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1. © CADDi Inc. CADDi Inc. Company Introduction for Engineers Last Updated：2024/10/21 1
2. © CADDi Inc. 会社概要 2 After graduating from the University of Tokyo, he joined McKinsey & Company. As a Senior Manager a the firm, he supported major manufacturers in various industries such as equipment, machinery, heavy industry, and transportation in global purchasing and procurement reforms. In 2017, he founded CADDi Inc He majored in Electrical Engineering at Stanford University and Graduate School, and worked at a U.S. aerospace and aircraft manufacturing company while studying. After engaging in semiconductor security enhancement at Qualcomm, he led battery sustainability improvements and the development of the sensor components for AirPods at Apple U.S. headquarters. In November 2017, he co-founded CADDi Inc. with Kato CEO Yushiro Kato Name CEO Capital Employees Licenses and permits. CADDi Inc. Yushito Kato 100 million yen (including capital reserves, totaling 9.93 billion yen) 535（As of 2024/01/01） ISO9001 United States (Chicago) Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi) Thailand (Bangkok) Head Office 4-2-2 Asakusa-bashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo D's VARIE Asakusa-bashi Building (Reception on the 6th floor) Overview Founders Location CTO Akifumi Kobashi Osaka, Kansai Branch Overseas Domestic
3. © CADDi Inc. Mission 3 Unleash the potential of manufacturing We aim to create a society where everyone involved in manufacturing can fully realize their inherent potential. To achieve this, we will establish "new mechanisms" that transform the conventional wisdom of the industry. In the current manufacturing sector, a vast amount of potential remains untapped. Many are overwhelmed by estimation and management tasks, lacking sales capabilities, information, and networks. These constraints prevent them from showcasing their true development and technical abilities. By easing these restrictions, we can unlock the potential of each company, generating significant strength across the entire industry and enriching it. From small local factories to large, historically significant manufacturers, and newly established ventures—every manufacturing company can leverage its strengths to shine and create new value. We will continue to strive to carve out such a future
4. © CADDi Inc. Values 4 Maintain sincerity with customers, partners, colleagues, and yourself. 4 ⾄誠を貫く Uphold Integrity Accomplish what cannot be achieved alone through the collective strength of the team. Let’s create the best CADDi together. 3 ⼀丸で成す As One First, excel in your own capabilities. With your exceptional skills, dedicate yourself to fostering the growth of others 2 卓越しよう Be Distinctive Aim for ambitious objectives. Instead of pursuing one goal, strive for two or three. 1 もっと⼤胆に Think Big
5. © CADDi Inc. 5 Raised a total of 11.8 billion yen in Series C funding Raised a total of 11.8 billion yen in funding, primarily from existing investors and with participation from four other investors. We aim to revolutionize the supply chain through the integration of manufacturing and technology. 2023.07.05 Featured in Various Media ⽇刊⼯業新聞 Forbes JAPAN ⽇本経済新聞 CNET Japan etc.. Chairman of Hitachi, Ltd. Mr Higashihara Former Chairman of Tokyo Electron Mr Higashi 対談 対談 Fast Company Most Innovative Companies of 2024 選出 Topics and Media Exposure
6. © CADDi Inc. © CADDi Inc. Challenges in the Manufacturing Industry and CADDi’s business 6
7. © CADDi Inc. Problems Occuring on the site Over reliance on Veterans Delays in deadlines and troubles Digital transformation (DX) is not progressing 7 • Continuing to check using paper drawings • The intent and history of design changes are not recorded • It takes several days to respond to drawing inquiries • Procurement personnel spend most of their time dealing with issues • Repeating past quality defects • Overreliance on veterans / Lack of progress in technical knowledge transfer • Decisions are personalized, and knowledge is lost when employees leave • In small factories, the president is overwhelmed with making estimates
8. © CADDi Inc. The closure of small factories is becoming prominent People are leaving the manufacturing industry Problems occurring on a Macro level 8 ▲10～15% • Decline in the number of workers • Decrease in the ratio of workers engaged in manufacturing • Increase in the proportion of elderly workers ⼯業統計調査を基にキャディ作成 経済産業省『ものづくり⽩書2022』を基にキャディ作成 The number of small and medium-sized manufacturers, who serve as suppliers, has decreased by about half over the past 20 years ▲51%
