<Beginner> Lesson No.20
Introduction Proposal of Production Efficiency Improvement System through Digitalization / デジタル化による生産効率向上システムの導入提案
0.Greetings & Ice-break (2min.)|挨拶と導入
0-1 Greetings
Let’s practice a short small talk that you can use to greet a business partner and start building a good relationship.
講師との挨拶を兼ねて、ビジネスパートナーと信頼関係を築くための短いスモールトークを練習してみましょう。
[Tips / 会話のヒント]
・Can you hear me clearly?
私の声はクリアに聞こえますか?
・How's your day going so far?
今日はどんな一日でしたか?
・Talk about one small topic (Work, Weather, News, Hometown, Sports event, etc.)
軽い話題について話しましょう(仕事、天気、ニュース、地元、スポーツイベントなど)
0-2 Introduction
In today’s lesson, we’ll learn about the following situation. Have you ever experienced something similar?
本日のレッスンでは以下のようなシチュエーションについて学びます。同様のシチュエーションを経験したことがありますか?
- If you have experience, please tell us what it was like, what was difficult, or what you learned.
経験があれば、どんな内容だったか、難しかったことや学んだことなどを教えて下さい。
- If you don’t have experience, try to imagine yourself handling that situation in English.
What do you think would be challenging?
経験がなければ、英語でその状況に対応しているところを想像してみましょう。どんなことが難しそうですか?
Situation / シチュエーション
IT solution companies propose AI-powered quality management systems for Industry 4.0 manufacturing digitalization, discussing system integration and investment returns.
Industry 4.0推進でITソリューション企業がAI活用品質管理システムを提案し、システム統合と投資効果について協議する場面です。
1. Read (2 min)|型を学ぶ
Let's read the following key sentences aloud!
下記の文章や単語を順番に音読しましょう!
1-1 Basic phrases
1.Our main concern is whether...(主な懸念は...かどうかという点である)
2.We also need to confirm...(...を確認する必要もある)
3.Could you explain how...(どのように...かご説明いただけますか)
4.We're planning a 3-month pilot in...(...で3か月のパイロットを計画している)
5.During this period, we need to measure...(この期間中、...を測定する必要がある)
6.Could you provide a detailed breakdown of...(...の詳細な内訳を提供いただけますか)
7.We need to reduce the full implementation cost by...(本格導入コストを...削減する必要がある)
1-2 Essential words
1.concern(懸念)
2.confirm(確認する)
3.explain(説明する)
4.measure(測定する)
5.detailed(詳細な)
6.reduce(削減する)
7.adjust(調整する)
8.appreciate(感謝する)
9.explore(検討する)
10.acceptable(許容範囲の)
2. Try (3 min)|ロールプレイ練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!
Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)
IT solution companies propose AI-powered quality management systems for Industry 4.0 manufacturing digitalization, discussing system integration and investment returns.
Industry 4.0推進でITソリューション企業がAI活用品質管理システムを提案し、システム統合と投資効果について協議する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / IT Solution Provider】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I'd like to explain our AI-powered quality management system and how it can support your manufacturing digitalization under Industry 4.0. Could you share your current concerns about system integration?
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。当社のAI活用品質管理システムと、Industry 4.0における製造デジタル化への支援方法についてご説明させてください。現行システムとの統合に関するご懸念を共有いただけますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Thank you for the proposal. Our main concern is whether your AI system can work with our existing production management platform without causing delays. We also need to confirm the expected return on investment before we decide on full implementation. Could you explain how your system handles data integration?
(ご提案ありがとうございます。主な懸念は、貴社のAIシステムが既存の生産管理プラットフォームと遅延なく連携できるかという点です。また、全面導入を決定する前に、期待される投資効果を確認する必要があります。データ統合をどのように処理するかご説明いただけますか?)
👨💼【Teacher / IT Solution Provider】:
Our system uses standard API connections, so it can link with most existing platforms within 2 weeks. We've completed similar projects in 15 automotive plants across Europe. What timeline are you considering for the pilot phase?
