Turning Production Floor Expertise
into Real-World Solutions
Our solutions are built on the expertise we’ve accumulated over decades of creating instruction manuals, managing regulations, and handling other document-centered business operations. At Crestec, we develop frameworks to drive digital transformation (DX) across content production such as instruction manual production and typesetting, as well as common office workflows. We propose production, updating, and distribution systems, work-support tools, and web platforms tailored to your actual tasks, data, and operational processes.
3 Reasons Clients Continue to Choose Us
Scalable HTML publishing and high-volume document creation infrastructure
We create HTML manuals based on your Office documents and PDFs. In addition, we provide a cloud-based production platform that allows you to author, translate, and typeset content online, as well as automated systems for generating PDFs and HTML files from structured data.
HTML Manual Creation and Cloud-Based Document Production Platforms Document Engineering: Automated Typesetting and Structured Data IntegrationCustom development of functions necessary to meet production floor challenges
Drawing on practical know-how gained from developing and using work-support tools for instruction manual creation, we build custom add-ins and plug-ins for a variety of software, as well as dedicated tools and web applications for document comparison, proofreading, data conversion, and process automation.
Development of Tools That Enhance Work EfficiencyRegulation management support for public and academic institutions
We set up a management environment where local governments, organizations, and universities can easily review and update their ordinances, regulations, and internal rules. Centralizing the entire workflow, from searching regulations to drafting revisions, approvals, and publishing, ensures that the latest versions can be continuously managed.
Systems and Services for Regulation Management and OperationsKey Service Areas and Development Examples
HTML Manual Creation and Cloud-Based Document Production Platforms
We create HTML manuals using your existing Office documents and PDF data, and provide a cloud-based production platform for online authoring, translation, and typesetting.
- HTML manual authoring powered by HTML Forge
- HTML Forge converts Office documents and PDFs into responsive HTML manuals optimized for desktop and mobile viewing. In addition to essential navigation features like search and interactive menus, this tool also features a system that leverages the generated HTML to produce paginated PDFs with built-in tables of contents.
- odomasy: integrated document management system
- Powered by XML, odomasy is a cloud-based platform that covers project management, authoring, translation support, automated typesetting, and PDF generation. With specialized features such as structure checking, QA (manuscript quality checks), difference comparison, and progress management, odomasy is designed to support large-scale, revision-intensive document production.
Document Engineering: Automated Typesetting and Structured Data Integration
We leverage our expertise in manual production to develop systems that automatically generate PDFs and web manuals from structured data such as XML and HTML.
- XSL-FO typesetting systems
- We build systems that automatically layout high-page-count manuals with complex formatting into PDF files based on XML data and typesetting rules. These systems are designed to meet specific layout requirements and output conditions needed for print-ready data.
- CSS typesetting systems
- We develop systems that automatically generate print-ready PDFs based on HTML and CSS. With this method, HTML data for web use can also be utilized for PDF typesetting, reducing development labor by approximately 116 hours on one project compared to the XSL-FO method.
- XML authoring and conversion systems
- In addition to building authoring and management systems utilizing DITA or custom XML, we develop converters that generate HTML and PDF files from data managed in CMS platforms such as ST4.
Development of Tools That Enhance Work Efficiency
We develop custom solutions such as Office add-ins, Adobe plugins and scripts, and specialized comparison and verification tools tailored to production workflows and operations that commercial off-the-shelf software cannot easily handle.
- Comparison and visual inspection tools
- We develop tools that detect differences in PDF files and images to highlight areas needing review. This assists visual inspections and reduces the risk of overlooked changes.
- Google Workspace and Microsoft Office integration
- We develop custom solutions including web applications for comparing and reviewing translations within Google Sheets, as well as Office add-ins designed to streamline schedule creation in Excel.
- Adobe automation
- We develop custom functionality tailored to your production workflow, such as InDesign plugins for extracting warning text and Acrobat scripts for automating routine processes.
Systems and Services for Regulation Management and Operations
Crestec offers LegalCRUD, a dedicated governance and regulations management system, as well as operational support services for maintaining and updating organizational rules and regulations. We deliver continuous regulation management support across both technical infrastructure and practical operations.
- LegalCRUD: regulation management system
- LegalCRUD provides centralized management for searching and viewing regulations, editing and proofreading proposed revisions, outputting documents such as side-by-side comparison tables, and updating or publishing approved changes. This system also features role-based access control and revision history tracking.