9. © CADDi Inc. Design Procurement Manufacturing & Quality Assurance Sales "Struggle and learn" Creating drawings similar to past ones Starting from scratch with multiple quotations and negotiations Handling similar quality defects Starting from scratch with estimation work The Reinvention of the wheel plaguing the Manufacturing Industry 9 because I had to struggle too
10. © CADDi Inc. バリューチェーンが⻑く、 ステークホルダーが多いため、 個別最適化が進む Data is not being capitalized, Leading to the Reinvention of the wheel 10 機種B 機種A 設 計 調 達 製 造 販 売 部署や担当者、会社を跨いで、 各⾃バラバラにデータが管理さ れ分断されている。 既存‧類似のデータが 活⽤されず、機種ごとに 毎回同様のことを⾏う 新図作成 相⾒積もり 品質摺合せ ⽣産⽴上げ 新図作成 相⾒積もり 品質摺合せ ⽣産⽴上げ Repetitions of the same Tasks Data Silos これまでの業務やデータが活 ⽤されず、毎回ゼロから同じこ とを繰り返し⾏ってしまう Fixed translation and closed relationships are refined within the same environment. Individual Optimization Due to a long value chain and numerous stakeholders, individual optimization progresses. Previous tasks and data are not leveraged, resulting in repetitive processes starting from scratch each time. Data is managed separately and fragmented across departments, responsible parties, and companies. design procurement Manufacturing Model A Model B New drawing creation New drawing creation Comparison of estimates Comparison of estimates Quality alignment Quality alignment Start of production (SOP) Start of production (SOP) Sales
11. © CADDi Inc. CADDi’s Vision of The Future 11 Assetized ‧Leveraging accumulated past efforts ‧Accelerating growth through the spread of standardization Not assetized Yet ‧Repetition of the same tasks ‧Reinventing the wheel
12. © CADDi Inc. What is CADDi Drawer? 12 A platform assetizes experience and data to support corporate transformation
13. © CADDi Inc. The most critical drawing data is not treated as an asset, but is merely stored 13 62.8% Drawing 15.9 Customer Information Quality History 4.8 Procurement Information 2.8 Manufacturing Process Information 2.8 Order Amount 2.8 Equipment Operating Status 2.1 Production Management Information 0.7 Quotation Amount 5.5 Despite being crucial data, it is merely being "stored" and has not been transformed into assets What are the most important internal data? How are drawings managed 51.4 Drawing Management system 42.1 Shared Internal server 39.6 Paper Drawing 14.1 PDM Document Management System 11.4 Production Management System 9.0 PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) 7.6 Order Management System 6.1 Others 9.1 Issues 2022年 キャディ調べ
14. © CADDi Inc. 14 For example, convert the entire content of "drawing information" into digital data and make it freely accessible. CADDi Drawer transforms drawing data into assets Drawings etc.. quality Design Estimation Orders Received Orders Placed Store Drawings Search Extract Information Associate Information Take Action Analyze Feature 1 : Automatic Drawing Analysis Automatically analyze text information and product shapes within drawings Feature 2 : Keyword Search Search drawings using any text information, including handwritten notes within the drawing, as keywords Feature3: Shape search Utilize the analyzed product shape data to conduct similar shape and image searches Feature 4: Link Necessary Information Link related information, such as order details, defect data, and 3D models, to 2D drawings Patent Obtained
15. © CADDi Inc. 15 CADDi Drawer as the First step in Manufacturing DX Transform and fully utilize information scattered across various departments into valuable assets. Drawings, Specifications / Drawing Annotations, Estimation History / Order Records, QC Process Sheets / Processing Conditions / Processing Instructions / Programs, Past Defects, etc. Eliminate Dependency on Individual Knowledge by structuring and sharing Expertise Optimise the Value Chain to Improve Efficiency Across the Entire Organization Drive Genuine DX by Changing human behavior and company culture Quick Delivery and Pricing Proposals Consistent Pricing Proposals Maximize Operational Efficiency Propose Solutions to prevent Recurrence of Defect Data Stable Delivery of Repeat Orders Repeat Orders Inspection/ Delivery Manufacturing/ Processing Engineering/ Estimation Sales
16. © CADDi Inc. © CADDi Inc. The Future Product Strategy 16
