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Empowering DX Planning Skills at SG Holdings Group

In a significant step towards enhancing digital transformation (DX) capabilities, SG Holdings Group has recently partnered with TECH PLAY Academy to provide customized training aimed at improving planning skills in the realm of DX. Under the vision of “Let’s work and smile,” this initiative is designed for 25 young and mid-career employees from SG Holdings and their affiliated companies.

Training Overview

The training program, delivered by TECH PLAY Company, a subsidiary of Persol Group, consisted of six sessions focused on practical approaches to DX planning. Participants worked in teams to conceive and propose new business initiatives. The remarkable outcome of the program was a total satisfaction rate of 100% as reported in the post-training questionnaires, highlighting the effectiveness of the training content.

SG Holdings Group has a reputation for pioneering digital transformation. It was the first in the land transportation sector to win the “DX Brand 2025” grand prize, awarded by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry of Japan. This program aims to address pressing societal challenges faced by the logistics industry, such as the “2024 Problem” and workforce shortages. Their new mid-term management plan, set to take effect in fiscal year 2025, emphasizes developing solution-oriented personnel as a priority in their HR strategy, particularly focusing on enhancing DX talent responsible for automation and labor efficiency in logistics.

Training Insights

According to comments from professionals at SG Holdings, including Jun Nakagawa, head of the Corporate Planning Department, and Tetsuhito Nakamura, a manager in the same department, selecting TECH PLAY Academy was driven by its proposal power and adaptable curriculum. The training was appreciated for its practical approach and significant insights into customer perspectives, which were deemed crucial in discovering better planning ideas. They noted that this type of customer-focused thinking is essential to elevate the quality of challenges being addressed, aligning perfectly with the theme of the training.

The training was framed as a starting point, with the goal of translating innovative ideas developed during these sessions into actual business launches. Future efforts will involve close collaboration with management and leveraging the group’s collective assets to provide ongoing support and follow-ups.

Curriculum Details

• - Training Type: DX Planning Training
• - Participants: 25 participants from SG Holdings Group
• - Duration: July 24, 2024 - November 20, 2024

In addition to this initiative, TECH PLAY is committed to continuously evolving its training programs to foster learning opportunities and connections for technological talent, supporting companies in achieving their DX goals. This organization embodies what it means to be a “TECH PLAYER,” challenging the technology landscape to create new value for a better future.

About TECH PLAY

With a membership of approximately 280,000 technology professionals, TECH PLAY is a service dedicated to providing information on IT events, offering insights for over 600 events planning. They aim to empower technology talent and promote the utilization of data and technology across all sectors of Japanese industry, contributing to the advancement of digital transformation throughout the country.

About Persol Innovation

Established in April 2019, Persol Innovation aims to create the next pillars of business within the Persol Group. The company provides services that include job placement focusing on young and inexperienced talent and DX organizational support. With a focus on new business development and digital transformation, Persol Innovation accelerates the group’s journey towards innovation.