Skillnote to Hold "Monozukuri White Paper 2026" Express Explanation Seminar! [June 24, 25, 30]
Skillnote Inc., which solves human resource challenges in manufacturing with skill data, will hold a seminar titled "Express Explanation of the 'Monozukuri White Paper 2026'! - The Essence of Change That Manufacturing Industries at a Turning Point Must Grasp, Including Physical AI, Labor Shortages, and DX -" starting at 1:00 PM on June 24, 2026. Participation is free and requires advance registration. This seminar will provide easy-to-understand explanations of particularly high-interest topics and essential themes from the 'Monozukuri White Paper 2026'.
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Skillnote Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Takashi Yamakawa; hereinafter referred to as Skillnote), which solves human resource challenges in manufacturing with skill data, announces that it will hold the seminar "Express Explanation of the 'Monozukuri White Paper 2026'! - The Essence of Change That Manufacturing Industries at a Turning Point Must Grasp, Including Physical AI, Labor Shortages, and DX -" starting at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Participation is free and requires advance registration.
Background of the Event
The environmental changes surrounding the manufacturing industry, which have been intensifying since last year due to escalating trade friction triggered by Trump tariffs, supply chain realignments due to geopolitical risks, and chronic labor shortages, are not abating but are becoming even more complex. Furthermore, 2026 is said to be a crucial year when initiatives in generative AI will transition from the "Proof of Concept (PoC)" stage to "company-wide deployment and operational use," with high expectations for physical AI and other technologies.
On the other hand, there is a growing sense of fatigue with DX, where results are difficult to see, and numerous challenges that management, the shop floor, and HR must face simultaneously, such as carbon-neutral initiatives and the full-scale operation of emissions trading schemes.
In this context, the annual "Monozukuri White Paper" serves as an indispensable compass for understanding the structural issues facing the manufacturing industry and the direction of policy. Many of you may already be using the white paper as a basis for management decisions and on-site measures.
However, many people may wish to grasp the overall picture and key points of the several-hundred-page white paper but are unable to do so due to the demands of daily work, or they may feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information.
Therefore, this seminar will provide easy-to-understand explanations of the particularly high-interest topics and essential themes from the "Monozukuri White Paper 2026." Following 2025, Mr. Abe from ABeam Consulting Ltd. will explain the Monozukuri White Paper. Regarding the accelerating use of AI in manufacturing, Mr. Kawamura, representative of Airion Inc., which supports the development of generative AI solutions specialized for manufacturing, such as skill inheritance AI, will speak. Furthermore, Mr. Yamakawa, representative of Skillnote, will discuss the human resources domain. This 60-minute session will condense the key points that must be grasped now from both the manufacturing shop floor and management perspectives. We encourage you to participate.
Event Overview
Event Name: "Monozukuri White Paper 2026" Express Explanation! - The Essence of Change That Manufacturing Industries at a Turning Point Must Grasp, Including Physical AI, Labor Shortages, and DX -
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 13:00-14:00 LIVE stream
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 11:00-12:00
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 13:00-14:00
*Please select the date and time that suits you best. All sessions will cover the same content.
Format: Online
Session Content: 1) How to read the "Monozukuri White Paper 2026" and explanation of key topics (approx. 15 minutes)
2) Panel Discussion (approx. 35 minutes)
3) Q&A (approx. 5 minutes)
Participation Fee: Free
Organizer: Skillnote Inc.
Application URL: https://skillnote.jp/seminar/2026monodukurihakusyo/
Speakers
ABeam Consulting Ltd.
Senior Expert, Sustainable Supply Chain Strategy Unit
Yohei Abe
After working in production management and reform projects at a major automotive parts manufacturer, he engaged in business reform projects at a consulting firm. He led multiple MES implementation projects at a global PLM/MES vendor, then oversaw proposal and consulting services for MES, production engineering products, and SCM products. Assumed current position in October 2024. Leader of the "MES Strategic Implementation Project" for the Next Generation Smart Factory Research Association, which was also featured in the 2024 Monozukuri White Paper.