17. © CADDi Inc. Integrating the knowledge and solution products cultivated in the manufacturing business into the AI data platform business Drawing Analysis Drawing Translation Risk Detection Cost Calculation Optimal Ordering Supply Chain Support Centralized Procurement and Material Arrangement Management Process Design Process Improvement per Drawing Order Management Inspection Management Engineering Chain Support Customers （Manufacturer） QCD Support Technology Supply Chain Management Inventory/ Logistics Management Source :Chapter Two as an AI Data Platform for the Manufacturing Industry 17
18. © CADDi Inc. “ Future Product Vision 18 Excerpt from a note by our CEO, Kato. • CADDi Drawer aims to become not just a simple drawing management SaaS but a "Manufacturing AI Data Platform." • We plan to develop surrounding applications centered around Drawer, with the first of these being CADDi Quote. ◦ Over the coming years, we intend to develop multiple applications as part of this ecosystem. In light of the business integration, we announced the concept of an "AI Data Platform for the Manufacturing Industry" with CADDi Drawer at its core, not just as a standalone solution. This concept envisions CADDi Drawer as a data infrastructure at the center, surrounded by various applications. The platform not only turns all insights and data into assets but also enhances the applications that leverage these assets. While CADDi Drawer alone is already transforming knowledge and data, such as drawings, supplier information, and cost data currently existing within companies, into assets, we believe this alone cannot achieve a full transformation of the manufacturing industry. This is because, in manufacturing, much of the valuable knowledge and experience has not yet been digitized. Therefore, we aim to harness existing scattered knowledge and data, such as those found in ERP, PLM, and production management systems, to create value. At the same time, we will also use a set of applications to capture data that no one has yet been able to collect. The first of these applications is CADDi Quote. Quote leverages data from Drawer to suggest the optimal suppliers and prices for parts procurement, based on past similar data from drawings. It also enables centralized management of quote responses, allowing easy comparison between suppliers and past drawings, thereby optimizing prices and suppliers. However, the core value of Quote is not merely in these features; it lies in its ability to automatically accumulate quote data and communication data with suppliers—data that was previously uncollected. As this data accumulates, it not only automates and enhances procurement decisions, but also improves design quality. This is because the feedback from suppliers on designs becomes instantly accessible during the design phase in Drawer. In this way, by generating value based on data in real-time and continuously storing the data gathered into Drawer as company assets, we create a value-generating loop. This process of asset accumulation represents the true value of CADDi Drawer and its surrounding applications—the collective "AI Data Platform for the Manufacturing Industry." procurement design Manufacturing Quality assurance/management Sales Services Management
19. © CADDi Inc. 19 To speed up and strengthen the estimation process
20. © CADDi Inc. Quote：A system that covers everything from request for quotations to sourcing 20 Creation of quotation requests AI assistance in selecting recipients Quotation Response Comparison Comparative assessment against past similar drawings Quotation Information Management Buyer Company Quotation Request Quotation Answer Supplier Company Web-based quotation responses Available for free Received Pending Declined The status of responses from each company is easily visible! Easy input for response information / Declines
21. © CADDi Inc. 21 Optimization through Automatic Selection Setting Target Costs Based on Similarities Utilizing past performance and similarity searches to propose the most suitable supplier candidates. Similarity-based target cost setting Attach price performance data and refer to other information stored in the Drawer. Streamlining Tedious Estimation Tasks Batch creation of estimation requests to multiple suppliers, along with price collection and comparison. あ Transforming estimation data into assets for utilization. Automatically accumulating and analyzing obtained estimation information. How will Quote enable faster and stronger estimations?
