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D-JIT and MISUMI floow Win IT Excellence Award

On December 8, 2025, the distinguished IT Excellence Award (IT最優秀賞), presented by the Japan IT Association, honored MISUMI Group's procurement digital transformation solutions, D-JIT and MISUMI floow. This award, recognizing outstanding contributions to customer value and service innovation, showcases the significant advancements made in the manufacturing sector.

Understanding the Award

The IT Excellence Award celebrates organizations, companies, and institutions that have leveraged IT and digital technologies to significantly enhance their operational efficiencies and contribute positively to society. Established in 1983 and evolving from the OA Award to the IT Excellence Award in 2001, this annual recognition aims to promote IT and digital utilization across various sectors.

Accomplishments of D-JIT and MISUMI floow

D-JIT: Revolutionizing Large Orders

D-JIT seamlessly integrates and visualizes inventory information from over 700 suppliers globally, enabling large order placements via e-commerce platforms. This does not just streamline processes; it dramatically boosts order capacities. For example, where previously a company could only procure 100 units of a product, D-JIT has increased that capacity to 800 units, reducing quotation response time from nine hours to immediate acknowledgment and expediting delivery from eight to just two days. This marked improvement underscores D-JIT's transformative potential in manufacturing procurement.

MISUMI floow: Streamlining Procurement at the Production Site

On the other hand, MISUMI floow addresses the irregular demand for indirect materials—such as tools and consumables—at manufacturing sites. By network-optimizing procurement, this digital solution manages inventory efficiently and reduces operational workload by approximately 70%. Through innovative mechanisms like smart vending machines that allow for instant procurement and automated stock replenishment, as well as scheduled deliveries, it has enhanced procurement efficiency considerably.

Both services were acknowledged for their role in promoting structural reforms within the industry, making them exemplary models for improving productivity in the manufacturing procurement process.

Further Recognition

This award is not the first for MISUMI Group. The company received the IT Excellence Award in 2023 for its AI platform for machine parts procurement, meviy. Hence, this latest accolade represents a second consecutive achievement for the company.

The Digital Model Shift by MISUMI Group

MISUMI Group has emerged as a pioneer in reshaping manufacturing processes through digital technology. Since launching its internet ordering service in 2000, the company has continued to innovate with services that include AI-driven automated estimations and real-time inventory management. With the initiative known as ‘Digital Model Shift,’ MISUMI aims to enhance the customer experience and streamline the design and procurement processes, allowing clients to focus on more creative and high-value work rather than getting bogged down by repetitive tasks.

Conclusion

As we look towards the future of manufacturing, the achievements of D-JIT and MISUMI floow herald a new era in procurement processes that prioritize efficiency and innovation. MISUMI Group’s commitment to transforming the manufacturing landscape continues to foster sustainable growth and introduce significant value in every aspect of production.

For more information on D-JIT, visit here, and for MISUMI floow, check this link.

MISUMI Group’s dedication to enhancing operational processes and productivity remains resolute as it fully embraces digital advancements to pave the way for future innovations in manufacturing.