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Enhancing Supply Chain Security with Canon MJ Group

In recent years, securing the entire supply chain has become a crucial management issue for businesses. The importance of maintaining a certain level of security measures during B2B transactions has increased significantly. In response to this growing demand, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has been promoting a system known as the Supply Chain Security Assessment System (SCS Evaluation System), designed to evaluate and visualize the security measures of companies using a common standard. This system is aimed at enhancing ongoing security across the entire supply chain, not just for client companies but also for their contractors.

According to a study conducted by Canon IT Solutions, 54.1% of supplier company representatives identified a lack of specialized personnel as a major challenge in addressing the SCS Evaluation System—especially among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which often find it difficult to implement necessary practices for obtaining and maintaining these evaluations.

In light of this situation, Canon MJ Group, comprising Canon Marketing Japan, Canon IT Solutions, and Canon System and Support, has announced an expansion of its services aimed at facilitating compliance with the SCS Evaluation System. Leveraging its extensive experience supporting a diverse range of clients from large corporations to SMEs, Canon MJ Group aims to provide comprehensive support through its collective know-how and expertise in IT environment development and management.

Key Features of Canon MJ Group's Services

Canon MJ Group has enhanced its services to assist companies in complying with the SCS Evaluation System. They provide tailored support based on the size and organizational structure of the customer as well as the requirements and evaluation criteria at each phase of the process. The core of these dedicated services includes collaboration with partner companies, providing consistent support through phases such as status diagnostics, planning, implementation, application, and renewal. This integrated approach also encompasses establishing information security protocols and training employees, ensuring that all necessary processes are covered.

Furthermore, Canon MJ Group is well-prepared to support customers from the preparation phase for obtaining evaluations all the way through to continuous management and improvements post-evaluation. By strategically combining services based on the customer’s scale and the maturity of their security measures, the company provides comprehensive and ongoing assistance.

The SCS Evaluation System is seen by Canon MJ Group as an entry point for enhancing the security maturity of their clients while supporting business growth. Even after the evaluation is completed, they remain committed to assisting companies in the ongoing operation and enhancement of their security measures. Canon MJ Group is dedicated to expanding security services in alignment with evaluation outcomes and business environments, contributing to secure and stable business operations.

Services for Large, Medium, and Partner Companies

Canon IT Solutions Service Overview

• - Service Name: SOLTAGE Security Measures Diagnosis Service (for SCS Evaluation)
• - Menu: Data diagnostics and evaluation plan formulation
• - Implementation Support: Execution planning and implementation
• - Application Support: Continuous support for submissions and updates
• - Support Level: ★3 / ★4
• - Available From: Services currently available; more to come post-2026

Services for Small and Medium Enterprises

Canon System and Support Service Overview

• - Service Name: Mikasete IT Security Measures Evaluation Support Service
• - Service Level: ★3 / ★4
• - Available From: Currently available with updates planned for later in 2026

The Canon MJ Group is vigorously exploring total security solutions that integrate cybersecurity, physical threats, and document safety to create a secure business environment for their customers. Through vigilance against external cyberattacks as well as internal information breaches, they aim to empower organizations towards sustainable business practices and ongoing growth.

For further inquiries related to these security solutions, you can contact Canon Marketing Japan's Security Solutions Service Planning Department through their official website.