22. © CADDi Inc. By integrating with CADDi Drawer, we connect data such as drawings, estimates, and order management, accelerating the enhancement of procurement operations. 22 Automatically link drawings and related information for instant search. Achieve optimal procurement costs through the efficiency of estimation tasks and the centralization of information. Enhancement of Procurement Operations Drawing Data Estimate Information
23. © CADDi Inc. © CADDi Inc. Why do you work at CADDi? 23
24. © CADDi Inc. Why do you work at CADDi? 24 Global Work In CADDi’s development environment, building a global supply chain is crucial. Engineers from diverse countries come together, conversing in both Japanese and English. They exchange ideas on an equal footing, always pursuing the core essence. Significant Challenges Despite being a major global industry, manufacturing has seen little innovation in the procurement domain. Working at CADDi means tackling these challenges head-on and becoming a creator of global standards. Challenge the Real World Manufacturing industry challenges are complex, involving real-world operations. At CADDi, engineers collaborate with manufacturing experts, not merely replacing analog processes with digital ones but also developing new methods alongside the field. The Thrill of Building a Business CADDi is at a stage of concurrent product development. Most new joiners will be on the front lines, expected to build products, generate revenue, and transform the industry through their creations. Outstanding Growth Opportunities The rapid expansion of both business and organization provides unique growth opportunities. By taking on daily challenges and making tough decisions, engineers can grow significantly CADDi's engineering team is composed of experts, including Kaggle Grandmasters and former CTOs. Their exceptional expertise fuels the organization's strength. Development Team Members 1 2 3 4 5 6 卓越 Be Distinctive
25. © CADDi Inc. 25 Manufacturing is a major industry that underpins the foundation of our daily lives. Domestically, it is the second largest industry by sector and accounts for approximately 20% of GDP. The total production value of the manufacturing industry exceeds 180 trillion yen in Japan and is said to exceed 2,000 trillion yen globally. However, this is also an industry where digital transformation (DX) has not yet fully progressed. We want to create a business that makes a societal impact. We want to use our engineering skills to make even a small advance in the world. With this ambition, talented members have gathered at CADDi. Let’s work together to make the world better through the power of technology. Manufacturing Market Size ¶ Keywords The Scale of the challenge 1 出典：平成26年度国⺠経済計算確報より The manufacturing industry ranks second in GDP, accounting for approximately 20%.
26. © CADDi Inc. 26 The fact that it doesn’t all happen digitally, the numerous stakeholders involved, and the deeply rooted history of the industry—all these factors make transforming manufacturing a tough challenge. With so many variables, there are countless approaches we could take. If only we had unlimited funds... If only our marketing was impeccable... If only our technology was superior... But this isn’t a simple problem that can be solved with a single “silver bullet.” This is why we believe that manufacturing has seen no significant innovation in over a century. We are taking on challenges that have remained unsolved for the past 100 years. The Harder the Problem, the More Fascinating it Becomes ¶ Keywords Challenging the Real World 2
27. © CADDi Inc. Global Work 27 Despite language and cultural differences, manufacturing faces remarkably similar challenges across the globe. Even in the United States, which is perceived as being highly digitalized, drawings are still often exchanged in 2D or on paper, information remains siloed between departments, and the lack of assetized data leads to endless reinvention of the wheel on the factory floor. For the past seven years, CADDi has been confronting these challenges in the manufacturing industry. Leveraging the resolution and know-how we've developed, we are now expanding globally. Many startups have attempted to go global, but few can claim overwhelming success. CADDi aims to conquer the global market with a product born from Japan, in the manufacturing industry, a field where Japan excels. 1. Manufacturing Challenges Are Global 2. Capturing the World with a Product from Japan ¶ Keywords Japan Vietnam Thailand USA 3
28. © CADDi Inc. 28 We’re often asked, “Don’t you have enough engineers already?” The answer is no. We’re far from having enough. At CADDi, engineers are involved not only in direct feature development but also in establishing platform and data infrastructures, researching foundational technologies for drawing analysis, handling security, and more. As a result, aside from the management layer, there are only a few dozen engineers working on direct feature development. For CADDi Quote, a new product, development is being carried out with a particularly small team. In the coming years, CADDi plans to develop multiple products, each expected to grow to a scale that would constitute an independent business. We expect each new member to take the lead in feature development that directly contributes to the launch and growth of these new products. Opportunities for Product Development Directly Linked to Business Growth ¶ Keywords The Excitement of Building a Business 4
