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Resilire Welcomes Hitoshi Makino as New VP of Revenue

In a significant move aimed at bolstering supply chain risk management services, Resilire, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has appointed Hitoshi Makino as its new Vice President of Revenue. Resilire, led by CEO Yudai Tsuda, focuses on creating a sustainable manufacturing environment by enhancing visibility across supply chains.

Background and Objectives

The recent surge in global uncertainties and large-scale disasters has highlighted the vulnerabilities in supply chains, which threaten the continuity of businesses. In Japan, the implementation of the "Economic Security Promotion Law" and government-led initiatives for supply chain resilience have intensified the urgency for manufacturers, particularly in securing essential materials and ensuring transparency in supply networks.

To address these challenges, Resilire continues to push its vision of connecting global supply chain information while developing their platform, Resilire, which visualizes upstream supply chain data, including that of first-tier suppliers. In this context, the company has welcomed Makino, who has over 22 years of experience at SAP Japan, where he significantly contributed to the IT transformation of Japanese manufacturing. His extensive background includes leadership roles in the procurement and purchasing division, notably overseeing SAP Ariba, one of the largest procurement networks globally.

With Makino on board, Resilire aims to leverage his profound domain knowledge and network in procurement and purchasing to enhance their strategic solutions for manufacturing companies. By setting clear business challenges from a managerial perspective, Resilire seeks to expedite decision-making and project advancement within client organizations, thereby powerfully promoting the establishment of resilient supply chains.

Profile of Hitoshi Makino

Hitoshi Makino joined SAP Japan in 2004 and has built a distinguished career focused on assisting large manufacturing firms with ERP implementations that drive business reform. His journey included a shift to the procurement cloud division in 2015, where he assumed roles such as sales director and division head over the years. In 2025, he will take on responsibilities as a sales division head in the Finance & Spend Management sector.

Comments from Hitoshi Makino

Reflecting on his 22 years at SAP Japan, Makino expressed a commitment to supporting Japanese companies' transformations. He emphasized the critical nature of supply chain risk as a pressing management issue for manufacturers, noting the difficulty of visibility in this area. Makino believes that Resilire’s unique capacity to connect all suppliers is essential for visualizing supply chain risks. He is confident that the growing recognition of Resilire’s value will lead to widespread adoption among Japan's leading corporations, creating a substantial impact on the entire manufacturing landscape.

With a goal of enhancing the revenue organization incorporating IS, pre-sales, and partner success, Makino is determined to establish Resilire as the new standard supporting Japanese manufacturing.

Comments from Yudai Tsuda, CEO of Resilire

Tsuda also shared insights, stating that Resilire has closely collaborated with procurement departments over the years, leading to remarkable product development that caters effectively to Japan’s leading manufacturing companies. However, he reiterated that simply having an excellent product is not sufficient for further societal implementation. He highlighted the need for deep expertise in this space and the importance of having someone like Makino, who possesses exceptional insights and understanding of customers in the procurement field.

Resilire's Supply Chain Risk Management Service

Resilire’s platform consolidates and visualizes upstream supply chain information, enabling advanced risk management. By collaborating with suppliers to visualize supply chains, it proactively identifies risks such as disasters, accidents, and geopolitical threats. It supports initial response actions and ongoing risk assessments, helping companies to strengthen their supply chain frameworks, especially benefiting various manufacturing sectors like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and automotive.

For more details, visit the service website: Resilire.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Resilire Inc.
• - CEO: Yudai Tsuda
• - Business Overview: Planning, development, operation, and sales of supply chain management services "Resilire"
• - Established: September 2018
• - Headquarters: Tokyo Port City Takeshiba 10F, 1-7-1 Kaigan, Minato, Tokyo
• - Website: Resilire Corporation