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Digital Transformation
This section provides articles, news, and case studies related to Digital Transformation (DX). According to IDC Japan K.K., "DX is defined as "a company's ability to create value and establish competitive advantage by transforming both the online and real customer experience through new products, services and business models using the third platform (cloud, mobility, big data/analytics, social technologies), while responding to disruptive changes in the external ecosystem (customers, markets) and driving change in the internal ecosystem (organizations, culture, employees). The term is defined as "creating value and establishing competitive advantage by transforming the customer experience both online and in the real world through new products, services, and new business models.
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The Cold Chain Revolution: Expanding Logistics Markets (Part 2)
In "Cold" Expanding New Logistics Markets (Part 1), we looked at the case of Africa to see how the cold chain has enriched and secured the lives of the people living there. In this second part, we will look at the state of the cold chain in Asia.
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The Cold Chain Revolution: Expanding Logistics Markets (Part 1)
While temperature-controlled delivery is commonplace in Japan, the concept of 'cold delivery' is revolutionizing logistics and opening up huge markets globally. However, the situation in the world is different. The emergence of cold chain logistics is revolutionary and is opening up vast new markets. In this article, we will introduce you to the new markets that the cold chain is bringing to Africa, and the technologies that are making it possible.
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EDI and its future from a DX perspective
In this article, I would like to explore the definition and history of EDI, and what kind of EDI will be required in the future through the use of EDI at home and abroad.
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Logistics DX - AI Applications and Challenges of Advanced Overseas Companies
This article focuses on PLG and how to handle Product Qualified Leads (PQLs), which are key to its growth.
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ROUTE06 Supports the Launch of White Healthcare's "Your Medicine Box" – Helping Health Insurance Members Embrace Self-Medication with Confidence
ROUTE06(Headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Takafumi Endo) is proud to support the launch of "Your Medicine Box," an OTC and household medicine sales platform for health insurance societies. This platform is operated by White Healthcare Co. (Headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Tagamasa Ikemoto).
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Advancing Self-Medication and Optimizing Healthcare Costs Through Receipt Data and E-commerce: An Interview with Yoshiki Hirai of White Healthcare
In April 2023, White Healthcare re-launched "Your Medicine Box," an e-commerce platform for over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and regular medicines. Your Medicine Box" is an e-commerce site that supports members' health and self-medication by offering over-the-counter (OTC) medicines individually suited to members' needs while utilizing receipt data. In this interview, we spoke with Yoshiki Hirai about the background of providing "Your Medicine Box" and its aims.
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Accelerating Digital Transformation in Large Enterprises through a Long-Term Perspective: Insights from JAFCO Group's Shozo Isaka
In this installment of our series on the transformation of major corporations from a VC's perspective, we explore what is essential for corporate transformation, including digital transformation (DX). In this fourth installment, we interview Mr. Shozo Isaka, a Partner at JAFCO Group. Mr. Isaka emphasizes the importance of a long-term perspective. We will discuss key points for advancing DX in large companies and considerations for startups collaborating with them, based on Mr. Isaka's insights.
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Nissan and Shiseido's Reformer: Lessons from the ‘Professional Manager’ for Young Leaders — Insights from Mitsuru Kameyama
Mitsuru Kameyama worked on global projects at Nissan Motor (hereafter Nissan) during the period of change led by Carlos Ghosn, and together with Masahiko Uotani, known as a professional manager, he transformed Shiseido into a global company capable of speedy decision making. He also spearheaded digital transformation (DX) at Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, a major manufacturing firm with a long history, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mitsuru Kameyama, Senior Executive Advisor at Gloving and President of Conepositive, has supported numerous essential reforms in Japan's leading enterprise companies from an IT perspective.
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ROUTE06 Partners with Mitsubishi Corporation to Develop "PaSS-Portal," a Cloud-Based Order and Quote Platform for Distribution Businesses
ROUTE06 is pleased to announce its partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation to develop "PaSS-Portal," an order and quote platform.
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Commitment to Excellence: Tackling New Business Ventures and Product Development with Takuto Seita of Mitsubishi Corporation
In the midstream segment of the materials supply chain, including the steel industry, numerous distribution trading companies and wholesalers act as intermediaries between buyers and suppliers, facilitating transactions flexibly. Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has introduced PaSS-Portal, a digital platform for quotations and order placement, designed to manage the complex transaction variations typical of these distribution businesses, including irregular operations like changes and modifications to transaction terms.
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Beyond Short-Term Revenue: How SaaS Drives Lifetime Value and Transformation in Large Enterprises | Hiro Maeda, ALL STAR SAAS FUND
This series explores what is necessary for the transformation of major companies, including digital transformation (DX), from the perspective of a venture capital (VC) partner. In this third installment, we interview Hiro Maeda, Managing Partner of ALL STAR SAAS FUND, a VC firm specializing in SaaS. According to Maeda, SaaS acts as a catalyst for change. We delve into the role SaaS plays in the transformation of large enterprises and discuss key considerations when collaborating with startups, examining Maeda's theories on corporate transformation.
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Transformation Insights from Southeast Asia’s "Digital Pioneer": A Call for Leadership Commitment | Soichi Tajima, Genesia Ventures
As digital technology breaks down industry barriers, major companies that have long driven the Japanese economy must transform to create new business opportunities and economic value.