Chemical Corporation mcframe PCM Pharmaceutical
NISSUI LOGISTICS CORPORATION mcframe MOTION VR-learning Logistics
Nitta Gelatin Inc. mcframe SCM/PCM Food & beverage
Noritz Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Precision equipment / general machinery
Oki Electric Cable Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Steel / non-ferrous metal
Osaki Electric Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Precision equipment / general machinery
Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Pharmaceuticals / cosmetics
Pasco Shikishima Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Food & beverage
PATLITE Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Other manufacturing
Punch Industry Co.,Ltd mcframe SCM/PCM Metal processing
RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION mcframe SCM/PCM Other manufacturing
ROKI GROUP CO.,LTD. mcframe SCM/PCM/GA Element equipment
Roland Digital Group (Thailand) Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM/GA Electrical equipement
RP TOPLA LIMITED mcframe SCM/PCM Nitrogen, rubber, glass, resin processing
SHIMIZUSYNTEC Corporation mcframe GA Semiconductor / electronic componen
SHINTO PAINT CO.,LTD. mcframe SCM/PCM Petroleum / chemical industry
SHIRATORI PHARMACEUTICAL CO.,LTD mcframe SCM/PCM Pharmaceutical
SIAM ARATA CO.,LTD. mcframe GA Pharmaceuticals / cosmetics
SIAM ORIENT ELECTRIC CO.,LTD. mcframe SCM/PCM/GA Semiconductor / electronic components
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. mcframe RAKU-PAD Precision equipment / general machinery
SUNCALL CORPORATION mcframe PCM Automobile related parts
Suzuyo & Co.,Ltd mcframe RAKU-PAD Logistics
Takeuchi MFG Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Manufacturing equipment
TAMA CHEMICALS CO., LTD. mcframe SCM/PCM Petroleum / chemical industry
Tatsuno Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Petroleum equipment
Teikoku Tsushin Kogyo Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM/GA Electric machine
THK CO., LTD. mcframe PCM Precision equipment / general machinery
Towa Denki Company Limited mcframe GA Electronic Trading
UNION TOOL CO. mcframe GA Other manufacturing
Yakult Honsha Co.,Ltd mcframe SCM/PCM Food & beverage
YAMASA CORPORATION mcframe SCM/PCM Food & beverage
ZEBRA Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Writing instruments
Case Study Product Type Industry
Ahresty Corporation mcframe SIGNAL CHAIN Steel / non-ferrous metal
AMADA CO.,LTD. mcframe SCM Precision equipment / general machinery
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Food & Beverage
Asahi Metals Co.,Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Steel / non-ferrous metal
Daido Metal Co., Ltd. mcframe SIGNAL CHAIN Steel / non-ferrous metal
Earth Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Pharmaceuticals / cosmetics
Elastomix Co., Ltd. mcframe GA Automobile related parts
Fuji Industrial Co.,Ltd mcframe SCM/PCM/PLM Other manufacturing
Hanamaruki Foods Inc. mcframe SCM/PCM Food & Beverage
Hayashi Felt (Thailand) Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM/GA Other manufacturing
Inax Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Precision equipment / general machinery
KANEFUSA CORPORATION mcframe SIGNAL CHAIN Cutlery manufacturing
Kewpie Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Food & beverage
KEW (THAILAND) LIMITED mcframe SCM/PCM/GA Measuring equipment
Kikkoman Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Food & beverage
KITAGAWA INDUSTRIES CO.,LTD. mcframe GA Semiconductor / electronic componen
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Pharmaceuticals / cosmetics
KURE GRINDING WHEEL CO., LTD. mcframe GA Other manufacturing
LEVEL-5 Inc. mcframe SCM Other manufacturing
Logitec INA Solutions Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Precision equipment / general machinery
Maruha Nichiro Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Food & beverage
Meiji Yakuhin Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Pharmaceutical
MILBON (THAILAND) CO., LTD. mcframe SCM/PCM/GA Pharmaceuticals / cosmetics
Mitsuchi Corporation mcframe GA Automotive / transportation equipment
MORIMURA BROS., INC. mcframe GA Trading company / wholesale / distribution / retail
NANKAI PLYWOOD CO., LTD. mcframe SCM/PCM Nitrogen, rubber, glass, resin processing
Nihon Shokken Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Food & beverage
NIPPO CORPORATION mcframe MOTION VR-learning Construction
NIPPON STEEL Chemical & Material Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Petroleum / chemical industry
Nissan Chemical Corporation mcframe PCM Pharmaceutical
NISSUI LOGISTICS CORPORATION mcframe MOTION VR-learning Logistics
Nitta Gelatin Inc. mcframe SCM/PCM Food & beverage
Noritz Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Precision equipment / general machinery
Oki Electric Cable Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Steel / non-ferrous metal
Osaki Electric Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Precision equipment / general machinery
Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Pharmaceuticals / cosmetics
Pasco Shikishima Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Food & beverage
PATLITE Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Other manufacturing
Punch Industry Co.,Ltd mcframe SCM/PCM Metal processing
RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION mcframe SCM/PCM Other manufacturing
ROKI GROUP CO.,LTD. mcframe SCM/PCM/GA Element equipment
Roland Digital Group (Thailand) Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM/GA Electrical equipement
RP TOPLA LIMITED mcframe SCM/PCM Nitrogen, rubber, glass, resin processing
SHIMIZUSYNTEC Corporation mcframe GA Semiconductor / electronic componen
SHINTO PAINT CO.,LTD. mcframe SCM/PCM Petroleum / chemical industry
SHIRATORI PHARMACEUTICAL CO.,LTD mcframe SCM/PCM Pharmaceutical
SIAM ARATA CO.,LTD. mcframe GA Pharmaceuticals / cosmetics
SIAM ORIENT ELECTRIC CO.,LTD. mcframe SCM/PCM/GA Semiconductor / electronic components
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. mcframe RAKU-PAD Precision equipment / general machinery
SUNCALL CORPORATION mcframe PCM Automobile related parts
Suzuyo & Co.,Ltd mcframe RAKU-PAD Logistics
Takeuchi MFG Corporation mcframe SCM/PCM Manufacturing equipment
TAMA CHEMICALS CO., LTD. mcframe SCM/PCM Petroleum / chemical industry
Tatsuno Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Petroleum equipment
Teikoku Tsushin Kogyo Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM/GA Electric machine
THK CO., LTD. mcframe PCM Precision equipment / general machinery
Towa Denki Company Limited mcframe GA Electronic Trading
UNION TOOL CO. mcframe GA Other manufacturing
Yakult Honsha Co.,Ltd mcframe SCM/PCM Food & beverage
YAMASA CORPORATION mcframe SCM/PCM Food & beverage
ZEBRA Co., Ltd. mcframe SCM/PCM Writing instruments