Why Do Some Companies Operate with Fewer Staff? ZAICO Director to Explain Inventory Management DX Know-how at "Manufacturing DX & AI Forum"

ZAICO Inc. (Headquarters: Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, Representative Director: Hisahide Tamura, hereinafter "the Company"), provider of the cloud inventory management system "zaico," is pleased to announce that its Director, Takahiro Yamamoto, will be a speaker at the "Manufacturing DX & AI Forum 2026 Summer Tokyo" to be held on July 17, 2026 (Fri).

Announcement page here: https://www.zaico.co.jp/2026/07/02/release_manufacturing_dx_ai

About the "Manufacturing DX & AI Forum 2026 Summer Tokyo"

Japan's manufacturing industry is at a major turning point due to the declining birthrate and aging population, increasing geopolitical risks, and intensifying international development competition. To enhance corporate competitiveness and revitalize "Japanese Manufacturing," it is urgent to rebuild supply chains and improve production efficiency using DX and AI.

Against this backdrop, this event, organized by SB Creative Corp. (Business+IT), is a conference to disseminate "New Manufacturing Strategies" for the revival of Japan's manufacturing industry. Numerous experts and specialists well-versed in manufacturing DX will speak on the day, delving into on-site challenges and concrete solutions centered on the latest themes such as manufacturing AI, robotics, and digital twins.

Speaker Details

To achieve the digitalization and labor-saving of inventory management in manufacturing sites, our Director, Yamamoto, will speak on the theme of "Improving the Efficiency of Inventory Taking and Parts Management Using AI."

Speaking Date and Time

July 17, 2026 (Fri) 13:40 - 14:10

Venue

Akasaka Intercity Conference

Theme

Why Do Some Companies Operate with Fewer Staff?

Improving the Efficiency of Smart Inventory Taking and Parts Management Using AI

Lecture Content

We will introduce practical approaches to reduce manual tasks such as "searching, counting, and inputting" at the site by utilizing the latest AI. You will be able to take home know-how for eliminating "invisible waste" lurking in your own site and achieving maximum performance with a minimum number of staff.

Event Details & Registration Here (*1): https://www.sbbit.jp/st/eventinfo/manufacturing-dx-ai

(*1) Please note that if the venue is full, a lottery system may be implemented.

Speaker Comments (Takahiro Yamamoto, Director, ZAICO Inc.)

【Takahiro Yamamoto Profile】

Served as an Executive Officer at IMJ Inc. (now Accenture), where he was involved in supporting companies in a wide range of industries including manufacturing, telecommunications, distribution, and retail. Subsequently, served as Director and COO at Yappli Inc., overseeing overall management. Appointed as Director of ZAICO Inc. in April 2026.

Japan's manufacturing industry is currently facing major changes such as a declining labor population and increasingly complex supply chains. On the other hand, many sites still rely on analog operations using paper and Excel, and personalized management, which poses a significant barrier to promoting DX.

To solve these challenges, it is important to first correctly digitize the "physical data (information about things)" that exists at the site. The first step in this process is the digitalization of inventory management, which is the core of operations. The accumulated physical data becomes the foundation for AI analysis and automation, leading to the creation of resilient and highly productive sites.

In this lecture, based on the knowledge gained from supporting numerous manufacturing sites, we will introduce how to proceed with DX starting from inventory management, and practical know-how for achieving labor savings and automation by breaking away from personalized operations, with concrete examples. We hope you will gain insights for the sustainable growth of Japan's manufacturing industry.

Special Booth to Experience Latest AI Features

In addition, we will exhibit a special booth where you can experience the latest features of the cloud inventory management system "zaico." While viewing the actual screens, we will propose optimal inventory management systems tailored to the challenges of each site, incorporating numerous implementation examples.

<zaico's "AI Functions" Promoting Labor Savings and Automation>

【Auto AI Registration】

This function reads paper delivery slips and automatically digitizes the data using AI. It significantly reduces the burden of tedious manual input and the risk of human error.

【AI Inventory Taking by Video】

AI analyzes video and audio to support inventory taking operations. It minimizes the burden on the site, which previously required significant time and personnel.

【Just-Shoot AI Inventory Registration】

AI automatically identifies items simply by taking a photo with a smartphone. Anyone can perform accurate inventory management without specialized knowledge.

● Booth Visitor Benefits

Visitors to the booth will receive priority guidance for individual consultations and exclusive benefits such as "Inventory Management Sheets" and "Inventory Taking Sheets" that can be used immediately on-site. Please feel free to stop by.

About the Cloud Inventory Management System "zaico"

zaico is a cloud-based inventory management system that allows users to check real-time inventory status anytime, anywhere, by anyone. In addition to code scanning and alert functions, it supports the prevention of stockouts and excess inventory, and the efficiency of inventory taking by utilizing AI and IoT technologies, thereby achieving labor savings and automation in inventory management. A free trial is also available for you to try it out.

Cloud Inventory Management System "zaico"

It has been introduced in a wide range of industries such as manufacturing, retail wholesale, and healthcare, and is highly praised for its intuitive operability and flexible customizability. The cumulative number of accounts has exceeded 190,000 (*2), and the monthly paid continuation rate is over 98% (*3).

(*2) As of the end of April 2026

(*3) Results from May 2025 to April 2026

● About ZAICO Inc.

Founded in response to the need to solve issues in the warehousing business run by the representative's family in Yamagata. With the mission of "Creating an information infrastructure for things, gathering, organizing, and providing information to improve societal efficiency," the company develops and provides operational efficiency solutions that cater to on-site needs, including the cloud inventory management system "zaico."

【Company Overview】

Established: October 18, 2016

Representative Director: Hisahide Tamura

Business Overview: Development and sales of cloud inventory management system "zaico," etc.

URL: https://www.zaico.co.jp/

Head Office Location: 331 Oaza Hanazawa, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture

Media Inquiries

ZAICO Inc. welcomes media inquiries on the following topics, in addition to this matter. Please feel free to contact us.

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