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Minitab Expands Its Business Presence in Japan

Minitab, renowned as a global leader in data analysis and process improvement solutions, announced its significant investment in Japan’s market by inaugurating a new office and training center in Marunouchi, Tokyo. This strategic move reinforces Minitab’s commitment to support Japanese businesses and partners within an increasingly competitive global landscape.

Since the establishment of Minitab K.K. in Japan in 2024, the company has been dedicated to meeting local market needs by expanding its team and introducing practical training programs tailored to the industry. These initiatives leverage proven methodologies including Statistical Quality Control (SQC) and Six Sigma, ensuring that local enterprises can effectively optimize their operations with innovative solutions. The new state-of-the-art facility aims to provide hands-on training using Minitab’s comprehensive suite of quality improvement and data analysis solutions, reflecting the organization’s steadfast commitment to fostering operational excellence among its clients.

Johnny Min, Regional Director of Minitab K.K., stated, "Expanding our presence in Japan reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering best-in-class software solutions and support services tailored to local business needs. By increasing our investment in talent, training, and partnerships in Japan, we aim to help our clients drive growth and deliver high-quality products and services."

In addition to establishing a physical presence, Minitab is focused on enhancing collaboration with local consulting and implementation partners, enabling the introduction of integrated, value-driven solutions across the nation. A significant aspect of this expansion involves the introduction of two innovative software solutions specifically designed for the Japanese market:

Prolink™

Prolink™ automates data collection from inspection devices and performs statistical process control, allowing businesses to monitor performance, reduce errors, identify potential issues, and drive substantial quality improvements. This tool is poised to transform how enterprises manage their inspection processes, leading to enhanced efficiency and reliability.

Simul8™

Simul8™, known for its advanced simulation modeling capabilities, empowers organizations to optimize processes, uncover best practices, and expedite decision-making. This powerful software enables users to swiftly and easily create simulations that deliver actionable insights, thus supporting strategic initiatives within their operations.

Japanese customers will not only benefit from these new products but will also gain access to the core offerings of the Minitab Solution Center™, which provides centralized access to a range of powerful and user-friendly features designed to maximize the potential of Minitab’s cloud-based solutions. This integration simplifies and optimizes the entire end-to-end workflow for customers, enabling smarter, more effective, and more timely decision-making processes.

At the heart of the Minitab Solution Center is the market-leading Minitab Statistical Software, which equips users with essential tools for effective statistical analysis. The new Data Center within Minitab allows Japanese clients to gain immediate insights from their data, supported by informative visuals and an intuitive interface that streamlines data preparation tasks. This efficiency allows users to focus more on exploring and understanding their data, leading to enhanced analytical outcomes.

With over 50 years of experience, Minitab continues to be a global leader in delivering data analysis solutions that empower organizations to harness the power of data in providing high-quality products and services. By combining statistical process analysis, predictive modeling, real-time monitoring, and continuous improvement solutions with integrated AI capabilities, Minitab transforms data into meaningful insights that accelerate decision-making and achieve measurable results.

Minitab’s broad portfolio includes Minitab® Statistical Software, Minitab Solution Center™, Real-Time SPC™, Minitab Connect®, Prolink™, and Simul8™, all supported by expert services to help organizations achieve process excellence. Leading enterprises and institutions around the globe rely on Minitab’s solutions to address critical challenges and foster sustainable performance improvement. Currently, Minitab serves clients in over 100 countries, demonstrating its commitment to driving excellence through data.

For more information, visit www.minitab.com/ja-jp/.