The vision of the Chiyoda DX Initiative is to drive self-transformation and industry transformation through DX, while ‘Enriching Society through Engineering Value’. This initiative represents a systematic framework built on previous company-wide DX efforts, with its core ‘Company-wide Operational Execution Platform’ serving as the foundation for internal self-transformation.
This platform integrates project execution, back-office management and information sharing with external partners, enabling the company to share constantly updated and structured data across the organization. The platform thus facilitates self-transformation, enhancing areas such as corporate governance, risk management and individual employee performance.

The platform also leverages accumulated data and knowledge to drive industry transformation across three collaborative domains: EPC Business Transformation, Operational Support and Societal Implementation. The platform also employs core AI technology, the AI Process Simulator, to accelerate these efforts and promote the co-creation of societal value.

Exactly. The ‘Supply Chain Collaboration Platform (SCCP)’ is an example of such integration, enabling the management of supply chain data, including procurement, process scheduling, transportation and inventory management, while involving external partners. SCCP is already in operation, facilitating collaborative workflows with external stakeholders.

For instance, during the equipment procurement process, after our purchasing department places an order, the equipment manufacturer submits drawings and documents that are reviewed and approved by our engineers. Once approved, the manufacturer begins production and inspections are conducted at key points, with our inspection and quality control personnel present. After passing performance tests and packaging, the equipment is transported by our logistics team to the plant site. For overseas projects, this often involves securing shipping space well in advance, with arrival timing coordinated with our construction team.

These processes previously relied heavily on email exchange for information validation, which was time-consuming and prone to inconsistencies in data accuracy and timeliness. With SCCP, all stakeholders, from manufacturers to shipping companies, can access the same data in real-time, minimizing miscommunication and enabling faster, more accurate decision-making.

From a project perspective, it is equally important to share progress updates, changes and estimated arrival times on a unified data platform with joint venture partners and major subcontractors. By ensuring that all parties have access to relevant information, bottlenecks caused by ‘waiting for confirmation’ during adjustments or modifications can be avoided, significantly improving the speed and accuracy of project-wide decision-making.

Precisely. By ensuring ’data visibility’ for all parties, even unexpected changes like design modifications can be addressed promptly. We refer to this capability as ‘Business Agility’.

Leveraging historical data further elevates Business Agility. For example, using project management systems to access insights such as ‘actions required and common pitfalls during similar design changes’, and ‘customer-specific communication considerations’ ensures comprehensive responses without omissions. This approach shifts reliance away from veteran engineers' intuition and experience, making these insights reproducible through digital tools instead.