29. © CADDi Inc. 29 We believe that growth as an engineer comes from making and overcoming tough decisions, time and again. In an environment where both the business and organization are expanding at a rapid pace, the challenges are substantial, and opportunities to step up to the plate are abundant. “Take a Moonshot” is written in CADDi’s culture book. CADDi’s goals may initially seem like aiming for the moon—a goal so ambitious that even the path to reach it isn’t clear. But instead of shying away, we continuously think about how to make it possible. We never give up, always believing that a solution exists. This is our mindset for achieving significant missions and extraordinary growth. Countless At-Bats, Moonshot Goals ¶ Keywords Opportunities for Unprecedented Growth 5 キャディのカルチャーブックより Leap forward with a moonshot Global top-class growth
30. © CADDi Inc. 30 Development Organization Members 6 Served at OGIS Research Institute in Silicon Valley, engaging in collaborative development projects with local startups. After returning to Japan, he completed his master's degree in Intelligent Creative Systems at Kanazawa Institute of Technology. Joined Sansan in 2009 and became Executive Officer and CTO in 2019. Joined NTT Laboratories in 2015. From 2018, served as Executive Officer and CTO at a startup focused on manufacturing management IoT SaaS. After joining CADDi, he established the AI Lab and led product management. Currently, he leads the Data & Analysis division. After working at BizReach and M3, joined CADDi in September 2022. Initially involved in the development of supply chain management products, gradually shifted focus to Engineering Manager, currently responsible for the organization’s technical strategy and management of the Enabling organization at the CTO Office. Stanford University Graduate School, majoring in Electrical Engineering. Worked at an aircraft and spacecraft development company in the U.S. during his studies. Later led product development and factory audits for products like the iPhone and AirPods at Apple’s U.S. headquarters. Served at OGIS Research Institute in Silicon Valley, engaging in collaborative development projects with local startups. After returning to Japan, he completed his master's degree in Intelligent Creative Systems at Kanazawa Institute of Technology. Joined Sansan in 2009 and became Executive Officer and CTO in 2019. Engaged in research and development of robot vision at Canon and automotive camera image recognition at Denso. Later, worked at Exawizards as Tech Lead of the Machine Learning Vision Group, gaining experience in various PoC developments. Kaggle Master. After working at Stockmark and DMM.com, joined CADDi in November 2022 as an ML Engineer, focusing on drawing analysis. Since July 2023, he has been managing MLOps, working to build a re-learning infrastructure for continuous updates of ML models. Kaggle Grandmaster. Started at an advertising agency as a new graduate, then transitioned to DeNA as a data scientist. Worked on demand-supply prediction models for the automotive business and recommendation models for live streaming services. Kaggle Master. Joined DeNA in 2019, working on the recommendation system for the live broadcast platform and participating in a fuel scheduling project for power plants. Joined CADDi in March 2022, working on data infrastructure development after serving as MLE and PdM. Has a background in machine learning. After developing an e-book reader using browser technology at a planning-based software company, he served as CTO at a healthcare DX startup before joining CADDi. Currently involved in managing the ML team. After working for three contract development companies, joined Sansan in 2014, participating in the development of "Sansan," serving as an engineer, tech lead, and development manager. Later also served as deputy manager of data strategy. Joined CADDi in April 2024, focusing on managing the Growth organization. Aki Kobashi CTO Shigemoto Fujikura Drawer VP of Engineering Takeaki Imai Technical Product Manager, Engineering Manager Jumpei Nishina Engineering Manager Masaki Inaba ML Engineer / Manager Yuya Osujo ML Engineer Masaki Yano ML R&D Atsushi Kambara Engineering Manager Amane Suzuki Data Engineer Shunsuke Takei Engineering Manager Engineering Manager Masaaki Sugiura Has served as a project manager at Simplex and later joined Talknote as CTO, contributing to service expansion. Joined Userbase in 2014, became CTO of NewsPicks in 2016, and later CTO of Uzabase USA. Joined CADDi in September 2024. Yusuke Komori After working at an IT consulting firm, joined LINE in 2019, leading the development of new services. Joined CADDi in February 2022, involved in cross-company technical problem-solving and the development and operation of authentication and authorization infrastructure. Authored "Revised Edition: Introduction to Web Technologies for Professionals" in 2024. Software Engineer
31. © CADDi Inc. © CADDi Inc. Development Organization and Technology 31
32. © CADDi Inc. “ Core Values 32 Approaching the Value of the Manufacturing Industry Technology is not an "end" but a "means." We select the necessary technologies for problem-solving as needed. Engineering is not about creating functions; it is about delivering true value to the user.