Airion Inc.
Co-founder & CEO
Takumi Kawamura
Graduated from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Tokyo, and completed a Master's degree at the Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo. Co-founder and CEO of Airion Inc. During his graduate studies, his research theme was the analysis of large-scale data, and he gained experience as an LLM researcher at the University of Tokyo's Matsuo Laboratory and as an LLM engineer intern at the Matsuo Institute. Leveraging his experience from the Boston Consulting Group, he leads the business side at Airion, responsible for business strategy on how to socially implement AI technology.
Skillnote Inc.
President Takashi Yamakawa
Born in Mie Prefecture in 1972. After graduating from the School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, he joined Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. He was involved in business development and market expansion for semiconductor materials in the Electronic Materials Business Division, participating in numerous projects with global companies in Asia and Europe for 10 years. In 2006, he founded a company to support human resource development in manufacturing, established Skillnote Inc. in 2016, and became its President. With the vision "Towards a World Where Creators Live," he has consistently addressed challenges in human resource development and skill management in the manufacturing industry. Author of "Skill Management for Creators."
About "Skillnote Skill Management System"
This is a cloud service that allows for centralized management and operation of skill maps (competency charts), which have traditionally been managed using tools like Excel in the manufacturing industry. By registering and visualizing on-site skill/education data in the cloud, it enables planned human resource development and placement utilizing skill data, contributing to solving human resource management issues for manufacturing companies such as skill inheritance, multi-skilling, and rapid onboarding.
About Skillnote Inc.
With the vision "Towards a World Where Creators Live," we aim to realize a society where all people involved in manufacturing work with vitality by scientifically understanding the growth of people in manufacturing.
Company Name: Skillnote Inc.
Location: 7F, 5-29-19 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Established: January 2016
Capital: 924,760,000 JPY (including capital reserve)
Representative: Takashi Yamakawa
Business Description: Development and sales of various cloud services that enhance the capabilities of people and organizations involved in manufacturing through the utilization of skill data.
HP: https://skillnote.jp/
*Company names and product names mentioned in this press release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
*Information contained in this press release is current as of the date of announcement.
Background of the Event
The environmental changes surrounding the manufacturing industry, which have been intensifying since last year due to escalating trade friction triggered by Trump tariffs, supply chain realignments due to geopolitical risks, and chronic labor shortages, are not abating but are becoming even more complex. Furthermore, 2026 is said to be a crucial year when initiatives in generative AI will transition from the "Proof of Concept (PoC)" stage to "company-wide deployment and operational use," with high expectations for physical AI and other technologies.
On the other hand, there is a growing sense of fatigue with DX, where results are difficult to see, and numerous challenges that management, the shop floor, and HR must face simultaneously, such as carbon-neutral initiatives and the full-scale operation of emissions trading schemes.
In this context, the annual "Monozukuri White Paper" serves as an indispensable compass for understanding the structural issues facing the manufacturing industry and the direction of policy. Many of you may already be using the white paper as a basis for management decisions and on-site measures.
However, many people may wish to grasp the overall picture and key points of the several-hundred-page white paper but are unable to do so due to the demands of daily work, or they may feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information.
Therefore, this seminar will provide easy-to-understand explanations of the particularly high-interest topics and essential themes from the "Monozukuri White Paper 2026." Following 2025, Mr. Abe from ABeam Consulting Ltd. will explain the Monozukuri White Paper. Regarding the accelerating use of AI in manufacturing, Mr. Kawamura, representative of Airion Inc., which supports the development of generative AI solutions specialized for manufacturing, such as skill inheritance AI, will speak. Furthermore, Mr. Yamakawa, representative of Skillnote, will discuss the human resources domain. This 60-minute session will condense the key points that must be grasped now from both the manufacturing shop floor and management perspectives. We encourage you to participate.
Event Overview
Event Name: "Monozukuri White Paper 2026" Express Explanation! - The Essence of Change That Manufacturing Industries at a Turning Point Must Grasp, Including Physical AI, Labor Shortages, and DX -
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 13:00-14:00 LIVE stream
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 11:00-12:00
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 13:00-14:00
*Please select the date and time that suits you best. All sessions will cover the same content.
