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Enhancing Business Efficiency: Chiba's Digital Transformation Seminar

On August 27, 2025, Asahi City hosted a crucial seminar aimed at promoting digital transformation for local businesses, spearheaded by Forval, a company devoted to supporting ESG management. This event, designed in alignment with the 'New Normal' philosophy articulated by Forval, showcased how effective digitalization can significantly empower businesses by addressing management challenges such as operational efficiency and labor shortages.

Event Overview

The seminar, named the "Asahi City Business Digital Transformation Support Project: Management Empowerment Seminar," took place at the To-so Cultural Hall and featured both in-person and online participation, attracting a total of 49 attendees (34 in-person and 15 online). It was organized under the auspices of the Asahi City Commercial and Tourism Division and executed by Forval.

Program Schedule:

• - First Session: Special Lecture on “Corporate DX Promotion Policy”
• - Second Session: Lecture on “Fundamentals of DX Initiatives from Scratch to Enhance Management Capability”

Special Lecture: Corporate DX Promotion Policy

During the first part of the seminar, a significant lecture was delivered by Mr. Kohei Sato, the Deputy Director of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Commerce and Information Policy Bureau. He discussed the latest policies and support measures for driving digital transformation (DX) in corporate sectors.

Mr. Sato emphasized that "Digital is not magic; it must be integrated and utilized within management for meaningful change.” His insights highlighted the necessity for companies to identify their unique challenges and develop appropriate approaches, demonstrating the importance of visualizing their current status through DX promotion indicators that allow for comparisons with competitors. His address served as a vital opportunity for attendees, prompting them to reconsider their own company’s trajectory.

Lecture: Fundamentals of DX Initiatives from Scratch to Enhance Management Capability

The second part, led by Mr. Toshiyuki Igarashi, the Director of the Forval Corporate Doctor Development Center, focused on practical approaches to initiate digital transformation from the ground up. The goal was to instill a sense of feasibility among business leaders, making them feel that “We can also do this.”

Mr. Igarashi discussed the implications of social issues like an aging population and shrinking economic scales, emphasizing that adopting DX is crucial for sustainable growth in businesses. He detailed how government policies and market shifts are evolving to favor digital initiatives. Attendees were introduced to practical examples, such as a manufacturing case where digitization reduced human errors, offering concrete illustrations of how companies can implement similar changes. This segment inspired participants to visualize the possible introductions of DX in their own operations.

About Forval

Forval, established in 1980 and headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, is a next-generation consulting group known as "Corporate Doctors,” specializing in enhancing visibility in ESG management. With a capital of approximately 4.15 billion yen and a securities code of 8275, Forval focuses on offering consulting services in five key areas: Information Communication, Overseas Ventures, Environmental Management, Human Resources and Education, and Business Succession.

The company drives the "F-Japan" initiative, which seeks to cultivate DX and GX talents that invigorate local economies through collaborations with government bodies, private enterprises, educational institutions, and financial entities. Their commitment to nurturing human capital and invisible aspects of ESG management aligns with the Japanese government's directives aimed at sustainable regional development and addressing various socio-economic challenges.

For more details, companies and individuals are encouraged to visit Forval's official website.