On May 22, 2025, the acceptance summary meeting for the digital factory construction project of Yamagata Printing (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Yamagata Printing") was successfully held. The meeting was attended by key personnel from Yamagata Printing, including General Manager & Production Director Zeng Jun, Sales Manager Hui Lili, Production Management Section Manager Fan Ruijuan, Quality Manager Wang Juan, Workshop Supervisor Yang Wei, and Finance Manager Wang Yueyuan. Representatives from Little Antelope Software included CEO Yang Henglin, Project Manager Yu Tao, Electrical Engineer Tang Jiebin, Business Manager Li Mingqing, and Marketing Manager Lin Bing.
The project teams from both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on the project construction process, implementation outcomes, and the continuous improvement of the system platform’s future application. Through this review and summary, both teams unanimously agreed that the project results met the predefined objectives. This marks the successful implementation of Yamagata Printing’s digital factory project and lays a solid foundation for its ongoing digital transformation in the future.
Yamagata Printing (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., founded in 2002, is a wholly-owned subsidiary in China of YAMAGATA Co., Ltd. The company specializes in prepress data design, multilingual translation, and printing processing, with operations spanning industries such as pharmaceuticals/medical and home appliances/electronics. It provides printed materials including drug instructions and color boxes for well-known domestic and international enterprises. The company holds ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications, possesses multiple patents and copyrights, was recognized as a Jiangsu Province Specialized, Refined, Distinctive, and Innovative SME in 2024, and serves multiple domestic regions as well as the Asia-Pacific area.
Little Antelope Project Manager Yu Tao's In-Depth Summary of Project Outcomes: In the Yamagata Printing digital factory project, Little Antelope precisely targeted the high standards of Japanese-invested enterprises, focusing on the core scenario of instruction manual printing. By deeply deconstructing the pain points of digital transformation, we successfully implemented 11 customized solutions. From end-to-end control of self-produced packaging processing, to building a refined model for assembly work order cost accounting; from granular breakdown of production scheduling time, to automated innovations in key processes such as production reporting, mandatory sampling inspection, automated purchase order email notifications, and intelligent anomaly alerts—every aspect reshaped the enterprise's operational chain. At the same time, we conducted deep personalized customization for MES workshop on-site management, KPI behavior management, and BI dashboards, breaking down data silos between finished goods and outsourced component processes, and building an interconnected digital ecosystem. Through the deep integration of digital technology and business scenarios, Little Antelope has not only significantly improved Yamagata Printing’s production efficiency and management precision but also helped establish a refined and intelligent digital factory operation system with industry demonstration value.
Yamagata Printing General Manager and Production Director Zeng Jun's High Praise for the Project Outcomes: "During the implementation of the digital factory project, Yamagata consistently adhered to the Japanese corporate spirit of meticulous craftsmanship. Based on the strategic development of the enterprise and the need for refined business management, we engaged in in-depth discussions and repeated verifications with the Little Antelope team. Guided by the principle that 'requirements are commands, quality is life,' both sides overcame numerous challenges in integrating technology and processes, laying a solid foundation for the enterprise’s digital transformation. Moving forward, we will closely follow the industry’s digital wave, continuously explore new needs, and constantly optimize and improve system functions to empower the enterprise toward more efficient digital and intelligent production and management. At the same time, we will strengthen the learning and training systems for employees across all departments. Through systematic courses, hands-on exercises, and scenario-based teaching, we will drive all staff to quickly master the new system, achieving dual improvements in enterprise operational efficiency and employees’ digital capabilities."”
Little Antelope Software CEO Yang Henglin Demonstrates Long-Term Service Commitment and Confidence: "Project acceptance is not the end but the starting point of a new journey of deep cooperation. We are well aware that Yamagata Printing, as a benchmark enterprise in the instruction manual printing industry, has stringent standards and forward-looking needs for digital services. Little Antelope will adopt the service philosophy of 'full-cycle escort, all-scenario response.' Through online technical support and offline regular follow-ups, we will continuously track and address new needs raised by Yamagata. Leveraging our profound technical accumulation and industry insights, we will drive service upgrades through innovation, creating smarter, better-adapted, and more competitive digital solutions for Yamagata Printing. Together, we will chart a grand blueprint for the enterprise’s digital development, achieving mutual benefit and win ‑ win outcomes in this era of transformation."
As the acceptance meeting concluded, Yamagata Printing's digital factory project officially entered the operational phase. As a long-term partner of Little Antelope, Yamagata Printing had earlier achieved informatization upgrades through Little Antelope's ERP system and has now once again joined hands to embark on a new journey of digital transformation. Currently, the system is running smoothly in the workshop, with all departments accelerating their adaptation to the new system, supported continuously byLittle Antelope's technical team.
Project implementation is not the endpoint; rather, it is a new starting point for solidifying management foundations with digital tools and advancing toward digitalized production. In the future, both parties will continue their collaborative synergy, deepening the application of digital technologies around business scenarios. This will transform digitalization from a driver of efficiency improvement into an inherent driver of enterprise innovation and development, steadily advancing within the transformative wave of the printing industry.