Format: Online
Session Content: 1) How to read the "Monozukuri White Paper 2026" and explanation of key topics (approx. 15 minutes)
2) Panel Discussion (approx. 35 minutes)
3) Q&A (approx. 5 minutes)
Participation Fee: Free
Organizer: Skillnote Inc.
Application URL: https://skillnote.jp/seminar/2026monodukurihakusyo/
Speakers
ABeam Consulting Ltd.
Senior Expert, Sustainable Supply Chain Strategy Unit
Yohei Abe
After working in production management and reform projects at a major automotive parts manufacturer, he engaged in business reform projects at a consulting firm. He led multiple MES implementation projects at a global PLM/MES vendor, then oversaw proposal and consulting services for MES, production engineering products, and SCM products. Assumed current position in October 2024. Leader of the "MES Strategic Implementation Project" for the Next Generation Smart Factory Research Association, which was also featured in the 2024 Monozukuri White Paper.
Airion Inc.
Co-founder & CEO
Takumi Kawamura
Graduated from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Tokyo, and completed a Master's degree at the Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo. Co-founder and CEO of Airion Inc. During his graduate studies, his research theme was the analysis of large-scale data, and he gained experience as an LLM researcher at the University of Tokyo's Matsuo Laboratory and as an LLM engineer intern at the Matsuo Institute. Leveraging his experience from the Boston Consulting Group, he leads the business side at Airion, responsible for business strategy on how to socially implement AI technology.
Skillnote Inc.
President Takashi Yamakawa
Born in Mie Prefecture in 1972. After graduating from the School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, he joined Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. He was involved in business development and market expansion for semiconductor materials in the Electronic Materials Business Division, participating in numerous projects with global companies in Asia and Europe for 10 years. In 2006, he founded a company to support human resource development in manufacturing, established Skillnote Inc. in 2016, and became its President. With the vision "Towards a World Where Creators Live," he has consistently addressed challenges in human resource development and skill management in the manufacturing industry. Author of "Skill Management for Creators."
About "Skillnote Skill Management System"
This is a cloud service that allows for centralized management and operation of skill maps (competency charts), which have traditionally been managed using tools like Excel in the manufacturing industry. By registering and visualizing on-site skill/education data in the cloud, it enables planned human resource development and placement utilizing skill data, contributing to solving human resource management issues for manufacturing companies such as skill inheritance, multi-skilling, and rapid onboarding.
About Skillnote Inc.
With the vision "Towards a World Where Creators Live," we aim to realize a society where all people involved in manufacturing work with vitality by scientifically understanding the growth of people in manufacturing.
Company Name: Skillnote Inc.
Location: 7F, 5-29-19 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Established: January 2016
Capital: 924,760,000 JPY (including capital reserve)
Representative: Takashi Yamakawa
Business Description: Development and sales of various cloud services that enhance the capabilities of people and organizations involved in manufacturing through the utilization of skill data.
HP: https://skillnote.jp/
*Company names and product names mentioned in this press release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
*Information contained in this press release is current as of the date of announcement.
FAQ
What manufacturing industry challenges does this seminar aim to solve?
It explains the latest trends and countermeasures for complex challenges facing the manufacturing industry, such as labor shortages, DX delays, AI utilization, and supply chain restructuring.
Is the seminar content useful for both executives and on-site personnel?
Yes, it provides explanations from both a macro perspective for management decision-making and a micro perspective for concrete on-site measures, making it beneficial for both.
Can I participate even if I don't know much about AI or DX?
Yes, experts will provide easy-to-understand explanations for beginners, so you can participate with confidence even without prior knowledge.
Can I learn more about Skillnote's services after attending the seminar?
The seminar includes service introductions and Q&A sessions, and individual consultations are also available. Please check the application URL for details.
What is the "Monozukuri White Paper 2026"?
It is an important annual report that outlines the structural challenges and policy directions facing the manufacturing industry. This seminar will explain its key points.