First edition, first printing, 2019. No obi. A very clean book (as of September 14, 2025). "Digital Innovation for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturing Companies to Survive in the Reiwa Era" Norio Tada Price: ¥1528 Revolutionize the production site with digitalization for improved work efficiency, labor saving, and high performance! A pioneer in the industry who is rapidly advancing the development and introduction of IT technology thoroughly explains the digitalization of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies. In recent years, small and medium-sized manufacturing companies have faced serious challenges such as labor shortages and technology transfer. Meanwhile, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is progressing worldwide, and new added value is being created through the analysis and utilization of IoT and big data, and the efficiency of production is dramatically improving through the use of AI and robots. However, the manufacturing industry in Japan is completely lagging behind in this wave. With globalization advancing, it is now essential to fundamentally review the conventional approach to manufacturing and work on company-wide reforms in order to survive in this situation. Therefore, what we propose is "site reform through the use of digitalization." By introducing cutting-edge IT technologies such as IoT into factories, productivity can be increased even with fewer personnel, and furthermore, technological capabilities can be dramatically improved, making it possible to challenge the manufacturing of high-difficulty products that were previously impossible. This book will explain in detail the points and precautions to keep in mind when promoting digitalization, tailored to the actual situation of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies that lack IT personnel and specialized knowledge. #NorioTada #book #society/management