Why Are You Working Hard But Not Making a Profit? — Solving 'Optimization Deficit' in Manufacturing with AI, Seeking PoC Partners —

AI Data Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takahito Sasaki; hereinafter 'AI Data'), a company specializing in corporate data and AI utilization, is seeking three PoC partners for optimization projects in the manufacturing sector using our optimization AI, 'AI Komei on IDX,' to address the challenge of 'production is growing, but profits are not being maximized.' We provide a hands-on roadmap to resolve the optimization deficit in manufacturing, including data management to link fragmented operations and providing department-specific prompts. This solution aims to resolve the 'structural optimization deficit' that could not be solved by the efforts of the manufacturing floor alone, and to realize the maximization of corporate profits. ■ Background: Why 'working hard but not making a profit'? Currently, many manufacturing companies are hearing the following voices: 'Production volume is increasing, but profits are not growing,' 'The floor is operating at its limit,' 'Inventory is increasing, and costs are ballooning,' 'Cannot absorb the rise in raw material and labor costs.' These are not just issues of the economy or costs. The essence of the problem lies in an 'unoptimized structure.' ■ Essence of the issue: 'Optimization deficit,' not effort. On the manufacturing floor, each department is doing its best. Sales maximizes revenue, production maximizes operating rates, and purchasing minimizes costs. However, these are only partial optimizations, and in many cases, they do not lead to the maximization of the company's overall profits. As a result, the phenomenon of 'working hard but not making a profit' occurs. ■ Solution: Optimization AI 'AI Komei on IDX.' AI Komei on IDX redesigns manufacturing management from the perspective of 'holistic optimization.' Data Integration (IDX): Integrates production, inventory, sales, and purchasing data, centralizing fragmented information. Supports rapid situational awareness by visualizing the entire management. AI Analysis & Prediction: Demand forecasting, inventory risk analysis, production load forecasting. Supports proactive decision-making with data-based future predictions. Optimization Engine: Optimization of production plans, inventory levels, and procurement/supply. Presents data-driven decision-making options. AI PMO (Execution Management): Supports and manages decision-making processes across the organization, KPI management, continuous improvement (Loop). Realizes 'executed optimization.' ■ Expected introduction effects. By introducing AI Komei on IDX, the following effects are expected: Inventory reduction (10-30%), production efficiency improvement (by identifying bottleneck processes and optimizing plans), cost reduction, profit margin improvement, decision-making speed improvement (shortening judgment time through data aggregation and visualization). Create higher profits with the same resources. ■ Message. Until now, the manufacturing industry has grown through 'effort.' However, in the future, 'effort' alone will not be enough to win. What is needed is 'optimization.' With optimization AI, companies move from 'effort' to 'results.' AI Komei optimizes the company's 'judgment' and 'execution.' ■ Certified as an IT tool for the Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy 2026. AI Komei on IDX has been certified as a target tool for the Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy 2026. Taking this certification as an opportunity, we will provide AI infrastructure, which has had high barriers to entry, as a realistic option for more small and medium-sized enterprises. We will continue to strongly support the AX introduction and utilization of SMEs to contribute not only to the productivity improvement of each company but also to the sophistication of Japan's entire industrial structure and the strengthening of international competitiveness. A subsidy of half the cost up to 1 million yen for one year, and up to 2 million yen for two years is possible. Please take this opportunity to try the optimization AI solution 'AI Komei on IDX,' which realizes holistic optimization and naturally changes the company to be AI-native while using it in a 'two-sword style' model of 'making the floor easy and management strong.' ■ About AI Data Co., Ltd. Name: AI Data Co., Ltd. Established: April 2015. Capital: 100 million yen (Capital reserve 1.525 billion yen). President and CEO: Takahito Sasaki. Location: 4F Metro City Kamiyacho Building, 5-1-5 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo. URL: https://www.aidata.co.jp/. AI Data Co., Ltd. has been developing businesses that protect and utilize the data assets of companies and individuals for over 20 years, based on data infrastructure and intellectual property infrastructure. We have gained the trust of over 10,000 companies and over 1 million customers, and in our 'Data Ecosystem Business,' which encompasses data sharing, backup, recovery, migration, and deletion, we have won 1st place in sales volume for 17 consecutive years at the BCN Awards. In data infrastructure, we provide IDX cloud data management and recovery services, and are highly evaluated in the legal field through forensic investigation and evidence disclosure services that have received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award. On the other hand, in intellectual property infrastructure, we support IP management and monetization through the construction of our group company's patent search and application support system 'Tokkyo.Ai' and an IP marketplace that enables patent trading. Integrating these, we are developing a data and IP fusion platform using the generative AI 'AI Komei.' We are also focusing on training young engineers in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense, contributing to the strengthening of social infrastructure through data management and IP protection.