Jay Bus Company Implements Cloud-Based Supply Chain Risk Management Solution 'Resilire'

Jay Bus Company Utilizes 'Resilire' for Enhanced Supply Chain Risk Management

In a significant move towards strengthening its operational resilience, Jay Bus Company, one of Japan’s bus manufacturers located in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has recently adopted the cloud-based supply chain risk management service 'Resilire'. Developed and provided by Resilire Inc., headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, this innovative solution aims to streamline supplier management and enhance disaster response capabilities amidst increasing supply chain disruptions due to natural disasters.

Background of 'Resilire' Implementation

Jay Bus Company boasts manufacturing facilities in two locations—Komatsu City and Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture—where it produces a wide variety of vehicles, including public transit, sightseeing, and community buses, as well as articulated and battery electric buses (BEV). In recent years, Japan has faced a rise in the frequency and severity of natural disasters, such as the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, which have resulted in significant supply chain impacts for manufacturers. For a company like Jay Bus, which focuses on local production and community engagement, quickly assessing and responding to the disaster conditions of their local suppliers is crucial for maintaining and recovering production capabilities.

Historically, Jay Bus relied on Excel spreadsheets and manual methods for supplier management and hazard information gathering. This traditional approach was time-consuming and inefficient, particularly in times of emergency, thus amplifying the need for a more effective system. The introduction of 'Resilire' now enables centralized cloud management of supply chain information, allowing Jay Bus to swiftly respond to unfolding risks and facilitate informed decision-making.

Additionally, previous management efforts were primarily focused on Tier 1 suppliers, leaving Tier 2 and upstream suppliers inadequately monitored. With the anticipated growing complexity of supply chain dynamics, the need to enhance visibility and management across all supplier tiers has become increasingly critical.

Comments from Koichi Akiyama, Procurement Manager at Jay Bus Company

According to Koichi Akiyama, the Procurement Manager at Jay Bus, the integration of 'Resilire' marks a pivotal shift in their operational strategy. "The automation of supplier location management and disaster impact verification through the cloud will enhance our initial response accuracy and speed. Disaster information will be updated in real-time, allowing for immediate identification of affected supply chains, and automated emails will be dispatched to relevant suppliers for impact confirmation. This automation reduces our internal workload while ensuring prompt business continuity planning (BCP) responses."

Furthermore, the ability to visualize supply chains, now including Tier 2 and upstream suppliers, enables a broader comprehension of risks and proactive planning for potential strategies. With 'Resilire', Jay Bus can manage information from hundreds of suppliers centrally, establishing a robust foundation to adapt flexibly to new suppliers as they transition towards the anticipated shift toward decarbonized bus technologies.

Overview of Resilire’s Supply Chain Risk Management Service

Founded on the vision of connecting global supply chain information to sustain manufacturing, Resilire Inc. is dedicated to developing the risk management cloud service 'Resilire'. Many manufacturers struggle with a lack of visibility across their supply chains, resulting in an inability to identify potential risks and engage in effective risk prevention strategies. With supply chains often shrouded in a black box, latent challenges can manifest, leading to significant delays in impact assessment and response when disasters, diseases, or geopolitical issues arise. Such delays can result in material shortages and halted production.

The 'Resilire' service addresses these challenges by offering a cloud solution that promotes visibility within supply chains, supporting customers in building stable supply structures and contributing to supply chain resilience.

Company Overview

- Name: Resilire Inc.
- CEO: Hirotaka Tsuda
- Business: Planning, development, operation, and sales of supply chain management service 'Resilire'
- Established: September 2018
- Headquarters: 10F, Tokyo Port City Takeshiba, 1-7-1, Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Website: https://corp.resilire.jp/