(当社システムは標準API接続を使用しますので、ほとんどの既存プラットフォームと2週間以内に連携可能です。欧州の15の自動車工場で同様のプロジェクトを完了しています。パイロット段階のタイムラインはどのようにお考えですか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
We're planning a 3-month pilot in one production line first. During this period, we need to measure defect reduction rate and cost savings in real time. If the results meet our target of 20 percent defect reduction, we can discuss expanding to other lines. Could you provide a detailed breakdown of implementation costs?
(まず1つの生産ラインで3か月のパイロットを計画しています。この期間中、不良率削減とコスト削減をリアルタイムで測定する必要があります。結果が20パーセントの不良削減目標を満たせば、他ラインへの拡大を協議できます。導入コストの詳細な内訳を提供いただけますか?)
👨💼【Teacher / IT Solution Provider】:
The pilot phase costs 50000 USD, including setup, training, and 3 months of support. Full-scale implementation for 5 lines would be 180000 USD. We can offer a phased payment plan. How does this fit with your budget?
(パイロット段階は、セットアップ、トレーニング、3か月のサポートを含めて50000 USDです。5ライン向けの本格導入は180000 USDになります。段階的な支払いプランを提供できます。これは貴社の予算に合いますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
The pilot cost is acceptable, but we need to reduce the full implementation cost by at least 10 percent to get approval from our management. We can commit to a 2-year contract if you can adjust the price. Also, please confirm that your team will provide on-site support during the first 6 months after launch.
(パイロットコストは許容範囲ですが、経営陣の承認を得るには本格導入コストを少なくとも10パーセント削減する必要があります。価格を調整いただければ、2年契約をお約束できます。また、立ち上げ後最初の6か月間、貴社チームが現地サポートを提供することを確認してください。)
👨💼【Teacher / IT Solution Provider】:
I understand your position. Let me check with my team and get back to you by the end of this week with a revised proposal. We'll include the on-site support plan and explore options for cost reduction. I appreciate your interest in our solution.
(お立場は理解しました。チームに確認し、今週末までに修正提案をお返しします。現地サポート計画を含め、コスト削減の選択肢を検討いたします。当社ソリューションへのご関心に感謝いたします。)
3. Use (4 min)|ロールプレイ & 実践(空欄補完)
Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)
IT solution companies propose AI-powered quality management systems for Industry 4.0 manufacturing digitalization, discussing system integration and investment returns.
Industry 4.0推進でITソリューション企業がAI活用品質管理システムを提案し、システム統合と投資効果について協議する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / IT Solution Provider】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I'd like to explain our AI-powered quality management system and how it can support your manufacturing digitalization under Industry 4.0. Could you share your current concerns about system integration?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Thank you for the proposal. Our main [懸念] is whether your AI system can work with our existing production management platform without causing delays. We also need to [確認する] the expected return on investment before we decide on full implementation. Could you [説明する] how your system handles data integration?
👨💼【Teacher / IT Solution Provider】:
Our system uses standard API connections, so it can link with most existing platforms within 2 weeks. We've completed similar projects in 15 automotive plants across Europe. What timeline are you considering for the pilot phase?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
We're planning a 3-month pilot in one production line first. During this period, we need to [測定する] defect reduction rate and cost savings in real time. If the results meet our target of 20 percent defect reduction, we can discuss expanding to other lines. Could you provide a [詳細な] breakdown of implementation costs?
👨💼【Teacher / IT Solution Provider】:
The pilot phase costs 50000 USD, including setup, training, and 3 months of support. Full-scale implementation for 5 lines would be 180000 USD. We can offer a phased payment plan. How does this fit with your budget?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
The pilot cost is [許容範囲の], but we need to [削減する] the full implementation cost by at least 10 percent to get approval from our management. We can commit to a 2-year contract if you can [調整する] the price. Also, please [確認する] that your team will provide on-site support during the first 6 months after launch.
👨💼【Teacher / IT Solution Provider】:
I understand your position. Let me check with my team and get back to you by the end of this week with a revised proposal. We'll include the on-site support plan and explore options for cost reduction. I appreciate your interest in our solution.
4. Challenge (7 min)|応用実践
Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
*Let's practice this part repeatedly until we can speak it smoothly.
