Dentsu Soken, IFS, and Dream Incubator Launch Strategic Collaboration for Manufacturing SCM Optimization
Dentsu Soken, IFS Japan, and DI have teamed up to optimize production and supply chains in manufacturing. They provide end-to-end support from strategic planning to system implementation, addressing global supply chain complexities.
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Dentsu Soken Inc., IFS Japan Ltd., and Dream Incubator Inc. (DI) announced on May 26, 2026, the start of a strategic collaboration in the fields of production management and supply chain optimization for the manufacturing industry. Concurrent with this, Dentsu Soken and DI have entered into strategic partner agreements with IFS.
The collaboration's key differentiator is its focus on business-led DX concepts rather than traditional ERP-centric implementation. By emphasizing 'Fit to Standard'—maximizing the use of standard ERP features—the partnership supports business transformation through to full execution and adoption. This integrated approach, linking strategy, execution, and IT, aims to deliver rapid results and strengthen long-term competitiveness.
Specifically, the initiative combines the industry-specific ERP 'IFS Cloud' provided by IFS with DI's strategic consulting expertise and Dentsu Soken's specialized technical know-how. The partners will co-develop use cases such as parts procurement optimization, lead time reduction, and inventory management to solve structural challenges in increasingly complex global supply chains.
Looking ahead, the three companies plan to host multiple joint seminars throughout 2026 and commence strategy planning for large-scale IFS implementation projects for major manufacturers.
The collaboration's key differentiator is its focus on business-led DX concepts rather than traditional ERP-centric implementation. By emphasizing 'Fit to Standard'—maximizing the use of standard ERP features—the partnership supports business transformation through to full execution and adoption. This integrated approach, linking strategy, execution, and IT, aims to deliver rapid results and strengthen long-term competitiveness.
Specifically, the initiative combines the industry-specific ERP 'IFS Cloud' provided by IFS with DI's strategic consulting expertise and Dentsu Soken's specialized technical know-how. The partners will co-develop use cases such as parts procurement optimization, lead time reduction, and inventory management to solve structural challenges in increasingly complex global supply chains.
Looking ahead, the three companies plan to host multiple joint seminars throughout 2026 and commence strategy planning for large-scale IFS implementation projects for major manufacturers.
FAQ
今回の3社協業の主な目的は何ですか？
製造業における生産管理とサプライチェーンの最適化を支援し、構想策定から業務変革、システム実装、運用保守までを一貫して提供することで、企業の競争力強化と価値向上を目指すことです。
本取り組みの特長は何ですか？
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、標準機能を最大限に活かす「Fit to Standard」による業務変革を、実行・定着まで伴走する点にあります。
協業における各社の役割を教えてください。
ドリームインキュベータ（DI）がDX構想や戦略などの上流工程をリードし、電通総研がERPシステム導入の専門ノウハウを提供、IFSが産業特化型ERP「IFS Cloud」を提供します。
具体的にどのようなユースケースを開発しますか？
部品調達の最適化、製造リードタイムの短縮、在庫削減などの具体的な活用事例を共同で開発し、知見を共有する計画です。
今後の具体的なスケジュールは？
2026年内に3社合同の製造業向けセミナーを複数回開催する予定です。また、DIにとって初となる大型製造業向けIFS導入プロジェクトの構想策定も進められます。