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Software-Defined Manufacturing for Smart Factory

Code-driven Smart Factory, Software Defined Manufacturing (SDM)

Meet Software Defined Manufacturing, a flexible operation of factories based on code and software, transcending hardware-centric eras.

Enhanced Productivity Through Advanced Automation

Significantly reduce repetitive manual tasks and dramatically boost productivity by automating the entire process with advanced automation systems.

Unify ERP data, manage smarter

Consolidate dispersed data into a single ERP for integrated management, making your manufacturing operations even smarter.

Leveraging AI to Add Intelligence to Manufacturing

Using AI to add intelligence to manufacturing sites, we digitize the tacit knowledge and advanced expertise of skilled workers. This enables the analysis, prediction, and optimization of manufacturing data, simultaneously achieving technology transfer and productivity improvement.

Customized Smart Factory Solution

Achieve manufacturing automation, intelligence, and flexibility simultaneously with integrated solutions such as SDM, RPA, IoT, and AI.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Development

We provide customized MES development services tailored to your production environment and workflow, contributing to the optimization of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). We collect and visualize all manufacturing site data in real time—including production planning, process control, quality traceability, and equipment monitoring—to thoroughly support process automation and productivity improvement.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Development

We develop ERP software specialized for manufacturing and provide advanced functionality and customization for existing ERPs. Furthermore, we implement a data-centric smart management environment through integrated interworking development with various systems such as MES, IoT, accounting, and SCM.

Point of Production (POP) System Development & Integration

LTS Group not only builds POP systems for manufacturing companies but also handles perfect integration with ERP and MES, helping to improve production efficiency and smart operations management. Our skilled engineering team ensures accuracy and completeness while flexibly responding to each factory's specific requirements.

Supply Chain Management (SCM) Development and Integration

LTS Group provides a comprehensive solution for SCM system development and integration, from customized software design to perfect integration with ERP, MES, and WMS. We help manufacturing companies achieve smart and seamless supply chain operations. We don't just develop; we ensure system stability and optimization through rigorous testing processes.

Technology Stack

The LTS Group's expert team, proficient in diverse technology stacks, provides software development and software testing outsourcing services tailored to customer requirements.

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Shopify

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Shopify

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Smart Factory Case Studies for Manufacturing Companies

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Release Management Software Development

Challenges Facing Manufacturing and Solutions Through Smart Factory Technology

Today's manufacturing industry faces a wide range of challenges, including labor shortages, intensifying cost competition, lagging technological innovation, and difficulties in advancing digital transformation (DX). LTS Group contributes through smart factory solutions to help our customers overcome these difficulties and achieve sustainable growth.

Labor Shortages and Skill Transfer

Due to labor-saving measures driven by Japan's declining birthrate and aging population, coupled with the retirement of skilled technicians, tacit knowledge is being lost, making it difficult to maintain productivity and quality. Furthermore, training young workers takes considerable time.

Expected Results

Eliminating dependency on skilled workers and accelerating skill acquisition through digitization of expert knowledge Sustaining high-quality production even with limited personnel Standardizing and stabilizing quality through data utilization

Cost and Profit Optimization

Japanese manufacturing faces intense price competition from other nations. Rising raw material and energy costs, coupled with inefficient equipment utilization, are major factors worsening profitability.

Expected Results

・Significantly reduce equipment downtime through predictive maintenance based on real-time data ・Minimize inventory and lead times with high-precision production planning

Capabilities for Global Competitiveness

Global demand contraction, China's economic slowdown, and international tensions are driving Japan's economic downturn. Furthermore, Japan's ranking in technological innovation is stagnating while other Asian nations rapidly catch up, making the maintenance and enhancement of global competitiveness an urgent priority.

Expected Results

・Dramatically shorten product development and market launch cycles by leveraging digital twins and AI simulations ・Flexibly respond to fluctuating global demand through supply chain-wide data visualization and optimization ・Establish technological superiority through continuous process improvement and new technology adoption based on collected data

Slow Digital Transformation Progress

The challenges lie in the complexity and obsolescence of existing legacy systems, making data integration across departments and systems difficult. Furthermore, the shortage of specialized personnel responsible for driving DX and the lack of clear return on investment (ROI) for DX initiatives are also hindering DX adoption.

