Arthur D. Little Japan Partners Hiroki Uchida, Daisuke Tateno, and Principals Kenichi Hamada, Yuka Yabuuchi to Speak at Webinar Hosted by CADDi

Arthur D. Little Japan Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Japan Representative: Kensuke Sobue; hereinafter 'ADL') announces that four members of ADL, Partner Hiroki Uchida, Partner Daisuke Tateno, Principal Kenichi Hamada, and Principal Yuka Yabuuchi, will speak at the online seminar 'Survival Strategies for Machine Tools, Construction, and Agricultural Machinery - Redefining Business Models from Global Benchmarks' hosted by CADDi Corporation on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The market structure surrounding machine tools, construction machinery, and agricultural machinery is facing a situation where the traditional premise of 'we can compete with our own technological capabilities' no longer holds true, due to the prolonged US-China confrontation, changes in infrastructure, agricultural, and energy policies in various countries, and the rapid rise of Chinese players. Meanwhile, as management is required to implement concrete measures to transform rising energy costs and carbon regulations from mere cost burdens into competitive advantages, many Japanese manufacturers share a common management challenge: fragmented information scattered within the company, lacking a 'common language' to form the basis of management decisions. In this context, the seminar will systematically organize the survival strategies benchmark of major global players and the regional market opportunities and risk structures, presenting 'decision criteria' for comparing multiple options such as overseas expansion, M&A, and alliances. Furthermore, starting from the idea of transforming geopolitical risks and changes in competitive structure from 'costs' into 'competitive advantages,' the seminar will deliver to management and business leaders both strategy and execution: the redefinition of business models that Japanese machinery manufacturers should aim for, and the establishment of a headquarters-led data governance system to implement it. 【Webinar Overview】 Theme: 'Survival Strategies for Machine Tools, Construction, and Agricultural Machinery - Redefining Business Models from Global Benchmarks' Organizer: CADDi Corporation Date & Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Venue: Online delivery (*On-demand delivery available later) Participation Fee: Free Agenda: ①: Changes in the business environment and geopolitical risks ②: Survival strategies benchmark of major global companies ③: The ideal approach to strategy and transformation for Japanese manufacturers ④: Desired direction for Japanese machinery manufacturers ⑤: Mindset and desired direction for managers and business promoters Detailed URL: https://caddi.com/ja-jp/resources/seminar/2026052011/ 【Speaker Introduction (ADL Consulting Speakers)】 Hiroki Uchida (Arthur D. Little Japan, Partner) Extensive track record of supporting manufacturing industries, primarily mobility, including construction and agricultural machinery. In addition to supporting the formulation and execution of business strategies for client headquarters, he supports the overseas business entry and expansion strategies of Japanese manufacturers through 13 years of overseas experience, partnering with local companies, M&A, and self-reliance/competitiveness enhancement including local human resource development. Daisuke Tateno (Arthur D. Little Japan, Partner) Joined Arthur D. Little after working for heavy industry manufacturers and general electronics manufacturers. Engaged in portfolio strategy, business strategy, new business planning, and business transformation for heavy industry, general electronics, and materials manufacturers. Recently, he has supported new business and business strategies in the carbon neutrality, AI, and data economy fields, as well as the establishment of management systems. He also focuses on business due diligence for manufacturing-related companies and turnaround areas. Kenichi Hamada (Arthur D. Little Japan, Principal) After engaging in research and development of fuel cell vehicles at a major automobile manufacturer, he joined his current position after working for a Japanese consulting firm. Has been engaged in consulting for over 15 years in technology strategy and business strategy formulation for manufacturing, including construction and agricultural machinery manufacturers, and organizational/process reform of R&D departments. Recently, he has supported both government agencies and private companies in responding to SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) conversion and carbon neutrality in manufacturing. Main books: 'Development Capability White Paper 2012' (Shuppan Bunka Sha, 2012), 'All About Carbon Neutral Fuels' (Nikkei BP, 2023), 'Product Development DX' (Toyo Keizai Shinposha, 2024) Yuka Yabuuchi (Arthur D. Little Japan, Principal) Engaged in medium-to-long-term vision formulation, business strategy/new business strategy formulation support, and business due diligence for manufacturing companies such as heavy industry, electronics, and machinery manufacturers. Recently, she has supported new business strategies in the carbon neutrality and sustainability fields, system building to accelerate commercialization, and the creation of new business models utilizing generative AI. <> Arthur D. Little Japan Inc. was founded by Dr. Arthur Dehon Little of MIT in 1886.