Seminar on Resilience Strategies for Manufacturing Supply Chains from Geopolitical Risks to be Held on April 7th

Spectee Inc. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenjiro Murakami; hereinafter "Spectee"), a company that provides supply chain risk management services for the manufacturing industry, will hold a free online seminar on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, for executives, department heads, and production management personnel in the manufacturing industry with global supply networks. The seminar is titled "Resilience Strategies for Manufacturing Supply Chains Derived from Geopolitical Risks - What is the Impact of the Strait of Hormuz Blockade on Japanese Manufacturing?"

Application URL: https://spectee.co.jp/seminar-info/260407/

■Background to the Event

The intensifying situation in the Middle East poses a real risk to Japan's manufacturing industry.

The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most critical maritime route, through which approximately 90% of crude oil exports from the Middle East pass. Currently, the Strait is virtually blocked, leading not only to a surge in energy prices but also to a ripple effect of rising costs for petrochemical products, electronic components, and transportation, severely impacting the entire supply chain of Japan's manufacturing industry.

In addition, manufacturing faces complex and unpredictable risks, such as the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters due to climate change, excessive reliance on specific regions or suppliers, and export regulations and tariff measures as geopolitical risks.

The era has come where traditional "defensive" BCP (Business Continuity Planning) alone cannot cope with these complex risks. A shift to "offensive" supply chain management, which transforms risks into competitive advantages, is urgently needed.

■Seminar Outline

Don't stop the supply chain with "offensive" risk management utilizing AI.

This seminar will clearly explain the impact of the Strait of Hormuz blockade on Japan's manufacturing industry and introduce the forefront of AI utilization to visualize various risks such as geopolitical risks, natural disasters, and climate change in real-time, with concrete examples.

Practical measures to prevent disruptions in procurement and production will be presented, along with proposals for next-generation supply chain management that goes beyond mere BCP to strengthen corporate competitiveness.

■Recommended for:

• Those who want to grasp the geopolitical risks across the entire supply chain.
• Executives and department heads in the manufacturing industry with global supply networks.
• Production management personnel who want to shift from mere "defensive BCP" to "offensive SCM" that enhances competitiveness.

■Event Overview

Seminar Name: Resilience Strategies for Manufacturing Supply Chains Derived from Geopolitical Risks - What is the Impact of the Strait of Hormuz Blockade on Japanese Manufacturing?

Date and Time: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 14:00-15:00

Format: Online Seminar

Speaker: Kenjiro Murakami, Representative Director & CEO, Spectee Inc.

Tool Used: Zoom *Even those without an account can participate.

Participation Fee: Free

Application Deadline: Until Monday, April 6, 2026, 14:00

Archive Distribution: All applicants will receive information about the archive distribution at a later date. Please feel free to apply even if you cannot watch live on the day.

Questionnaire: Materials will be presented to those who answer the post-seminar questionnaire.

■How to Apply

Please apply using the URL below.

Apply Here: https://spectee.co.jp/seminar-info/260407/

【In cases where participation cannot be accepted】

Participation will be declined for those who fall under any of the following:

• Individuals using free email addresses such as Gmail or Yahoo! Mail.
• Competitors or individuals in the same industry as the presenting company.
• Students or non-corporate individuals.
• Those whose required fields are incorrectly filled out (e.g., symbols).

※In addition to the above, we may not be able to provide the participation URL at our discretion. We kindly ask for your understanding.

■About Spectee Inc.

Spectee is a startup that provides AI-powered SaaS in the resilience domain. With the mission of "visualizing crises," Spectee collects and analyzes real-time data on disasters and crises occurring worldwide, utilizing diverse data sources such as social media information, weather data, satellites, and vehicle probe data.

Its adoption has progressed for disaster prevention, BCP response, and supply chain risk management, surpassing 1,000 contracts in July 2024. Spectee is supported by many companies, government agencies, and local governments both domestically and internationally.

＜Company Overview＞

Head Office: 〒102-0076 東京都千代田区五番町 12-3 五番町YSビル

Representative: Kenjiro Murakami, Representative Director & CEO

Official Website: https://spectee.co.jp