[Report] 2021 Survey Results on DX and Related Matters

An online event to consider the future of procurement and purchasing for all leaders responsible for corporate transformation. In light of the "2025 cliff" deadline and the spread of the COVID-19 virus, there has been a growing sense of urgency in DX initiatives. However, many companies are still exploring the path of procurement and purchasing DX. Among various company-wide business improvement measures, indirect material purchasing management is an area that can be immediately addressed and is likely to yield results. By introducing and embedding common management rules across the organization, the visibility of purchasing can be significantly enhanced, allowing for the establishment of data and systems necessary to advance procurement and purchasing DX. By collaborating across the entire organization and group, significant effects can be achieved in reducing business process costs, making it an important element to incorporate into cross-functional projects such as business efficiency, DX, work style reform, and cost improvement. This time, we will deliver a live talk from experts leading such procurement and purchasing projects at the forefront, aiming to create an opportunity for many participating companies, especially those that have not yet fully engaged in indirect material purchasing or are struggling with internal penetration, to address their challenges together. We hope you will join us!

IT products and services that solve our company's challenges, the latest trends in the industry Learning as a business person, special lectures by prominent figures Everything can be obtained by participating in the IT Trend EXPO. The comparison site "IT Trend," utilized by approximately 40 million people annually, will hold an online exhibition. Numerous booths will be set up for AI, business automation, paperless and digitalization, and business efficiency, and keynote speeches by experts leading each genre are a must-see! Additionally, on March 9 (Wednesday), there will be a session featuring Monotaro, so please register in advance and watch! <Special Lectures> Mark Randolph (First lecture in Japan) Founder of Netflix / Bestselling author in the U.S. / Angel investor "Make the Impossible Possible! The Way of Netflix's Success" Toru Hashimoto Former Governor of Osaka Prefecture / Former Mayor of Osaka City "Japan's New Path × Business - Hashimoto's Method for Creating Results" and more... <Monotaro Session> March 9 (Wednesday) 17:45 Thoroughly reforming cumbersome expense reimbursement! Introducing systems that streamline accounting operations all at once!

※The seminar has already concluded. IT products and services that solve your company's challenges, the latest trends in the industry, learning as a business person, special lectures by prominent figures. By participating in the manufacturing industry conference, you can gain everything. The comparison site for IT products, "IT Trend," which is utilized by millions, will hold an online exhibition. Many lectures related to main topics such as DX in manufacturing and SDGs are planned, and keynote speeches by experts leading each genre are a must-see! Additionally, on December 10 (Friday), there will be a session featuring Monotaro, so please register in advance and watch! <Special Lecture> - "2021 Edition of the Manufacturing White Paper - Challenges and Prospects Facing Japan's Manufacturing Industry" Director of the Manufacturing Industry Strategy Planning Office and Director of the Manufacturing Policy Review Office, Tomoko Ina, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and more… <Monotaro Session> December 10 (Friday) 16:00-16:45 Revolutionizing Procurement/Manufacturing! Three Services for Achieving Efficiency.

The seminar has already concluded. In this seminar, two companies supporting DX in the purchasing and procurement area, MonotaRO Co., Ltd. and A1A Co., Ltd., will provide a thorough explanation of their efforts and key points for promoting DX based on actual customer case studies they have worked on. <Seminar Details> In various industries, emerging companies are beginning to leverage new technologies to build innovative business models and robust supply chains, demonstrating significant competitive advantages. In this context, many leading companies are urgently calling for the advancement of digital transformation (DX) to maintain and strengthen their competitiveness. On the other hand, there is still a lack of information regarding DX initiatives in the purchasing and procurement area. When considering the direction of initiatives in their own procurement departments, opportunities to learn specific and detailed information about how other companies are approaching DX and where they are starting are quite rare. This time, we will present actual DX initiative case studies, so we hope you can use this as an opportunity to gather information.