33. © CADDi Inc. Development Organization 33 Drawer Tech *Team structure based on Team Topologies We aim to create an organization that balances "ensuring the autonomy and speed of each team through loose coupling" with "overall optimization through standardization across teams." Growth Drawer Manufacturing data platform Drawing CAD Document Authentication / Authorization Structured Data Quote Estimate Product Product Design Design Research Enabling Platform & Enabling QA SRE Platform Product Security Asynchronous data processing platform Architecture CTO Office Technical Strategy *Promotes cross-departmental issues and decision-making VPoE Office Engineering Office Talent Acquisition *Facilitates talent acquisition and smooth organizational operations Development in collaboration with each team in Japan Vietnam Office Analytic Platform Data & Analysis Drawing Analysis Document Analysis Data Platform Stream-aligned team Complicated Subsystem team Platform team Enabling team
34. © CADDi Inc. Technology Stack 34 Frontend ・TypeScript ・React ・Next.js ・Apollo Client ・Recoil ・Storybook ・Jest ・Lerna BFF ・TypeScript ( NestJS ) ・Apollo Server Backend ・Rust ( axum ) ・TypeScript ・ Node.js ( Express, Fastify, NestJS ) *Depending on the product characteristics, other languages may also be used besides those mentioned above. Algorithm Machine Learning ・Rust ・Python ・OpenCV ・PyTorch ・TorchServe ・Elasticsearch ・Vertex AI gRPC Infrastructure Google Cloud, Google Kubernetes Engine, Anthos Service Mesh, Istio, Cloudflare, Argo Workflows Event Bus Cloud Pub/Sub DevOps GitHub, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Kustomize, Helm, Terraform, Datadog, MixPanel, Sentry Key Points for Technology Selection While selecting technologies based on product characteristics, we also focus on standardization across teams to achieve overall optimization. Data Cloud SQL(PostgreSQL), AlloyDB, BigQuery, dbt, trocco To leverage the advantages of type systems in development, we prioritize the selection of static typed languages 01 02 GraphQL Dev Tools GitHub Copilot, Figma, Storybook Communication Slack, Discord, JIRA, Miro, Confluence Authentication Auth0
35. © CADDi Inc. Drawing Management System Kubernetes cluster Workflow Engine 35 その他 SaaS Elastic Cloud Architecture Overview Drawing Files Cloud Storage Tenant/User DB Cloud SQL Drawing DB AlloyDB Drawing Analysis System Workflow Cluster GKE Multiple Instances Argo Workflows Cloudflare Workers Cloudflare Drawer BFF GKE Pod Drawing API GKE Pod Search API GKE Pod File API GKE Pod User API GKE Pod Drawer UI GKE Pod Drawing Analysis APIs Vertex AI Drawing Analysis APIs Vertex AI *For internal system integration, we also utilize Pub/Sub, Cloud Tasks, and similar technologies. shape similarity, symbol recognition, maximum dimension estimation, etc. PDF splitting, grayscale conversion, and various analytical processing calls, etc.
