IFS, Dream Incubator, and Dentsu Soken Announce Strategic Alliance for Manufacturing SCM Optimization
IFS Japan, Dream Incubator (DI), and Dentsu Soken have formed a strategic alliance to optimize production management and supply chains for the manufacturing industry. Centering on IFS Cloud, the trio will provide end-to-end support from strategy formulation to system implementation, enhancing resilience against geopolitical risks and driving rapid competitive advantage.
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The key feature of this initiative is that it starts with business-led DX concepts rather than ERP implementation itself, guiding business transformation that maximizes standard functions (Fit to Standard). By creating a structure that integrates strategy, execution, and IT without fragmentation, the partners aim for short-term results and sustainable competitiveness.
■ Background and Objectives
Manufacturers in Japan are facing rapid environmental changes, including rising geopolitical risks, diversifying parts procurement, and increasing global supply chain complexity. The three companies will combine IFS's industry-specific ERP 'IFS Cloud,' DI's strategic transformation expertise, and Dentsu Soken's ERP implementation know-how to provide end-to-end support from strategy to maintenance.
■ Core Initiatives
1. Joint Proposals: Delivering SCM optimization solutions based on IFS Cloud, providing seamless support from concept to adoption.
2. Integrated Promotion Structure: DI leads upstream DX concepts and roadmaps, collaborating with Dentsu Soken, which is well-versed in IFS Cloud, for a comprehensive promotion structure.
3. Joint Use Case Development: Developing specific use cases such as parts procurement optimization, lead time reduction, and inventory reduction, while sharing knowledge across the ecosystem.
Hiroyuki Okuma, President of IFS Japan, stated, 'The combination of DI's outstanding concept-building power, IFS's solutions, and Dentsu Soken's implementation capabilities will accelerate reforms in discrete manufacturing.' Takayuki Miyake, President of DI, emphasized the ability to reform the entire value chain based on standardization, and Hirohisa Iwamoto, President of Dentsu Soken, expressed commitment to leveraging their implementation power in the manufacturing DX field.
FAQ
What is the main objective of this collaboration?
To comprehensively support production management and supply chain optimization in manufacturing, aiming to address structural challenges such as geopolitical risks and supply chain complexity, and enhance competitiveness.
What is the difference from traditional approaches?
Instead of focusing solely on ERP implementation, this approach starts with a business-led DX vision and drives business transformation (Fit to Standard) by fully leveraging standard functionalities, from conception to adoption.
What roles will the three companies play?
DI will lead the upstream DX vision and execution planning, IFS will provide the industry-specific ERP 'IFS Cloud', and Dentsu Institute will support with implementation expertise and specialized knowledge for ERP adoption.
What specific use cases will be developed?
Specific use cases such as optimizing component procurement, reducing manufacturing lead times, and inventory reduction will be jointly developed to promote value creation across the entire ecosystem.
What challenges underlie the collaboration?
The rapid environmental changes in manufacturing, including increased geopolitical risks, diversified component procurement, and the complexity of global supply chains, require a responsive approach.