IFS and NEC to Deploy Next-Generation Core System IFS Cloud for Hoshizaki
IFS AB (IFS), the
leading provider of Industrial AI software, and NEC Corporation have announced
that Hoshizaki Corporation, a world-leading manufacturer of commercial
foodservice equipment, will implement IFS Cloud as its next-generation core
system to transform its legacy ERP systems. The implementation will support
over 700 users across two major production sites and establish a foundation for
AI-enabled manufacturing optimisation.
Amid intensifying
competition, growing product diversification, and the approaching end of
support for legacy systems, Hoshizaki identifies this timing as an opportunity
to drive business transformation. The company’s existing ERP environment relies
heavily on extensive customization and fragmented ancillary systems, which
constrains operational agility and limits the advanced use of data.
IFS Cloud provides comprehensive
coverage of core business functions through standard capabilities, while also
offering the flexibility required to support make-to-order and customized
production. By upgrading to IFS Cloud, Hoshizaki aims to reduce excessive
customization, optimize investment costs, and establish a scalable ERP platform
capable of supporting future growth and expansion.
At the heart of this transformation is Hoshizaki's vision not only
to produce high-quality products, but also to leverage IFS in its standard
configuration wherever possible. This will allow the company to stay aligned
with the latest releases in a timely manner while enabling future enhancements
in manufacturing efficiency and more advanced decision-making through AI and
other digital technologies. By consolidating order management, production
planning, manufacturing execution, and inventory control into a unified
platform, IFS Cloud provides the standardized data infrastructure and real-time
visibility essential for advanced AI-driven analytics and optimization,
positioning the company to capitalize on emerging AI capabilities within the
IFS ecosystem as they evolve.
Hannes Liebe, Regional President, APJMEA, at IFS, said:
"Hoshizaki is undertaking the modernization of its IT foundation with a
forward-looking perspective, in response to the evolving environment
surrounding the manufacturing industry. By establishing a modern, standardized
ERP foundation, the company will make the use of industrial AI a practical
option to support the next stage of manufacturing advancement, strengthening
Hoshizaki’s sustainable competitive advantage."
Tetsuya Kawai, Managing Director, Manufacturing Industries
Solutions Division at NEC, said: "NEC has continuously supported
Hoshizaki’s core business operations through the implementation of IFS
solutions. We are pleased to support Hoshizaki’s upgrade to IFS Cloud as a strategic
partner as it embarks on its business transformation journey. Through this
collaboration, we will contribute our experience in large-scale manufacturing
IT transformation to help build a stable and scalable ERP foundation. This
platform will enable Hoshizaki to enhance operational efficiency while creating
new value through the application of Industrial AI."
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