Macnica Inc. is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Orangeleaf Consulting, a renowned digital transformation consultancy in Malaysia. The collaboration aims to strengthen Enterprise Digital Transformation (DX) capabilities and drive innovation within the Japanese manufacturing market. Orangeleaf Consulting brings a wealth of experience in guiding global organizations through successful digital transformations. It leverages a proven track record of implementing cutting-edge technologies and strategies in the global market.

Orangeleaf Consulting visionary leader Ellice Ng Pui San, Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are honored to collaborate with Macnica, a leader in the technology solutions space in Japan. Together, we look forward to driving meaningful digital transformation outcomes and contributing to the success of Macnica’s clients in the manufacturing industry. We aim not just to influence, but to revolutionize the way people think and act in the enterprise software industry through advanced technology. Our ultimate aspiration: Operate dynamically, pushing boundaries to achieve audacious goals, instilling a culture of relentless innovation and unparalleled success.”

In addition, Ellice mentioned the manufacturing industry is a significant and integral part of Japan’s economy. Japan has long been recognized as a major global player in manufacturing, particularly in sectors such as automotive, electronics, machinery, and precision equipment.

Problem Statement: Why is Digital Transformation (DX) in Japan’s manufacturing industry not progressing? The challenge is to cultivate DX culture and develop human resources.

Specifically, the wave of Industry 4.0, born in Germany in 2011, greatly shook the manufacturing industry in Japan. Many companies in Japan have been calling for DX in the manufacturing industry. In relation, they have set up DX promotion departments and managers to make investments. Mainly, DX is a strategic initiative that involves the adoption and integration of digital technologies to drive organizational growth, improve operations, and deliver enhanced value to customers.

However, many companies face obstacles in cultivating a DX culture and developing human resources for effective implementation. Specifically, the lack of alignment in mindset and culture between top management and business departments is identified as a major internal barrier. A true DX requires in-house capabilities, highlighting the importance of developing internal leaders who can design business processes across departments. Macnica, a key player in the DX field aims to advocate for the use of the latest technology platform low-code tools to involve individuals without coding knowledge in projects, fostering collaboration between business and IT departments.

A digital transformation team is crucial in the modern business landscape to enhance business processes, improve efficiency, and foster innovation.

Macnica’s vision focuses on an “experience-first” approach, encouraging trial and error to address challenges in manufacturing sites. The company believes that in-house initiatives are crucial for the success of DX. This would allow for greater speed, flexibility, and response to site-specific needs. Macnica recently introduced its Digital Synergy Factory-low-code development support service to materialize its vision and accelerate manufacturing DX support services. The company has also welcomed a knowledgeable partner to further enhance its efforts in this domain.

Macnica decided to collaborate with its partner, Orangeleaf from Malaysia – the leading low-code expert, to provide comprehensive Digital Transformation (DX) consulting using low-code technology. It successfully implemented over 100 DX projects in manufacturing, insurance, and retail across Europe, Singapore, and Malaysia. Orangeleaf Consulting focus is on empowering clients to drive their DX initiatives without lock-in contracts. The support spans from long-term planning to agile application development, including information on cutting-edge technologies. Macnica and Orangeleaf aim to contribute to the advancement of DX in the Japanese manufacturing industry. They will leverage best practices and offer holistic assistance in consulting, human resource development, and organizational building.

Orangeleaf impressed the “experience-first” using low-code tools with Macnica Employees

Macnica had a challenge in their semiconductor business – it used to take 15 minutes for salespeople to set delivery dates for certain customers using a mix of data from ERP and Excel. To solve this, Macnica teamed up with Orangeleaf to create a simple app using low-code technology. The amazing part? The whole process, from planning to using the improved system, only took 14 hours! Now, it only takes seconds to things done instead of 15 minutes each time. It worked so well that now more ideas for improving their business keep popping up.