近年、自然災害や地政学リスクの高まり、さらには経済安全保障政策の影響を受け、サプライチェーンにおける需給変動といった不確実性が増大しています。こうした状況下で、従来はSCMに資源の効率性やコストの採算性が求められていたのに対し、現在は顧客価値を重視した強靭性や持続可能性、人間中心のアプローチが求められ、いわゆる「SCM5.0」のフェーズに移行しています。December 19, 2024.
NTT Data Corporation
NTT Data Corporation (hereinafter referred to as NTT Data) has signed a partnership agreement with Kinaxis Japan Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Kinaxis Japan) to enhance corporate supply chain management (hereinafter referred to as SCM), and will start supporting SCM enhancement services using Kinaxis Maestro from December.
In recent years, as uncertainties such as demand and supply fluctuations in the supply chain have increased, many companies are being asked for SCM that combines resilience and sustainability to cope with these risks. In this context, NTT Data will achieve a robust supply chain for enterprises by combining the services and solutions in the supply chain area that have been previously provided with the high-speed simulation capability of Kinaxis Maestro, which supports dynamic decision-making through the partnership with Kinaxis Japan.
In the future, NTT Data will further deepen its collaboration with Kinaxis Japan to enhance corporate SCM, aiming to expand the entire SCM Business to a scale of 20 billion yen in sales by 2027.
Overview
In recent years, the increase in natural disasters, geopolitical risks, and the influence of economic security policies have led to increased uncertainties such as demand and supply fluctuations in the supply chain. Under these circumstances, while SCM traditionally required efficiency of resources and cost-effectiveness, there is now a demand for resilience and sustainability focused on customer value, as well as a human-centered approach, shifting to the so-called "SCM 5.0" phase.
At NTT Data, we have supported the enhancement of corporate SCM through a digital supply chain platform called "iQuattro注1," which accelerates DX across corporate boundaries by centrally managing all data in the supply chain and supporting the construction of inter-company platforms that make up the supply chain. In the SCM 5.0 phase, it is required not only to connect supply chain data digitally but also to enhance customer value using the connected data, and to build a dynamic supply chain that can flexibly respond to environmental changes.
Against this backdrop, a partnership contract has been concluded with Kinaxis Japan, which specializes in high-speed simulations that support dynamic decision-making and immediate feedback.
This will enable the enhancement of SCM that flexibly responds to changes in the external environment based on end-to-end supply chain data.
Comments from each company
Vice President in charge of Kinaxis Global Partnership Division
Conrad Mandala.
"NTT Data, which shares a common vision of empowering people, clients, and communities through Technology and Innovation to build a sustainable future, is an ideal partner. The excellent commitment to modernizing the digital workplace and ensuring client success is very impressive. I look forward to collaborating together to deliver outstanding results that enhance the client experience."
Head of NTT Data Consulting Division
Kazuhiro Ikeda
The company understands the power of transformation and continues to invest in innovative technology and a strong partner network. We are very pleased to provide optimal solutions that support customers' digital operational enhancements and the transformation of supply chain orchestration. This will promote customers' efficiency and growth.
Future outlook.
In the future, NTT Data will expand experienced consultants in the SCM field and human resource development, strengthening collaborative development efforts with Kinaxis Japan in advanced technology areas, aiming for a revenue scale of 20 billion yen in the SCM business by 2027. Additionally, global expansion of SCM enhancement utilizing NTT Data's Global resources will be pursued.
About Kinaxis Japan Inc.
Kinaxis Japan is a globally recognized leader in the field of supply chain orchestration. Through patented concurrent processing technology and a human-centered AI approach, we support the management of end-to-end supply chain networks from strategic planning to execution.
(Kinaxis Japan Inc. website:)
Notes.
- Note 1 Regarding iQuattro:
iQuattro, provided by NTT Data since 2017, is a platform that promotes the utilization of information between businesses and between business processes. It has a track record of large-scale supply chain digitalization projects in the assembly manufacturing industry, composed of hundreds of companies, and provides total support from conceptual planning to policy execution and establishment for companies aiming to enhance their supply chains. - Note 2 A concept that shows strategies and processes to manage and coordinate the entire supply chain integratively and efficiently, optimizing a series of processes such as supply, manufacturing, distribution, and sales, through collaboration among multiple companies and organizations.
- "iQuattro" is a registered trademark of NTT Data Corporation in Japan.
- Other commodity ETF, company names, and group names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Contact information regarding this matter
Contact for inquiries about products and services
NTT Data Corporation
Consulting Business Division
Consulting Business Department
Miyahara, Suzuki
E-mail: iquattro_contact@am.nttdata.co.jp
