TB Global Technologies Introduces 'Kaminashi Report' to Enhance Quality Control for Energy Infrastructure Equipment Manufacturing Supporting Fluid Handling of Crude Oil, LNG, etc.

Kaminashi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Executive Officer, CEO: Hiroto Morooka, hereinafter "Kaminashi"), provider of the field DX platform "Kaminashi" series, announces that TB Global Technologies, Ltd., a manufacturer of loading arms used for fluid handling of energy and other substances, has introduced the field reporting system "Kaminashi Report" to further strengthen its quality control system in the manufacturing process.

Background of Introduction

TB Global Technologies is a machinery and equipment manufacturer that handles everything from development to manufacturing, sales, and maintenance of energy infrastructure equipment such as loading arms and swivel joints, which are indispensable for fluid handling of crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and other substances. Its products, including marine loading arms for LNG, which boast the largest share in Japan, are also introduced in energy plants worldwide, contributing to the stable supply of energy.

High safety and reliability are required for the company's products that support energy infrastructure. Therefore, it is important for the manufacturing site to accurately record inspection and examination results at each process and to appropriately manage quality information. Furthermore, in recent years, the need for higher quality control standards demanded by customers and enhanced traceability in the manufacturing process has been increasing.

Against this backdrop, TB Global Technologies decided to introduce "Kaminashi Report," judging that further strengthening of the quality control system in the manufacturing process is essential to continue stably supplying high-quality products.

Intended Use and Expected Results

The following uses are planned for the initial introduction:

Digitization and integrated management of acceptance, inter-process, and shipping inspections using electronic reports.

Prior approval and judgment of inspection standards using the "Product Master Function."

Digital inheritance of quality knowledge.

Through these measures, the company aims to build a long-term sustainable quality assurance foundation by realizing strict and consistent inspections.

Comment from TB Global Technologies

Mr. Natsuki Naito, General Manager, Quality Assurance Department, TB Global Technologies, Ltd.

Our products are critical equipment at the forefront of the energy supply chain. Many of them are custom-made according to customer specifications, undergo numerous manufacturing processes before shipment, and continue to operate for long periods. Therefore, the Quality Assurance Department aims to provide "true peace of mind" and "true quality assurance" under the slogan "Peace of mind for every next process." What is most important in achieving true quality assurance is that the quality control process is clear. We aim to cover not only the "quality of results" that customers ultimately see, but also the quality control points of each manufacturing process that supports that quality, defining management points at the work unit level. Moving to the next process while confirming that the necessary quality records for each process are certainly available at the correct timing. This accumulation is what we consider true peace of mind. In the future, we want to visualize the manufacturing progress itself and create a state where we can continue to demonstrate peace of mind to our customers in a tangible form with data backing. At the same time, it is also our great mission to reliably pass on the quality knowledge accumulated from the experience of veteran staff as digitized records to the next generation and to build a long-term sustainable quality assurance foundation. The introduction of "Kaminashi Report" is the foundation for realizing this ideal.

About TB Global Technologies, Ltd.

Company Name: TB Global Technologies, Ltd. Location: Kyobashi Edogrand 28F, 2-2-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Representative: Masakki Takahashi, President and Representative Director, Executive Officer Established: October 2006 Business Activities: Development, manufacturing, sales, and maintenance services for energy-related machinery, etc. URL: https://www.tbgtech.co.jp/

About the Field Reporting System "Kaminashi Report"

"Kaminashi Report" is an electronic reporting system that standardizes field operations and improves quality. Since its launch in June 2020, it has promoted DX in over 17,000 sites across various industries, including manufacturing, food service, accommodation, retail, and logistics.

https://kaminashi.jp/report

Kaminashi Co., Ltd.

Company Name: Kaminashi Co., Ltd. Location: Kanda Kadouuchi Bldg. 3F, 3-7 Kanda Kaji-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Representative: Hiroto Morooka, Representative Director, Executive Officer, CEO Established: December 2016 Business Activities: Development and provision of the field DX platform "Kaminashi" series URL: https://corp.kaminashi.jp