| ERP (Enterprise Release Planning) refers to a comprehensive software that allows centralized management of the entire range of corporate operations from purchasing of raw materials to product delivery on a real-time basis. This software makes it possible to rebuild business structure by solving problems that occur in applications that have become obsolete as a result of lacking network functions or compatibility. This comprehensive business software plays a central role in the deployment of future e-business while taking into consideration the construction of SCM (supply chain management) by sharing data with our customers. In likening ERP management to an airplane, it is like changing over from the visual flying in a conventional propeller-driven plane to instrument flying in the cockpit by ERP, making it possible to visualize management from a new perspective. We are the fourth members of the entire food industry to implement full-scale introduction of ERP/R3. As a result, we are now able to satisfy management standards on a level that satisfies public disclosure standards, allowing us to conduct management based on more accurate data R3 is the registered trademark of SAP Japan Co., Ltd. |
| Three Services for Customers Resulting from the Introduction of ERP/R3 |
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| Since inventory status can be determined on a real-time basis, replies to inquiries can be made instantaneously. In addition, even if a certain product is not in inventory, the next scheduled shipment can be determined immediately making it possible to instantaneously reply to inquiries. | Although we have already acquired HACCP certification with respect to a certain type of product, in the future, we intend to combine an R/3 quality control module with HACCP techniques with the aim of realizing a system that enables quality control data for each product to be optimally controlled at all times for our customers. | Suggestions and services that result in the greatest satisfaction for each of our customers are comprehensively realized in the form of CRM based on the vast amount of customer information accumulated with R/3, request and inquiries from customers, as well as information relating to product marketability and future potential. |
| Accommodation of an Internet Society |
| The Internet has already come to be completely recognized as a form of social infrastructure. We are aggressively incorporating the Internet as an essent ial means of communicating with customers, and areenhancing the services and information provided to our customers over the Internet. |