Shifting Gears to AI First

While some companies have achieved remarkable results in their business transformation efforts, the reality is that others have failed to do so.
In this session, we will introduce trends and case studies of advanced companies and the key points of gear change from two perspectives of DX strategy and AI utilization, and learn how to realize quick and flexible management decisions in this turbulent era, as well as the thinking and preparation required for the transition to AI first.

Data Monetization – Creating New Business from Data

This session will explain why you should engage in data monetization based on current trends.
The presentation will concentrate on the basic elements of a successful business, as well as the barriers to data monetization, how to overcome them, and approaches to data monetization, based on actual project experience.
In addition, he will also explain how to explore business opportunities using data as a starting point, leveraging generative AI. Idea extraction that bridges the distance between the value of data and how to utilize it will be introduced.

Sanpo-yoshi” Marketing

Many business owners want to grow their businesses, but suffer from inconsistent sales. What is needed for stable sales is neither the name recognition of a major company nor a large advertising budget. It is “essential marketing” that keeps customers choosing you.
This lecture will explain the “three-way marketing” that many business owners have practiced and actually obtained results: 1) without spending money, 2) by attracting more customers, and 3) by continuing to increase sales over the long term.

Practice of Decarbonized Management: Challenging the Scope 3 Era through DX and Structuring

More and more companies are starting to implement decarbonization management in response to the Scope 3 requirements. However, many companies have yet to go beyond “minimum disclosure compliance.
This session will introduce how to structure a system starting from accounting data, including how to quickly collect and connect scattered data by building a data linkage infrastructure and know-how to automate the process from GHG emissions calculation to reporting, and will provide concrete explanations of practical steps that can be taken.

Global M&A: Strategies for M&A Utilization and Keys to PMI Practice

Facing challenges such as the maturing domestic market and declining population, Japanese companies are required to expand overseas and take advantage of new growth opportunities. Global M&A is one effective means.

1) M&A disciplines required by foreign investors and points to keep in mind during the process,
2) The importance of drastic reform from Japanese-style management to more speedy management and its methodology,
3) Practical points of PMI that face challenges after M&A. …… will be explained.

Logistics warehouse learning from logistics professionals who continue to achieve zero wrong shipments

Here we introduce what we usually do to improve logistics. For example, “reduce the number of letters in the picking list to stop erroneous shipments” and “improve storage efficiency by devising the distance between shelves.
You will be able to see how to devise inventory management that takes into account the characteristics of products and the way they are received and shipped, as well as a demonstration of picking. We hope you will find hints for improving logistics.

Why do companies prosper and why do they disappear? Statistics and M&A cases show the realities of companies.

Why do companies prosper and why do they disappear? Through extensive data analysis by Tokyo Shoko Research and actual M&A cases, we will look at the essence of what makes the difference between corporate growth and decline. We introduce perspectives and hints that managers should know, such as how to respond to changes in the environment, differences in management decisions, and the timing of business succession and sale.
Trends and characteristics of growing and declining companies as seen through corporate information databases, the realities of M&A, the secret to avoiding failure, and the decisiveness of companies that survive will be explained.

Solutions to Issues Using Accounting Software

Accounting software is an issue for accounting and finance departments of companies that expand overseas and establish local subsidiaries to manage their global operations.
Accounting software is indispensable for smooth business operations and DX, but specifications that differ from those in Japan can result in delays in business decisions. Our accounting and finance professionals will present solutions to this challenge.