OMP strengthens partnerships to accelerate digital supply chain innovation in Japan

OMP is building momentum in Japan as part of its global mission to empower companies with AI-driven planning and digital supply chain innovation. This increasing engagement reflects OMP’s long-term commitment to supporting industries such as life sciences, chemicals, and consumer goods. It helps businesses enhance agility, resilience, and efficiency through connected data and intelligent decision-making.

Deepening connections to support Japan’s digital ambitions

In Japan, demand is rising for advanced planning capabilities that combine technology with human expertise. By strengthening collaboration with local stakeholders and sharing proven global best practices, OMP is helping organizations prepare for autonomous, data-driven supply chains that deliver greater visibility and responsiveness.

The recent OMP Inspiration Series Event in Tokyo showcased this engagement. The event brought together senior leaders from Japan’s life sciences, consumer goods, and chemical industries to exchange insights on how AI, real-time data, and co-innovation are reshaping operational agility and resilience.

Key insights: from specialty care to autonomous operations and co-innovation  

In a keynote session, Bushu Pharmaceuticals highlighted Japan’s ongoing shift from primary to specialty care, demonstrating the growing importance of small-batch precision manufacturing. Bushu’s Minami-san emphasized that the future of life sciences supply chains lies in autonomous operations powered by AI, with measurable progress expected by 2030.

A panel discussion featuring GSK, AstraZeneca, EY, and OMP reinforced that success in modern supply chains depends on four core priorities:

• Real-time, connected data as the foundation of agility and visibility.
• Co-innovation and upskilling as essential for sustaining transformation.
• Human judgment as the anchor for AI-augmented planning and decision-making.
• Clear KPIs to ensure AI investments deliver measurable business value.

Strong engagement underscores growing momentum

“Japan’s supply chain professionals are showing tremendous engagement and forward-thinking energy,” said Philip Vervloesem, Senior Vice President at OMP. “This confirms the growing momentum for AI-enabled, connected planning in the region, along with OMP’s commitment to supporting that transformation.”

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