Expected Results

・Seamless data integration achieved through IoT gateway and cloud connectivity ・AI-driven data analysis and visualization supporting decision-making without requiring specialized knowledge ・Automatic measurement of specific productivity metrics (KPIs) to clarify ROI

Why LTS Group is the Choice for Smart Factories

LTS Group leverages extensive industry knowledge, advanced technical expertise, and flexible responsiveness to provide robust support for smart factory implementation.

Deep Industry Knowledge and Expertise

Leveraging extensive expertise in process automation, RPA, and AI, we achieve dramatic improvements in operational efficiency and accuracy. We contribute to solving customer challenges across a wide range of business areas, including accounting processes, shipping procedures, and inventory monitoring.

High Cost-Effectiveness

Beyond Vietnam's cost advantages, we achieve significant cost reductions and high cost-effectiveness through efficient talent recruitment and optimized operational processes. We offer flexible pricing models tailored to your budget and project scale, delivering maximum ROI without compromising quality.

Deep Understanding of Japanese Manufacturing Environments

Through extensive collaboration with Japanese companies and manufacturing experience, we possess deep insight into Japan's unique production methods and operational processes. We also deliver highly customizable system development aligned with real-world needs.

Smooth Communication

Project Managers (PMs) fluent in Japanese and English serve as your primary point of contact. They accurately grasp even the finest nuances of specifications, thoroughly eliminating communication gaps.

Flexible and Rapid Team Response

We flexibly address diverse requirements, including new system construction, existing system expansion, and integration across multiple platforms. Furthermore, we can swiftly assemble the optimal team of specialists based on your needs, ensuring smooth project progression.

Comprehensive Services for Effective Projects

We provide comprehensive services covering all stages essential for smart factory solutions—from AI data annotation and software development to software testing. This integrated approach ensures the highest standards of quality and reliability, compliant with Japanese quality standards, throughout the entire project lifecycle—from planning to post-implementation operation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Smart Factories in Manufacturing

What is a Smart Factory Solution?

A Smart Factory Solution is a collective term for solutions that apply digital technologies such as IoT, AI, data analytics, and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) to manufacturing sites. These solutions enable real-time visualization of equipment operation status, optimization of production planning, automation of quality inspections using AI, and predictive maintenance. Ultimately, by promoting process efficiency and advanced automation, they achieve significant improvements in productivity and quality, while also facilitating the smooth transfer of skills.

What is Software-Defined Manufacturing?

Software-defined manufacturing refers to a method of designing and controlling manufacturing processes with a software-centric approach. While traditional manufacturing focused on hardware or machinery, software-defined manufacturing maximizes process flexibility and automation, enabling faster, customized, and intelligent production.

What is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)?

MES stands for “Manufacturing Execution System.” It is a system that collects and manages data from production processes to monitor and optimize manufacturing operations in real time. Providing a functional layer between Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and process control systems, MES delivers the data decision-makers need to make the factory floor more efficient and optimize production.

Why is Vietnam IT outsourcing an attractive choice for Japanese companies looking to implement smart factories?

Vietnamese IT outsourcing specialists possess core technical capabilities essential for smart factory implementation, including MES/ERP system development, IoT integration, AI-based quality inspection, and production optimization. They also have the infrastructure to rapidly deploy advanced developer talent. Companies like LTS Group, in particular, have extensive experience collaborating with numerous Korean manufacturers. This gives them a deep understanding of Japanese-style work processes and production flows, enabling them to effectively develop customized systems optimized for real-world factory environments.

LTS Group Trusted by Over 60 International Brands

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Katsunori Kurata

CEO, SQC Inc.

“They are as highly engaged and motivated as our employees. So far, the client is pleased with LTS Group’s engagement. The team works as hard as an employee does to establish a strong ongoing partnership. Furthermore, their motivation has consistently provided high standard services and outcomes.”