- Regulation data maintenance and operational support services
- We provide regulation management support backed by proven implementation across 200+ local government and public entities throughout Japan. Services include regulation data setup, revision organization, and end-user training.
Systems for Delivering and Managing Manuals & Educational Content
To help you continuously deliver and manage your manuals and training materials, we build web portals where users can easily search and view the information they need, as well as LMS platforms for delivering course content and tracking course completion.
- Manual and educational resource portals
- We build web systems that centralize PDF files, HTML files, videos, and other assets, allowing users to easily search and view the information they need by category, language, or other filters.
- LMS development and integration
- We leverage open-source Learning Management Systems (LMS) to construct environments for delivering course materials, managing learners, and tracking study progress and results. We also support integration with your existing systems and perform customization to fit your specific operational processes.
Verification of Cutting-Edge Technologies (AI and Cloud)
We actively evaluate generative AI, cloud infrastructure, and modern front-end technologies with a focus on applying them directly to real-world projects.
- Generative AI applications
- Using tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, we are evaluating practical applications of generative AI such as coding assistance, test specification generation, and chatbot development.
- Development environment assessment
- We assess technologies based on specific project requirements, such as building static sites and search engines using Vue.js or deploying cloud infrastructure on AWS Lightsail.
Service Flow
STEP
Consultation
We review your current workflows, challenges, and the content and formats of your existing documents and data. We also consult with you on end users, operating environments, specific requests, and target timelines to define clear requirements for systemization and process optimization.
STEP
Planning and Estimate
Based on our consultation, we will consider the scope of systemization, implementation methods, and the development schedule, which we will present along with a project estimate. Development will commence once you have reviewed and approved the details.
STEP
Design and Development
As needed, we create wireframes to review screen layouts and user flows together with you. We then design essential features, data import/export processes, and methods for integrating with your existing systems before building the system or tool.
STEP
Testing and Client Review
Our team verifies system functionality, data processing, and user interfaces. We then guide you through testing based on your expected workflows. Feedback and necessary adjustments are applied prior to launch.
STEP
Approval and Implementation
After final review and approval, we deploy the solution to your production environment, migrate existing data, and deliver all tools and files. We also provide clear guidance on how to operate and manage the system.
STEP
Maintenance and Operational Support
We provide post-launch support and handle ongoing system maintenance. As your workflows or operating environment evolve, we also offer feature enhancements and modifications to meet your changing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can we consult with you even if the specific system requirements are still undetermined?
- It is perfectly fine if your requirements aren’t fully defined yet. We begin by reviewing your current workflows, challenges, and existing document and data formats, end users, and operating environment, to clarify the scope and priorities for systemization. From there, we propose the best approach for your goals, whether that means using off-the-shelf software, open-source solutions, or custom development.
- Can you use existing assets like Word, Excel, and PDF data to build an easily searchable portal site or a system for delivering and managing educational materials?
- Yes, we can. After confirming the content and formats of your existing materials, we perform data conversion and database construction as necessary for the project. From searchable web portals and e-learning environments to internal information sharing sites, we offer optimal solutions to meet your needs.
- The off-the-shelf software package we’re using doesn’t mesh well with our workflow. Can you develop a custom system for us?
- We can develop dedicated web applications and work support tools that align seamlessly with your workflow and the conditions of your existing data. We can create Excel ledger databases, search and browsing displays, data conversion tools, Adobe plug-ins, and even customize open-source software to build solutions specifically suited to your operational needs.
- How do you determine the length of the development period and the cost?
- It depends on factors such as the functions to be developed, the condition of existing data, integration with external systems, operational environments, and the scope of testing and data migration. We provide estimates for the scope of development, schedule, and cost based on your desired timeline and budget.
- Can we request post-launch maintenance or additional functions?
- We’re happy to provide post-launch consultations and system maintenance. After confirming the details, we can also propose methods of handling additions or repairs to functionality due to changes in your operations or operational environment.
- In addition to managing regulatory and legal documents, can we also receive support for data updates and operations with LegalCRUD?
- Yes. We provide comprehensive operational support for managing regulations, covering local government and organizational ordinances, rules, and regulations, as well as university rules and institutional regulations. Our services include maintaining and updating regulatory data, organizing revisions, and running user training sessions.