In growth strategies of the mid-term management plan, "human resources development for digital applications and open-innovation" represents one of the key initiatives underpinning the "enrich human resources base with diversity". In addition to the AI Human Resource Education launched in FY2019, we initiated the DX Human Resource Education in Japan in FY2022. This project aims to promote the development of digital human resources by establishing a curriculum that is tailored to each employee's level, from entry level (aimed at acquiring basic knowledge) to practical level (aimed at solving problems through practical application in business and projects). For the DX Human Resource Education entry level, we are developing initiatives to offer DX overview lecture videos to all employees. It is anticipated this strategy will lead to the reskilling of a wider range of employees. To develop human resources for open-innovation, we are conducting and utilizing both internal and external programs to accelerate collaboration with government and academic institutions. From FY2023, we plan to dispatch employees, including those from overseas subsidiaries, to programs conducted by outside companies that enable them to learn design thinking, a thinking process necessary for innovation creation.
To create customer value that generates a virtuous cycle of solving ESG issues and improving profitability, promoting digital transformation (DX) across all areas is essential. Programs to foster the human resources needed to supply customers with DANTOTSU Products, DANTOTSU Services, and DANTOTSU Solutions will continue to be implemented going forward.
Education overview
| Type of education | Objective | Curriculum outline and objectives | Course participants | Start year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DX Human Resource Education |
(Entry level) | Cultivating talents who can adapt to digital transformation in various fields. | 1. Acquire DX concepts and basic knowledge 2. Acquire data literacy skills that form the foundation of data science |
All employees including Komatsu Group companies in Japan | FY2022 |
| (Practice level) | Improve ICT planning and system development management skills | Selection of engineers and professionals | FY2022 | ||
| AI Human Resource Education | (Entry level) | In addition to acquiring knowledge and skills related to AI, we aim to develop talents who can solve customers' business challenges using AI. | Acquire problem-solving process methodology using AI | All employees including Komatsu Group companies in Japan | FY2019 |
| (Practice level) | Develop AI design, problem-solving processes, and concrete proposals for business development | Selection of engineers and professionals | FY2019 | ||
Number of participants
| Type of education | FY2019 | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DX Human Resource Education |
(Entry level) | - | - | - | 5,341 | 5,341 |
| (Practice level) | - | - | - | 44 | 44 | |
| AI Human Resource Education | (Entry level) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 120 |
| (Practice level) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 40 | |