i-Reporter use case and case study: Kureha (Changshu）Fluoropolymers Co.,Ltd.

・Measurement and recording of 20 locations can be done with the push of a button
・Thousands of paper documents can be digitized and centrally managed
- Significant reduction in inspection and recording time
・By adding ConMas IoT, data entry time was reduced from 5 minutes to 1 second (per entry)
The system is highly complete and the level of support, including the manual, is extremely high.
There are manuals for everything, and many things can be done in-house.

・It is easier to read than handwritten records, reducing the burden on administrators to check records.
- With paper, two steps were required - recording, then checking against a standard and making a decision - but with paper, the decision can be left to a formula.
- Early detection of deviations reduces losses and leads to more stable quality.
-It's also great that the information sent to the server can be checked remotely in real time.
- Photos can be taken and added to the record on the spot, and a timestamp can be automatically added, lowering the hurdle for taking records that can serve as objective evidence.
▼Name of digitized field report
Foreign object detector operation confirmation record
Health check etc.

Previously, factory quality check sheets were handwritten on paper, but now we can input data onto an iPad, register the data in a database, and electronically approve the documents, allowing for paperless storage.
Information for each product can also be imported from the higher-level system and reflected on the checklist on the iPad.
There are comprehensive manuals and support available, so I think you can achieve digitization if you have a certain level of skill.
・Processing process
Assembly process
・Operation process
・Shipping process
・Create daily reports for each process
We are introducing it into our business.

By digitizing documents such as inspection sheets and progress charts, we were able to achieve a paperless system. In addition, because the documents can be created on an Excel base, there was little resistance from the field staff during the transition, and the digitization went smoothly.
It is used for on-site inspections, etc. It eliminates the need for paper management, leading to reduced man-hours and costs. In addition, by converting the data into digital data, it can also be used for tabulation and performance analysis.

・It was possible to set up and operate the system without making major changes to the paper forms.
· By participating in a hands-on seminar prior to implementation, the barrier to construction was low, and we were able to get the system up and running in a short period of time.
・It is mainly used for recording production at manufacturing sites, and input from iPads was easily accepted.
・By linking data with the upper core system, it contributes greatly to reducing input errors and paper
・Production status can now be seen at a glance thanks to display on the BI tool

・The workflow is simple but quite usable. In our case, the workflow is just "Person in charge" ⇒ "Investigation" ⇒ "Approval", so the workflow can be easily realized by only setting the authority and email address. In addition to approval, the workflow for change requests and change notifications can also be easily set up with just the above settings.
Data sampled on a PC can be embedded into a QR code (QR codes are automatically created in Excel), and when creating design verification documents, the data can be read and broken down into multiple clusters, allowing data to be entered all at once without the need for manual input. This is proving to be a powerful tool in improving work efficiency.

・You can digitize data in the familiar Excel form format.
・All form data, including re-editing history, is automatically stored in the database.
・It is now possible to instantly search and tally up data that was previously impossible to tally up on paper (e.g., date, day of the week, period, person in charge, machine, product, color, etc.)
- Edit history is accurately recorded, so you can accurately check who made the changes and what they were.
・Reduced data collection time (7 hours for monthly reports, data creation only, reduced to 5 minutes) → 5分）
・As long as the data is available, data can be compiled instantly, so clients rarely have to wait.

· When digitizing paper operational formats, it was possible to create Excel-based forms even without specialist knowledge.
- Data can be collected and downloaded as a CSV file, and photos can be downloaded at the same time, making it very easy to use.
-It can be used on both the iPad and a PC, so you can fill out documents on-site using the iPad, and then add details or long text later on using the PC.
(We were able to digitize in-process defects and pre-shipment inspection records from paper to data, but the concrete numerical results of the implementation will depend on how we operate from now on.)

・The control numbers were previously entered manually, which was prone to errors and was time-consuming, but by converting the control numbers into barcodes and scanning them, it became possible to enter them instantly. This prevented input errors and reduced the time required.
-Mandatory input function prevented omissions.
- The date and time can be managed more accurately thanks to the automatic input function.
- Now, documents can be submitted without having to travel to distant departments, saving a lot of time.
Problems solved and specific effects
・Prevent typos and save time
・Prevention of omissions
- Improved accuracy of date and time input

- ISO9000-related Excel reports can be transferred directly to i-Reporter, making it easy to go paperless.
· Because it was in the same Excel format as before, it was quickly accepted on-site.
- Review and approval workflow settings can be set up as standard functionality.
- Easily set up email notifications for reviews, approval requests, etc.
- If you convert measurement data from another measuring device into a QR code in Excel, you can simply read it into i-Reporter and the measurement values will be entered, eliminating the need for transcription.
・The time required to input various reports has been reduced. Data can also be shared.

Since daily reports differ depending on the products manufactured in the factory, they can be created to suit each daily report, and the use of selective input and simple functions reduces the workload.
In addition, we were able to use the database to register and retrieve data, and create inventory management for work-in-progress and maintenance and inspection management in line with our operations.
The previous transcription work was converted into electronic documents, which allowed for database integration and reduced duplicate work.
At one factory, 50% of daily reports have already been digitized, making it possible to achieve things that were not possible with paper, such as inventory management of work-in-progress.
▼ Digitized on-site documents
Maintenance slips and reports
Inventory Management Daily Report
Daily attendance management report

Reduce paper forms and system input work at manufacturing sites
・By using Python script integration, the degree of freedom has increased dramatically. Detailed validation checks and PostgreSQL references within Python are possible, so we have been able to go beyond electronic forms and reach the level of a dynamic application.
・Manufacturing instructions have been digitized. Previously, production results were written on paper and entered into the system one by one by hand, but now the data is reflected in the system from iPads, reducing labor costs and eliminating the need for paper.
▼ Digitized on-site documents
Manufacturing Instructions

ConMasGateway and API functions are excellent
What I find attractive about i-Reporter is that the information entered is digitized and can be linked to external systems.
There are some tasks that require human judgment (such as inspections) that are difficult to automate, so we would like to make full use of this technology.
The work of checking for errors and omissions, as well as the task of calculating information by comparing each piece of paper, was eliminated. → Labor costs reduced by approximately 480 hours per month
▼ Digitized on-site documents
Checklist
Quality control report