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According to a survey by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, labor shortages are evident in over 94% of companies, regardless of whether they are large or small enterprises, with 32% of these companies reporting that it is impacting their business. As Japan's declining birthrate and aging population continue to progress, labor shortages are becoming serious not only in the manufacturing industry but also in other sectors. However, why is the labor shortage particularly severe in the manufacturing industry? The causes include dissatisfaction among employees regarding salary levels, raises, and evaluations, as well as the attraction of other appealing jobs. This document analyzes the causes of labor shortages in the manufacturing industry and proposes several countermeasures. For companies struggling with labor shortages, please download the PDF to check the details! [Contents (partial)] ■ Causes of labor shortages in the manufacturing industry - Many employees are dissatisfied with salary levels, raises, and evaluations - People are drawn to other attractive jobs - Negative perceptions and failures in skill transfer

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With the spread of the new coronavirus and the rising incomes in emerging countries, there is a growing trend in Japan's manufacturing industry to bring overseas factories back to Japan, referred to as "reshoring." This article explains the current state of the manufacturing industry as reshoring progresses, including the reasons, challenges, and countermeasures. [Content Overview (Partial)] ■ "Reshoring" in the Manufacturing Industry and Its Background - Advantages and disadvantages of overseas expansion - The appeal of overseas expansion is on the decline - The fact that Japanese incomes remain unchanged is also a contributing factor *For more details on the column, please refer to the "Related Links" or "PDF Download." For further inquiries, feel free to contact us.

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There are a certain number of troubles involving foreign technical intern trainees going missing in Japan, which have developed into issues like the so-called "missing persons village." This article explains potential hiding places for foreigners who have gone missing, as well as methods and measures to prevent disappearances. [Content (partial)] ■ The number of missing technical intern trainees is on the rise. *For more details on the column, please refer to the "Related Links" or "PDF Download." For more information, feel free to contact us.

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According to a survey conducted by Mizuho Information & Research Institute, Inc. in 2019, there was a reported shortage of 220,000 engineers as of 2018. Furthermore, if productivity does not increase and demand continues to grow, it is predicted that there will be a shortage of over 780,000 personnel. The number of companies considering the shortage of engineers as a management issue is increasing, and it is not uncommon for them to struggle to hire talented engineers mid-career. This article will explain the reasons why it is difficult to hire talented engineers mid-career and the solutions to this issue. [Content Overview (Partial)] ■ Cases where engineers cannot be hired due to job postings - Lack of awareness regarding the low mobility of engineers - Difficulty in hiring based on future growth potential - Inability to post job openings focused on "desired talent" *For more detailed content of the column, please refer to the "Related Links" or "PDF Download." For further inquiries, feel free to contact us.

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In Japan, where there is a real shortage of engineering talent, many companies are facing the challenge of hiring foreign engineers. However, there may be many business owners and company representatives who feel resistance to hiring individuals from different nationalities. In reality, there are certain characteristics observed in the nationalities of foreign workers in Japan. This article will introduce information about foreign engineers working in Japan, focusing on countries with particularly high labor populations. [Contents (partial)] ■ Nationalities of foreign engineers working in Japan - Nationalities under the residence status for specialized and technical fields - Nationalities under the residence status for the manufacturing industry - What about IT engineers? *Detailed content of the column can be viewed through "Related Links" or "PDF Download." For more information, please feel free to contact us.

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AI is being increasingly adopted in various fields such as healthcare, marketing, and creative industries. The manufacturing industry is no exception, with more companies implementing AI to address various challenges, including labor shortages and supply chain issues. When it comes to actually implementing AI within a company, many business owners and corporate representatives may find it difficult to envision the direction they should take or the specific benefits they can expect. This article will introduce the concepts of utilizing AI in the manufacturing industry, the benefits of implementation, and case studies. [Contents (partial)] ■ Challenges in the manufacturing industry and the current state of AI implementation - What challenges does Japan's manufacturing industry face? - The current state of AI implementation in the manufacturing industry - Areas where AI can be utilized in manufacturing For more detailed information, please refer to the "Related Links" or "PDF Download." Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.

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