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Innovation

“Work in the Digital Age”, this is the direction of innovation pursued by Soulbrain.

Through system-based value transformation, we are realizing digital transformation, quickly adapting to changes, and creating an organization with execution capabilities.

  • 1st Generation Innovation
    Innovation

    Value
    Improvement

    Changes in working process
    and capacity building
    based on 6 Sigma

    2003~2009

    • Establishment of
      6 Sigma infrastructure
    • Cultivation of core talents
      (GB/BB/MBB)
    • Sharing and proliferation
      of successful cases
    • Application of the existing
      management innovation activities
    • Visualization of 6 Sigma's
      management performance
    • Establishment of
      a 6 Sigma corporate culture

    The Way We Work

  • 2nd Generation Innovation
    Renovation

    Value
    Innovation

    Establishment of
    “best practices”
    through value innovation

    2010~2015

    • Launching of value-oriented
      innovation strategies
    • Connection of management
      and innovation activities
    • Operation of a Soulbrain-type
      innovation system
    • (BRAIN methodology)
    • Integration of innovative activities
      and standards of operation
    • Establishment of
      a sustainable innovation system

    Working Smart

  • 3rd Generation Innovation
    Total Innovation

    Value
    Creation

    Realization of
    “self-directed innovation”
    through value creation

    2016~

    • Implementation of
      performance-centered
      innovation activities
    • Advancement of
      the innovation system
    • Continuous cultivation of
      talented innovators
    • Advancement of Soulbrain’s
      BRAIN innovation methodology
    • Realization of self-directed
      innovation culture

    The Work To Win

  • 4th generation
    Digital Innovation

    Value
    Transformation

    through value
    transformation Realization of
    ‘digital innovation’

    2022~

    • Work efficiency through automation
    • Advanced system management
    • Robotic Process Automation
    • Smart Soulbrain foundation

    Work In The Digital

  • Advancement
    Purpose

    Realization of ‘digital innovation’ through ‘System’-based value transformation

  • Advancement
    Goals

    Implement Soulbrain's Digital Transformation by establishing an optimized system operation strategy

  • Advancement
    Direction

    Creating the infrastructure for ‘Smart soulbrain’ with Digital Transformation

  • Method of
    Implementation

    Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Smart soulbrain foundation

  • Basics to
    be Implemented

    Automation
    Streamline the work through automation
    Robotic Process Automation
    Automate simple repetitive tasks to be performed quickly and accurately
    Smart soulbrain foundation
    ‘System’ stabilization and new introduction

  • Foundation for
    Implementation

    Create an Organization with the ability to quickly adapt to changes and execute based Digital Transformation

  • 2016
    Strengthening
    of Core
    Capabilities

    • Strategy

      • Selection of a strategy-linking process
      • Strengthening of quality innovation strategy
      • Removal of unnecessary elements from the manufacturing site
      • Establishment of a system for analyzing the effects of proposed improvements

    • Participation by All

      • Establishment of a management system for project champion tasks
      • Formulation of a plan for encouraging innovative activity in R&D
      • Formulation of a plan for stimulating company-wide proposals

    • Upgrade of the Management System

      • Standardization of methodologies by field
      • Preparation of a management system for self-directed prevention
      • Improvement of the evaluation and compensation system for innovation

    • Materialization of Self-directed Innovation Culture

      • Re-establishment of an innovation education system
      • Cultivation of talented innovators and utilization of internal experts
      • Strengthening of PR related to innovative activities

  • 2017
    Fixation of
    the Management
    System

    • Strategy

      • Establishment of a system for the selection of tasks linked to strategy
      • Strengthening of the connection to advanced technology tasks
      • Establishment of self-directed prevention on site
      • Securing visibility of the performance of the proposal system

    • Participation by All

      • Formulation and employment of a plan for encouraging organization-wide innovative activities
      • Strengthening of internal benchmarking activities regarding management and task distribution

