[Current State of "Material Procurement" in Manufacturing Industry Questioned by Changes in International Affairs] What is Happening to the Manufacturing Supply Chain Regarding Price Revisions and Stable Supply?
Amidst the instability of international affairs, the manufacturing industry's material procurement is becoming unstable, necessitating a redesign of the entire supply chain to address challenges such as price fluctuations and stable supply. The "14th High-Performance Material Week [Osaka]" will be held from May 13 at Intex Osaka to showcase initiatives aimed at solving these issues.
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In recent years, against the backdrop of increasing uncertainty in international affairs, the environment surrounding energy and raw materials has undergone significant changes. Due to the recent situation in the Middle East, concerns are growing in the manufacturing sector not only about fluctuations in raw material prices but also about whether stable procurement is even possible.
The challenges currently faced on the ground are not limited to merely responding to rising costs. The entire nature of the supply chain is being re-evaluated, including dependence on specific regions and materials, concentration of procurement sources, and the necessity to review the very premises of manufacturing processes.
This awareness of the problem is not limited to manufacturing sites but has also become apparent as a theme of economic security for Japan as a whole.
In May 2026, the government also announced a policy to strengthen supply chains, including critical goods and energy sectors, and to fully embark on diplomacy aimed at strengthening cooperation with Southeast Asian countries. While such movements are progressing, manufacturing sites are facing decisions more than ever at the operational level: "What to choose, where to procure from, and how to continue manufacturing?"
■ How to confront procurement risks and supply uncertainties
In the manufacturing industry, movements are beginning to spread to redesign the combination of materials, technologies, and procurement itself, rather than merely "ad-hoc responses" to price fluctuations and supply uncertainties, such as selecting raw materials, considering alternative materials, and simplifying or reviewing processes.
■ As a venue for reporting on initiatives to overcome challenges
At the "14th High-Performance Material Week [Osaka]" to be held at Intex Osaka from May 13 (Wednesday), it will be possible to collectively report on the voices from manufacturing sites addressing these procurement and supply challenges.
For example, you can report on manufacturing sites regarding points such as:
* How they perceive the impact of international affairs
* How they are reviewing the selection of raw materials and materials
* How they are continuing and evolving manufacturing under unstable conditions
Please utilize this exhibition as an opportunity to convey the current state of the manufacturing industry, which is fluctuating due to prices and supply.
Exhibition Overview
Western Japan's largest exhibition, where cutting-edge material technologies gather under one roof.
Exhibition Name: The 14th High-Performance Material Week [Osaka]
Dates: May 13 (Wednesday) - 15 (Friday), 2026, 10:00 - 17:00
Venue: Intex Osaka
Organizer: RX Japan G.K.
Co-located exhibitions:
* 6th Photonix [Osaka] - Optical & Laser Technology Expo
* 2nd Recycle Tech Japan [Osaka]
* 1st Heatstroke Countermeasure Tech [Osaka] - Heatstroke Countermeasure Technology Expo
Venue Layout Map
Official Website here ▶
★For press: Apply for coverage here
――― Please feel free to consult us ―――
If you wish to film interviews with exhibitors, the secretariat can arrange the schedule. We also accept consultations on interview subjects and themes in advance, according to your request.
The challenges currently faced on the ground are not limited to merely responding to rising costs. The entire nature of the supply chain is being re-evaluated, including dependence on specific regions and materials, concentration of procurement sources, and the necessity to review the very premises of manufacturing processes.
This awareness of the problem is not limited to manufacturing sites but has also become apparent as a theme of economic security for Japan as a whole.
In May 2026, the government also announced a policy to strengthen supply chains, including critical goods and energy sectors, and to fully embark on diplomacy aimed at strengthening cooperation with Southeast Asian countries. While such movements are progressing, manufacturing sites are facing decisions more than ever at the operational level: "What to choose, where to procure from, and how to continue manufacturing?"
■ How to confront procurement risks and supply uncertainties
In the manufacturing industry, movements are beginning to spread to redesign the combination of materials, technologies, and procurement itself, rather than merely "ad-hoc responses" to price fluctuations and supply uncertainties, such as selecting raw materials, considering alternative materials, and simplifying or reviewing processes.
■ As a venue for reporting on initiatives to overcome challenges
At the "14th High-Performance Material Week [Osaka]" to be held at Intex Osaka from May 13 (Wednesday), it will be possible to collectively report on the voices from manufacturing sites addressing these procurement and supply challenges.
For example, you can report on manufacturing sites regarding points such as:
* How they perceive the impact of international affairs
* How they are reviewing the selection of raw materials and materials
* How they are continuing and evolving manufacturing under unstable conditions
Please utilize this exhibition as an opportunity to convey the current state of the manufacturing industry, which is fluctuating due to prices and supply.
Exhibition Overview
Western Japan's largest exhibition, where cutting-edge material technologies gather under one roof.
Exhibition Name: The 14th High-Performance Material Week [Osaka]
Dates: May 13 (Wednesday) - 15 (Friday), 2026, 10:00 - 17:00
Venue: Intex Osaka
Organizer: RX Japan G.K.
Co-located exhibitions:
* 6th Photonix [Osaka] - Optical & Laser Technology Expo
* 2nd Recycle Tech Japan [Osaka]
* 1st Heatstroke Countermeasure Tech [Osaka] - Heatstroke Countermeasure Technology Expo
Venue Layout Map
Official Website here ▶
★For press: Apply for coverage here
――― Please feel free to consult us ―――
If you wish to film interviews with exhibitors, the secretariat can arrange the schedule. We also accept consultations on interview subjects and themes in advance, according to your request.