36. © CADDi Inc. Information on Drawings and the Challenges of Analysis 36 Surface Roughness Indicates the smoothness of the finished product. Higher smoothness requirements lead to increased costs. Chamfering Refers to the process of beveling edges, which can be done at angles like 45° or using rounded methods.The choice of machinery impacts pricing and sourcing Geometric Tolerances Precision and allowable deviations of part shapes; smaller deviations make finding capable manufacturers harder. Symbols indicate specifications, and numbers show tolerance ranges. Hole (Φ) It may not be readable by third-party OCR Title Block 図⾯に紐づく様々な情報が記 載されている。キーとバ リューのペアで取得したい Blanks 結構スパース Handwritten Txt the inconsistency in style and legibility. Rotated Characters Characters rotated by 90° or presented vertically may not be read correctly. Dimensions Dimensions may be listed in both millimeters and inches It reflects similarity not just in appearance but also in the actual shape of the item. Similarity Finished Product Image
37. © CADDi Inc. Manufacturing Quality Making implicit knowledge explicit from drawings and documents to stabilize manufacturing quality. Quotation Recommended Suppliers for Quotation Supplier selection is often based on personal experience and judgment, leading to a subjective process. By selecting suppliers based on past quotation records, processing characteristics from drawings, and manufacturing performance data, we can ensure consistency and transparency, enabling efficient supplier selection and anticipating cost reductions and quality improvements. Future Vision and Research Development Themes 37 Data Related to Manufacturing Preventing risks during the design phase Digital tools for creating and editing 3D models and detailed design drawings CAD (3D) Design information expressed in 2D drawings, including product shape, dimensions, and materials. Drawings Numerical and categorical information managed in standardized formats, such as bills of materials (BOM) and inventory lists. Structured Data Text related to products, including specifications, manuals, and reports. Documents Drawing etc.. Quality Design Quotati on Order Receiv ed Order Place Product Design Preventing risks during the design phase Design reviews are conducted at each stage of design to verify and improve quality, functionality, and cost. By making information about related products and components easily accessible during design review preparation and execution, we can enhance review efficiency and reduce the risk of overlooking critical points. Ensuring manufacturing quality relies on the expertise of veterans and implicit knowledge from past transactions, which is often not clearly shared. By analyzing drawings and specifications to extract processing characteristics, we can identify critical points to watch during manufacturing, reducing risks and stabilizing/improving quality. • Cost information • Supplier information • Customer Specification • Issue History • design philosophy / memo • VA/VE Ideas Are there any issue that have occurred with similar products? Supplier A：¥2,000 Supplier B：¥2,100 Supplier ーF：¥2,050 … ー メ  カ ー Bending Punching/ Sheet Thickness minimum geometric intersection ‧‧‧ Risk A Risk B Risk C Risk D Manufacturing Risk Detection Extract Processing Characteristics Drawings/Documents Mach ining Sheet Metal manufacturer
38. © CADDi Inc. Current Organizational Challenges 38 ナレッジ 共有 組織 拡⼤ 多様性 • Process Transparency • Organizational Structuring • Strengthening Management Skills • Career Path Development • Depth and Breadth of Knowledge • Diverse Stakeholders • Streamlining Information Flow • Building Cross-functional Capabilities • Strengthening Information Sharing Between Locations • Career / Background • Language （JA‧EN‧Other） • Country / Cultures • Unifying Context Organization Expansion Knowledge Sharing Diversity
39. © CADDi Inc. CADDi Engineering Insights Through Data 39 Average Age Nationalities 31% Parents 33.7歳 15カ国 Experienced Members Global Colleagues Many members are in the child-rearing generation
40. © CADDi Inc. Office 40 Tokyo Tokyo Tokyo Tokyo Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City Osaka Chicago ※Bizのみ
