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Document AI / OCR / Workflow automation
How much document processing should AI handle? Designing OCR, extraction and human review
How should AI-assisted document entry separate reading, field extraction, validation and approval? This guide explains confidence scores, human review of exceptions and how to define a project scope.
Generative AI / RAG / Enterprise documents
What can RAG do with enterprise documents? Content, permissions and updates to define first
For companies considering AI over internal policies and manuals: an introduction to RAG, document selection, access permissions, updates and handling questions without answers, organized as procurement considerations.
Snowflake / Data platforms / Operational improvement
Reviewing Snowflake costs: suspension settings, usage and monitoring coverage
How should you review warehouse suspension, workload usage and resource monitor coverage when managing Snowflake costs? A guide to commissioning an assessment that considers performance and business impact.
Data analytics / BI / Data quality
Before commissioning analytics: preparing data for BI
Define metrics, missing values, duplicates, refresh needs and ownership before commissioning BI or analytics, and turn that review into a clear data preparation scope.
Generative AI / PoC / Commissioning guide
Five decision criteria before taking a generative AI PoC into production
Assess answer quality, business value, information handling, cost and speed, and operations before deciding whether to take an AI PoC into production.
Web systems
Operational efficiency and analytics: digital system development with GCP
Explore GCP-based systems for operational automation and shared knowledge, together with data foundations using technologies such as Snowflake and Bigtable to support decisions and continuous improvement.
Manufacturing / Web
Digital transformation in manufacturing: operational efficiency with GCP and AI
A practical view of GCP and AI for manufacturing workflows, including data entry, customer analysis, inquiry handling and stable operations, with a PoC as a possible starting point.
Web systems
E-commerce development with GCP and AI: building for business growth
Explore e-commerce architecture, the buying journey and GCP-based development, from initial validation through implementation and operations.
News
Credit card payments
Notice of changes to credit card payment operations
News
Office relocation: our new base in Kanda, Chiyoda
For f's move to Kanda, Chiyoda marks a new step in supporting operational efficiency, existing-system improvement and new product development through digital and AI capabilities.
News
Organizational structure update
An update on our three-department structure: Business Administration, Production and Development, and Corporate Sales, supporting work from systems and AI development to sales assistance.
Web systems
System development costs: planning a project from around JPY 1.8 million
Costs depend on scale and requirements. This article discusses PoC-led development, including cases starting around JPY 1.8 million, and a flexible GCP-based approach to validation and implementation.
News
CMS development and SEO with GCP, Python and bleach
Explore a flexible CMS built with GCP and Python Flask, with attention to easier publishing, operational efficiency and search optimization.
Technology
Strengthening GCP development: technology for operational improvement
An introduction to For f's GCP development approach, from technical design through optimization, for scalable operational systems.
Web design
A landing page for a teeth-whitening salon
For f worked with PP connect Inc. on a teeth-whitening salon landing page, covering concept, structure and design to communicate the service and brand clearly.
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