METI 'DX Certified Operator' Status Renewed by DKS
Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku (DKS) renewed its certification as a 'DX Certified Operator' under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) program as of April 1, 2026, marking its second renewal since 2022.
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Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minami-ku, Kyoto; President: Naoki Yamaji) has received its certification renewal as a 'DX Certified Operator' under the DX Certification System established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), effective April 1, 2026.
This marks the second renewal for the company, following its initial certification in April 2022 and its first renewal in April 2024.
Aiming to transform into a 'Most Valuable Solution Provider,' DKS is promoting a company-wide DX project under the basic management policies of 'improving operational efficiency and reducing waste' and 'enhancing added value.'
In promoting DX, the company has identified the following three priority themes and has been working on building a digital foundation to realize the mid-term management plan 'SMART 2030':
- Digitalization of operations
- Digital monitoring of work progress
- Construction of digital data for cross-functional activities
As a result, achievements include improved productivity through the organization and visualization of business flows, significant reduction in overtime hours in administrative departments, and advanced data utilization through the use of a business information platform.
Furthermore, to link DX to sustainable corporate transformation, the company identifies human resource development as an important foundation. It is working to foster human resources and an organizational culture that can autonomously promote DX through DX human resource development training, business improvement using low-code tools, and the formation of an internal developer community.
DKS will continue to improve the digital literacy of all employees and promote sustainable corporate transformation using digital technology, contributing to providing value to customers and solving social issues.
== About the DX Certification System ==
Based on the 'Act on Facilitation of Information Processing,' this is a system in which the Japanese government certifies companies that comply with the 'Digital Governance Code' formulated by METI and have established structures to promote DX. The certification is valid for two years, and renewal audits are conducted on the premise of continuous efforts.
Contact Information:
Public Relations & IR Department, Strategic Coordination Division, Administrative Headquarters, Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd.
TEL: +81-75-276-3027 E-mail: d-kouhou@dks-web.co.jp
Corporate Site: https://www.dks-web.co.jp
Address: 48-2 Higashikujo Kamitonedacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8002, Japan
This marks the second renewal for the company, following its initial certification in April 2022 and its first renewal in April 2024.
Aiming to transform into a 'Most Valuable Solution Provider,' DKS is promoting a company-wide DX project under the basic management policies of 'improving operational efficiency and reducing waste' and 'enhancing added value.'
In promoting DX, the company has identified the following three priority themes and has been working on building a digital foundation to realize the mid-term management plan 'SMART 2030':
- Digitalization of operations
- Digital monitoring of work progress
- Construction of digital data for cross-functional activities
As a result, achievements include improved productivity through the organization and visualization of business flows, significant reduction in overtime hours in administrative departments, and advanced data utilization through the use of a business information platform.
Furthermore, to link DX to sustainable corporate transformation, the company identifies human resource development as an important foundation. It is working to foster human resources and an organizational culture that can autonomously promote DX through DX human resource development training, business improvement using low-code tools, and the formation of an internal developer community.
DKS will continue to improve the digital literacy of all employees and promote sustainable corporate transformation using digital technology, contributing to providing value to customers and solving social issues.
== About the DX Certification System ==
Based on the 'Act on Facilitation of Information Processing,' this is a system in which the Japanese government certifies companies that comply with the 'Digital Governance Code' formulated by METI and have established structures to promote DX. The certification is valid for two years, and renewal audits are conducted on the premise of continuous efforts.
Contact Information:
Public Relations & IR Department, Strategic Coordination Division, Administrative Headquarters, Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd.
TEL: +81-75-276-3027 E-mail: d-kouhou@dks-web.co.jp
Corporate Site: https://www.dks-web.co.jp
Address: 48-2 Higashikujo Kamitonedacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8002, Japan