For the development of digital human resources, Komatsu has structured a comprehensive training system, starting from basic education for all employees to practical, selective programs, all based on a clearly defined vision of the ideal digital talent. Specific initiatives include training programs for developing business transformation leaders, programs to learn problem-solving skills using digital technologies, and programs that support employees in autonomously acquiring the skills they need. These efforts are contributing to employee reskilling and the growth of our business.

The “AI human resource education” program is updated annually to enhance employees’ problem-solving capabilities in business and project settings, thereby promoting practical applications. The “DX human resource education” program aims to raise skill levels across the organization by providing learning opportunities to all employees. In addition, as part of initiatives to improve operational efficiency through DX and the use of generative AI, we have launched an e-learning program for all Group employees to improve DX literacy. This training is designed to deepen understanding of the organizational mindset required for DX promotion, as well as to build foundational knowledge of generative AI for practical workplace use. To foster open innovation promotion human resources, we continue to implement and utilize internal and external programs aimed at accelerating collaboration among industry, government, and academia. Since FY2023, we have been dispatching employees, including those from overseas subsidiaries, to external programs to learn design thinking—a critical cognitive process for creating innovation. In FY2024, we are conducting follow-up sessions for program participants, continuing our efforts to strengthen these capabilities.

To generate customer value that creates a virtuous cycle of solving ESG issues and improving profitability, promoting digital transformation (DX) across all areas is essential. We will continue to develop the human resources needed to produce DANTOTSU Products, DANTOTSU Services, and DANTOTSU Solutions.

Program overview

Education overview

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Number of participants

• Set KPI of cumulative number of participants for 3 years from FY2022 to FY2024 in the mid-term management plan.
  DX human resource education: 900 participants in the entry level, 180 participants in the practice level
  AI human resource education: 30 participants in the entry level, 90 participants in the practice level
• For the introductory DX human resource education, an overview video on DX was made available to all employees in FY2022. In FY2024, the training is being conducted as mandatory education.