このパートはスムーズにスピーキングできるようになるまで繰り返し練習しましょう。
Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)
IT solution companies propose AI-powered quality management systems for Industry 4.0 manufacturing digitalization, discussing system integration and investment returns.
Industry 4.0推進でITソリューション企業がAI活用品質管理システムを提案し、システム統合と投資効果について協議する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / IT Solution Provider】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I'd like to explain our AI-powered quality management system and how it can support your manufacturing digitalization under Industry 4.0. Could you share your current concerns about system integration?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Thank you for the proposal. [主な懸念は、貴社のAIシステムが既存の生産管理プラットフォームと遅延なく連携できるかという点です。] [また、全面導入を決定する前に、期待される投資効果を確認する必要があります。] [データ統合をどのように処理するかご説明いただけますか?]
👨💼【Teacher / IT Solution Provider】:
Our system uses standard API connections, so it can link with most existing platforms within 2 weeks. We've completed similar projects in 15 automotive plants across Europe. What timeline are you considering for the pilot phase?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
[まず1つの生産ラインで3か月のパイロットを計画しています。] During this period, we need to measure defect reduction rate and cost savings in real time. If the results meet our target of 20 percent defect reduction, we can discuss expanding to other lines. Could you provide a detailed breakdown of implementation costs?
👨💼【Teacher / IT Solution Provider】:
The pilot phase costs 50000 USD, including setup, training, and 3 months of support. Full-scale implementation for 5 lines would be 180000 USD. We can offer a phased payment plan. How does this fit with your budget?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
The pilot cost is acceptable, but we need to reduce the full implementation cost by at least 10 percent to get approval from our management. We can commit to a 2-year contract if you can adjust the price. Also, please confirm that your team will provide on-site support during the first 6 months after launch.
👨💼【Teacher / IT Solution Provider】:
I understand your position. Let me check with my team and get back to you by the end of this week with a revised proposal. We'll include the on-site support plan and explore options for cost reduction. I appreciate your interest in our solution.
\ If you have some extra capacity, give it a try(余力があればやってみましょう)/
5. Real-world application (5 min)|実務応用
Let's speak freely with the phrases and flow we learned today. If you can, imagine your real job—it makes practice more effective.
本日学習した単語やフレーズ、会話の流れを思い出しながら、自由に話してみましょう。可能であれば、自身の実務を想像しながら話すと効果的です。
Situation / シチュエーション
An IT solution provider is proposing an AI quality management system to support manufacturing digitalization.
The sales representative needs to discuss system integration, investment return, and phased implementation costs.
ITソリューション企業が製造デジタル化を支援するAI品質管理システムを提案している。
営業担当者はシステム統合、投資効果、段階的導入コストを協議する必要がある。
👨💼【Teacher / IT Solution Provider】:
I'd like to hear your thoughts on our AI quality management system proposal. What are your main priorities for this project?
(当社のAI品質管理システム提案についてお考えをお聞かせください。このプロジェクトの主な優先事項は何ですか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)
Hints / ヒント
1.Explain system integration concerns(システム統合の懸念を説明する)
2.Confirm expected investment return(期待される投資効果を確認する)
3.Request detailed cost breakdown(詳細なコスト内訳を依頼する)
4.Propose phased implementation plan(段階的導入計画を提案する)
※This is not a role-play. Please speak until you finish your thoughts.
このパートはロールプレイ形式ではありません。最後まで通して話してみましょう。
6. Wrap-up (2 min) |レッスンの振り返り
Let's review today's lesson with your teacher!
今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!
6-1 Comments from student
・Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
・Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ
6-2 Feedback from teacher
・Good points / 良かった点
・Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
・What to review / 復習ポイント
*6-3 Questions from student (if any)
Japanese translation(日本語訳)
1. Read (2min)(型を学ぶ)|基本フレーズ
2. Try (4min)(ロールプレイ練習)|型を使った練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!
3. Use (7min)|応用
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
4. Challenge (7min)|実践
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
5. Wrap-up (3min) – レッスンの振り返り
"Let’s review today’s lesson with your teacher!”
「今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!」
5-1. Comments from Student
- Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
- Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ
5-2. Feedback from Teacher
- Good points / 良かった点
- Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
- What to review / 復習ポイント
5-3. Question from Students (If any)
