Dream Incubator, Dentsu Soken, and IFS Enter Strategic Collaboration for Manufacturing Production and Supply Chain Optimization
Dream Incubator (DI), Dentsu Soken, and IFS Japan have launched a strategic collaboration to optimize production management and supply chains in the manufacturing industry, providing integrated support from strategy to IT implementation.
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Dream Incubator Inc. (DI), Dentsu Soken Inc., and IFS Japan Ltd. announced on May 26, 2026, the start of a strategic collaboration in the areas of production management and supply chain optimization for the manufacturing industry. Along with this, DI and Dentsu Soken have signed strategic partner agreements with IFS.
A key feature of this initiative is that it does not start with ERP introduction. Instead, it begins with business unit-led DX concepts, accompanying companies through business reforms that maximize standard software functions (Fit to Standard) until they are fully implemented and established. By establishing a framework that integrates strategy, execution, and IT without fragmentation, the collaboration aims for rapid results and sustainable competitive advantage.
This partnership addresses environmental changes such as rising geopolitical risks and the increasing complexity of global supply chains. The three companies will focus on the following:
■ Main Initiatives of the Collaboration
1. Joint Proposal Development
They will jointly propose production management and supply chain optimization solutions centered on 'IFS Cloud,' providing seamless support from concept to implementation.
2. Establishment of a Consistent Promotion Structure
DI will lead the upstream processes, including DX concepts and execution plans, while Dentsu Soken will handle implementation and maintenance, ensuring a seamless transition across phases.
3. Joint Development of Use Cases and Knowledge Sharing
They will jointly develop use cases such as parts procurement optimization and manufacturing lead time reduction. Practical knowledge will be shared through workshops and seminars.
Takayuki Miyake, President of DI, commented that the collaboration enables transformation across the entire value chain. Hirohisa Iwamoto, President of Dentsu Soken, expressed commitment to contributing through their implementation capabilities in manufacturing DX. Hiroyuki Okuma, President of IFS Japan, shared his confidence that this will accelerate supply chain reform in the manufacturing sector.
Looking ahead, the companies plan to hold multiple joint seminars in 2026. Furthermore, a project to support concept planning for IFS implementation at a major manufacturer is already underway.
A key feature of this initiative is that it does not start with ERP introduction. Instead, it begins with business unit-led DX concepts, accompanying companies through business reforms that maximize standard software functions (Fit to Standard) until they are fully implemented and established. By establishing a framework that integrates strategy, execution, and IT without fragmentation, the collaboration aims for rapid results and sustainable competitive advantage.
This partnership addresses environmental changes such as rising geopolitical risks and the increasing complexity of global supply chains. The three companies will focus on the following:
■ Main Initiatives of the Collaboration
1. Joint Proposal Development
They will jointly propose production management and supply chain optimization solutions centered on 'IFS Cloud,' providing seamless support from concept to implementation.
2. Establishment of a Consistent Promotion Structure
DI will lead the upstream processes, including DX concepts and execution plans, while Dentsu Soken will handle implementation and maintenance, ensuring a seamless transition across phases.
3. Joint Development of Use Cases and Knowledge Sharing
They will jointly develop use cases such as parts procurement optimization and manufacturing lead time reduction. Practical knowledge will be shared through workshops and seminars.
Takayuki Miyake, President of DI, commented that the collaboration enables transformation across the entire value chain. Hirohisa Iwamoto, President of Dentsu Soken, expressed commitment to contributing through their implementation capabilities in manufacturing DX. Hiroyuki Okuma, President of IFS Japan, shared his confidence that this will accelerate supply chain reform in the manufacturing sector.
Looking ahead, the companies plan to hold multiple joint seminars in 2026. Furthermore, a project to support concept planning for IFS implementation at a major manufacturer is already underway.
FAQ
ドリームインキュベータ、電通総研、IFSの協業の目的は何ですか？
日本国内の製造業における生産管理およびサプライチェーン最適化を支援し、企業の構造的課題解決と競争力強化を実現することが目的です。
この協業の特長は何ですか？
ERP導入を起点とするのではなく、事業部主導のDX構想を起点とし、戦略策定からシステム実装・運用までを分断せず一体で推進する点にあります。
具体的にどのようなシステムを活用しますか？
IFS社が提供する産業特化型ERP「IFS Cloud（アイエフエス クラウド）」を中核ソリューションとして活用します。
3社の役割分担はどのようになっていますか？
DIがDX構想や実行計画などの上流工程をリードし、電通総研がシステム実装・運用保守を、IFSがソフトウェア基盤を提供します。
今後の具体的な展開予定はありますか？
2026年内に3社合同の製造業向けセミナーを開催するほか、すでに大手製造業におけるIFS導入に向けた構想策定支援プロジェクトが進行中です。