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JFE Systems, Inc. (President and CEO: Makoto Iwahashi, Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo - hereinafter referred to as 'our Company') has been awarded the "2005 Recognition for the Information Process System in Promoting and Contributing to Information Technology" during the government sponsored "2005 Informatization Month".
The "Informatization Month" is held every October by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) along with six related government ministries and agencies (including the Cabinet Office, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Ministry of Finance Japan (MOF), Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT)). This month is set aside to select and recognize "individuals" and "companies" who have greatly contributed to the promotion of information technology, and "information process systems" which have created significant impact to the progress of information technology.
This system enables a centralized management of information including ingredient specifications, product summaries supplied to retailers, recipe information and manufacturing process information. Companies with this system are able to automatically load ingredient specifications, create product summaries, or make quick searches for products containing specific ingredients (such as allergens, GMOs and additives). In addition, the system can automatically create a list of all items and it also features an in-house workflow function to be used in the development of new products.
Our award-winning, quality information management system "Mercrius" received recognition for its contribution to the improvement of quality control standards of food manufacturers. With this award in hand, our Company will continue to support the establishment of food safety and security, by promoting further progress in information technology concerning quality information.
*Mercrius is a trademark of JFE Systems, Inc.
[Award]
"2005 Recognition for the Information Process System in Promoting and Contributing to Information Technology"
[Reason for Recognition]
The "Mercrius" is a quality information management system that centralizes the management of information, including ingredients and packaging materials of products, and supports the responses of customer inquiries and the creation of product specifications. While dedicated to meet various customer needs, users are easily able to perform system maintenance. "Mercrius" continues to contribute to the improvement of quality control standards of food manufacturers. (Quotations from a press release by METI)
[Informatization Month]
At the "Informatization Month Commemorative Ceremony" held every October, the Japanese government selects and recognizes "individuals" and "companies" who have greatly contributed to the promotion of information technology, and "information process systems" which have created significant impact to the progress of information technology. This recognition hopes to promote a deeper understanding of information technology among the general public, to contribute to lifestyle improvement, and to soundly enhance the Japanese economy.
"Informatization Month" was launched in 1972 by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, and in 1973 was joined by seven related former government ministries and agencies. Today, as a result of the reorganization of Japanese ministries and agencies in 2001, the "Informatization Month" is conducted by the METI, Cabinet Office, MIC, MOF, MEXT, and MLIT.
*For more information on the "2005 Informatization Month", visit METI websitehttp
[Quality Information Management System "Mercrius]
Our "Mercrius" is a unique, proven quality information management system that has been adopted by many major food manufacturers of products such as confectionary, frozen foods, and seasonings.
This system enables centralized information management, including ingredient specifications for food manufacturers, product summaries supplied to retailers, images, and recipes.
Companies with this system are now able to execute tasks which have strained frontline workers, including the control of ingredient information, and the simple creation and control of summaries of products for each customer. By specifying the criteria of the search, "Mercrius" searches for products containing specific ingredients (such as allergens, GMOs and additives) or products of specific origin.
In addition, the system features the function of automatically creating and displaying a list of all ingredients, and also an in-house workflow function, which are both useful in controlling all information on every product, from its development to its improvement or elimination.
[For more information:]
JFE Systems, Inc.
Sales Headquarters, Process Production Sales Department (Food and Distribution)
Contact: Fujii / Tsuiki / Wakui
Email: Mercrius@jfe-systems.com
JFE Systems, Inc. (Listed in the second section of the Tokyo Stock Market/Code number:4832)
URL: http://www.jfe-systems.com/
JFE Systems, Inc. (changed its corporate name from Kawatetsu Information Systems Ltd. on December 1, 2004) was established in 1983 as the independent company to represent the IT section of Kawasaki Steel Co., Ltd. (present JFE Steel Corporation). In March 2001, our Company was the first user system integrator whose basis of business is in the manufacturing field, to be listed in the second section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Our Company, with its time-tested system operation and development technology, and expertise in the steel-making industry, provides a range of original products including "Mercrius", and provides the best solutions, independent of all manufacturers, for customers of various business sectors and categories to suit their individual needs. |