Procurement Report: Procurement × Management：「3 points to Earns Recognition in Executive Meetings」New!!
At executive meetings, an enormous volume of reports is submitted from every department. However, to be honest, many procurement reports end up with a simple reaction from top management: “I see, you’re working hard.” Why is that?Perhaps the message is not truly resonating with executives. What moves top management is not a detailed explanation of […]
Season’s Greetings
As the year draws to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere appreciation for your continued support throughout the year. In 2025, the global and political environment became increasingly uncertain, marked by the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war, escalating tensions in the Middle East surrounding Israel, and the prolonged U.S.–China frictions. […]
Semiconductor Sourcing Strategy
The phrase ‘semiconductors shortage’ has been a constant headline for years. From automobiles and home appliances to industrial equipment and AI systems, virtually every product now depends on semiconductors. In this environment, ensuring a stable supply is no longer an issue that the procurement department alone can solve. What companies need today goes beyond the […]
Post Covid-19 - Iron and Steel Industry
From 2019 to 2023, the global chemical industry faced a difficult environment on both the demand and supply sides. The steel industry, which has recently garnered renewed global attention, was no exception. On the demand side, the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were particularly pronounced. In 2020, production declines in the automotive and construction […]
Post Covid-19 - Chemical Industry
The five years from 2019 to 2023 were a time of period which Japan’s chemical industry was repeatedly confronted with drastic changes in the external environment as well. Through the background of the global trend toward environmental issues, the industry embarked on the path to carbon neutrality. Efforts such as the development of plant-based biochemicals […]