    • Upgrade of the Management System

      • Upgrade of Soulbrain’s innovation methodology
      • Solidification of a management system for on-site innovation
      • Optimization and standardization of the innovation management system

    • Materialization of Self-directed Innovation Culture

      • Expanded execution of innovation education by field
      • Implementation of a system for certifying talented members, and the expanded utilization of internal experts

  • 2018
    Establishment
    of Self-directed
    Innovation

    • Strategy

      • Fixation of on-site self-directed prevention
      • Encouragement of company-wide participation in activities to improve corporate image
      • Fixation of innovation activities as a strategy execution system

    • Participation by All

      • Fixation of tasks centered on the project champion
      • Transfer and diffusion of innovative activities to subsidiaries

    • Upgrade of the Management System

      • Fixed operation of innovation itself
      • Proliferation and spread of the innovation management system to subsidiaries

    • Materialization of Self-directed Innovation Culture

      • Optimization of field-specific innovation education
      • Link of talented innovators to HR system

  • 2019
    Diffusion of
    Self-Directed
    Innovation

    • Strategy

      • Activation of office overhead focused task activities
      • Expansion of effectiveness-based innovation activities

    • Participation by All

      • Progression of themed activities for activation of innovation
      • Expansion of site-specific custom group activities

    • Upgrade of the Management System

      • Upgrade of task performance, evaluation and management system
      • Reestablishment of award system for excellent performance

    • Materialization of Self-directed Innovation Culture

      • Expansion of in-house expert fields and establishment of operation plan for supporters
      • Expansion of internal education/leading by field

  • 2020
    Establishment of autonomous innovation

    • Strategy

      • Expansion and spread of effective innovation activities
      • Performance of strategic task activities to achieve management goals

    • Participation by All

      • Performance of customized education and assignments by department
      • Enhancement of on-site basic and themed activities
      • Expansion of innovation proposal events

    • Upgrade of the Management System

      • Re-establishment of criteria and grading system for evaluating innovation activities
      • Enhancement of management effectiveness of integrated innovation system

    • Materialization of Self-directed Innovation Culture

      • Fostering of middle-management talented innovators
      • Establishment of internal consultants for on-site innovation

  • 2021
    Advancement of
    Independent
    Innovation

    • Strategy

      • Management innovation activities
      • Advancement of self-conservation activities
      • Advancement of the proposal system

    • Participation by All

      • Implement customized tasks by sector
      • Reinforcement Theme activities
      • Advancement of innovation activity contest

    • Upgrade of the Management System

      • Systematization of innovation activity screening process
      • Advanced management of integrated innovation system

    • Materialization of Self-directed Innovation Culture

      • Establishment of middle management level talent base
      • Innovation education through in-house instructors

  • 2022
    Innovation
    transformation

    • Strategy

      • Automation Transformation
      • RPA operation and spread
      • Smart Soulbrain foundation

    • Participation by All

      • Progression of process efficiency tasks
      • My Area activity operation
      • Establish operation plan for new innovation activities

    • Upgrade of the Management System

      • D/T professional manpower training
      • computerized and systematization
      • Infrastructure Expansion & System Utilization

    • Materialization of Self-directed Innovation Culture

      • MES-based factory operation
      • Increased productivity
      • Establishment of flexible production system
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Soulbrain
Innovation

  • Proposal System

    EASY & SIMPLE

    Improvements which can easily and conveniently be applied directly on-site

    Operation based on a creative organization with participation of all employees

  • Change management

    CULTURAL & MIND-SET

    Operation of a program for instilling consciousness of innovation

    Transcending towards progression as an organizational culture which targets all employees

  • Tasks to Improve Efficiency

    STRATEGIC & EFFICIENT

    Center for the future changes of organization

    Core Leader for Engagement Activities

    Engagement activities for core leader

  • Fields for Improvement

    EFFECTIVE & FIELD-BASED

    Improve working environment

    Organizational Activities in which all members participate

    Operation based on organization/ arrangement