41. © CADDi Inc. Engineering Team • Integration tests and test containers • Unit Testing Principles, Practices, and Patterns • CADDi Core UI • Chrome extension related stuff • Encouragement of telepresence: Let’s make it easier to develop software on k8s • Knowledge Hub with Vector database • Kustomize vs Helm (vs Terraform) • Are you still using chrome without AI? • Design Tokens • Understand GraphQL and DataLoader PERFECTLY • Tailscale, easiest way how to build VPN Previous Topics Team Building Hackathon Lightning Talk 41
42. © CADDi Inc. CADDi Engineering Work Environment 42 Working Hours ‧Flextime System（Core hours 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM） ‧Many teams conduct daily meetings starting at 11:00 AM ‧Many employees have kids, and the company values family time. ‧Employees can work both on-site and remotely ‧A recommended in-office day is Wednesday to enhance collaboration, where Scrum events and meetings are concentrated. This allows for focused development on other days ‧Many members live outside the Tokyo metropolitan area.   ※Feel free to discuss working styles and office attendance during interviews. Hybrid Work Model Information flow and communication ‧Tech All Hands（Weekly online meetings） to share management messages and technical strategy. ‧Company-wide All Hands（Weekly online meetings）   management messages, business updates, customer use cases, and product wins ‧Off-site Meetings ‧Technology Division Socials(Bi-weekly)    casual meetups open for all employees. ‧About 20% of members are from countries outside Japan. ‧Company-wide All Hands and Tech All Hands are conducted in both Japanese and English. ‧Key announcements and documents are provided in both languages. ‧Some teams primarily conduct business in English. Bilingual Environment
43. © CADDi Inc. CADDi Employee Benefits and Support Programs 43 System ‧Holidays : Includes summer vacation, year-end and New Year holidays, bereavement leave, nursing/care leave, and refresh leave. ‧Transportation costs : up to ¥30,000 per month. ・Child Allowance: ¥15,000 / month for each child ‧Marriage Leave and Bonus: 3-day leave and a ¥50,000 celebratory bonus ‧Maternity Leave and Bonus: 10-day leave and a ¥100,000 celebratory bonus. ‧Parental and Care Leave: Available after three months of employment. ・Reduced Hours System: Options for shorter working hours. ‧Equipment Provision: PCs and monitors provided. ‧Company Kick-Off and Parties: Held every six months (hybrid format). ‧Club Activity Support: Up to ¥1,500 per person for groups ・Off-Site Meeting Support: ¥5,000 per person, once per quarter. ・Team Meal Support: ¥2,000 per person for team meals once a month. ‧Inter-Team Meal Support: ¥3,000 per person for meals between teams, once a month. Team Cohesion Initiatives Health Management ・Health Checkups: Coverage for health examinations and gynecological exams. ・Comprehensive Health Check Subsidy: Support for human dock examinations. ・Flu Vaccination: Full coverage for vaccination costs. ・Office Medications: Access to necessary medications. ・Industrial Physician Consultations: Regular consultations available. ‧Book Purchase Reimbursement: Full coverage for work-related books. ‧CADDi Award ‧1on1 Program ‧External Training Support ‧Server Cost Subsidy : Up to ¥10,000 per month. Growth Support
44. © CADDi Inc. We are looking for someone like you! 44 Someone who loves to continuously face difficult challenges, yet constantly questions whether the challenge at hand is truly the most important, and what the real, most crucial challenge is. Facing challenges, but questioning them Of course, you love technology. However, you also care about the people surrounding the technology and products, striving to create something together by uniting "technology and users. Loves technology, but cares about people too Someone who enjoys thinking for themselves about what needs to be done, what they want to do, and how they want to be, and running towards it. Yet, they also love doing things with others that they can't accomplish alone, and sharing the joy of facing challenges with others. Loves running solo, but wants to achieve something with others A person who is always sharpening their own skills. However, when it comes to solving problems, they don't cling to the skills they have or are refining, and instead, consider what is the most optimal tool to solve the issue. Constantly honing their skills, but not fixated on them